Early Day Motions

ELDERLY PATIENTS' ACCESS TO NHS PODIATRY SERVICES

That this House expresses concern about the difficulties facing many NHS podiatry services and the plight of many elderly patients whose need for basic podiatry care is not being met; notes a survey of NHS podiatry service managers, carried out by the Conservative Party, which shows that 83 per cent

WARM HOMES CAMPAIGN 2005

That this House recognises the significant progress made in reducing the number of fuel-poor households from 5.1 million in 1996 to 1.2 million in 2003; is deeply concerned that new research indicates that electricity and gas price rises since 2003 have increased the incidence of fuel poverty by a f

REPLACEMENT FOR TRIDENT WEAPONS

That this House believes there should be the fullest possible public debate on a decision to replace the Trident nuclear weapons system; notes that a successor to Trident could cost as much as £25 billion, therefore affecting significantly other public spending options; calls on the Government to pr

DECENNIAL CENSUS RECORDS

That this House notes that the Freedom of Information Act 2000 repealed the 100-year closure period for decennial census records, but that, nevertheless, the Department for Constitutional Affairs and the National Archives assert that it is Government policy that the 1911 Census shall remain closed t

PRESS COMPLAINTS COMMISSION AND THE DAILY EXPRESS

That this House notes the recent failure of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) to uphold a complaint against the Daily Express over its 'Bombers are all spongeing asylum seekers' headline; believes that the PCC and its Chair, Christopher Meyer, have failed to uphold the highest standards of accur

USE OF GATESHEAD INTERNATIONAL STADIUM IN 2012

after `2012 Olympics' insert `but recognises that any further displacement of Olympic facilities and events from London should only occur when the cost to long-suffering London Council Taxpayers is capped at the £625 million agreed at the time of the bid, rather than the unlimited liability forced b

PARLIAMENTARY SEMINAR ON AFRICA

That this House congratulates the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) UK Branch and the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for initiating the very successful Parliamentary Seminar on Africa, Partnership Beyond 2005: The Role of Parliamentarians in Implementing NEPAD Commit

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS AND AGRICULTURAL SHOWS

That this House is disappointed that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs visited only one agricultural show during the whole of 2005; and urges her to try to visit more in 2006, as they are an excellent way of meeting farmers and listening to their concerns.

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 AND STAFFORDSHIRE

after `Village', insert `but recognises that any further displacement of Olympic facilities and events from London should only occur when the cost to long-suffering London council taxpayers is capped at the £625 million agreed at the time of the bid, rather than the unlimited liability forced by the

BENEFIT TO PERIPHERAL AREAS OF OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

after `games', insert `but recognises that any further displacement of Olympic facilities and events from London should only occur when the cost to long-suffering London council taxpayers is capped at the £625 million agreed at the time of the bid, rather than the unlimited liability forced by the G

UK VENUES FOR 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES

after `Wales', insert `but recognises that any further displacement of Olympic facilities and events from London should only occur when the cost to long-suffering London Council Taxpayers is capped at the £625 million agreed at the time of the bid, rather than the unlimited liability forced by the G

CAMPAIGN FOR A TRADE UNION FREEDOM BILL

leave out from `work' to end.

GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE IN WASHINGTON

That this House welcomes the plans unveiled to transform the Galleries shopping centre in Washington, Tyne and Wear, into one of the most modern and attractive town centres; further welcomes the commitment of the local councillors in Washington and the centre's owner, the Prudential, to the £10 mill

SLEEP APNOEA

That this House notes the seriousness of the condition obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA); further notes that it can have a major and often debilitating effect on its sufferer's quality of life; further notes that the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines in alleviating ma

CAMPAIGN FOR A SECOND CANCER PLAN

That this House welcomes the Cancer Campaigning Group's call for a second NHS Cancer Plan; further welcomes the launch of their 2005 Calls for Action calling for greater investment and commitment to research, care, treatment and patient involvement; commends the Cancer Campaigning Group on bringing

DONCASTER ROVERS

That this House congratulates Doncaster Rovers FC of Football League One on reaching the quarter final of the Carling League Cup for the first time in 30 years; further congratulates the team for its superb performances against Manchester City FC of the Premiership in round two and Aston Villa FC of

NON-PAYMENT OF EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL AWARDS

That this House notes that, despite being successful in winning a case in an employment tribunal, employees often find it difficult to ensure that tribunal awards are paid by the employer; further notes that awards involving overseas-based companies often lead to additional difficulties; supports th

NATURAL GAS DEMAND, SUPPLIES AND THE UK GAS MARKET

That this House notes that at the rate at which gas was being taken from storage on Tuesday 29th November the UK would have entered into a gas emergency and be required to switch off some, and potentially all, gas electricity generation, which is 40 per cent. of supply by mid-January; further notes

FREELANCE MUSICIANS, CLASS 1 NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS AND CONTRIBUTORY JOB SEEKERS' ALLOWANCE

That this House notes that many orchestras are threatened with closure as a result of a requirement by HM Revenue and Customs to make back payments of Class 1 National Insurance contributions; believes that freelance musicians are different to freelance actors in that the nature of the work makes it

GRAND COMMITTEES

That this House notes the greater need to promote regions within the United Kingdom in light of the fact that London, Scotland and Wales have their own representative bodies; recognises the English regions' need to be represented adequately in Parliament and the need to hold Government accountable f

SETTING TARGETS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF HEPATITIS C

That this House notes with concern the recent Hepatitis C Scandal Report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hepatology and The UK versus Europe: Losing the Fight Against Hepatitis C from the Hepatitis C Trust; further notes that of the half a million people infected in the UK, only one to two

RED ENSIGN

That this House rejoices in the current and historic value of the Red Ensign; recognises the emotional attachment felt towards it by those who have served, do serve and will serve under it; salutes the bravery of the contribution made by the Merchant Navy during recent conflicts, most especially the

HUMAN RIGHTS OF OLDER PEOPLE IN CARE

That this House notes with concern that older people living in privately run care homes are not afforded the same rights as those in local authority homes due to the narrow interpretation of the Human Rights Act 1998 by the courts; welcomes the Government's decision to refer this legal anomaly to th

FLYING OF FLAGS AT THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER

That this House praises Westminster Abbey for flying the Saltire on St Andrew's Day unlike the Palace of Westminister itself; and calls on the House authorities to ensure St George's Day does not suffer the same fate, and that the flag of St George flies high above the Palace on the period around 23

NEW COMMISSION FOR EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

That this House welcomes the Government's proposal that the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights will have its main site in Manchester where the majority of its staff will be located; recognises that Manchester has shown that public sector posts can be successfully located in the North of En