Early Day Motions

PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH COELIAC DISEASE

That this House is concerned that certain primary care trusts (PCTs) are refusing to prescribe, or are restricting the prescription of, gluten-free foods to people diagnosed with coeliac disease; condemns such action, which can only be cost-driven and not care-driven; and calls upon offending PCTs t

ISLE OF MAN'S GENERAL ELECTION AND VOTING AGE

That this House notes that the General Election in the Isle of Man on 23rd November 2006 was the first opportunity for 16 and 17 year olds to vote in the British Isles; further notes that in 1881 the Isle of Man was the first place to give women the vote in a parliamentary election; applauds the red

KENNEL CLUB DOG OWNERS GROUP

That this House welcomes the Kennel Club Dog Owners Group established by the Kennel Club to keep dog owners and local authorities up to date about dog control orders being introduced across the country as part of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005; wishes the group every success; and

UK FURNITURE INDUSTRY

That this House recognises the significant contribution made by the furniture manufacturing industry to the UK economy, with an annual turnover of £11 billion and employing approximately 150,000 people; recognises the public sector procurement opportunities that exist in the UK; calls on the Governm

LABELLING OF MEAT PRODUCTS

That this House believes that informed consumer choice is central to the effective marketing of British meat; is concerned at increasing reports of products from different countries being mixed up on some supermarket shelves; and therefore calls upon all food retailers to ensure that they comply wit

HOME-BASED STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

That this House notes that many more students in higher education are now choosing to stay at home during their degree courses because of high fees and the fear of debt; recognises the limitations this can place on the experience and personal development gained during residential study; commends tho

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

That this House notes that 25th November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; further notes the newly published report of the End Violence Against Women campaign, which concludes that the Government is not doing enough to combat the many and varied types of violence su

ANIMALS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH

That this House is concerned about any unnecessary suffering of animals and insists on the toughest possible regulation of medical research involving animals; believes that such research should only and exceptionally be conducted where no other effective options are available; accepts that, in the a

JOURNALISM MATTERS CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the launch of the Journalism Matters campaign by the National Union of Journalists to highlight the importance of quality journalism to local democracy in the UK; believes that quality journalism relies on adequate resources being provided to enable journalists to carry out

BLACK AND ETHNIC MINORITY WOMEN AT WORK

That this House welcomes the Equal Opportunities Commission's investigation into the pay and progression of black and ethnic minority women in employment; notes with alarm the findings that Pakistani women face a pay gap of at least 10 per cent. higher than that of white British women, further notes

FUTURE OF LONDON UNDERGROUND PASSENGER SERVICES

That this House welcomes the important role that the London Underground East London Line extension will play in creating a world class transport infrastructure in preparation for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games; further notes that the East London Line is currently operated in the public

UNLOCK DEMOCRACY CAMPAIGN

leave out from `process;' to end and insert `believes that the public disconnection with politics and elections is exacerbated by the reluctance of political parties to clean up their act in corrupt local associations and stamp out corrupt election practices.'.

AFFORDABLE SOCIAL HOUSING IN THE SOUTH EAST

leave out from `cent;' to end and insert `and calls on the Government to find ways to enable local authorities and housing authorities to provide more social housing in line with local requirements in each constituency.'.

BURNING THE UNION FLAG

at end add `and believes that the same protection should be afforded to the individual flags of those nations which make up the UK.'.

ADVERTISING ON THE BBC WEBSITE

leave out `fundamentally' and insert `further'.

SAVE OUR NURSERIES CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises that nurseries, pre-schools and day-care providers fulfil a vital role in the development of pre-school children and that voluntary, private and independent nurseries provide the overwhelming majority of nursery care; notes that the Government's new code of practice on the

FOOD SUPPLEMENTS DIRECTIVE

That this House notes that the European Commission is currently considering the responses that it has received to its recent consultation document on the setting of maximum permitted levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements; further notes that the Commission in 2007 will bring formal pro

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

That this House recognises the acute and worsening shortages in mental health services; notes that nine out of ten doctors are prescribing antidepressants because of a lack of available alternatives, despite National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines, recommending psychological

REGULATION OF HOME WORKING

That this House believes that homeworkers deserve the same employment rights and protections as those employed in factories or offices, and that employment rights should therefore be extended to homeworkers, using the Employment Act 1999, which allows for the extension of employment rights to groups

BBC RADIO THREE LIVE CONCERTS

That this House deplores the proposal to end the broadcasting of live concerts on Radio Three outside the Prom season; believes that live concerts are an essential part of the BBC's musical remit; is concerned that ending the broadcasting of live music will reduce the choice of classical music avail

BBC LICENCE FEE APPROVAL BY THE HOUSE

That this House believes that there should be no increase in the BBC licence fee without the approval of the House on an amendable motion.

BBC LICENCE FEE AND PROPOSED MOVE TO MANCHESTER

That this House believes that any increase in the BBC licence fee should be contingent on the Corporation fulfilling its promise to relocate flagship departments to Manchester.

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FUNDING

That this House notes the considerable boating activity that takes place on Environment Agency navigations and rivers which provides essential leisure and sporting benefits to people of all ages, backgrounds and economic levels; further notes the Government's social agenda and objectives on health,

GIFT AID AND INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS

That this House values the important educational and cultural roles of heritage and conservation charities, many of which are independent museums; recognises that the existence and development of such bodies relies not only on the efforts of volunteers but also on admission charges; welcomes the vit

FUNDING OF SERVICES FOR ROAD CRASH VICTIMS

That this House notes with concern the Home Office decision to cease in 2007 funding the Brakecare Bereavement Pack, which provides advice for bereaved families and friends following a death on the road; further notes that additional resources need to be made available to fund a national helpline fo