Early Day Motions

PRIVATE JOHNSON BEHARRY

That this House congratulates Private Johnson Beharry on being the first living recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award in the British and Commonwealth military, since 1965; notes that Private Beharry twice saved the lives of his colleagues while under enemy fire; and recognises that the

DESTRUCTION OF THE ICELANDIC HIGHLANDS

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PROGRAMMING OF BILLS

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PROGRAMMING OF BILLS

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WELSH RUGBY TEAM

That this House congratulates the Welsh national rugby team on their fantastic performances during this season's Six Nations Championship; recognises in particular the contribution of the four team members from Carmarthenshire, Dwayne Peel, Stephen Jones, Shane Williams and Mefin Davies; looks forwa

WELFARE AND QUALITY IN THE BRITISH PIG MEAT INDUSTRY

That this House commends the British pig meat industry's commitment to high standards of welfare, in particular since the banning of sow stalls and tethers in the UK from 1999; welcomes the launch of the new British Meat Quality Standard for Pork, Bacon, Ham and Sausages; notes that the standard pro

NOMINATION OF Mr PAUL WOLFOWITZ AS HEAD OF THE WORLD BANK

That this House is appalled that the US Administration has chosen to nominate Paul Wolfowitz as the next head of the World Bank; believes that, as one of the architects of the invasion of Iraq, he is uniquely unsuitable to negotiate with the world's poorest countries; notes that he has no history wh

RENATIONALISATION OF THE RAILWAYS

That this House congratulates the decision of 30 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union to march over 400 miles between Scotland and London to campaign for the renationalisation of the railways; notes that a clear majority in various opinion polls favour a policy of renationalisation; fur

OVERSIGHT OF INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AND WORLD BANK POLICIES

That this House notes that 2005 is the 60th anniversary year of the creation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank - the Bretton Woods Institutions (BWIs); recognises that the IMF and World Bank have voiced a commitment to ensuring that individual countries determine their own econ

UNSIGHTLY VEHICLES AND THREATS OF DEFAMATION

That this House applauds the editor of the Nelson Leader, Roy Prenton, for his decision to publish an article on 28th January drawing attention to the scourge of abandoned cars in Pendle; notes that the story carried a photograph of a Mercedes with the caption, `Dumped: A once luxurious Mercedes is

POST OFFICE

That this House welcomes the launch by the Communication Workers Union of the consultation document `Delivering Quality: the Post Office in the Public Sector'; supports its assertion that Postcomm is neglecting its primary duty to defend the provision of a universal postal service at a uniform and a

FOOD LABELLING FOR VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS

That this House enthusiastically supports the British consumers' right to make an informed choice when purchasing and consuming food; recognises that the UK's three million vegetarians and vegans face many more hurdles and misleading labelling than the average consumer; notes with concern that the F

UEFA AND JOSE MOURINHO

That this House condemns the view of Volker Roth, Chairman of the UEFA referees committee, who branded the Chelsea manager as an `enemy of football'; and believes that, if Mr Roth is interested in the enemies of football he should turn his attention to Spanish national coach Luis Aragones and his in

INCOME TAX (S.I., 2005, No. 644)

"That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Energy Act 2004 (Nuclear Decommissioning) (Exempt Activities and Further Conditions) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 644), dated 10th March 2005, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10th March, be annulled.

CHARGES AGAINST MR MORDECHAI VANUNU FOR VIOLATING RESTRICTIONS

That this House deplores the actions by Israel's security services on 17th march 2005, in charging Mr Mordechai Vanunu with violating the ludicrous and unjust restrictions that were imposed against him upon his release from prison in April 2004; notes that such restrictions for a supposedly freed ma

NORTHERN IRELAND v ENGLAND WORLD CUP QUALIFIER

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PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS

Line 3, leave out from `believes' to end and insert `notes that a decision has already been taken to change the retirement age of honourable Members from 60 to 65 with effect from 2009, as against 2013 for other public sector pensioners.'.

TUBERCULOSIS AND HIV IN AFRICA

That this House welcomes the publication of the Commission for Africa's report and the Government's recognition of the need to address the growing tuberculosis epidemic in Africa; notes that over nine million people in Africa are co-infected with TB and HIV and therefore commends the Government's su

CITY OF PERTH

That this House notes that the foundation of Perth as a Royal Burgh dates back to a charter granted by King William the Lion in 1210 and that the first reference to Perth as a city came in the Golden Charter granted by King James VI in 1600; recognises that between 1600 and until the early 19th cent

PARKING CHARGES AT THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

That this House notes with grave concern the proposal by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust to increase the parking fees for hospital staff, patients and members of the public; believes that the increase of ú1 for up to an hour, ú1.50 for one to two hours and ú2 for three hours, - up to

OVERCHARGING OF LEASEHOLDERS

That this House condemns Estates & Management Ltd of Ballards Lane, London for charging an administration charge of ú225 to collect an arrears of ú6.30 annual ground rent; notes that other freeholders try to overcharge Burnley leaseholders with long term leases (999 years), low ground rents and mini

DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION EMPLOYMENT CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the Disability Rights Commission's campaign to keep disabled people in work, including those with long-term health conditions such as cancer, depression, diabetes and heart disease; notes that 3.4 million disabled people are already in work, with over half a million of them

BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS WEEK

That this House supports Brain Injury Awareness Week, from 14th to 20th March; welcomes the National Service Framework for Long-term Medical Conditions, which recognises the importance of early and specialist rehabilitation for brain injury survivors, the need for continuing community support throug

ACUTE HOSPITAL SERVICES IN BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE

That this House believes that the people of both Bristol and South Gloucestershire have the right to accessible, high quality acute hospital services; notes that Frenchay Hospital is the only major acute hospital in South Gloucestershire; profoundly regrets the proposal by health trusts in the forme

SACHS REPORT

That this House welcomes Dr Jeffrey Sachs' Millennium Project Report published on 17th January; notes that the release of the report, `Investing in Development: A Practical Plan to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals', is the first event in a series of global initiatives and events focusing on