Early Day Motions

STUDENT VISA CHARGES

That this House notes with concern the Government's plan for a substantial increase in overseas student visa charges; believes that the increase is a consequence of the Government's failure to tackle illegal immigration through language schools and that as a result higher enforcement costs are being

OPERATION KONGO

That this House enthusiastically congratulates the RSPCA and Scotland Yard's Wildlife Crime Unit on their successful raid on the Fountain public house in Bethnal Green and arrest of 14 men in connection with the illegal trade in songbirds; points out that between 50 and 70 per cent. of wild birds di

GNER AND THE INTERCITY EAST COAST RAIL FRANCHISE

Line 13, after 'customers;' insert 'expresses concern over the rival bids for franchise from First Group which has a poor record on delivering bus services, and Virgin Rail which has begun to overstretch its capacity with the franchises it currently holds;'.

ETHICAL TEA PARTNERSHIP

leave out from 'country' to end and add 'but notes that simply abiding by the laws of the countries in which they operate is the very minimum requirement any company should adhere to; and congratulates the Fairtrade Foundation for going further and setting international trading standards which offer

ENDOWMENT JUSTICE COMPANY

That this House is appalled by the further impoverishment of victims of endowment mis-selling; applauds the guidance freely available from Which? and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) on compensation claims; regrets that the spokesperson for the misleadingly named Endowment Justice company fail

CHINESE NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE ROOSTER

That this House notes that the Chinese community in the UK will be celebrating the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rooster, on 9th February; takes this welcome opportunity to recognise the great contribution the Chinese community makes throughout the country, including in business, to the National

POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

That this House calls for increased awareness and understanding of the physical and psychological effects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) which affects five to 10 per cent. of women of working age; recognises that there is no 'one-treatment-fits-all' answer to PCOS management; notes with conce

EINSTEIN YEAR 2005

That this House welcomes the events and activities being organised across the UK and Ireland as part of Einstein Year 2005 which aims to enthuse young people about physics and highlight the contribution of contemporary physics to society; notes that Einstein Year is the UK and Ireland's contribution

NELSON MANDELA'S APPEAL TO G7

That this House applauds the attendance of Nelson Mandela at the Making Poverty History rally held at Trafalgar Square on 3rd February, raising the awareness of the crippling effects of global poverty; commends his remarks that the G7 should not 'look the other way' whilst recognising that 'the worl

US FOREIGN POLICY

That this House is surprised that the US President has made such strong but unsubstantiated attacks on Iran for promoting terrorism while US troops are protecting in Camp Ashraf in Iraq a facility for the training of over 1,000 members of an evil and proscribed terrorist organisation called the MKO,

HOUSE-BUILDING IN ESSEX

That this House expresses its deep concern at the plans to impose massive house building in Essex; notes that such plans are based on the Government's Sustainable Communities Plan launched by the Deputy Prime Minister; congratulates the Environmental Audit Committee on its report Housing: Building a

BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

leave out from 'and' to end and insert 'wishes it continued success; and welcomes the proposed restriction in smoking in the House of Commons as an example, and in support of this campaign.'

SMOKING IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

That this House welcomes the decision of the House of Commons Commission to ban smoking in most areas of the House; recognises that this long overdue reform will be of benefit to the health of honourable Members, staff and visitors to the House; notes that the consequences of passive smoking kill an

DEVELOPMENT AID FOR OIL

That this House notes that developing countries with economies dependent on oil extraction display poor developmental outcomes and that oil contributes to climate change, which could undo decades of development efforts; is concerned that the Department for International Development (DfID) supports m

FEE-CHARGING ATMS IN POST OFFICES

That this House views with concern the increasing number of fee-charging ATMs in post offices; notes that up to 78 per cent. of ATMs in post offices now levy a surcharge; is concerned that many people on fixed and low incomes rely on ATMs for access to their state pensions or benefits; is further co

INTERESTS OF ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUPS

That this House believes that all financial and other support for all-party parliamentary groups should be declared in the Register of Interests; is alarmed by reports that a pharmaceutical company paid ú100,000 through lobbyists to set up and run health groups; and believes that the work of all par

REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SYNDROME

That this House expresses deep concern at the large and increasing number of people who suffer from reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, also known as complex regional pain syndrome, and who are not receiving prompt and adequate treatment through the NHS because of lack of knowledge and appreciati

BRITISH GAS ENERGY TRUST

That this House welcomes the launch of the independently administered ú10 million British Gas Energy Trust set up to provide grants and a Money Advice Service to customers in financial hardship; notes that in cases of extreme hardship grants will be available for other utility bills such as water; r

FAIRTRADE COFFEE

That this House notes media coverage suggesting that major coffee roasting companies are planning to enter the ethical coffee market; acknowledges the concern expressed by the Fairtrade Foundation and UK development non-governmental organisations such as Oxfam that a proliferation of ethical labelli

VIABILITY OF POST OFFICES

That this House is concerned that certain banks including HSBC, NatWest, Abbey and Halifax only allow basic bank accounts to be accessed through post offices, unlike Lloyds TSB, Barclays and Alliance and Leicester, who allow a far greater range of services to be accessed through post offices branche

JILL PHIPPS

That this House draws attention to the events in Coventry on 5th February to remember the life and work of Jill Phipps who so tragically died at Baginton Airport whilst campaigning against the export of week-old calves destined for the European veal trade; and believes Jill's memory will best be mar

SALE OF COUNTY HALL SE1

That this House condemns the deal struck between the London Borough of Bromley and the Shirayama Corporation for final settlement of the sale of County Hall; points out that Shirayama paid the London Residuary Body £50 million in October 1993 from a total purchase price of £60 million with the £10 m

AUSTRALIA DAY 26TH JANUARY 2005

Line 5, at end add', and to ensure an increased awareness of the needs of the aboriginal community who continue to struggle in very many ways, as a result of past injustices to them.'.

HOT 97'S TSUNAMI SONG

That this House deplores the racist Tsunami Song aired on Hot 97 radio station in New York; calls upon Richard Cummings, President of Emmis Radio, to take firm action against those who aired the song beyond the temporary suspension; and commends the heartfelt tsunami song composed by British Sri-Lan

MITTAL STEEL,KARAGANDA

That this House sends its sympathy and condolences to the families of the 23 miners who died underground on 5th December 2004 at Karaganda, Kazakhstan; notes the ongoing dispute between their union (UDAO miners' union Ispat-Karmet) with their company owner, Mr Mittal, over his attempt to reduce wage