Early Day Motions

THE KINGS OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT

That this House condemns the decision of the Government to cut four infantry regiments, especially at a time when the infantry is under-manned and over-stretched; in particular condemns the decision to disband the King's Own Royal Border Regiment and believes that a two battalion regiment in the Nor

ACTION AGAINST IRRESPONSIBLE MOTORISTS

That this House welcomes the Road Safety Bill and Government proposals to come down hard on drink drivers, uninsured drivers, and those who continue to use mobile phones while driving; is dismayed, however, at the intention to reduce penalties for exceeding speed limits, when all evidence proves tha

TRAFFIC LAW AND ITS ENFORCEMENT

That his House welcomes the Transport Committee's Report on Traffic Law and its Enforcement and its call for a radical overhaul of the law on driving offences, campaigned for for more than a decade by RoadPeace and members of the public, 40,000 of whom have signed a petition to that end delivered to

WAR TOYS AT CHRISTMAS

That this House draws attention to the 10-minute Rule Bill in 1988 moved by the honourable Member for West Ham seeking a ban on the sale and advertisement of war toys and computer games based on violent imagery; believes that in part the growth of violence and the gun culture in our society has its

THE CITY OF GLASGOW

That this House fully endorses the proposal of 'Let's Go To Glasgow' as the city region is one of the most dynamic, economically competitive and socially cohesive in Europe and is Scotland's only metropolitan area; accepts that it is a great city for art, culture and leisure, business, conferences,

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND BBC 1

That this House notes with sadness that the national anthem is no longer broadcast on BBC 1 at the end of each day's main programming; believes that the broadcasting of the national anthem on BBC 1 is a proud tradition that should be restored immediately; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Cu

HISTORIC COUNTIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM

That this House recognises that the historic counties of the United Kingdom are an important part of the history, geography and cultural life of the nation; acknowledges that the United Kingdom requires a fixed popular geographical framework that is divorced from the ever- changing local government

BLUE BADGE SCHEME RESEARCH

at end add, 'and the short-term needs of parents with children in plaster casts who cannot be left unattended.'.

PENSION CREDIT TAKE-UP

after 'Convention' insert 'many Labour voters'

JOINT PRE-LEGISLATIVE SCRUTINY COMMITTEES

after 'legislation', insert 'believes that all joint committees should have a two-thirds majority of members of the House of Commons, instead of an equal number of members of each House'.

ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR WORKERS, JOB APPLICANTS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINEES

Line 16, leave out from 'fund' to end.

NORTH WEST REGIMENTAL REVIEW

after 'notes', leave out 'with satisfaction'.

SHAW TRUST'S BREAK THE CHAINS CAMPAIGN

Line 7, at end, add 'in line with the legislative support it has given and is planning to advance the rights of disabled people.'

BUSHMEAT TRADE

That this House takes note of the special report, Butchered in Africa, on Sale in Britain, concerning the bushmeat trade, published in the Daily Mail on 30th November; recognises that many species of wild animals, including those which are highly endangered, are threatened by the international bushm

LICENCE FEES FOR AMATEUR SPORT AND RECREATIONAL CLUBS

That this House notes that the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport disputed the assertion that the new licensing regime would cost amateur sports clubs considerably more in the future than at present and stated she was 'absolutely determined to ensure that when the Bill received Royal As

TENZIN DELEG RINPOCHE

That this House expresses its deep concern at the death sentence facing respected Buddhist religious leader, Tenzin Deleg Rinpoche, in Tibet, that was handed down in an unfair trial on 2nd December 2002 and confirmed in a retrial in January; notes that neither trial conformed to international standa

DAIRY FARMING IN SCOTLAND

That this House notes with concern the recent Milk Development Council Report highlighting the drop in farmgate prices for milk while supermarket margins on milk have increased significantly; recognises the pressure this is putting on farmers in Scotland; is concerned that the average dairy farmer e

EARLY INTRODUCTION OF CONSUMER CREDIT BILL

That this House welcomes the announcement in the Gracious Speech that the Government intends to introduce a Consumer Credit Bill in the current parliamentary session; notes that the proposed reform of the law on consumer credit has been the subject of lengthy consultation with consumer and money adv

ST. DAVID'S DAY

That this House calls on the Government to make St David's Day a public holiday in Wales while maintaining all other public holidays.

INCAPACITY BENEFIT (NO. 2)

That this House congratulates Leonard Cheshire and its supporters on the success of the entitled.org.uk campaign that promotes an honest debate about disability entitlements; observes that the consistent negative portrayal of claimants and media speculation about a possible crackdown on incapacity b

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA CHARGES

That this House notes existing charges for international student visas and the Home Office consultation on the review of charges for immigration applications; further notes that international students contribute five billion pounds a year to the UK economy; believes that international students make

TARGETS FOR THE CLIMATE CHANGE REVIEW

That this House recognises the severity of the global threat posed by climate change to the future of people and nature; notes with concern the effects, as outlined by the World Wildlife Fund, that climate change is already having on natural systems across the world, including ice-cap retreat, coral

BOVINE TB IN WORCESTERSHIRE

That this House notes with concern that bovine TB is threatening a growing number of farmers every year in Worcestershire and that further delay in action against bovine TB is unacceptable; further notes the failure of the Government to use existing powers within the Protection of Badgers Act; and c

DAIRY FARMING IN WORCESTERSHIRE

That this House notes with concern the recent Milk Development Council Report highlighting the drop in farmgate prices for milk while supermarket margins on milk have increased significantly; recognises the pressure this is putting on farmers in Worcestershire; is concerned that the average dairy fa

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

That this House believes that access to higher education should be based on academic potential; recognises that the use of examination results as the sole predictor of potential can be unreliable; and calls upon all universities to select students by the use of a variety of means to assess potential