Early Day Motions

AUSTRALIA DAY 26TH JANUARY 2005

That this House joins the people of the Commonwealth of Australia in celebrating their national day; recognises the shared heritage and special relationships between the peoples of the United Kingdom and Australia; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to strengthen the close political, economic a

ANIMAL INSULIN

That this House expresses concern at reports from the Insulin Dependent Diabetes trust that NovoNordisk is threatening to cease production of animal-based insulin products, one of only two current suppliers of such insulin in the UK; acknowledges the reduction of warning symptoms of an impending hyp

CLOSURE OF ELLINGTON COLLIERY, NORTHUMBERLAND

That this House, following UK Coal's announcement of the closure of Ellington Colliery following flooding, calls on UK Coal and Ministers urgently to examine whether there is any prospect of Government assistance leading to the saving of the pit with its substantial reserves;further calls on Ministe

GIFTING OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT TO THE IRAQI INTERIM GOVERNMENT (NO. 2)

That this House, while welcoming the gifting of equipment for security monitoring purposes to the Iraqi Interim Government, as detailed in the Ministry of Defence minute dated 25th January, deplores the inclusion in this gift of 774 medium machine guns (PKMs) and five million rounds of ammunition; a

MOBILE PHONE THEFT

That this House notes that a mobile phone is taken in half of all robberies and that in 30 per cent. of robberies, it is the only item stolen; recognises, therefore, that tackling mobile phone theft is key to reducing street crime;further notes that the Mobile Telephone (Re-programming) Act 2002 has

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME

Line 17, after 'pensions', insert 'therefore presses the Government to reconsider the use of 'unclaimed assets' for this purpose.'

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME

Line 11, leave out from 'if' to 'to' in line 12, and insert 'there is a commitment.'

CONDUCT OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

That this House regrets the comments made by the Deputy Prime Minister in referring to the people of the South East as nimbys (24th January, Official Report, column 29); believes that people have a right to hold a view on the level of development in their community and to request appropriate infrast

USE OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED BACTERIA IN FOOD PRODUCTION

That this House notes with concern the decision taken in a closed meeting of the European Union's Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health on 24th September 2004 that despite the introduction of recent legislation on the labelling of food products derived from or using genetically modi

RED HAND OF ULSTER

That this House notes the events that followed a children's television edition of Blue Peter where a suggestion was made by a Northern Ireland-born presenter that the innocent and perfectly legitimate symbol, the Red Hand of Ulster be one of a number of symbols to adorn an aircraft; and repudiates e

BBC POLICY ON CONTENT OF PROGRAMMES

That this House notes that the haste with which the BBC apologised for a suggestion on Blue Peter that the Red Hand of Ulster was an appropriate emblem; is aware that the Red Hand is the emblem of Tyrone and other international bodies; recognises the right of freedom of expression, but is angered at

USE OF PRIMATES IN RESEARCH

That this House is concerned at the increasing use of primates in research; notes the rise of 20 per cent. in numbers from 2002 to 2003; considers that the intelligence and sensitivity of primates makes their use of particular concern; further notes that the increased emphasis on brain research is a

ENGLAND CRICKET TEAM VICTORY IN SOUTH AFRICA

That this House congratulates the England cricket team on its series win in South Africa; notes that this is England's first series win on South African soil in 40 years; recognises in particular the contributions of Andrew Strauss for scoring over 600 runs in the series, Matthew Hoggard for his bow

EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK 7TH-11TH FEBRUARY 2005

That this House welcomes the Eating Disorders Association Awareness Week running from 7th to 11th February; notes the Eating Disorders Association report entitled Getting Better? which calls attention to the need for better treatment services for people with eating disorders; and calls upon the Gove

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION COURSE FEES

That this House notes with dismay proposals to charge variable fees for Postgraduate Certificate in Education courses; is concerned about the detrimental impact this may have on student numbers entering teacher training; further notes the withdrawal of 500 teacher training places this year and consi

OFFSHORE WINDFARMS IN SCOTTISH WATERS

That this House welcomes the development of wind farms as a means of generating greener electrical energy; acknowledges that some of the best locations for such wind farms are off the beautiful north west coast of Scotland;notes that one such wind farm proposes to transmit energy via a sub-sea cable

FIRST WOMAN TO WIN NHBC'S PRIDE IN THE JOB SUPREME AWARD

That this House congratulates Gillian Jenkins on winning the NHBC's Pride in the Job Supreme Award for her site management of the Laing O'Rourke Scotland Ltd's development of 173 apartments in Glasgow for Cala Homes; recognises that she is the first woman to win this highest accolade in the house bu

KGB REVELATIONS ABOUT LITHUANIAN PUBLIC FIGURES

That this House notes with great concern the recent admission, following the discovery of documents in the Lithuanian Special Archive, that both the country's Foreign Minister, Antanas Valionis, and, even more importantly, the Director-General of the State Security Department, Arvydas Pocius, were R

LICENCES AND LICENSING (S.I., 2005, No. 79)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Licensing Act 2003 (Fees) Regulations 2005, No. 79), dated 20th January 2005, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20th January, be annulled.

LONDON FIRE SERVICE CUTS

CHILDRENS WARD IN CHELTENHAM

That this House continues to support the retention of Battledown Ward at Cheltenham General Hospital as a 24-hour ward; is deeply disappointed at the decision of the joint sub-committee of Gloucestershire's Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) to recommend the centralisation of children's services at Gloucest

ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELBA COLLIERY DISASTER

That this House thanks St John's Church, Gowerton, Bethal Chapel, Penclawdd, Gowerton Community Council, Gowerton Archive Group, the pupils and staff of Tregwyr Infant and Junior Schools, Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr and Gowerton Comprehensive School for their contributions to the commemoration services on 21st

NATIONAL ADVOCACY NETWORK

That this House welcomes the work of the National Advocacy Network, especially the commitment of independent volunteer advocates; but notes that there is no national funding strategy for advocacy and believes that the network needs this to ensure its independence, sustainability and compliance with

NON-PAYMENT OF EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL AWARDS

That this House notes with concern the findings of the Citizen Advice Bureaux Report, Empty Justice - the non-payment of employment tribunal awards; further notes that, despite being successful in winning a case in an employment tribunal, employees often find it difficult to ensure that tribunal awa

CO-GAS SAFETY TENTH ANNIVERSARY

That this House notes that CO-Gas Safety, the independent charity committed to reducing accidents from carbon monoxide and other gas dangers worldwide, reaches its 10th anniversary on Tuesday 25th January; congratulates CO-Gas Safety on all its achievements in the last 10 years, during which it has