Early Day Motions

NORTHERN ECHO OLYMPIC DREAM CAMPAIGN

That this House congratulates the Northern Echo Newspaper on its Olympic Dream campaign to raise vital money for grassroots sport in the North East; welcomes the campaign's aims of securing funds for talented youngsters through the sports charity SportsAid and helping to encourage children's sport a

MR HENRY ALLINGHAM

That this House congratulates Eastbourne resident Mr Henry Allingham on his 110th birthday; marks with respect his long years of active life, especially his service on the Western Front and in the Battle of Jutland during the First World War; considers him a splendid example of the courage, devotion

SUTTON'S TAKE PART TAKE PRIDE CAMPAIGN

That this House notes Sutton's Take Part Take Pride campaign to promote civic pride; welcomes its focus on environmental improvement projects such as the Gumbusters campaign; commends Sutton's schools, local businesses, clubs and associations for participating in this event; and calls on as many Sut

INTERNATIONAL WHALING COMMISSION

That this House recognises the significant role played by the International Whaling Commission in protecting whales; further recognises the importance of continuing with that protection; is concerned about the success of diplomatic actions by pro-whaling countries which are attempting to take contro

ST GEORGE AND THE WORLD CUP

That this House believes that the St George's Cross is the proud flag of the English nation and, therefore, English people are to be applauded for celebrating their own national identity prior to the festival of nations at the FIFA World Cup.

WORLDWIDE VOLUNTEERING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

That this House recognises the work of the Worldwide Volunteering for Young People organisation operating its unique online research and match database which offers over 350,000 different opportunities with more than 1,300 organisations; notes that its volunteering project managers personally contac

RESEARCH FUNDING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND CURE

That this House notes with concern that there are over 750,000 people with dementia in the UK; notes the rising prevalence of Alzheimer's disease which accounts for over half the cases of dementia; is concerned that Alzheimer's costs nearly 10 times as much as cancer to treat per year but receives a

NATIONAL CHILDCARE MONTH

That this House welcomes National Childcare Month, which is being organised by the Daycare Trust, Kids' Clubs Network, the National Day Nurseries Association, the National Childminding Association and the Pre-School Learning Alliance; notes that it will highlight the importance of childcare for chil

AID TO THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY

That this House has grave concerns about the decision of the Israeli and other governments, including the UK, to restrict funding to the Palestinian Authority which is creating a desperate situation on the ground for Palestinians; recognises the need for Hamas to renounce violence, to recognise the

POPPY SUPPORT

That this House pays tribute to the Royal British Legion with the launch of Poppy Support, the new name for the welfare services provided by the Legion to the ex-Service community; notes that in 2005 the Legion provided direct welfare services to 42,000 people in addition to 18,000 people who benefi

ALBATROSSES

That this House notes with alarm the falling numbers of albatrosses on the islands in the South Atlantic which, according to a report by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and BirdLife International, are being pushed to the brink of extinction; recognises that the main cause of dea

SALES OF COUNTERFEIT DRUGS

That this House recognises the potential increase in sales of counterfeit drugs as a result of purchases being made on the internet and from other unlicensed sources; and calls on the appropriate select committee to undertake an inquiry into the extent of the problem.

LORDS REFORM AND THE CANADIAN SENATE

That this House applauds the steps currently being taken by the newly-elected Conservative Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, to reform the Canadian Senate; notes his proposal to set eight-year term limits on new senators as an interim measure pending a new settlement where elected senators wo

NATIONAL INFERTILITY DAY 2006

That this House welcomes National Infertility Day on Saturday 10th June 2006; notes that around one in seven couples in the UK are affected by this disease, which can cause profound psychological and emotional strain; deplores the fact that huge inequalities in access to NHS treatment exist despite

TAXATION OF TRAVEL PASSES

That this House believes that the provision by employers of travel cards, season tickets and bus passes to staff is an encouragement to use public transport and therefore entirely commensurate with the Government's policy of reducing congestion and promoting the greater use of public transport; and

PRACTICES OF UDM VENDSIDE

That this House welcomes the progress to date of the Compensation Bill [Lords] and its intention of regulating claims handlers; notes that the Union of Democratic Mineworkers (UDM) and its subsidiary Vendside have been given preferential treatment by the Department of Trade and Industry due to the l

HANDWASHING WITH SOAP

at end add `and calls upon the House authorities to put up signs in toilets on the parliamentary estate to remind hon. Members and staff to wash their hands after using the facilities.'.

WATFORD FOOTBALL CLUB'S PROMOTION TO THE PREMIERSHIP

at end add `but regrets that it had to be at the expense of Leeds United Football Club'.'

BARR'S IRN-BRU AND JASON SCOTLAND

at end add `, except when playing England.'.

CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION

after `past', insert `, in particular, the genocide of Kurds in Northern Iraq by Saddam Hussein.'.

ROMFORD ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS

That this House congratulates the Romford Royal British Legion Band and Corps of Drums on winning both the National Title and the National League Title at this year's event, held in Cannock, Staffordshire; recognises that this achievement was made all the more remarkable as it was the second year in

DIESEL SPILLAGE

That this House welcomes improvements to motorcyclists' safety, but regrets that little has been done to remove the dangers that diesel spills present to motorcycle and scooter users; calls on the Government to raise awareness with diesel users, vehicle manufacturers, oil companies and retailers of

CHILDREN'S HOSPICE FUNDING (No. 2)

That this House warmly congratulates the Government on providing £27 million additional funding to replace the New Opportunity Fund money over the next three years thereby helping to avoid a short-term funding crisis for children's hospices; and calls on the Government to ensure that primary care tr

OFCOM CONSULTATION ON JUNK FOOD ADVERTISING TO CHILDREN

That this House notes that one in three British children is now obese or overweight; further notes that childhood obesity is a public health time-bomb that needs to be tackled urgently; recognises that poor diet is a key cause of childhood obesity; further notes that 92 per cent. of children consume

DARFUR ASYLUM SEEKERS

That this House believes that in present circumstances it is unsafe forcibly to return Africans from the Darfur region of Sudan back to their country of origin, particularly as the only legitimate way of returning to Sudan is through Khartoum International Airport which is likely to place returnees