Early Day Motions

REVIEW OF ABORTION LEGISLATION

That this House endorses Recommendation 77 of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee, Human Reproductive Technologies and the Law; and calls on the Government to set up a joint committee of both Houses to consider the scientific, medical and social changes in relation to abortion that ha

CONDUCT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND NHS JOB LOSSES

That this House regrets the Prime Minister's comments at question time on 14th June 2006 that job losses in the Oxfordshire NHS are only so-called; notes that around half of the Trust posts being removed are direct redundancies from doctors to hospital cleaners; further notes that 225 nursing posts

NSPCC'S DON'T HIDE IT CAMPAIGN

at end add `and calls for age-appropriate sex and relationships education to be part of the national curriculum in order that children have the information to know what is inappropriate behaviour towards them by adults so they can share any concerns.'.

OVERSEAS TERRITORIES

That this House recognises the important role that elected governments in British Overseas Territories play in representing their respective populations, helping promote social and economic advancement and ensuring that their rights are acknowledged both in the UK and across the world; pays tribute

SENTENCING GUIDELINES

That this House is deeply concerned at the outcome of the trial of a convicted paedophile who abducted and sexually abused a three year old girl and that this person could be eligible for parole in under six years; expresses its deepest sympathies to the victim and her family; and calls for an urgen

NUCLEAR POWER SUBSIDIES

That this House believes that no public monies should be spent, directly or indirectly, on subsidising the construction or operation of new nuclear power stations in the UK.

ABORTION OF INFANTS WITH DISABILITIES

That this House notes statements from the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) that people with disabilities regard themselves as `different' and find it offensive to be set aside in the classification of handicapped; further notes that this is reflected in the DRC's opposition to abortion on the grou

DIABETES WEEK 2006

That this House welcomes Diabetes Week, taking place between 11th and 17th June; notes with concern that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the United Kingdom has already reached 2.1 million and is expected to reach 3 million by 2010, and that diabetes is now in the top five most common

UK ICE HOCKEY

That this House is concerned about the lack of adequate insurance cover for professional ice hockey players at many clubs in the UK and notes that contracts have not been fully honoured in terms of paying wages and medical costs for players who have been injured; believes that there is a failure in

FALKLAND ISLANDS LIBERATION DAY

That this House joins the people of the Falkland Islands in celebrating Liberation Day on 14th June 2006, the 24th anniversary of the day on which Her Majesty's Armed Forces heroically liberated the Islands and secured the unconditional surrender of the Argentine forces; reaffirms the continued supp

PARENTING TIME PRESUMPTION (No. 2)

That this House notes that Early Day Motion 128 `Parenting Time Presumption' has now been signed by 340 hon. Members of all political parties representing more than half of all hon. Members in the House; further notes that the Motion urges that separated parents should each have a legal presumption

SIR IAN BLAIR (No. 3)

That this House notes the apology given by the Metropolitan Police and the release of the two suspects in the Forest Gate raid without charge; deplores the continued lack of leadership offered by the accident-prone Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis, Sir Ian Blair; is concerned by the evident

NEW CARERS' CHAMPION FOR WALES

That this House congratulates the Welsh Assembly Government on the appointment of the first Carers Champion for Wales; welcomes this initiative as the first of its kind in the UK and anywhere in the world; notes that this is a ministerial appointment within Government and will have cross-cutting res

WHALING (No. 3)

That this House condemns the Japanese government for its deliberate attempt to gain control of the International Whaling Commission through means of aid and financial support to countries across the globe in order to pursue its pro-whaling agenda; recognises that the five day meeting of the Internat

FLAGS

at end add `throughout the United Kingdom.'.

COMMISSIONER OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE

That this House has no confidence in Sir Ian Blair as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.

GENOCIDE SUSPECTS IN THE UK

That this House notes that grave allegations have been placed in the public domain regarding the presence within the UK of alleged perpetrators of the Rwandan genocide; calls for the British Government to ensure that such individuals are formally investigated and prosecutions or removal proceedings

TRB LTD QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE 2006

That this House recognises the achievements of TRB Limited, St Asaph, in gaining the Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2006 in the International Trade Sector; congratulates the whole team effort of the staff in achieving this prestigious award; and wishes the company well for the future.

MURDER OF POLICE OFFICERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes the recent 10th anniversary of the murder of Gardai Jerry McCabe by terrorists in the Irish Republic; acknowledges that 302 officers in Northern Ireland were murdered by terrorists; draws attention to the fact that many of the killers of the police officers in Northern Ireland

NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY'S 20th BIRTHDAY

That this House congratulates the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) on celebrating its 20th birthday; welcomes the progress the NOS has made since its creation in 1986 in becoming the largest society in the United Kingdom representing people with, or at risk of, osteoporosis which leads to painful

ST. ANDREW'S SECONDARY SCHOOL, CARNTYNE, GLASGOW

That this House congratulates the pupils, teachers, staff, and especially the Head Teacher, Bruce Malone, of St. Andrew's Secondary School, Carntyne, in Glasgow East constituency, on being awarded five `excellents' by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education; notes that this is more than any other ma

ACTION PLAN FOR GLOBAL ROAD SAFETY

That this House warmly welcomes the report of the Commission for Global Road Safety, chaired by Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, and its recognition of road safety as a priority development issue; is appalled by the global epidemic of road injuries which claim the lives of 1.2 million people and injure

ACCESS TO STONEHENGE

That this House recognises that Stonehenge is one of the most important and loved prehistoric monuments on Earth and one of the best known World Heritage sites; further recognises that it is an icon of the country's history, culture and civilisation and a testimony to mankind's creativity, ingenuity

TOOTING FIRE STATION

That this House congratulates Tooting Fire Station for its decision to install a solar water heating system, which will provide enough energy to supply most of the hot water used in the station; notes that this makes Tooting the first fire station in London to have solar heating, reducing its annual

ENGLAND FOOTBALL TEAM

That this House wishes the England team all the very best and every success in Germany for the World Cup; is sure that the team will bring great credit to England and its footballing prowess; offers good wishes to all British based players who are taking part in the World Cup tournament for their va