Early Day Motions

ADVERTISING AND GUN CULTURE

That this House is astonished by the decision of the sportswear company Puma to introduce a range of trainers glamorising guns; notes that the `Bonnie and Clyde' trainers have a picture of a submachine gun on the heel instead of the company motif; joins with anti-gun campaigners such as Manchester-b

DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

That this House calls for the disestablishment of the Church of England.

DEVELOPMENT IN FLOOD RISK AREAS

That this House notes the findings of the research by the Environment Agency which shows that around five million people in two million properties live in flood risk areas in England and Wales; warns that the risk of both inland and coastal flooding in these areas will increase as a result of increa

1911 CENSUS

That this House notes that the Freedom of Information Act 2000 repealed the 100-year closure period for decennial Census records; further notes that the Department for Constitutional Affairs and the National Archives assert that it is Government policy that the 1911 Census shall remain closed to ins

BRITISH PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

That this House congratulates the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry on the publication of its manifesto, The Right Medicine, the Right Patient, the Right Time, which emphasises the pharmaceutical industry's commitment to placing patients at the centre of the NHS; recognises the cont

MOUTH CANCER AWARENESS WEEK, 12th TO 18th NOVEMBER 2006

That this House notes that the 2006 Mouth Cancer Awareness Week campaign, using the tagline `If in doubt, get checked out', will run from 12th to 18th November; congratulates the British Dental Health Foundation, the Mouth Cancer Foundation, the British Dental Association and other leading health or

UNITED NATIONS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

That this House welcomes United Nations World Environment Day (WED) held on 5th June; supports the Environment Agency's work for WED, promoting individual and corporate action to tackle serious environmental issues such as climate change, energy use and consumption of water; recognises the importanc

COMBINED HEAT AND POWER

That this House recognises that combined heat and power (CHP) is one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing UK carbon emissions, especially in the industrial sector, and that it enhances security of supply, boosts competitiveness and helps tackle fuel poverty; regrets the Government's disappoin

RENEWABLE ENERGY

That this House supports the concept and development of renewable energy; is concerned that the Government is concentrating too much of its policy on developing onshore wind farms at the exclusion of other potential renewable energy sources; recognises that some wind turbines can be intrusive, visua

STANDING AREAS AT FOOTBALL GROUNDS

That this House urges the Government to re-examine the case for introducing small, limited sections of safe standing areas at football grounds; further urges the Government to recognise that there is widespread support for such areas, and that improvements in stadium design and technology mean that

AFFORDABLE SOCIAL HOUSING IN THE SOUTH EAST

That this House is alarmed by new evidence from the National Housing Federation; urges the Government to recognise the dire state of affordable social housing supply in the South East region, which is running at less than one third of the regional planning guidance minimum target, and that housing w

COSTS OF POLICING ENTERTAINMENT AREAS

That this House believes that the cost of policing entertainment areas at night in towns and cities across the country should not fall entirely on the central or council taxpayer; futher believes that provision should be made to provide a mechanism for the general control of anti-social behaviour by

IMPORT OF DOG AND CAT FUR

That this House welcomes the United States' ban on the importation of products made with dog and cat fur; expresses concern that this ban means that more of these products may now be imported into the EU and the United Kingdom; is further concerned that consumers may not be aware that products they

BANK CHARGES

That this House urges the Government to instigate an inquiry into the miscellaneous but unavoidable charges made by banks, such as survey fees, booking fees, arrangement fees, higher lending charges fees and sealing of deeds fees, which are little more than a backdoor method of increasing their exce

LOST OCCUPATIONAL PENSIONS

That this House expresses its concerns about the continued distress of all those affected by the loss of their occupational pensions on wind-up; notes the reports from both the Parliamentary Ombudsman and the Public Administration Select Committee which identify the need for the Government to take t

UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO HIV TREATMENT BY 2010 TARGET

That this House welcomes the UK Government's role in 2005 in establishing a global commitment to achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment and care by 2010; believes that keeping this promise requires a G8 funding plan fully to finance the global effort, investment in strong health sys

ST HELIER HOSPITAL

That this House recognises the vital role which the St Helier Hospital plays in providing healthcare services to residents of the London boroughs of Sutton and Merton and of Surrey; notes with alarm that the Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust has been asked to make cuts of £20 million over the next two y

HIV TREATMENT AND NHS PRESCRIPTION CHARGES

That this House notes that the regulations specifying conditions which qualify for prescription charge exemptions have not changed since 1968, and remain a significant barrier to the health care and quality of life of patients living with HIV; recognises that living with HIV, an infection first diag

STAND UP FOR SOCIAL CARE CAMPAIGN

That this House believes that the social care elements of the Health and Social Care White Paper, Our Health, Our Care, Our Say, must be properly resourced, as highlighted by the Community Care magazine's Stand Up For Social Care campaign; further notes the risk of cost-shunting between the NHS and

NUTRITION IN CARE HOMES

That this House is alarmed that over 60,000 older people in care homes may be malnourished; is concerned that, according to the British Association of Parental and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN), the cost to the taxpayer of malnutrition in long-term care is an estimated £2.6 billion a year; welcomes the

HIV AND PREGNANT WOMEN

That this House notes with concern that not all HIV positive women in the UK are entitled to free treatment to prevent mother to baby transmission of HIV; recognises that guidance from the Department of Health clearly states that, because of the risks to both mother and baby, maternity services shou

SCHOOL FURNITURE AND PUPIL BACK CARE

That this House expresses concern that around 10 per cent. of teenagers are reporting back pain troublesome enough to visit their general practitioner or a physical therapist with eight per cent. (up to three per class) reporting some disability from recurrent or chronic symptoms; notes that these c

ELDER ABUSE

That this House condemns the abuse of older people as a national shame; supports the Help the Aged campaign, which is being taken forward in partnership with Action on Elder Abuse, to raise awareness of abuse and increase recognition that all should take responsibility for putting a stop to the abus

WORLD CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY AWARENESS DAY

That this House notes that 15th November was World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) day; notes that three million people in the United Kingdom could have COPD, a group of respiratory diseases which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema; further notes that the number of people killed

NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR CONTINUING CARE

That this House regrets the ongoing confusion and inequity which surrounds NHS continuing care; notes with concern that the retrospective review of eligibility for continuing care has often been accessible to only the most articulate, leaving many vulnerable people unfairly paying for their continui