Early Day Motions

WIND FARMS OFF PORTHCAWL

That this House notes the decision of the planning committee of the Welsh Assembly to grant approval for 30 wind turbines off Porthcawl; further notes that this decision was taken against the recommendation of the planning inspector, Mr Stuart Wilde, who stated that the visual effects of the turbine

OFCOM AND PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING IN WALES

That this House views with great concern the thrust of the Ofcom Review of Public Service Television Broadcasting-Phase 2: Meeting the Digital Challenge, which threatens to leave Wales with no meaningful English language public broadcasting on Channel 3; believes this to be in breach of Ofcom's duty

DIGITAL TELEVISION IN WALES

That this House notes the high take-up of digital television in Wales in comparison to the rest of the UK and that 56 per cent. of Welsh households currently have access to digital television despite the inherent difficulty in ensuring access to digital transmissions due to the topography of Wales;

WAITING LISTS IN WALES

That this House recognises the appalling situation faced by patients in Wales, where one in 10 of the population are on an NHS Wales waiting list, despite increased resources from the United Kingdom Treasury; and notes the United Kingdom Government's reticence to intervene to help Wales get a fair d

BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS

That this House notes with concern that bovine tuberculosis is threatening a growing number of farmers every year in Herefordshire and that further delay in action against bovine tuberculosis is unacceptable; further notes the failure of the Government to use existing powers within the Protection of

DAIRY FARMING

That this House notes with concern the recent Milk Development Council Report highlighting the drop in farmgate prices for milk while supermarket margins on milk have increased significantly; recognises the pressure this is putting on farmers in Herefordshire; is concerned that the average dairy far

COMBINED HEAT AND POWER

That this House recognises that combined heat and power (CHP) is one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing UK carbon emissions, especially in the industrial sector, and that it enhances security of supply, boosts competitiveness and helps tackle fuel poverty; regrets the Government's disappoin

60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF THE CHANNEL ISLANDS

That this House is pleased to join with the people of the Channel Islands in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of their liberation from German occupation by British military forces; pays the warmest tribute to the courageous stand for freedom taken by the Channel Islanders during their years of occup

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND BBC 1

That this House notes with sadness that the National Anthem is no longer broadcast on BBC 1 at the end of each day's main programming; believes that the broadcasting of the National Anthem on BBC 1 is a proud tradition that should be restored; and calls on the Secretary of State for Culture, Media a

HISTORIC COUNTIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM

That this House recognises the historic counties of the United Kingdom are an important part of the history, geography and cultural life of the nation; acknowledges that the United Kingdom requires a fixed popular geographical framework that is divorced from the ever-changing local government bounda

CROSSRAIL DEPOT IN ROMFORD

That this House deeply regrets the decision of Crossrail London Rail Links Ltd., who, with support from the Government, are planning to build a large depot in central Romford to service trains intended to operate on the proposed Crossrail network; believes that this decision is ill thought out and h

RESCUE OF BEARS IN CHINA

That this House welcomes the progress that is being made by the Animals Asia Foundation in bringing to an end the abhorent abuse of over 7,000 bears in China which are being farmed in the most deplorable conditions for their bile, metal catheters being implanted deep into their gallbladders and fist

DOG THEFT AND THE WORK OF DOG THEFT ACTION

That this House expresses concern at the increasing number of dog thefts reported in the media; is further concerned that there is evidence of an organised trade in stolen dogs; notes that dogs are very special to the lives of thousands of people in the UK; urges all dog owners to look after the sec

DEFENCE AVIATION REPAIR AGENCY, St ATHAN

That this House notes with concern the Ministry of Defence's preferred option of relocating almost the entire deep repair and maintenance of its fast jets in-house at RAF bases in England and away from the world-beating Defence Aviation Repair Agency (DARA) at St Athan, where this work is successful

DISABLED FACILITIES GRANTS

That this House calls for a review and audit of disabled facilities grants across the country to ensure that no local authorities are failing in their duty to provide grants and adaptations within legally defined timescales.

MOTOR VEHICLE POSSESSION TAX

That this House notes that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is currently undertaking a consultation exercise on its fee structure; expresses concern that three of the four options under review would impose an annual fee or possession tax upon the owners of vehicles currently off the road and

FUTURE OF COUNCIL HOUSING

That this House supports the proposal from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Select Committee for an investment allowance to create a level playing field for council housing and enable local authorities to finance borrowing under the prudential framework to meet the Decent Homes Standard as an

NURSING CARE FOR THOSE WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

That this House expresses its deep concern at the continuing crisis in care for the elderly and in particular those who suffer from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia; notes that the Government's current definition of nursing care fails to include nursing care that is provided by trained care s

RECRUITMENT OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

That this House is concerned that recent research funded by Save the Children shows that doctors and nurses are emigrating from the developing world to fill vacancies in the NHS due to the UK's shortage of skilled health professionals; notes that UK health worker permit initial application approvals

DEMOCRACY IN BURMA

That this House expresses deep concern over the appalling human rights situation in Burma; calls for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi and over 1,300 political prisoners; notes that despite repeated calls from the British Government and European Union there has not been a single democratic r

TOTAL OIL IN BURMA

That this House notes that Total Oil, the fourth largest oil company in the United Kingdom, is the largest European investor in Burma; is concerned that revenue from the gas project it operates in Burma has been estimated to earn the regime up to £240 million a year; further notes that the regime in

ROAD HUMPS

That this House believes that the cushion style road hump is of a flawed design, allowing motorbikes to pass through the centre and being more uncomfortable to traverse at 10 mph than at 60 mph; notes that most disabled friendly buses, many fire engines, police cars, ambulances and hearses cannot st

SPEED LIMITS IN BUILT UP AREAS

That this House calls for a 30 mph default limit to apply in built up areas; and further calls for legislative change to allow this to be automatic, where applied for by the Highways Authority, without the need for individual Traffic Regulation Orders.

SPEED LIMITS OUTSIDE SCHOOLS

That this House calls for a default speed limit of 20 mph outside all schools.

ABOLITION OF REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES

That this House note the overwhelming and decisive rejection of elected regional assemblies in the North East referendum by 78 per cent. to 22 per cent. and widespread public opposition to regional government in England, to higher taxes and to more politicians; further notes that the transfer of pow