Early Day Motions

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

That this House welcomes the finding of the Constitutional Affairs Committee (HC991) that the Freedom of Information Act has `already brought about the release of significant new information and....this information is being used in a constructive and positive way' and the committee's conclusion that

NEW PALACE YARD

That this House thanks and congratulates all those who have worked on Westminster Hall and in particular admires the good cheer of Terry Nzurike who, with his colleagues, maintained the movement of people in New Palace Yard while guiding the necessary traffic.

JUDY SCOTT THOMSON

That this House recognises the service given to all who visit and work in the House by the Serjeant at Arms with his colleagues and in particular notes with gratitude the dedication of Judy Scott Thomson; thanks her for the competent help she has given to hon. Members and their staff; hopes her voic

TRIDENT (No. 2)

That this House recalls the promise made by the Prime Minister to the House last year that he would listen to the views of hon. Members before any decision is made on Trident; notes that the Defence Select Committee called in June for a full public debate before any decision is made on the future of

PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE ON TRIDENT

That this House believes there should be a full public and parliamentary debate prior to any decision to replace Trident, the UK's nuclear weapons system; notes that the Trident weapons system could cost in excess of £76 billion over its 30 year life; regrets the fact that the Government has so far

THEATRE FUNDING

That this House recognises the important role that theatre plays in local communities across the UK; notes that 25 million tickets to theatre, ballet and opera are sold every year in the UK; further notes that the Arts Council has estimated that the £120 million it invests in theatre annually genera

BATTLE OF CABLE STREET ANNIVERSARY, 1936-2006

That this House welcomes the widespread commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street when the people of the East End courageously halted the provocative march of the anti-semitic and racist British Union of Fascists; remembers with pride the significance of this action of inte

TRIDENT AND THE NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY

after `a', insert `nuclear, biological or chemical'.

SUPPORTING OLDER CARERS

That this House recognises the significant social and economic contribution made by older carers in looking after another family member or friend for 50 or more hours a week; notes that those of pension age cannot usually claim the carer's allowance and that the amount of care given by these hidden

GLOBAL ACTION FOR DARFUR CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the Global Action for Darfur Day initiative undertaken by Crisis Action and supporting organisations; welcomes UN Security Council Resolution 1706, which provides for a UN mandated force in Darfur; is seriously concerned by the deteriorating security situation in the country

BREAST CANCER SCREENING FOR THE OVER SEVENTIES

That this House notes that increasing age is the biggest risk factor for breast cancer, but that women over 70 are not formally recalled for screening; and calls for the current self-referral system for women over 70 to be reviewed and consideration given to raising the upper limit of 70 for routine

URBAN 4x4s

That this House notes that driving a 13 miles per gallon (Mpg) 4x4 rather than a 25mpg car for a year will waste more energy than leaving the refrigerator open for seven years, leaving the television on for 32 years or leaving the light on for 34 years; notes with concern that urban 4x4s are involve

GOOD CHILDHOOD INQUIRY

That this House warmly welcomes the Good Childhood Inquiry recently launched by the Children's Society to renew society's understanding of childhood for the twenty-first century; congratulates the Government for its achievements in improving the lives of children, including lifting more than 800,000

ONLINE GAMING BY CREDIT CARD

That this House congratulates the United States Congress for taking strong action to combat the growth of online gambling by making it illegal for American banks and credit card companies to process payments to online gambling companies; and calls upon the Government to take a similar bold step and

BULGARIAN HIJAB BAN

That this House notes with concern the decision of the Bulgarian Parliamentary Anti-Discrimination Commission to rule in favour of a school that sought to ban the wearing of the hijab on its premises; further notes that this ruling will make it possible for the hijab to be banned in all state school

125th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLACK FRIDAY FISHING DISASTER IN SCOTLAND

That this House commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Black Friday fishing disaster which took place off the east coast of Scotland on 14th October 1881; remembers the 189 fishermen who tragically lost their lives that day; praises all those in the different communities in Berwickshire and elsew

DISPOSABLE NAPPIES

That this House recognises that disposable nappies are the single largest identifiable source of household waste; congratulates the Waste and Resources Action Programme on the success of its Real Nappy Programme which will broadly meet its target of diverting 35,000 tonnes of disposable nappies from

MINERS' MEMORIAL DAY

That this House congratulates the Yorkshire area of the National Union of Mineworkers for recently holding the first ever Miners' Memorial Day and service held at St. Mary's Church, Barnsley in recognition of all the miners, men, women and children, who lost their lives working in the mining industr

IMMIGRATION (Cm 6918)

That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (Cm 6918), which was laid before this House on 18th September 2006, be disapproved.

VAT ON CDS AND DVDS

That this House notes with concern the estimated £80 million or more of VAT lost to HM Treasury each year as a result of the use by major retailers in the UK, and elsewhere, of the Channel Islands as a location for selling CDs and DVDs ordered on the internet and previously imported into those locat

BRITISH WOMEN'S SKYDIVING TEAM

That this House notes the inspiring achievement by the British Women's Skydiving Team in winning a total of five gold medals at the recent Skydiving World Championships in Germany; further notes the team's impressive accomplishment in winning the UK National Open championships, beating fellow male c

BIRMINGHAM AND LOCAL AMENITIES

That this House is delighted yet not surprised by the news that Birmingham has been named best city for local amenities in the Local Life report from the Future Foundation; notes the hard work of Birmingham City Council members and staff in achieving Birmingham's success; and thanks Somerfield for c

ENERGY COST SUPPORT FOR THOSE ON DISABILITY BENEFITS

That this House notes the massive increases in energy prices in recent times; recognises that people prevented through disability from working get no specific support for energy costs unlike senior citizens; and calls on the Government to review the issue of support for the energy costs of people wh

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, ENGLAND (S.I., 2006, No. 1408)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Strategic Health Authorities (Establishment and Abolition) (England) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1408), dated 25th May 2006, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd June, be revoked.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING MOTORWAY SERVICE AREAS

That this House calls for the modernisation of the regulations governing motorway service areas (MSAs); notes that the MSA industry has been calling upon the Highways Agency to issue a public consultation on the MSA regulatory environment since summer 2004, only to see it repeatedly delayed by the D