Early Day Motions

BUS SERVICE REGULATION

That this House calls for the introduction of a national system of bus service regulation, similar to that which is currently in place in London.

SOLECTRON JOB LOSSES

That this House notes with concern Solectron UK's announcement that it intends to close its plant in Dunfermline with the loss of 440 jobs; notes that this follows the loss of 700 jobs earlier this year from the closure of Lexmark in Rosyth; praises the staff under the leadership of Mark Cumming for

DNA DATABASE

That this House recognises the vital role DNA and the DNA database play in the detection of crimes but is concerned about the retention of DNA samples on the National Police Database of those individuals who are neither charged nor cautioned; further recognises the potential detrimental effect the r

BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS

That this House notes with concern that bovine tuberculosis (TB) in cattle now costs the taxpayer £90 million per annum and that 30,000 cattle were slaughtered in England and Wales last year because of it; deplores the lack of a comprehensive strategy to tackle the disease; believes that greater eff

MOBILITY FOR BLIND PEOPLE

That this House expresses its concern that blind people are excluded from claiming the higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance; believes that blindness should be regarded as an impairment that has a severe impact on a person's independent mobility; notes the substantial extra c

SUSTAINABLE FISHING

That this House is concerned about the impact of overfishing on the world's oceans; is further concerned about the destructive and wasteful fishing methods that affect the sustainability of fish stocks, including Atlantic cod, haddock, tropical prawns, swordfish and blue fin tuna, as noted in the Gr

GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS

That this House understands the public concern caused by the development of genetically modified organisms; notes with concern that proper husbandry guidelines to prevent cross-contamination are still lacking in this country; believes that consumers have the right to choose non-GM foods and that all

ANIMAL WELFARE

That this House supports the Animal Welfare Act [2006] and the benefits it will bring; recognises that much of the important detail will follow in the form of regulations and codes of practice; and calls upon the Government to ensure that Parliament will have the opportunity to scrutinise the propos

INLAND WATERWAYS

That this House notes that inland waterways are a vital part of the UK's industrial and rural heritage and that they provide space for recreation and tourism as well as valuable habitats for plants and wildlife; further notes the important work of British Waterways; and calls on the Government to su

MARINE STEWARDSHIP REPORT

That this House supports and welcomes the commitment to clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas outlined in the Government's first Marine Stewardship Report; is concerned about the ever-increasing pressure on the marine environment from coastal and offshore activiti

EU ANIMAL WELFARE

That this House calls on the European Commission to work for the improvement of animal welfare throughout the Community; and, to this end, calls on the Commission to ensure that all EU member states apply the animal welfare standards to which they are committed, thus allowing British farmers to comp

BRITISH WATERWAYS FUNDING CUTS (NO. 2)

That this House notes that the UK inland waterways have undergone a transformation in recent years as more people are using canals and rivers for recreation than ever before, whether as boaters, anglers, walkers, cyclists or nature lovers; further notes that more freight is being transported and tha

ANIMAL WELFARE LABEL

That this House welcomes the European Commission proposal to create an animal welfare label for meat and fish products which would differentiate between food produced to basic welfare standards and that obtained with higher standards; believes this would improve the protection and welfare of farmed

BRIDLEWAYS

That this House recognises the value of the horse industry to the economy; further recognises the importance of bridleways; further recognises that they enable both horse riders and walkers to exercise and enjoy the countryside without having to navigate increasingly busy roads; notes that bridleway

UK FISHERMEN

That this House supports the UK fishing industry; notes the economic benefits to the UK of having a fishing fleet; further notes that there are 12,000 people employed as fishermen and 14,000 people employed in jobs which are dependent on UK fish catches; recognises that since 1997 over 6,000 fisherm

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

That this House expresses disappointment that the Rural Development Programme for England is now likely to be delayed until the end of 2007; recognises that this is a direct consequence of the Prime Minister's capitulation to President Chirac at last December's EU Summit, where, having failed to cut

CLIMATE CHANGE

That this House believes that climate change is a serious environmental, economic and social challenge which requires urgent action; believes that the United Kingdom's ability to take a global lead on the issue is compromised by the fact that domestic emissions of carbon dioxide have been rising; th

FOOD LABELLING

That this House believes that British consumers are entitled to know exactly how and where the food they are eating is produced and that clear and unambiguous labelling stating the country of origin of the major ingredients is required to achieve this; and further believes that this will level the p

LUNG CANCER

That this House notes that November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and that lung cancer is the UK's largest killer cancer, resulting in over 36,000 deaths in the UK every year; recognises that early detection improves the chances of successful treatment and that therefore raising awareness of signs

SHOOTING'S CONTRIBUTION TO CONSERVATION AND THE ECONOMY

That this House welcomes the publication `Shooting Sports: Findings of an economic and environmental survey' by Public and Corporate Economic Consultants, but regrets that the foreword by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs states that shooting `deserves to be properly

LOCAL FOOD IS MILES BETTER CAMPAIGN

That this House supports Farmers Weekly Local Food is Miles Better campaign; believes that buying locally grown food is an excellent way for consumers to reconnect with farmers and develop a better understanding of where their food comes from; recognises that producing and buying food locally can he

WHALES

That this House recognises the significant role played by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in protecting whales; further recognises the importance of continuing with that protection; is concerned about the success of diplomatic actions by pro-whaling countries which are attempting to take

DISCARDED FISH

That this House supports the UK fishing industry; is concerned about the economic and environmental impact of discards; notes with concern the estimate that two million tonnes of healthy fish stock are discarded each year; and calls upon the Government to negotiate with the European Commission and o

INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL REGULATIONS

That this House congratulates the British poultry industry for the environmental and animal welfare improvements that it has made; recognises the financial pressures on Britain's poultry producers, especially from cheaper imports; notes that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has

GREYHOUNDS

That this House calls on the Government to address animal welfare concerns within greyhound racing; notes that 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year, only 2,000 of which are known to be re-homed; and calls upon the Government to introduce appropriate codes of practice under the Animal Welfa