Early Day Motions

PATIENTS' ACCESS TO DENTISTS

That this House recognises the current anomaly regarding the public's rights of access to NHS dental care and dentists' right to refuse patients; believes that this situation will be resolved by increasing the number of dental care providers and, crucially, retaining those currently working within t

DEFENCE EXPORT SERVICES ORGANISATION

That this House notes that the Defence Export Services Organisation (DESO) is the unit of the UK Ministry of Defence which helps UK companies sell their military equipment and services overseas; further notes that through DESO, the UK taxpayer subsidises the export of arms into areas of conflict and

SEX EQUALITY AND COMMISSION FOR EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

That this House notes the 30th anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act; commends the work of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and its contribution to progressing action on sex equality over the last 30 years; recognises that over the coming year the EOC will be required to take the lead in

OFFSHORE ACCOUNTS

That this House recognises that off-shore accounts can play a useful role in reducing an individual's tax liabilities; notes that off-shore accounts are currently used mainly by the very rich; and urges the Government, in the interests of social justice, to make available more information about the

CRUFTS DOG SHOW 2006

That this House congratulates the Kennel Club on the success of Crufts 2006 and BBC 2 for broadcasting highlights to the pleasure of millions of dog-owners; and welcomes in particular the prominence given to the Kennel Club's Friends for Life scheme and the work of the charity Dogs for the Disabled.

CONTROL ORDERS AND MENTAL ILL HEALTH

That this House believes that the Government should bring forward proposals for better arrangements in relation to people with mental ill-health who are affected by control orders.

BETHLEHEM AND RACHEL'S TOMB

That this House calls attention to the completion of the section of the 8-metre high concrete wall separating Bethlehem from Jerusalem; notes that around 40 Bethlehem families will be cut off from schools and medical facilities; recalls the ruling of the International Court of Justice in July 2004 t

EDUCATION IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes with concern the proposals for the reform of the Post-Primary Education System in Northern Ireland contained in the Draft Education Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2006; recognises that there is widespread opposition to these proposals from a clear majority of parents and teach

PROPOSAL TO HONOUR KARL MARX

That this House notes the irony of the proposal by a firm of builders, reported in the Evening Standard, to re-brand Archway Shopping Mall as Karl Marx Square in order to make it more commercially profitable; and views the plan as deeply offensive to the thousands of victims of Communism given shelt

SENTENCING GUIDELINES COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS ON RAPE SENTENCES

That this House is deeply concerned by the Sentencing Guidelines Council recommendation that future sentences for rape be cut by 15 per cent.; rejects the conclusion that any reduction could be justified because the prison regime is now more demanding; agrees with Rape Crisis's reaction that to redu

JIMMY JOHNSTONE

That this House notes with sadness the passing of Celtic and Scotland legend Jimmy Johnstone and offers his family its condolences at this difficult time.

POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNT

That this House is aware that the Department for Work and Pensions has recently announced its intention to close the Post Office Card Account in 2010; believes such a strategy to be both wrong and shortsighted as it will inevitably lead to difficulties for the most vulnerable in their communities th

DEEPCUT INQUIRY

That this House notes that, having heard evidence given at the inquest into the death of 17 year-old Private James Collinson on 23rd March 2002, the jury has ruled out suicide and returned an open verdict; further notes that in order to prevent the recurrence of fatalities, Her Majesty's Coroner has

GURKHA VETERANS

That this House welcomes the Government's overdue steps towards producing Gurkhas' terms and conditions of service which are equitable and fair and which begin to remedy the injustice caused by discriminatory conditions of service; but believes that the Gurkha veterans who served the British Army fr

NATIONAL FIREARMS REGISTER

That this House recalls that the establishment of a National Firearms Register was one of the principal recommendations of the Cullen Inquiry that followed the tragic massacre at Dunblane on 13th March 1996; notes that the establishment of the National Firearms Register was subsequently agreed by Pa

TERRORIST ACTION IN VARANASI

That this House offers its deepest sympathy and sincere condolence to the 80 victims, and their families and friends, of the unprovoked terrorist attack on the religious capital of Hinduism, the Holy City of Varanasi on 7th March; condemns the action of the cross-border terrorist group Lashkar-E-Qah

WELFARE OF GREYHOUNDS

at end add `and congratulates The Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club for their work in extending care and welfare for greyhounds retired from racing.'.

BEARSKIN HATS

leave out from `bearskin' to end and add `cap worn by the five Regiments of Footguards plays an important part in highlighting the regiments' glorious military traditions and service to the Sovereign throughout the centuries; further notes that the bearskin pelts used for them are sourced from a nec

END OF EUROPEAN UNION EMBARGO ON BRITISH BEEF

That this House welcomes the announcement of the end of the European Union's embargo on British beef; notes that due to especially vigorous testing and vetting procedures British beef is now of the best quality and safest in the world; applauds the efforts and commitment of the British farming commu

SINGLE FARM PAYMENTS (No. 2)

That this House notes that figures from a recent Farming Online members' poll show that out of 1084 respondents just 31 farmers have received their Single Farm Payments (SFPs); further notes that these payments are already much later than those under the previous regime which were traditionally deli

UNION OF CONSTRUCTION ALLIED TRADES AND TECHNICIANS POLITICAL FUND BALLOT

That this House congratulates the members of the Union of Construction Allied Trades and Technicians for delivering a resounding 93.3 per cent. yes vote in the union's political fund ballot; considers that the current legislation is punitive towards democratic and accountable trade unions; and calls

BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS AND BADGERS

That this House notes that tuberculosis in cattle is increasing by 18 per cent. per year and over 20,000 cattle are slaughtered annually following tuberculosis tests; calls on the Government to note the robust scientific evidence presented by Professor John Bourne, the Chairman of the Independent Sc

CHILD TRUST FUNDS AND FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

That this House notes that of the 1,305,000 Child Trust Fund accounts reported by the Inland Revenue as opened at 5th January 2006, 567,000 have been lodged with friendly societies; recognises that this represents nearly 44 per cent. of all child trust funds to date; further notes that friendly soci

DEATH OF ARTHUR SUTHERWOOD

That this House regrets the death of Arthur Sutherwood in February 2006; commends his voluntary work for the Nautical Training Corps (NTC), a uniformed organisation dedicated to the education and recreation of children and young people in all aspects of the sea; notes that Arthur served as Commandin

VISIT OF MRS GIANNA ANGELOPOULOS-DASKALAKI

That this House welcomes the visit to the United Kingdom of Mrs Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, Ambassador at large of the Hellenic Republic, leader of the organising committee of the Athens Olympic Games, to share her experiences of organising the very successful Athens Olympic Games and her views o