Early Day Motions

LEGAL AID REFORM

That this House, while accepting that the legal aid system is in need of reform, is concerned that the Government's planned implementation of Lord Carter's proposals could force several hundred law firms out of business leaving vulnerable clients without access to effective representation; is concer

AGENCY WORKERS

leave out from `society' to end and add `recognises the valuable contribution to business and the economy through the flexible working practices of self employed contractors; and calls on the Government to review employment law with a view to protecting vulnerable temporary workers suffering unfair

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL'S CYCLING STRATEGY

That this House praises Sunderland City Council for their award of the Green Apple Environmental Award for the cycling network in Sunderland; notes that a local development of cycle networks both helps the health of the local population and cuts down on pollution; congratulates Sunderland City's cou

JUSTICE, TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION IN TIMOR-LESTE

That this House notes the UK Government's membership of the United Nations' Core Group on Timor-Leste; joins the Government in welcoming the important and innovative work of Timor-Leste's Reception, Truth and Reconciliation Commission; further notes the UK Government's positive role in funding that

CELTIC NATIONS AUTISM PARTNERSHIP

That this House commends Autism Cymru, Autism Northern Ireland and the Scottish Society for Autism as the national autism organisations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; supports these societies in their pioneering work in establishing the Celtic Nations Autism Partnership to facilitate the s

FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE

That this House notes, but opposes, current proposals further to reduce massively the Post Office network; doubts that these proposals retain a publicly-owned, readily accessible Post Office and has no confidence in the current management of the Royal Mail to deliver this, added to its new obsession

FUNDING FOR METROLINK

That this House welcomes the announcement made by the Secretary of State for Transport of £502 million of funding for Manchester Metrolink; notes that £244 million of this will allow the go-ahead of the Metrolink to Oldham, Rochdale and Chorlton; further notes that an additional £400 million will be

INDEPENDENT SECTOR INVOLVEMENT IN THE NHS

That this House notes Department of Health plans to hand clinical assessment treatment and support (CATS) services in Cumbria and Lancashire for general surgery, ear nose and throat, gynaecology, urology, orthapaedics and rheumatology to an independent sector provider; further notes that some electi

SAVE THE ROYAL SURREY CAMPAIGN

That this House notes the vigil held outside Parliament on 12th and 13th December by clinicians and patients of the Royal Surrey County Hospital and representatives of all local political parties, including the hon. Members for Guildford and South West Surrey; recognises the strength of feeling of r

FAIRFORD COACH ACTION CAMPAIGN VICTORY

That this House congratulates the Fairford Coach Action campaign on obtaining a House of Lords ruling that the police acted unlawfully in preventing 120 people from demonstrating at RAF Fairford airbase on 22nd March 2003 by searching their coaches for nearly two hours when only two miles from the a

POST OFFICE NETWORK IN WALES

That this House deplores the Government's decision to cut the Social Network Fund after 2008; notes with concern that this could result in 2,500 post office closures nationwide, and hundreds of post office closures in Wales; is concerned by the Government's plan to end the Post Office Card Account s

ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT RESOLUTION

after `states', insert `and Jerusalem Peacemakers'.

CONDUCT OF HON. MEMBER FOR MANCHESTER, WITHINGTON

leave out from `House' to end and insert `commends the hon. Member for Manchester, Withington for his conduct in backing the 60 doctors at Christie Hospital who raised concerns about the review of cancer services and the need to retain key cancer specialists and services at the North West's premier

DISPOSAL OF FATS, OILS AND GREASES INTO THE SEWERAGE SYSTEM

at end add `and to provide incentives for the collection of waste oils and fats for conversion into biodiesel.'.

FREE SOFT DRINKS FOR DRIVERS

That this House welcomes the significant move by a north east-based bar chain to offer free soft drinks to designated drivers as a superb example of corporate responsibility that will make an important contribution to reducing road accidents and deaths over the festive period; further congratulates

PARTY FUNDING AND THE TRADE UNION LINK TO THE LABOUR PARTY

That this House is extremely concerned at the reported proposals of the Hayden Phillips inquiry into party funding; notes that these proposals would break the democratic and historic link between the Labour Party and the trade unions, which founded the Labour Party; further notes that the inquiry in

MARIA HAINES

That this House congratulates Crawley Hospital League of Friends, in particular Maria Haines for her tireless efforts to fundraise for the comfort of cancer sufferers undergoing treatment; and notes that Maria has health problems of her own but is always thinking of others.

BEARS IN CHINA

That this House welcomes the progress that is being made by the Animals Asia Foundation towards bringing an end to the abhorrent abuse of over 7,000 bears on farms in China; recognises that bear farmers and stakeholders in the industry continue to maintain that conditions on the farms are humane, wh

DOGS IN CHINA

That this House welcomes the positive work for companion animals carried out by the Animals Asia Foundation in China; recognises that their programmes aim to work in partnership with the Chinese government to end the confiscation of dogs within Beijing and the slaughter of thousands of dogs across m

SOUTHERN WATERWAYS

That this House notes the welcome improvement in the southern waterways; further notes that in recent years canals such as the Kennet and Avon and Basingstoke have been restored while rivers like the Thames have been cleaned up; further notes the valuable regeneration projects that have taken place

STEER CLEAR CAMPAIGN

That this House commends the Steer Clear campaign, which encourages all seasonal revellers either to leave their car at home or to appoint a designated driver; furthermore congratulates the Portsmouth News for promoting the campaign, and the 100 pubs that have already signed up promising to offer a

LEGAL AID DELIVERY BY THE NOT FOR PROFIT ADVICE SECTOR

That this House notes the proposed changes in delivery of legal aid based on Lord Carter's review of legal aid procurement, particularly the introduction of fixed fees and payment in arrears; further notes concerns in the not for profit advice sector, including the Citizens Advice Bureau, that the n

CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND AGAINST LAND BANKING

That this House shares the concern of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) about the growth of land banking, the practice of subdividing land into small plots then marketing these plots on the basis that permission for development will be granted; agrees with the CPRE that this practice is h

PRICE OF ALCOHOL IN SUPERMARKETS AND OFF-LICENCES

That this House believes that the substantial price differential between alcohol sold in pubs and that sold in the off-trade is exacerbating the problem of binge drinking; continues to support the pub trade's efforts to curb irresponsible drinking and promotions; and urges supermarkets and off-licen

TAINTED BLOOD CAMPAIGN

That this House notes that 4,800 British haemophiliacs and many others were infected with hepatitis C through their NHS treatment, with 1,200 of those also infected with HIV; further notes that over 800 people have already died from AIDS with hundreds more having died from hepatitis C; further notes