Early Day Motions

CARERS WEEK IN SOUTH TYNESIDE

That this House congratulates all of those involved with Carers Week 2005; expresses its thanks to all the carers in South Tyneside; commends the excellent work done by Social Care and Health in South Tyneside in offering support to carers throughout the borough; and offers thanks also to all the em

DEATH PENALTY IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

That this House expresses its dismay that the government of Trinidad and Tobago has announced its intention of hanging every one of the 78 men and five women who are currently on death row in their prisons; regrets, in particular, that government ministers sought on Monday 13th June last, until stay

NORTHERN RAIL SERVICES

That this House notes that under the terms of the Railways Act 2005 the Government will assume responsibility for the Strategic Rail Authority's review of service and fare levels on the Northern Rail franchise; is concerned at previous press reports that the review could lead to higher fares, replac

NETWORK RAIL

That this House welcomes the significant reductions in delays attributable to infrastructure failure and improved efficiency since Network Rail brought maintenance back in-house on a not-for-dividend basis; is concerned that this progress will be undermined by proposals to break up Network Rail by t

UK MYELOMA AWARENESS WEEK 2005

That this House congratulates the International Myeloma Foundation (UK) (IMF (UK)) on its seventh UK Myeloma Awareness Week, being held from 21st to 28th June; recognises the work IMF (UK) undertakes to provide information and support to those living with this debilitating form of bone marrow cancer

ROYAL ASCOT AT YORK

That this House congratulates Royal Ascot at York on a successful week of racing, on making people from all corners of the United Kingdom and further afield feel welcome in North Yorkshire, on smoothly hosting an event that must be considered the showcase of horse racing in the UK and on creating an

HUMAN AND TRADE UNION RIGHTS IN COLOMBIA

That this House notes with concern the continuing human rights crisis in Colombia and the increase in assassinations of Colombian trade unionists last year; further notes that the vast majority of abuses are carried out by paramilitary groups that have documented links to the Colombian state securit

BRITISH POTATOES

That this House welcomes the campaign organised by the British Potato Council highlighting the nutritional benefits of the great British potato.

PAKISTANI GOVERNMENT AND TELECOMMUNICATION TRADE UNIONISTS

That this House condemns the attack launched this month by the Pakistani Government on trade unionists campaigning against the privatisation of the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd, which has led to the lock-out of workers, occupation of depots by troops and the arrest of trade unionists; supp

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 21st June on the contribution that science and engineering can make to the G8 Summit and the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the acces

LONDON CONGESTION CHARGE EXTENSION

That this House expresses its opposition to the proposal by the Mayor of London to extend the congestion charging scheme into West London; believes that the scheme will severely penalise residents and businesses both inside and outside the extended zone; notes the recent consultation by Transport fo

CARBON ABATEMENT

That this House warmly welcomes the announcement by the Energy Minister of funding for a carbon abatement programme for cleaner burning of gas and coal with carbon sequestration and of a hydrogen fuelled fuel cell programme; believes that the latter is the opportunity to begin commercial application

UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES

That this House recognises the diversity of the UK's 14 overseas territories spread throughout the globe; respects the varied cultures, history and people of the overseas territories and the loyalty to the United Kingdom expressed by governments and their people over many years; believes that the UK

BRITANNIA BUILDING SOCIETY AND RE-MUTUALISATION

That this House welcomes the Britannia Building Society's acquisition of the Bristol and West's savings business and branch network from the Bank of Ireland for £150 million; notes that this is the first major re-mutualisation in the United Kingdom, reversing the demutualisation trend in the late 19

SMOKEFREE LEGISLATION

That this House welcomes the Government's announcement of a Bill to restrict smoking in workplaces and public places in England and Wales and the vote of the National Assembly for Wales calling for powers to introduce comprehensive smokefree legislation in Wales; further welcomes the strong public s

RAIL SERVICES IN THE INNER THAMES VALLEY

That this House recognises the vital role that good transportation links play in the economic and social life of communities in the Inner Thames Valley; expresses deep concern over the current level of services provided by First Great Western in the Inner Thames Valley on both the mainline and on th

PARADES SEASON IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes the beginning of the parades season in Northern Ireland; acknowledges the rights of many thousands of people to their traditional, cultural and religious commemorations; and calls upon the Government to ensure that the small number of parades organised by the Orange Order that

FLIGHT PROTECTION

That this House believes that air passengers flying out of the UK who purchased their tickets from non Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL) scheme sources should be protected in the event of being left stranded by their air carrier; notes that a MORI poll taken last year shows over 80 per cent. o

DISTRIBUTION OF NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING

That this House notes that since its creation the National Lottery has given over £16 billion to charitable causes across the country; recognises the substantial benefit this money has brought to the UK's cultural, artistic and sporting life; believes that Lottery money should not be spent on things

BIOFUELS AS A RENEWABLE TRANSPORT FUEL

That this House believes biofuels have an important role to play in reducing UK carbon emissions from transport and tackling climate change; congratulates the supporters of the Bioethanol Declaration calling for measures to promote greater use of biofuels; welcomes the partnership between British Su

FUTURE OF SUPPORTING PEOPLE PROGRAMME

That this House condemns proposals by the Government to cut Oxfordshire County Council's Supporting People budget by 60 per cent. or in real terms by £5.9 million by 2007-08; notes that the service loss has been described by Oxfordshire Age Concern as `alarming' and by mental health charity Oxfordsh

SITES OF SCHEDULED ANCIENT MONUMENTS

That this House places great importance on the protection of Sites of Scheduled Ancient Monuments; believes that sites so designated should not be built on; is alarmed that some developers and public bodies seek to circumvent the scheduling, including pressurising English Heritage to grant consents

ANIMAL WELFARE

That this House welcomes the inclusion of the Animal Welfare Bill in the Government's programme for this session and supports the principle of the welfare offence which provides a duty of care towards animals; notes the horrific case last year of three neglected horses with hooves more than fourteen

STUDENT VISA FEES

after `universities', insert `and language schools'.

CROSSRAIL

after `line', insert `and to remedy gaps and weaknesses in the current proposals, notably the absence of a station at Woolwich, which would support the regeneration of the area and provide a vital transport interchange for south east London.'.