Early Day Motions

NEW MERSEY CROSSING

That this House notes that the Silver Jubilee bridge between Widnes and Runcorn has a capacity of 65,000 cars a day; further notes that on some days last year, 92,000 vehicles used the bridge and that the Oscar Faber Report, published in 1977, concluded that, by 2016, between 115,000 and 150,000 veh

CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO PARENTS

That this House recognises that it should be normal practice that children have rights of equal access to both parents who have not been accused of violence, irrespective of whether the parents live together; believes that the Government should put in place effective provisions for compulsory mediat

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS AND CAR PARKING CHARGES

That this House expresses dismay at the decision of First Transpennine Express in association with National Car Parks to impose without consultation car parking charges for rail season ticket holders of between ú321.60 and ú402 per annum at train stations across the North; notes that previously unde

FEE-CHARGING ATM MACHINES

That this House condemns the policy of high street banks to sell off their non-branch based ATM machines; notes that many have been replaced by ATMs which charge an average of ú1.50 per withdrawal; further notes that fee-charging ATMs are disproportionately located in poorer areas where few people c

IRA/SINN FEIN ACCESS TO WESTMINSTER FOLLOWING NORTHERN BANK ROBBERY

That this House notes the recent opinion of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland that the Provisional IRA were responsible for the biggest bank robbery in British history, stealing ú26.5 million from the Northern Bank headquarters in Belfast; believes that members of the Arm

SUDAN'S OPPORTUNITY FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT

That this House celebrates the signing of a historic comprehensive peace agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement and Army; recognises that this ends Sudan's 21 year civil war and introduces major protocols on power and wealth, strategic and regional devel

FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES (S.I., 2004, No. 3217)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Fire and Rescue Services (National Framework) (England) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 3217). dated 7th December 2004, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14th December, be annulled.

EX-SERVICES MENTAL WELFARE SOCIETY

That this House congratulates Francis Gladstone of Hawarden for organising for the fourth year running the Kew Bridge to Windsor walk; notes that the walk this time had been reduced from 60 miles to 30 miles and that there was a total of 24 participants who between them raised ú15,000, and that this

DISCOVERY OF ROMAN CHARIOT RACING STADIUM

That this House recognises the national importance of the discovery at Colchester of the remains of a Roman chariot racing stadium, the only known existence of such a circus in Britain; pays tribute to archaeologists from the Colchester Archaeological Trust who discovered the remains of what is beli

BEATING BOWEL CANCER

That this House notes that around 35,600 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year; further notes that it is the second biggest cancer killer and yet 90 per cent. of cases are curable, recognises that early detection can save lives and therefore welcomes the recent announcement of a national

IMMIGRATION RULES AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY FOR MINISTERS OF RELIGION

That this House notes with concern the implications for Hindu temples of the new Home Office immigration rules affecting minister of religion, effective from 31st August 2004, which require all such ministers to demonstrate fluency in the English language to level 4; notes that this hampers the recr

SUPPORTING LOCAL CINEMAS

That this House welcomes Time Out magazine's campaign to support local and independent cinemas in London; notes research by the Greater London Assembly's Culture committee showing that 13 London boroughs have no or only limited access to cinemas compared to the national average; further notes the gr

ACTION FOR SICK CHILDREN PARK THE CHARGES CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the Park the Car, Park the Charges Campaign by Action for Sick Children; notes that a telephone audit of 67 hospital trusts done by Action for Sick Children revealed that some hospital trusts are charging flat rates of around ú2 an hour, bringing a 24-hour stay to around ú50

DAIRY FARMING IN HEREFORDSHIRE

after "Herefordshire" insert "as in other parts of the UK, including especially prime dairy farming areas like Cornwall"

SNP VICTORY IN GRANGEMOUTH

That this House welcomes the result of the Inchyra by-election in Grangemouth on 16th December which saw the SNP vote increase by 42 per cent. to win the seat by a majority of 321 votes; notes the vindication of the policies of the SNP administration of Falkirk District Council and SNP candidate, An

JOB CUTS AT REUTERS NEWS AGENCY

That this House is deeply concerned by the proposal of Reuters to cut more than 100 jobs from its London news operation and its news bureaux around the world; expresses its concern at plans to transfer jobs to low-wage economies in Asia with poor employment rights; further expresses concern that Reu

DEBATE ON THE SCOTTISH REGIMENTS

That this House notes the exceptional training and skill of the infantry soldiers of the Scottish regiments and recalls the important role they have played across the globe over many hundreds of years; and calls upon the Government to hold a debate and a vote on a substantive Motion on the floor of

CENTRE FOR PEACE AND RECONCILIATION

That this House notes the prominent role played by Scots in the global community, especially in their work in international development and seeking peaceful solutions to conflict across the globe; further notes that many countries have sought to learn from Scotland's experiences of seeking peaceful

ACCESSION OF ROMANIA TO THE EU

That this House congratulates Romania on the successful conclusion of negotiations for membership of the European union; and looks forward to Romania signing the EU Treaty of Accession in the spring of 2005.

TRIAL OF AUGUSTO PINOCHET

That this House welcomes the decision by a Santiago court that former Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet, is to stand trial for atrocities committed during his 17-year regime in Chile; resents his countless efforts to plead ill health when faced with each legal hurdle in the campaign to bring him to

FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THE REPEAL OF THE LAWS ON BLASPHEMY

That this House recognises the right to peaceful protest about matters which are considered offensive, upsetting and insulting; further recognises the right of journalists, playwrights, novelists and others to conduct their business within the law; condemns the violence of the protests outside the B

GIFTING OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT TO THE IRAQI INTERIM GOVERNMENT

COUNCIL OF EUROPE DRAFT CONVENTION ON ACTION AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS

That this House welcomes the Council of Europe's initiative to draft a Convention on action against Trafficking in Human Beings, as this will be the first international treaty which sets out States' obligations to respect and protect the rights of trafficked people; strongly urges all governments to

ST PATRICKS DAY

That this House calls on the Government to provide for St Patrick's Day, 17th March, to become an annual public holiday in Northern Ireland, in recognition of the feast day of Ireland's Patron Saint and the celebrations that are organised by local government authorities and community groups across t

WORKING TAX CREDIT OVERPAYMENTS

That this House notes with great concern the large number of low income families in receipt of working tax credit who have been advised that they have been overpaid by the Inland Revenue; notes the financial strain that re-payment is causing these families, who are already under financial stress; an