Early Day Motions
Formal motions tabled by MPs to draw attention to issues, campaigns and concerns.
61,453 EDMs
RYANAIR COMPLAINTS MECHANISM
That this House recognises that people are purchasing goods and services online in increasingly large numbers but that post-sales complaints are often not as easy to make electronically as the original purchases, which may unfairly reduce the volume of complaints and the chances of redress or could
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN PLANNING
That this House strongly rejects the market-led approach to the future of land use planning set out in the July 2006 interim report by Kate Barker; and calls upon the Government to reinforce its commitment to promote proper democratic accountability and active local community participation as a mean
YSGOL GWAENYNOG INFANT SCHOOL
That this House congratulates Ysgol Gwaenynog infant school, Denbigh, for achieving grade one in the seven areas of inspection, the first school in Denbighshire to achieve this; and recognises the excellent leadership of the head, Julia Buckley Jones, the high quality of the teaching staff, the supp
BETH-BERITH WILDLIFE HAVEN
That this House celebrates the work of Boqer-ore Rayner and Rebekah Sturdey in establishing and developing the Beth-Berith Wildlife Haven, at Llwynygroes, near Tregaron in Ceredigion; notes that the British Trust for Ornithology named Beth-Berith Wildlife Haven the richest bird garden on record, hom
ABBEYFIELD SOCIETY
That this House congratulates the Abbeyfield Society on its Golden Jubilee; recognises the excellent work it has done over the last 50 years in providing care for the elderly; and expresses concern that the viability of some of Abbeyfield's services are being threatened by a growing gap in funding d
MYOTUBULAR MYOPATHY
That this House draws attention to the rare and serious muscle condition, Myotubular Myopathy; commends the work of the Myotubular Trust for raising funds for much needed research into this condition; notes that two eminent Professors of Neurology based at the Hammersmith Hospital judge that with mo
NUCLEAR WORKERS LOBBY 12th JULY 2006
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RETENTION OF DNA SAMPLES
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 on the National Police Database of those individuals who are neither charged nor cautioned; further recognises the potential detrimental effect the retention
FEEDING OF NHS PATIENTS
That this House notes that in the Health Care Commission's Patient Survey of 2005, 18 per cent. of patients said that `they did not get enough help' with eating their meals and 21 per cent. said that they only got enough help `sometimes'; believes that it is a good idea to ensure that patients do ge
AUDIT OF DEATH CERTIFICATES
That this House notes that one recommendation of the Shipman Inquiry in 2003 was an audit of death certificates; regrets that the Government has been not fit for the purpose of implementing this very simple change to procedure; and calls on the Government to implement this change at an early stage,
HONOURS, DONORS AND THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY
That this House calls on the right hon. Member for Witney to reveal what percentage of individual donations to the Conservative Party have been received from people nominated for honours; notes that 80 pence out of every £1 in individual donations to the Labour Party has come from donors who have re
INDEPENDENT RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN
That this House notes that the Broadcasting Act requires children's programmes to be included in independent television schedules, but that no such protection exists for independent radio; and calls on the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to propose legislation to protect children's r
NATIONAL RADIO STATION FOR CHILDREN
That this House notes that three national DAB radio channels now lie vacant; further notes plans for an additional multiplex to allow for up to 10 new national radio channels; further notes that an independent MORI survey in February 2001 showed 57 per cent. public support for a national DAB radio c
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
That this House welcomes the decision by the Pension Protection Fund to begin an assessment of the Turner and Newall pension scheme, especially for the many hundreds of workers who were employed at the Washington Chemical Company in Houghton and Washington East constituency and the thousands employe
MESOTHELIOMA AND ALIMTA
That this House regrets that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Final Appraisal Determination on Alimta does not recommend Alimta for the treatment of mesothelioma except as part of ongoing or new clinical trials; notes that in December 2005 the Northern Cancer Network
TROUBLE-FREE PARADES IN NORTHERN IRELAND
That this House commends efforts by all the democratic politicians, responsible community representatives and the police in achieving what has been generally recognised as a relatively peaceful parading season in Northern Ireland thus far; and calls upon all those involved in the remainder of the pa
CHORLEY AND SOUTH RIBBLE MIND
That this House recognises the excellent service provided by Chorley and South Ribble Open Mind Group looking after those with severe mental disability; recognises that the Open Mind Centre has moved from providing a couple of afternoon sessions at its centre through to the professional organisation
DAIRY FARMERS
That this House recognises the important role dairy farmers play in supplying dairy products to consumers; recognises the high quality dairy products which are supplied by local farmers and the benefits which dairy produce brings to providing a healthy, well-balanced diet; expresses concern at the w
SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT
That this House is deeply concerned by the escalating problem of identity theft, which is the United Kingdom's fastest growing crime, affects thousands of people and costs the United Kingdom economy an estimated £1.7 billion each year; recognises that, although banks, retailers and Government agenci
ADJUSTMENTS IN EXAMINATIONS FOR DEAF CHILDREN
That this House expresses concern that the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority will be removing certificate indications and exemptions from the aural section of GCSEs and A-Levels in foreign languages and GCSE English examination for deaf students in the United Kingdom; notes that the facility t
IRANIAN EXECUTIONS OF MINORS
That this House commemorates the anniversary of the public hanging on 19th July 2005 of two gay teenage boys, Mahmoud Asgari and Ayaz Marhoni, in Mashad in Iran; notes that at the time of their alleged crimes the two boys were at most 17 years and possibly younger; further commemorates the hanging i
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HEPATITIS C ACTION PLAN
That this House notes that hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that is estimated to affect between 200,000 and 500,000 people in England and Wales; further notes that only a tiny fraction of these people have been diagnosed and are receiving treatment; recognises that without treatment hepatitis C ca
PARLIAMENTARY CRECHE
after `nearby,' insert `or using existing crèche facilities established in many government department buildings in Whitehall.'.
DARFUR ONLINE VIDEO GAME
That this House is disturbed by the online video game `Darfur is Dying' created by mtvU, the music video giant's network for university students in the United States; recognises the very important need to educate and raise global awareness about the human rights and humanitarian issues as well as th
BELVEDERE INCINERATOR
That this House condemns the decision made by the Energy Minister to give permission on 15th June 2006 for a waste power station (incinerator) to be built in Norman Road, Belvedere; recognises that such waste power stations can produce more carbon dioxide emissions than gas fired power stations; not