Early Day Motions

PARLIAMENTARY RECESS

after 'England', insert ',Northern Ireland'.

SUMMER SPORTING SUCCESS

after `Cup' insert `, Northern Ireland's outstanding World Cup Qualifying Group victory over England at Windsor Park'.

NATIONAL MISSING PERSONS HELPLINE

That this House notes that the Government has made a commitment to maintain the health and wellbeing of children and young people in this year designated as the Year of the Volunteer, and to work constructively with voluntary sector agencies to deliver key services in the community; further notes th

UK COMPANIES ABROAD

That this House notes that a number of UK-based companies are ignoring the conditions of their workers based in poor countries abroad; further notes that the Government is currently allowing such companies to decide for themselves how responsibly they behave towards their workforces, which has led t

SERVICES FOR BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED PEOPLE

That this House notes that the blind and the partially sighted are entitled to receive rehabilitation training from their local authority as soon as they begin to lose their sight, thereby learning to cope with everyday aspects of their daily lives; is therefore concerned that the latest evidence sh

BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION REPORT ON NHS TRUSTS

That this House notes the recent BMA report suggesting that 385 of the 530 NHS trusts in England are facing deficits and that half of those in deficit are planning to make cuts in health service provision; calls upon the Secretary of State for Health to intervene to prevent loss of vital health serv

TIBETAN OCCUPATION

That this House notes the forthcoming state visit of China's President, Hu Jintao, in November and urges the Prime Minister to encourage President Hu to meet the Dalai Lama, in order to resolve China's long-standing occupation of Tibet; and calls on the Prime Minister publicly to state his concerns

MIND YOUR HEART PROGRAMME

That this House notes that coronary heart disease and cancers are major causes of mortality in Wales and throughout the UK; further notes that people who experience enduring mental health problems have a potentially higher risk of developing coronary heart disease, as a result of a number of factors

CREDIT UNIONS

That this House regrets the growing problem of personal debt, which has trebled in the last decade, and the startling rise in numbers of people declared bankrupt over the same period; notes that aggressive marketing techniques are used too commonly by irresponsible lenders; pays tribute to the valua

WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ROAD TRANSPORT WORKERS

That this House pays tribute to the vital role road transport workers in both the bus and road haulage industries play in the UK economy; believes it is essential that these workers are treated fairly and have the right to work in a safe working environment; is deeply concerned that the UK Governmen

COMMENTS BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE NEW FOREST AND THE EASTLEIGH AND TEST VALLEY SOUTH PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS

That this House deplores the question `Where's the bin', asked by the Chief Executive of the New Forest and the Eastleigh and Test Valley South Primary Care Trusts, after receiving a petition containing the names of 40,980 people who wish in-patient beds to remain in the Fenwick, Fordingbridge, Hyth

EUROPEAN COMMISSION COMPETITION CASE AND THE PREMIER LEAGUE

That this House is aware that the European Commission has set itself against the UK Premier Football League over how it sells its media rights, in the belief that by limiting its ownership to 50 per cent. of the total available, income would be generated for the sport, whilst costs to fans would be

FOREIGN SECRETARY AND PROPOSED EU ACCESSION OF CROATIA

That this House is deeply disappointed with the Foreign Secretary's handling of the proposed accession of Croatia into the EU; and believes he has failed to stand up to Austria's threats to veto Turkish membership and has allowed Austria to promote Croatia's accession prematurely.

HYPOTHYROIDISM

That this House calls on the Government to raise awareness of hypothyroidism and the dangers of misdiagnosing an underactive thyroid and to promote the use of a range of treatments including thyroxine to address the current inadequacy of testing, diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

CHILDREN AND HUMAN RIGHTS

That this House notes the July 2005 report from the Council of Europe Committee of Social Rights, monitoring conformity with the European Social Charter, which finds the UK in breach of human rights obligations by failing to afford children the same protection under the law on assault that adults ta

TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE

That this House regrets the Prime Minister's apparent willingness to abandon the effort to achieve a second Kyoto agreement; and calls upon the Government to implement a system of independent monitoring which will assist governments in achieving the Royal Commission's target reduction in emissions b

HOSPICE FUNDING

That this House pays tribute to the work of hospices throughout the UK; recognises the excellent work carried out by staff and volunteers to provide the highest quality of care and the dedication and time people give to raising the necessary funds in order that hospices can provide this first class

ITV GRANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates ITV Granada on its 50th anniversary; recognises the central role that Granada has played over the past 50 years in the field of television providing news entertainment; pays tribute to its central role in helping to promote the North West region on a global stage for th

MACMILLAN CANCER RELIEF WORLD'S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING

That this House congratulates Macmillan Cancer Relief on organising the world's biggest coffee morning on Friday 30th September; recognises that schools, businesses and community groups across the UK all held coffee mornings to form part of the world's biggest coffee morning; further recognises that

BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND GREAT BRITAIN FEMALE SKYDIVING WORLD RECORD

That this House congratulates Great Britain's Female Skydiving Team, Brit Chicks, upon their successful participation in setting a new World Record at Perris, California on 30th September; commends Brit Chicks for having joined an International Group of Women Skydivers and achieving a record of 151

IMMIGRATION (S.I., 2005, No. 2400)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 2400), dated 24th August 2005, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1st September, be annulled.

DOGS USED AS SHARK BAIT IN REUNION

That this House is shocked and appalled at reports of the use of live dogs as bait in shark fishing on the French island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean; notes with disgust that stray dogs are rounded up by local fishermen for such a purpose; further notes that these animals are bound and gagged and

BRITISH PASSPORTS FOR UK RESIDENTS

That this House acknowledges the significant anomaly which exists in Northern Ireland whereby people in Northern Ireland who were not born in the Republic of Ireland can choose to have an Irish passport with no naturalisation process being required, while those born in the Republic since 1949, but l

RETIREMENT OF Mr COLM McGARRY

That this House recognises the sterling work carried out by the Chief Executive of Larne Borough Council, Mr Colm McGarry, on his retirement; notes that much of this work was carried out in difficult circumstances; considers that Mr McGarry is to be congratulated for his untiring work, noting in par

CONCESSIONARY BUS TRAVEL FOR PENSIONERS AND THE DISABLED

after `regional' insert `and eventually, a national'.