Early Day Motions

PROPOSAL BY EDEXCEL TO DROP MUSIC TECHNOLOGY A-LEVEL

That this House notes the proposal by the Edexcel examination board to drop music and music technology A level from their portfolio; further notes that they are the only examination board offering a discrete music technology A level and that over half of music examinations sat by pupils this year we

BOMB ATTACKS IN BOMBAY

That this House condemns the separatist terrorist attacks in Bombay that killed 160 innocent people and injured 400 others; sends it condolences to the relatives of the victims; calls upon the UK Government to provide assistance to victims' relatives and to assist the Indian government by all means

TERRORIST ATTACKS IN INDIA

That this House condemns the terrorist strikes of 11th July 2006 in Srinagar and Mumbai, India that have taken the lives of at least 183 people and injured a further 800; notes that the spirit and resilience of India will not be broken by such acts of murderous brutality; offers its condolences to t

CHOICE IN THE UK AUDIT MARKET

That this House welcomes the publication of the Financial Reporting Council's recent discussion paper Choice in the UK Audit Market; recognises the valuable role that auditors play in ensuring confidence in corporate reporting and governance, helping to protect and enhance the UK's economic strength

HM PRISONS INSPECTORATE

That this House congratulates HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne Owers CBE, on her diligent exposure of the stresses, strains and abuses of the overcrowded prison system; commends her dedication and courage; considers that she has fulfilled her independent role so well that it is surprised and shoc

EXTRADITION OF THREE FORMER NAT WEST EMPLOYEES

That this House expresses its concern at the proposed extradition of the three former employees of Nat West to the USA in compliance with the Extradition Act 2003 which the US Senate has not ratified and for which it has not scheduled future business to do so; notes that the Royal Bank of Scotland c

COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE BUILDING

at end add `; and notes that there is in place a planning system to which everyone else in the country has to adhere, so the Government's attempts at circumventing its own rules seriously undermine confidence among those who are bound by the system.'.

SECOND WORLD WAR EVACUEES

at end add `; believes that such a memorial should also commemorate those many millions of children who were never evacuated from our major cities, some of whom survived the Blitz and some of whom did not, but most of whom lived night after night in an air-raid shelter, having to attend school after

SPAIN AND MINORITY LANGUAGES

after `to', insert `those British languages specified by the Government in the European Charter on Regional or Minority Languages, including both Cornish and'.

REPORT FROM LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ON `ONE YEAR ON FROM 7/7'

That this House congratulates the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on its recent report `One Year on From 7/7'; acknowledges the valid and constructive conclusions it drew; supports that report's key proposal that the Government should create a department for homeland security and appo

FOOTBALL AGAINST RACISM CAMPAIGN

That this House congratulates the German hosts for organising such an excellent tournament; recognises the efforts made by the World Cup hosts to tackle racism and prejudice; believes that there is no justification for verbal abuse or racism in sport by fans, administrations or players; rejects the

SMALL CLAIMS LIMIT

That this House opposes any increase in the small claims limit for personal injury cases, given that it would inevitably result in injustice to many accident victims who, without legal help, could not realistically hope to be a match for legally represented insurance companies who, even now, when fa

PROVISION OF PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS

That this House is concerned at the inadequate provision of public swimming facilities in which British swimmers and potential contenders for inclusion in the UK's 2012 Olympic team can train, develop their skills and bring themselves up to world levels of competitiveness; regrets that nearly half o

PARLIAMENTARY CRECHE

That this House recognises that Scottish hon. Members, their staff and staff of the Scottish Parliament all have the benefit of a crèche from 8am to 6pm for their children aged between six weeks and five years; commends this example to the Palace of Westminster; and urges the Administration Committe

UNPUBLISHED DATA ON ASSAULTS ON MENTAL HEALTH WARDS

That this House is deeply concerned that NHS Gateway has still not published data collected under the National Learning and Reporting System of the National Patient Safety Agency which records more than 100 cases of sexual assault and harassment, including 10 rapes, in NHS mental health units over t

USE OF WIRETAP AND INTERCEPT EVIDENCE IN COURT

That this House acknowledges the severity of the threat posed by modern terrorist groups; believes that the best way to tackle this threat is through the judicious use of intelligence; and calls for the Government to allow the use of properly regulated wiretap and intercept intelligence as evidence

BOMBING OF COMMUTER TRAINS IN MUMBAI

That this House condemns the bombing of commuter trains in Mumbai, India as an atrocity without justification; and offers its sympathy to the people of India.

SHORTAGE OF FOXES

leave out from `control' to end.

CANADA DAY (No. 2)

leave out `1868' and insert `1867'.

CANADA DAY (No. 2)

leave out `nations' and insert `countries'.

DISRUPTION BY UTILITY COMPANIES

That this House notes with concern that too often roads and pavements are dug up by various utility companies with little or no co-ordination; recognises the frustration this causes for local residents and businesses; laments the limited powers given to local authorities to direct, co-ordinate and m

PITREAVIE AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB

That this House congratulates Dumfermline's Pitreavie Amateur Athletic Club which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in September; celebrates the numerous achievements of the Pitreavie athletes, many of whom have competed at the highest level including the Olympic Games, in which Linsey McDona

WORLD CUP SUCCESS FOR ITALY AND ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

That this House congratulates the national football team of Italy on their success in winning the 2006 World Cup; applauds the magnificent contribution to their victory made by Simone Perrotta and welcomes the role he has played in continuing Ashton-under-Lyne's fine tradition of producing World Cup

POST OFFICE TRANSFERS TO WH SMITH

That this House deplores the proposal by the Post Office to franchise the busy crown post offices in Ashton-under-Lyne and several other major towns to WH Smith; notes the level of anger and disappointment at the proposal which is being expressed by the people of Ashton-under-Lyne in the form of let

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN OLDHAM

That this House welcomes the report of the Education and Skills Select Committee on Special Educational Needs; notes that a key recommendation in the report is that the Government `should facilitate and encourage collaborative arrangements where communities of schools work together, sharing faciliti