Early Day Motions

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE

That this House recognises that Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a rapidly progressing and fatal disease of the central nervous system that affects 5,000 people at any one time in the UK; congratulates the Motor Neurone Disease Association on the work it does to support those affected by the disease a

DEBATE ON THE IRAQ WAR

That this House is deeply concerned that there has been no opportunity for a full debate in Parliament on the Government's policy on Iraq since 2004, a period of two years; notes that the US Congress has debated this issue on several occasions, most recently in June 2006; draws attention to the cont

MESOTHELIOMA AND ACCESS TO ALIMTA

That this House is aware that since July 2005 mesothelioma victims in Scotland have had access to the drug Alimta, which is the only licensed treatment for this tumour; welcomes the decision of the Cancer Networks and primary care trusts that have made Alimta available in parts of England and Wales;

BBC QUESTION TIME ON 12th OCTOBER

leave out from `House' to end and add `notes that BBC Question Time broadcasts to the entire United Kingdom; further notes that its edition of 12th October contained extensive discussion of Scottish politics such as its local connection with the nuclear deterrent; also notes that its editing and bal

CARE SERVICES IN CARMARTHENSHIRE

That this House notes with concern Carmarthen County Council's proposals to privatise much of the home care services in Carmarthenshire; fears for the possible decrease in quality of service and working conditions under privatisation plans; notes the strong opposition from both workers in the care s

DARTFORD CROSSING TOLL CHARGE INCREASES

That this House is deeply concerned about Government plans to dramatically increase toll charges for the Dartford Crossing; notes that it was clearly stated on the face of the original Dartford Crossing Bill that toll charges would cease once the capital costs of the crossing had been met, which hap

FIREWORKS

That this House notes the continuing distress caused to residents, and in particular pets, by fireworks; recognises that while the sale of fireworks has been restricted through the Fireworks Act 2003 to New Year and a three week period around Bonfire Night the number of people using and abusing fire

ARMISTICE DAY NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY

That this House believes that if the United Kingdom is to have an additional national public holiday, it should fall on 11th November, or if that is deemed to be impractical, the nearest Monday; that this would allow for greater reflection on the immense contribution made in conflict by successive g

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FUNDING

That this House notes the effects of climate change with the increased incidence of flooding and coastal erosion; believes that it is very disappointing that the Environment Agency faces a cut of £25 million in this financial year, much of it due to come from reduced spending on flood defence scheme

NATIONAL WILL WEEK

That this House welcomes National Will Week organised by Lawpack Publishing Ltd which starts on 23rd October 2006; notes that making a will is a relatively simple process; expresses its deep concern that currently two-thirds of United Kingdom residents do not have a will and that many residents die

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE AND THE BBC

That this House believes that the Government should reconsider its rejection of the proposal in the independent Sharman Committee Report that the BBC should be subject to full National Audit Office (NAO) access to and auditing of its accounts; notes that this would bring it within examination by the

FOOD WATCH SURVEY OF HOSPITAL CATERING

That this House believes the Food Watch Survey of Catering carried out by patient and public involvement forums at 97 hospitals across England highlights issues of national concern; is particularly concerned at the report's findings showing that a quarter of patients surveyed, including elderly and

SHOP ACCESSIBILITY

That this House considers accessibility to shops for the disabled to be an essential human right as recognised in law by the Disability Discrimination Act; welcomes the work of the local shop accessibility campaigning group Aspire in Chesterfield to achieve this in reality; recognises the support of

SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

That this House welcomes the Government's priority to improve the sexual and reproductive health of the nation; notes, however, that further examination of contraceptive service provision in terms of access, choice and quality is required to address the increase in abortions and sexually transmitted

ROLE OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS IN GOING TO WAR

That this House notes the recommendations of the Fifteenth Report of the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution regarding the role of Parliament in going to war and the need to seek parliamentary approval; further notes that a similar view has been expressed by organisations concerned w

COUNCIL OF EUROPE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF TERRORISM

That this House takes note of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism, Cm 6901, presented to Parliament on 24th July; and requests that Her Majesty's Government does not ratify it until the Joint Committee on Human Rights has considered and reported on its implications.

FAREPAK CUSTOMERS

That this House is shocked at the news that the Christmas hamper firm Farepak has gone into administration; recognises that the families that have invested money in the hamper scheme will be left facing a difficult Christmas period; and calls on the Minister responsible for consumer affairs to inves

NUJ ACTION ON THE DAILY STAR

That this House congratulates the members of the National Union of Journalists who called an emergency union meeting to persuade management not to publish a reckless, inflammatory, Islamaphobic spoof page in the Daily Star; and believes that the journalists' action is a model for the rest of the med

RIGHTS OF BRITISH AIRWAYS EMPLOYEES

leave out from `House' to end and add `recognises that British Airways is entitled to impose a dress code on its staff which may include a bar on wearing necklaces outside their uniform; further recognises that such a uniform code ought not prevent staff from visibly wearing items of clothing or acc

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

WALKING THE WAY TO HEALTH SCHEME

That this House is concerned about social exclusion and isolation in older people in the UK; notes that circulatory diseases, such as coronary heart disease, are the main cause of death for those over 65; commends Age Concern Ceredigion for their Walking their Way to Health scheme, which aims to imp

PRESS FREEDOM IN UGANDA

That this House notes with concern reports indicating that the long-serving Managing Editor of the Ugandan government-owned New Vision publication, Mr William Pike, a British national, has been sacked; is concerned that Mr Pike may have been sacked because he opposed the fraudulent 2005 constitution

NEPIC GROWTH STRATEGY

That this House supports the North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) in its effort to help the process industry to grow from £8.8 billion to £13.3 billion in the North East of England in the next 10 years; congratulates NEPIC and its industrialists for working together and formulating such a pow

FREE BUS TRAVEL

That this House welcomes the free off-peak bus travel proposals for all pensioners and all disabled people in England from April 2008; and proposes that the Transport Minister seek discussion with the First Minister in Scotland and the First Minister in Wales, who also run free bus travel schemes, w

OVERSEAS HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES

That this House notes that one in seven of the heaviest lorries on UK roads now come from overseas; recognises that these vehicles contribute nothing towards the costs they impose in terms of road wear and air quality, which in turn gives them an unfair competitive advantage over UK hauliers, who fa