Early Day Motions

50th ANNIVERSARY OF OUR DAILY BREAD PUBLICATION

That this House notes that April 2006 marks the 50th anniversary of the `Our Daily Bread' publication which, while originating in the United States of America, has over the years proven to be popular in the United Kingdom, and is distributed free by post to thousands of people across the country; an

PENSIONS (S.I., 2006, No. 966)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 966), dated 29th March 2006, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30th March, be annulled.

ST MIRREN FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates St Mirren Football Club on winning the Scottish First Division Football Championship for the 2005-06 season.

MERGER OF SURREY AND SUSSEX POLICE FORCES

That this House supports the Surrey Police Authority in rejecting the proposal to merge with Sussex Police; notes that there was no support for a voluntary merger at an extraordinary meeting of the Surrey Police Authority on 5th April 2006, that there has been no attempt to address the long-term fun

BT PRIVACY SERVICE (No. 2)

That this House notes that in October 2005 the honourable Member for Gateshead East and Washington West expressed astonishment that British Telecom had no plans to alert paying customers to the fact that the BT Privacy Service had become free and that they said it was up to customers who subscribed

PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK 2006

That this House welcomes Parkinson's Awareness Week 2006 between 24th and 30th April; supports the launch of the Parkinson's Disease Society's `Get it on time' campaign to raise awareness of the importance of ensuring that people with Parkinson's in hospitals and care homes get their medication on t

GATESHEAD COUNCIL'S PENUMBRA PROJECT

That this House congratulates Gateshead Council on the success of its Penumbra Project to attract men back into learning; recognises that under one quarter of adult learners in Gateshead are men; notes that the project has exceeded its own ambitious targets for success; and further notes that other

SAVE THE CHILDREN EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY THROUGH RIGHTS PROJECT

That this House congratulates the success of Save the Children's Education and Advocacy through Rights to Listen project in Newcastle; recognises the importance of its goal to support children excluded from education; applauds its child-focused ethos; and welcomes its extension to Gateshead East and

PIPE ORGANS

leave out from `England's' to `English' and insert `the UK's cultural and liturgical life and will mean an end to the UK's'.

PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF EU LEGISLATION

at end add `, including making it compulsory for all MEPs to be accountable for one week a month to their respective parliaments, as happens in Finland.'

MENTAL HEALTH ACTION WEEK, 16th TO 22nd APRIL 2006

That this House congratulates the Mental Health Foundation on using Mental Health Action Week, 16th to 22nd April 2006, to raise awareness of the issues facing those struggling with an alcohol addiction; is concerned by the close link between heavy drinking and a high incidence of mental illness; ca

BOWEL CANCER SCREENING

That this House notes the criticism made by Cancer Research UK of the Government's delay in establishing a new bowel cancer screening programme from April 2006 as promised in the Health White Paper Our Health, Our Care, Our Say: A New Direction for Cancer Services; further notes the comment made by

INTEGRATED EDUCATION FUND

That this House welcomes the decision of the Integrated Education Fund (IEF) in Northern Ireland to give financial support of over £750,000 to establish integrated education provision in both the Clogher Valley and the Saintfield/Carryduff areas following the refusal of the Government to fund these

POLICE FEES FOR RETURN OF STOLEN PROPERTY

That this House believes it is right to support the victims of crime and therefore is deeply concerned that the Home Secretary has prescribed in law that a substantial fee must be paid by victims of theft of vehicles and other property effectively to the police, before they can obtain back their pro

ESSENTIAL MINERALS AND GOOD HEALTH

That this House notes the importance of a healthy diet which requires essential trace minerals; further notes evidence that suggests a depletion of minerals in British soils; further notes that the Cancer Research Campaign is funding a long-term trial into the prevention of cancer by the use of sele

SMALL BREWERIES' RELIEF

That this House endorses the current system of small breweries' relief that has helped small brewers to compete with larger brewers who enjoy greater economies of scale of production, and has enabled small brewers to invest in gaining access to market; notes the importance of small and independent b

REGULATORY REFORM (S.I., 2006, No. 484)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Subordinate Provisions Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 484), dated 23rd February 2006, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6th March, be annulled.

RACIST INCIDENTS

That this House is appalled by the latest Home Office figures from 2004-05 indicating that racist incidents recorded by the police are up by 12 per cent. to 59,257; further notes that the stop and search policy by police officers has gone up by 14 per cent. to 838,700; is dismayed that the figures s

INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA

That this House welcomes the second annual International Day Against Homophobia on 17th May 2006; further welcomes the fact that much progress has been made towards the fuller equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people in the UK; notes however that much yet needs to be done t

EU COMMON POSITION ON CUBA

That this House recognises efforts by the Government to cement positive relations with Cuba; identifies the 48 per cent. decrease in United Kingdom exports to Cuba since 2000 as unwelcome and in direct contrast to increased trade between Cuba and other EU partners; notes the continued aggressive lob

ASSISTED DYING IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS

leave out from `of' to end and insert `Dr Ann Turner and regrets the manner in which her assisted suicide in Switzerland was politicised by the euthanasia lobby to promote the legalisation of euthanasia; notes that what was described in The Times as as a `grisly travelling theatre of death' for whic

BLUE PETER BADGES AND INTERNET AUCTION SITES

That this House recognises the importance and value of Blue Peter badges in this country; notes that these badges entitle the recipient to free entry to over 200 UK events and attractions; believes that such badges should be earned, not bought or sold; expresses concern that unscrupulous buying and

CITIZENS' PENSION

That this House welcomes the report from the Pensions Policy Institute calling for a flat rate pension to lift pensioners out of poverty and for reform of the current system of tax relief on private pensions; notes that the Turner Commission and the Government in its initial response specifically ru

BLUE BADGE PARKING PERMITS

That this House notes with concern that local authorities can effectively write their own rules regarding the display in vehicles of the blue badge disability parking permits; notes that this can lead to a disparity between different parts of the UK; calls upon the Government to bring about national

CHASE FARM HOSPITAL

That this House opposes the proposal by the Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust to dismantle Chase Farm Hospital's Accident and Emergency department which ignores the overwhelming public opposition in the Boroughs of Enfield, Barnet and Broxbourne to such a proposal; notes the worrying consequences of t