Early Day Motions

LOCAL NEWSAGENTS AND NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION

That this House strongly supports the maintenance of the network of independent and community newsagents throughout the country; is concerned that the draft opinion of the Office of Fair Trading relating to newspaper and magazine distribution may, on the basis of authoritative estimates, put at risk

SECURITY OFFICERS IN PARLIAMENT

That this House wishes to place on record its appreciation of the work undertaken by the security officers employed by the Metropolitan Police service throughout the Parliamentary Estate, who demonstrate dedication and commitment to the service and security of the House and its honourable Members; a

COUNCIL TAX CAPPING OF HAMBLETON DISTRICT COUNCIL

That this House deeply regrets the decision of the Deputy Prime Minister to cap Hambleton District Council tax for the financial year 2005-06; further regrets that the cost of issuing revised council tax bills will amount to £50,000 of public money which otherwise would have been used to provide ser

LONDON BOMBINGS AND ATTACKS ON SIKHS

That this House notes the deep sadness, the condolences and the concerns of the UK Sikh community following the London bombings on 7th July; condemns all the subsequent attacks on minority communities, including those on Sikh Gurdwaras (temples), for example those in Leeds, in Erith and in Merton; r

PROVISION OF SCANNERS IN THE NHS

That this House believes that the Department of Health should announce the roll-out of a national programme of PET and CT scanners to assist in the diagnosis and detection of cancer and cardiac and neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy and HIV/AIDS; and further believ

WELSH FARMERS UNION AND HUNTING

That this House notes that the Welsh Farmers Union has asked the Welsh Assembly Government to request that responsibility for statutory amendments to exemptions to the Hunting Act 2004 be devolved to the Assembly; recalls that the House of Commons has previously rejected the suggestion that the law

CASTE DISCRIMINATION AND DALIT PEOPLES

That this House welcomes the three-year study on caste discrimination agreed by the UN Human Rights Commission in April; notes the concerns expressed in recent International Development Committee and Department for International Development (DFID) Reports and the continuing threats and violence agai

PUBLIC DEBATE ON TRIDENT REPLACEMENT

That this House believes there should be the fullest possible public debate on any replacement for the Trident nuclear submarine system; notes that the Government is in discussion with the US Administration on a possible successor to Trident which could cost up to £15 billion; further believes that,

NATIONAL CONTROL OVER GM CROPS

That this House deplores the decision taken by the UK Government at the recent Environment Council meeting to support the European Commission's attempt to transfer power over certain GM crops from national governments to the EU; notes that no other member state supported EU competence over these GM

MULL OF KINTYRE CHINOOK HELICOPTER CRASH

That this House urges the Government to ensure that the Ministry of Defence revisits the issue of the Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre on 2nd June 1994; notes that the General Assembly noted the findings of the Fatal Accident Inquiry held in Paisley, the Public Accounts Committee of t

THURROCK URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

That this House notes the inordinate delay in publishing the order to transfer to the Thurrock Urban Development Corporation planning powers for strategic development; is dismayed that it is possible this order will now be laid, under the negative resolution procedure, after the commencement of the

BENEFIT TO PERIPHERAL AREAS OF OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

That this House congratulates Team London 2012 on the successful Olympic bid; notes the benefits for British people in the run up to the London Olympics in the form of sports facilities and provisions for sports training; believes that potential benefits from new facilities for young people in those

GULF WAR SYNDROME

That this House commends the recent inquiry by Lord Lloyd of Berwick; and believes that the Government should implement in full the recommendations of the Lloyd Inquiry into Gulf War Syndrome.

CROSSRAIL

`in particular seeks to avoid the temporary or permanent loss of essential open space in Ealing and Acton including that at Haven Green, West Acton Primary School and Noel Road Allotment by substituting alternative brown field sites for the purpose of constructing the routes.'.

ROAD FUEL PRICES

at end add `and other peripheral regions of the UK such as Northern Ireland.'.

FUTURE USE OF EUROSTAR PLATFORMS AT WATERLOO

That this House recognises that more than 250,000 people a day use Waterloo station and that the commuter services are among the most overcrowded in the country; notes the decision by Eurostar to transfer its international train services from Waterloo International to St Pancras when the Channel Tun

DEEPCUT AND BEYOND CAMPAIGN

That this House applauds the courage and determination of bereaved families who have come together to establish the Deepcut and Beyond: Armed Forces Families' Justice Campaign, to seek truth for families of those whose deaths at Deepcut, Catterick and other barracks at home and overseas have not bee

INTEGRATED EDUCATION IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes that the Belfast Agreement embraces the need to facilitate and encourage integrated education because an essential aspect of the reconciliation process is the promotion of a culture of tolerance at every level of society; further notes, however, that only five per cent. of pupi

IMPACT OF ISRAEL'S SEPARATION WALL ON JERUSALEM

That this House condemns the continued construction of Israel's separation barrier built on occupied territory; is gravely concerned by the newly approved route, as of 10th July, which will separate Jerusalem from the West Bank and divide Bethlehem; notes with alarm that this may prejudice Final Sta

EDUCATION (S.I., 2005, No. 1801)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (School Organisation Proposals) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1801), dated 2nd July 2005, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11th July, be annulled.

MOTORCYCLE USE OF BUS LANES IN THE BOROUGH OF WESTMINSTER

That this House applauds Westminster City Council's proposal to allow motorcycles to use bus lanes in the City of Westminster; believes that allowing motorcycles into bus lanes is a measure which can help to improve motorcycle safety without making a negative impact on bicycle and pedestrian safety;

EU SUGAR SUBSIDIES

That this House recognises that the system of inflated price guarantees, export refunds and high import tariffs surrounding sugar exemplifies how the Common Agricultural Policy distorts trade and makes it impossible for African and Caribbean farmers to compete on the international stage; notes that

WASTE POLICY REFORM

That this House praises the Government for reviewing the national and local recycling targets in England; expresses disappointment that currently just 17 per cent. of household waste is recycled in England whereas in other European countries 50 per cent. of waste is recycled; notes that the recyclin

FARMERS UNION OF WALES 50th ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates the Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) on its 50th anniversary; welcomes its campaign to spread the message that Welsh farmers produce top quality food, meet the highest possible standards of animal welfare and provide consumers with the range of food they want; recognises th

HONOURABLE MEMBERS WHO DEFECT

That this House notes that an honourable Member who defects is not representing the wishes of the electorate who voted for them; believes that an honourable Member who decides to defect must fight a by-election within three months of switching parties in order that the electorate may choose whether