Early Day Motions

PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS

That this House notes that Israel continues to erect what it refers to as a security wall, in breach of international law; that the wall encloses land and resources which should be under the control of the Palestinian Authority; that Israel is constructing highways on Palestinian land which Palestin

CONDUCT OF GOVERNMENT POLICY IN RELATION TO THE WAR AGAINST IRAQ

That this House believes that there should be a select committee of seven honourable Members, being members of Her Majesty's Privy Council, to review the way in which the responsibilities of Government were discharged in relation to Iraq and all matters relevant thereto, in the period leading up to

FUTURE OF THE LIGHT INFANTRY

That this House calls on the Government to preserve the historic name of the Light Infantry and also recognises the Light Infantry's historic ties to Shropshire and Herefordshire which have ensured that the Light Infantry has remained one of the best recruited regiments in the army; and asks that th

NATIONAL PROBATION SERVICE

That this House supports the work of the National Probation Service in England and Wales; believes that probation is a viable national service; believes that a properly resourced Probation Service should function in partnership with the private, voluntary and not for profit sectors rather than be in

PROGRESS REPORT ON UN DECLARATION OF COMMITMENT ON HIV/AIDS

That this House notes that in 2003 the United Kingdom did not submit, as required, a progress report on its compliance with the UN Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS adopted in June 2001 by all UN Member States as a commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS within their own countries and which sets out tar

ARREST OF GAMBIAN OPPOSITION LEADERS

That this House expresses its gravest concern at the arrest by President Jammeh of Omar Jallow, Hamat Bah and Halifa Sallah, the leaders of the Gambian opposition, the National Alliance for Democracy and Development; and calls on the UK Government to do all it can to exert its influence on the Gambi

INDEMNIFICATION OF TRAIN OPERATING COMPANIES DURING INDUSTRIAL ACTION

That this House notes with concern the Government's continuation of a scheme, started by the Strategic Rail Authority, which indemnifies train operating companies against operating losses caused by strike action; declares the scheme to be a very clear intervention in industrial relations by a Govern

FUNDING FOR ERYTHROPOIETIN

That this House regrets the provisional recommendation of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on funding for erythropoietin for patients suffering from cancer treatment-induced anaemia; recognises the unnecessary suffering that restricting the use of erythropoietin will

INTEREST RATES CHARGED BY DOORSTEP LENDERS

after `banking', insert `; and calls on the Government to do more to promote the virtues of community credit unions as an excellent means of extending financial inclusion and discouraging people on low incomes from using doorstep lenders.'.

COMMISSION FOR ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

That this House welcomes the latest audit of new housing from the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE); notes that the report concludes that 24 per cent. of new homes built in the North of England since 2002 have been poor, and that only six per cent. were rated good; further

REPORTING OF MASS MURDERS IN IRAQ

That this House invites the BBC and other news media to consider whether it is accurate automatically to describe many mass murders in Iraq as being caused by suicide bombers when no evidence for this is available, and notes that the use of remote-controlled detonators is commonplace.

EFFECTIVE ANTI-BULLYING MEASURES

That this House notes bullying is the scourge of far too many young people's lives, that bullying is always wrong and that bullies have to change, and so applauds the tough anti-bullying measures outlined by the Government in the White Paper `Higher Standards, Better Schools for All', which urges sc

FOYER FEDERATION'S GIVE US A CHANCE CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the Foyer Federation's Give us a Chance campaign to help young people fulfil their potential, regardless of background or financial situation; notes the initiatives already put in place by Government to help achieve this, but expresses concern that young people living indepe

WHITE PHOSPHORUS

That this House deplores the use of white phosphorus by US forces in Iraq, noting that a prima facie case has been made that it was used illegally against civilians.

MOTORWAY DRIVING

That this House recognises the importance of improving the quality of motorway driving; and urges the Government to introduce measures to make it compulsory for drivers to undertake motorway tuition before obtaining a full driving licence to reduce the present number of motorway accidents.

O2 MOBILE PHONE OPERATOR

That this House condemns the mobile phone operator O2 for its intransigence surrounding the siting of a phone mast on Woodgreen Drive in Worcester; fails to understand why it chose this site when alternatives with better coverage are available; is deeply worried by the complete lack of public consul

MAKING POVERTY HISTORY THROUGH TRADE JUSTICE

after `markets', insert `until their own economies are sufficiently developed'.

EXCESS WINTER DEATHS

at end add, `and examine ways in which the winter fuel allowance could be specifically directed towards domestic energy efficiency improvements.'.

POLICE RESTRUCTURING AND THE SOUTH WEST

after `West' insert `notes that the Home Office review has taken no account of the impact on County Constabularies of the work of the Ministry of Defence Police, the Royal Military Police, the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, the British Transport Police or Highways Agency Patrols'.

STATUTORY DUTY ON LOBBYING

leave out from `who' to end and insert `had a proud record of being non-partisan in this country until 1984-85 when the Thatcher Government used the police forces for a whole year in order to starve miners' families and close pits.'.

AMBULANCE SERVICES IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND

That this House notes that quick ambulance response times in medical emergencies have a positive impact on patient outcomes; recognises the need for effective and efficient ambulance services but also the need for close identification of existing services with the communities they serve; believes th

NHS DENTISTRY IN WALES

That this House considers that dental care is an essential component of a comprehensive healthcare service; notes with concern the decline in the availability of NHS dental care in Wales; notes further that in the areas of some local health boards there are no dentists willing to register new adult

WESTMINSTER DIET AND HEALTH FORUM

That this House notes that the Third Annual Reception of the Westminster Diet and Health Forum was held in the Terrace Marquee of the House on Tuesday 15th November, sponsored by the United Kingdom's largest slimming organisation, Slimming World, and attended by Right honourable and honourable Membe

PRISONERS SERVING THEIR FULL SENTENCE

That this House recognises that criminals released early from prison and placed on the tagging scheme are re-offending at record rates; is appalled that since 1997 1,167 people released on parole have been charged with further crimes before the end of their sentences and that 6,714 crimes have been

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND STANDBY POWER

That this House notes that domestic appliances left in standby mode are responsible for approximately 10 per cent. of the energy consumption of each domestic property in the United Kingdom; further notes that switching off domestic appliances when not in use could save one megatonne a year of carbon