Early Day Motions

LONDON EYE

That this House believes that the London Eye has been instrumental in regenerating London's South Bank; congratulates the London Eye Company and its staff on becoming the UK's most popular attraction; believes that South Bank Centre (SBC)'s demands for a massive increase in rent is an outrage and th

Mr SHAZAD ANWAR AND THE ELECTORAL REGISTERS IN PENDLE AND BURNLEY

That this House recalls that the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Pendle in the May election, Mr Shazad Anwar, repeatedly told voters that he lived locally with his wife, Shaista, at 34 Kibble Grove, Reedley, omitting any mention in his innumerable election leaflets that the current Pend

CANCERBACUP

That this House notes that every week approximately one person in every UK parliamentary constituency is diagnosed with cancer, a prognosis which profoundly changes the lives of those directly affected, together with those of their families, friends and colleagues; recognises that in such charged ci

BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION

That this House is concerned by the role of the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) in advising the Government on the food nutrition content of the national curriculum and health matters; acknowledges that the Government contributes to its funds but notes that the BNF is a predominantly industry-supp

FITTING OUT OF St. PANCRAS STATION

That this House regrets the continuing uncertainty and delay over the Government's decision fully to fit out the new St. Pancras International station to enable passengers to transfer between international, national and underground lines; recalls the promise made to users of Thameslink that a new mo

ASSAULTS ON EMERGENCY WORKERS

That this House notes that a summary offence for assault against a police officer was created in the Police Act 1996 and that the Scottish Parliament has introduced The Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act to create a specific offence of attacking an emergency worker; and in response to the rise in assa

St GEORGE'S DAY

at end add `without removing any existing public holiday.'.

HOUSING

leave out from `buyers' to end and add `and therefore welcomes the Government's commitment as outlined in the Labour Party's manifesto to initiate a new Homebuy Scheme that will offer up to 300,000 council and housing association tenants the opportunity to buy part of their home and the option to in

WAITING LISTS IN WALES

leave out from `recognises' to end and add `the recent reduction in the number of people waiting for hospital operations in Wales; applauds the work of NHS staff in Wales in making this possible; notes that between January and the end of February, the number of people waiting 18 months or more for a

CROSSRAIL DEPOT IN ROMFORD

leave out from `House' to end and insert `notes the concern expressed by local residents in Romford about the Crossrail depot proposed for that area; further notes that the location is a brownfield site already owned by Network Rail; commends Cross London Rail Links Ltd for its extensive dialogue wi

MINERS' COMPENSATION AND DOUBLE CHARGING

leave out `when' and insert `if'.

BAN ON SMOKING IN PUBS AND RESTAURANTS

That this House opposes proposals to ban smoking in pubs and restaurants; believes that such decisions are best made by the local landlord and restaurant owner who is responsible for ensuring that the needs of his clientele are met; further believes that, if there is genuine demand for non-smoking p

TOBACCO DUTY REVENUE RECEIPTS

That this House notes that the Government's estimate that the cost to the NHS of treating people with smoking related diseases is £1.7 billion; further notes that the amount collected by the Exchequer in tobacco duty revenue in 2003-04 was £8.1 billion; and calls upon the Government to explain how i

POST OFFICE AND BANK BRANCH CLOSURES IN EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE

That this House notes with concern the announcement by National Australia Bank that up to 100 Clydesdale and Yorkshire bank branches across the north of England and Scotland are set to close; further notes that in Bishopbriggs, Bearsden, Milngavie and Kirkintilloch in East Dunbartonshire, local busi

ROAD TRAFFIC EMISSIONS

That this House notes the alarming 83 per cent. increase in road traffic between 1980 and 2004 and more than a 50 per cent. increase in associated carbon dioxide emissions over the same period with road transport now accounting for 18 per cent. of total UK greenhouse gas emissions and rising; furthe

GEDHUN CHOEKYI NYIMA

That this House notes that 17th May 2005 is the 10th anniversary of the abduction of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the child recognised by the Dalai Lama as the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet and that during the last decade China has refused to allow independent observers to establish the well-being of Gedhun a

DIDCOT TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Didcot Town Football Club on its recent success in winning the FA Vase; notes that this victory follows the winning of the Hellenic League Cup and a top four finish in an outstanding season; and thanks the Chairman, manager and players for giving the people of Didcot so

FUTURE OF THE NUCLEAR DETERRENT

That this House believes that the United Kingdom should continue to possess a strategic nuclear deterrent as long as other countries have nuclear weapons; and accordingly endorses the principle of preparing to replace the Trident system with a successor generation of the nuclear deterrent.

CUTS IN THE STRENGTH OF THE ARMED FORCES

That this House deplores the Government's proposed cuts in the front-line strength of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force as incompatible with the requirements set out in its own Strategic Defence Review; and calls for them not to be implemented.

WARSHIP NUMBERS IN THE ROYAL NAVY

That this House acknowledges that modern warships are much more powerful than their predecessors, but notes the obvious fact that the same vessel, however potent, cannot be in two places at once; deplores statements by the Government in the previous Parliament that numbers of platforms are no longer

13th NATIONAL VEGETARIAN WEEK

That this House welcomes and fully supports the House of Commons Refreshment Department's enthusiastic participation in the 13th National Vegetarian Week by producing special prepared healthy and exciting vegetarian menu options throughout the week; notes the health benefits of eating more fruit and

TRANSPORT (S.I., 2005, No. 639)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 639), dated 10th March 2005, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14th March, in the last Session of Parliament, be annulled.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (S.I., 2005, No. 883)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Waste Management Licensing (England and Wales) (Amendment and Related Provisions) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 883), dated 22nd March 2005, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23rd March, in the last Session of Parli

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT ON REUSABLE AND DISPOSABLE NAPPIES

That this House notes with disappointment the Environment Agency's recent flawed Life Cycle Assessment on reusable and disposable nappies which incorrectly concludes that there is no environmental difference between the two products; observes that the report fails to acknowledge the current consumer

CONSTITUTIONAL ROLE OF MEPs

That this House believes that, as the European Union prepares to vote on the EU Constitution, MEPs in member countries should, instead of repairing to Strasbourg once a month, return to their own national parliaments to report back on their work; and further believes that this would give an opportun