Early Day Motions

EX-SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN

That this House believes that all ex-servicemen and women should be treated equally in the payment of pensions, regardless of when they served in Her Majesty's armed forces.

RAIL STATION SAFETY

That this House notes with concern recent cases of violence and personal attack at train stations across the country; further notes with concern Department for Transport statistics which show 33 per cent. of public transport users were concerned about crime on public transport; and urges the Governm

DIABETES UK MEASURE UP CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the Diabetes UK campaign Measure Up, which aims to raise awareness of diabetes; recognises that there are currently an estimated 750,000 people in the UK who have diabetes who are not aware of their condition; notes that the campaign aims to identify at least 25 per cent. of

INFORMATION PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

That this House notes with concern that 65 per cent. of the two million people in the UK with diabetes are not taking their medications as prescribed because one in three do not understand what those medications are for, or how to take them; welcomes the work of a coalition of Diabetes UK, the Assoc

SEASONAL UNEMPLOYMENT

That this House notes with concern that many coastal resorts in the UK experience seasonal employment fluctuations; is concerned that many workers in resorts experience low wages and employment uncertainty; further notes that the Government has no specific strategy to ensure year-round sustainable,

ACCESS TO INHALED INSULIN PRODUCTS FOR DIABETICS

That this House disagrees with the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's recent technology appraisal document which proposes the restriction of access to inhaled insulin products on the NHS to patients with `a proven injection phobia diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist'; is

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN THE SOUTH WEST

That this House notes that the income to house price ratio in the far South West shows the enormous problems that people experience when trying to get on the property ladder; notes in particular that the areas of Torbay, Penwith, Kerrier, South Hams, Restormel, Carrick, Teignbridge, West Devon and N

CHRISTIAN HOLY DAYS AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

That this House notes that neither Good Friday nor Christmas Day are included in the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 on the grounds that they are traditional days of rest and worship; further notes that the restrictions under the Sunday Trading Act 1994 do not apply to either of these import

REFORM OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT 1983

That this House recognises the need to reform the Mental Health Act 1983, which is not based on the modern pattern of provision of mental health services and is not compatible with the Human Rights Act 1998; shares the misgivings of the Mental Health Alliance regarding the Government's current propo

SOURCING OF SEA BASS SUPPLY FROM HAND-LINE FISHERMEN

That this House notes the continuing slaughter of dolphins and other cetaceans as a consequence of industrial pair trawling for sea bass; believes that all buyers should follow the example of restaurants in the South Hams, Teignbridge and Torbay and source their supply from hand-line fishermen rathe

UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION FOR DIABETES

That this House supports the International Diabetes Federation's Unite for Diabetes campaign, which aims to highlight the alarming rise of diabetes worldwide; notes with concern new data showing that more than 230 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and that the number of people living

CARER'S ALLOWANCE

That this House notes with extreme concern that, whilst most workers rejoiced at the increase in the minimum wage to £5.35 per hour from 1st October, many carers in employment found that they lost the whole entitlement to £46 per week carer's allowance because the additional 30 pence per hour in the

NORTH EAST MOTORWAY LINK

That this House welcomes the call from the Northern Way initiative for the North East of England to be fully linked to the UK motorway system as a step in the right direction and a major contribution to the aims and objectives of the Go for Jobs campaign in the region; and recognises that, while it

MAGLEV

That this House congratulates the local authorities in the North East of England for their decision to promote Maglev as the preferred future inter-regional rapid transport mode; recognises that current thinking on high speed rail links is based on old technology that will be as outdated as steam tr

TAXATION OF TRAVEL CARDS

That this House believes that the provision by employers of travel cards, season tickets and bus passes to staff is an encouragement to use public transport and therefore entirely commensurate with the Government's policy of reducing congestion and promoting the greater use of public transport; and

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

That this House congratulates Gateshead Council and all concerned in achieving first place and a Gold Award in the UN Environment Programme-backed Livcom Awards, which aims at improving the quality of life through the creation of liveable communities; and commends Gateshead for winning the overall p

CANADIAN SEAL HUNT

That this House notes with grave concern the Canadian seal hunt; deplores the killing of over 325,000 seals, mostly under three months old, for their fur during last season alone; notes the growing international condemnation of the Canadian seal slaughter and is saddened by the damage the slaughter

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

That this House notes with grave concern that 279,500 women in the United Kingdom have been subjected to female genital mutilation and that every year a further 6,500 girls in the United Kingdom are at risk of being subjected to female genital mutilation despite the practice having been made illegal

BANK CHARGES AND THE POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNT

That this House notes with concern that First Direct is to introduce a £10 monthly charge for those current account holders who do not deposit at least £1,500 per month, or keep a balance at that level; is concerned that other banks may follow suit and that the proposed charge will have a substantia

UNLOCK DEMOCRACY CAMPAIGN

That this House notes the growing concern about the impact of low turnouts at national and municipal elections, the decreasing membership of political parties and the alienation of many younger citizens from the political process; believes that there is an urgent need for all political parties to re

TRAIN HORNS

That this House deplores the distress and disruption to sleep and day-to-day life caused by noise from train horns; believes that the installation of broadband horns would produce a significant reduction in the nuisance caused by train horns; notes that some progress has been made towards finding so

USE OF CLUSTER BOMBS IN INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS

That this House notes the description by the UN Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, Jan Egeland, of the impact of cluster munitions in recent attacks on Lebanon as shocking and immoral; welcomes the publication of the report "Failure to Protect" by Landmine Action UK, which makes the c

VIOLENCE IN PALESTINE

That this House condemns the recent escalation of Israeli violence in Gaza, particularly the Beit Hanoun offensive, which has resulted in the killing of 80 Palestinians, including 13 members of the Al-Athamna family and the fatal shooting of two unarmed women, and the death of one Israeli soldier; c

INLAND WATERWAYS (No. 2)

That this House notes that the nation's 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 a

CANCER RESEARCH UK'S CANCER 2020 PETITION

That this House congratulates Cancer Research UK on securing more than 200,000 signatures to its Cancer 2020 petition, urging politicians across the UK to plan now for future cancer challenges; notes that the petition's call for an updated NHS Cancer Plan is echoed by a recent King's Fund report; fu