Early Day Motions
Formal motions tabled by MPs to draw attention to issues, campaigns and concerns.
61,453 EDMs
CENTENARY OF SCOUTING
at end add `but regrets that the movement continues to discriminate against those children and those adult volunteers who do not believe in God.'.
WILDLIFE CRIME
at end add `especially breaches of the Hunting Act 2004.'.
BIODIVERSITY (No. 2)
at end add `and calls on the Secretary of State for Education and Skills to ensure that all proposals for new or refurbished schools under the Building Schools for the Future programme are required to demonstrate how the school environment will actively contribute to an improvement in local biodiver
CANCER RESEARCH UK'S CANCER 2020 PETITION
after `treatment', insert `due in part to insights gained from responsible, well-regulated animal research'.
BRITISH PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
leave out `the postcode lottery prescribing practice' and insert `geographical variation in prescribing practice due to different local commissioning priorities or therapeutic choices.'.
CRITICAL CARE DECISIONS IN FETAL AND NEONATAL MEDICINE
at end add `which could be done by having an appeal tribunal including lay representation to make urgent decisions in line with the guidelines.'.
MURDER OF PIERRE GEMAYEL IN BEIRUT
leave out from 'House' to end and add `notes that the Syrian government swiftly condemned the assassination of Pierre Gemayel in Beirut.'.
MOBILE TELEPHONE NUISANCE
at end insert `and resist calls to allow the use of mobile phones in hospitals.'.
THE FUTURE OF THE INDEPENDENT GROCERY SECTOR
That this House recognises the independent grocery sector to be at a crossroads because of the further inexorable rise of superstores mirrored by a decline of traditional independent businesses; believes that a key bulwark against this has been NISA - the mutually owned and largest buying consortium
SECOND HOME OWNERSHIP
That this House notes the distortions caused to rural housing markets by high levels of second home ownership, which can exclude local people from buying a home in their own community; further notes that disproportionate second home ownership can lead to critical reductions in demand for local servi
BP AND FIFE COUNCIL
That this House expresses concern at the recent decision by British Petroleum (BP) to challenge the efforts of Fife Police and its partner organisations to tackle underage drinking in Fife; congratulates the partners on their excellent efforts to combat underage drinking; recognises that underage dr
FALKLAND ISLANDS
That this House notes the comments made by the Veterans Minister announcing plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands Islands next year; welcomes this commitment to honour those who served in the armed forces to free the Falkland Islands; remembers the central role
SPRINKLERS IN SCHOOLS
That this House is concerned that more than 2,000 schools are damaged by fire each year; highlights that the proportion of fires caused by arson in schools is approximately 50 per cent. higher than in other occupied buildings; notes that school fires cause major disruption to children's education, d
RESEARCH FUNDING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND CURE
That this House notes that 2006-07 marks a century of Alzheimer's being a recognised and researched illness; notes with concern that there are still over 750,000 people with dementia in the UK; further notes the rising prevalence of Alzheimer's disease which accounts for over half the cases of demen
RESEARCH FUNDING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND CURE
at end add `and notes the value of responsible and well-regulated use of animals in such research.'.
SHIP TO SHIP OIL TRANSFER IN THE FIRTH OF FORTH
That this House is extremely concerned at the decision by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to approve the oil spill contingency plan in the Firth of Forth; believes that due to the ecologically sensitive nature of the Forth, plans for ship to ship oil transfer should not be granted approval; notes
CHRISTIAN IMAGES ON CHRISTMAS POSTAGE STAMPS
That this House laments the decision by the Royal Mail to exclude postage stamps bearing images reflecting the Christian faith on its Christmas stamps and the restriction to a bi-annual production of stamps bearing Christian images; believes that the sole use of secular icons to the exclusion of Chr
HISTORIC COUNTIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
That this House recognises that the historic counties of the United Kingdom are an important part of the history, geography and cultural life of the nation; acknowledges that the United Kingdom requires a fixed popular geographical framework which is divorced from the ever-changing local government
SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL
That this House commends the efforts of British charity Save the Rhino International and the dedicated team of conservationists, park wardens, game ranges and patrol guards who work tirelessly in helping to protect this most endangered of species from the continued threat of illegal poaching and sna
USE OF PRIMATES IN EXPERIMENTS
That this House welcomes the current revision process of Directive 86/609 on the use of animals in experiments launched by the European Commission; notes that more than 10,000 non-human primates are used every year in European laboratories; highlights that the use of non-human primates is an unrelia
LOTTERY FUNDING FOR NATIONAL ARMED FORCES MEMORIAL
That this House welcomes the news that the National Lottery will help to fund a new national memorial to commemorate those killed in the armed forces since the Second World War; congratulates the Daily Mail for its vigorous campaign on this matter; and looks forward to the creation of a fitting monu
ALLOTMENTS
That this House notes the benefits allotments provide to local communities, and particularly to pensioners, providing an outdoor activity, encouraging people to grow their own produce and promoting gardening and horticulture and a healthy lifestyle; further notes that many local authorities have had
CLUSTER MUNITIONS (No. 3)
That this House welcomes the calls by Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations, for a freeze, and the International Committee of the Red Cross for a prohibition, on the use of cluster munitions in populated areas; and urges the UK Government to respond positively to this appeal and enter
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL'S GOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE: STRENGTHENING THE PATIENT DOCTOR PARTNERSHIP
That this House congratulates the General Medical Council (GMC) on its work in developing the standards of conduct expected of the medical profession which are recognised as an international exemplar; welcomes the GMC's new edition of Good Medical Practice and its increased emphasis on the importanc
UN RESOLUTION ON DIABETES
That this House notes with grave concern the increasing problem of diabetes in the UK and internationally; further notes that in many parts of the developing world, because of lack of available treatment and drugs, diabetes can mean certain death; congratulates Diabetes UK on its support for the cam