Early Day Motions

SINN FEIN PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS TO IRA

That this House welcomes the address to the IRA by Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams, the honourable Member for Belfast West, which appeals to the leadership of the IRA to accept an alternative way forward to achieving its aims by purely political and democratic activity.

BBC RESOURCES, THE ROYAL WEDDING AND THE GRAND NATIONAL

That this House notes that the BBC is now covering the Royal Wedding, the Grand National and Premiership football matches for Match of the Day on Saturday 9th April; congratulates all the technical staff involved in bringing all these events to the nation which will involve 40 cameras at Windsor alo

SPEED LIMIT ON LAKE WINDERMERE

Line 2, leave out from `recognises' to end and insert `the environmental benefits of this for other lake users through reduced noise pollution and wash, as well as advantages to the natural environment; and welcomes this attempt to accommodate the needs for all users of the lake.'.

CARE HOMES IN CARDIFF

That this House is dismayed by the potential closure of further much needed care homes in Cardiff, compounding an existing crisis; and would welcome deserved financial support from the National Assembly for Wales to alleviate it.

TEACHERS' PENSION SCHEME

That this House notes that the Government has brought forward proposals to alter the provisions of the Teachers' Pension Scheme; is concerned about the introduction of a normal pension age of 65 years and other changes to existing contracts; and calls on the Government not to proceed with these prop

VOTING FOR DEMOCRATIC PARTIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House, noting the forthcoming general and local government elections on 5th May in the Province, hopes that the electorate will, through the ballot box, reject both Irish Republican parties like Sinn Fein and self-styled loyalist front parties which retain illegal, terrorist organisations

MARRIAGE OF HRH PRINCE OF WALES AND Mrs CAMILLA PARKER-BOWLES

That this House congratulates HRH the Prince of Wales and Mrs Camilla Parker-Bowles on their forthcoming marriage; wishes them a long and happy future; and expresses the wish that they and their respective families will be allowed to support each other in their new lives together, free from intrusiv

FACTORY CLOSURES IN THE TEXILE INDUSTRY

That this House notes that there has been a series of takeovers of small companies in the textile industry recently which has led directly to closure of established industries, many redundancies and the appearance of asset-stripping, not least in the cases of Huddersfield Fine Worsted, Globe Worsted

NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY REVIEW CONFERENCE AND MAYORS FOR PEACE

That this House is deeply concerned about the continuing possession and reliance on nuclear weapons, the risks posed by possible nuclear proliferation to more states and to non-state armed groups, and the possibility that nuclear weapons may be used by accident, miscalculation or intent; notes the o

FIFA AND UEFA

That this House draws attention to the pitch invasion, rioting and looting that took place during and after the recent World Cup qualifying game between Mali and Togo; further draws attention to the rioting, racist behaviour and destruction of property in Celje caused by German fans after the recent

POPE JOHN PAUL II

That this House expresses its sadness at the death of the Vicar of Christ, Pope John Paul II; offers its condolences to the Catholic people of the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly to the people of Poland; pays tribute to Pope John Paul II's immense and unique contribution to peace and justice

WEARING OF SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRESS AT CAMBRIDGE GRADUATION CEREMONIES

That this House notes with concern the decision by Cambridge University to ban national dress from graduation ceremonies; further notes that this includes restrictions on the wearing of the kilt, Scotland's national dress; believes that the kilt has graced far greater stages than the Cambridge gradu

VOTING BY SECRET BALLOT

That this House believes that on-demand postal voting and the introduction of new ways of voting may fatally undermine public confidence in the integrity of the ballot; and urges the next Government to bring forward legislation with urgency to re-assert the primacy of the secret ballot, acknowledgin

DEVIZES TO WESTMINSTER INTERNATIONAL CANOE MARATHON

That this House congratulates all who competed in the gruelling Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon; further congratulates the crews comprising Steve Baker and Gary Mawer, Daniel Beazley and Simon Dark and Piran Shelley and Nevil Stonehouse, who were the top three crews; and notes th

WORLD ROMA DAY

That this House welcomes the 35th World Roma day on 8th April and sends greetings to seven million Roma, Gypsies and Travellers throughout Europe and the many others around the world whose forebears have struggled against centuries of exclusion and discrimination; celebrates the benefits of a rich a

SOUTHEND UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Southend United Football Club, its Chairman, Board of Directors and players on reaching the final for the second year running of the LDV Vans Trophy to be played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday 10th May; further congratulates them on leading the 2nd Divis

HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR LINLITHGOW

That this House salutes the honourable Member for Linlithgow, who is due to retire at the next election after 43 years' parliamentary service; remembers his service as a trooper in the Royal Scots Greys, teacher at Bo'ness High School, PPS to the Minister of Housing, Labour Opposition spokesman for

KILLING OF SEALS IN CANADA

That this House notes with grave concern that the Canadian seal hunt is expected to kill a record number of 319,500 seals in 2005; is appalled by the unacceptable cruelty of the hunt; notes that a team of independent veterinarians who observed the Canadian seal hunt in 2001 found that 42 per cent. o

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR DEVONPORT DOCKYARD AND NAVAL BASE

Line 1, after `House' insert `welcomes the ú2 billion worth of contracts awarded to the Devonport dockyard management company DML including ú1.3 billion for submarines;'.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR DEVONPORT DOCKYARD AND NAVAL BASE

Line 6, leave out from `transparent' to `further' in line 10.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR DEVONPORT DOCKYARD AND NAVAL BASE

Line 11, at end add `welcomes the recent meeting with the Secretary of State for Defence requested by Plymouth Dockyard Union leaders also attended by the Leader and Chief Executive of Plymouth City Council and the Corporate Development Director of DML, the honourable Members for Plymouth Sutton, Pl

ARMS EMBARGO ON CHINA (No. 2)

That this House remains concerned at the EU's plans to lift its arms embargo on China; notes that the EU Code of Conduct is not legally binding on member states; requests that before the Government considers such a move it adheres to its own criteria, namely that any lifting of the embargo should no

PRACTICES OF HEWLETT PACKARD

That this House is appalled that Hewlett Packard, which is supposedly a quality supplier of office equipment, and is recommended to honourable Members, has the disgraceful policy of replacing brand new faulty equipment with refurbished models which constantly break down and, to add insult to injury,

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT ON HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND THE LAW

That this House, in view of the lack of full participation in the final proceedings of the Science and Technology Committee on 14th March and in view of the conclusions reached at that meeting, including in particular the passing of an amendment that `on balance we find no adequate justification for

POPULATION AND IMMIGRATION COMMISSION

That this House believes that an independent Population and Immigration Commission with responsibility for producing statistical information on population, immigration and asylum should be established; and further believes that it should undertake studies of the costs and benefits of immigration, bo