Early Day Motions

VAT ON COMMEMORATIVE HEADSTONES

That this House condemns the Government's decision not to exempt commemorative headstones for graves from VAT, in contrast to all other services provided by an undertaker in connection with a burial or cremation; believes this to be a decision which takes advantage of people at their lowest time; an

AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE SOUTH EAST

That this House believes that in the light of new and alarming evidence from the National Housing Federation the Government must recognise the dire state of affordable social housing supply in the South-East region, which is running at less than one third of the regional planning guidance minimum ta

STANDING AREAS AT FOOTBALL GROUNDS

That this House urges the Government to re-examine the case for introducing small, limited sections of safe standing areas at football grounds; further urges the Government to recognise that there is widespread support for such areas, and that improvements in stadium design and technology mean that,

DOG AND CAT FUR

That this House welcomes the fact that the United States has banned the importation of products made with dog and cat fur; expresses concern that this ban means that more of these products may now be imported into the EU and the United Kingdom; is further concerned that consumers may not be aware th

AVAILABILITY OF GLIVEC

That this House supports the guidance issued by the Department of Health ensuring that Glivec, a novel treatment for chronic myeloid leukaemia, is available on the NHS; and calls on NICE to recognise this without restrictions on this drug.

ARCTIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL

That this House believes that the heroism of the sailors of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy who took part in the Arctic campaign during World War Two should be recognised with a medal; regrets that the men who served in the severest of weather conditions, unlike any other in the war, whilst run

BOLLINGTON POST OFFICE, BOLLINGTON, NEAR MACCLESFIELD

That this House is concerned by the proposed closure of the Bollington Post Office near Macclesfield; recognises the vital importance of this post office in serving the local community of Bollington; urges the Government and Post Office Ltd to listen to the views of all local people during the consu

BOND STREET POST OFFICE, MACCLESFIELD

That this House is concerned by the proposed closure of the Bond Street Post Office in Macclesfield; recognises the vital importance of this post office in serving the local community of central Macclesfield; urges the Government and Post Office Ltd to listen to the views of all local people during

SCOTTISH CRICKET VICTORY

That this House congratulates Scotland's cricket team on their victory in the ICC Intercontinental Cup and wishes them every success in the future.

SIR ALEX FERGUSON'S 1000 MATCHES

That this House congratulates Sir Alex Ferguson on his tremendous achievement of leading Manchester United in 1000 matches.

ANIMALS IN WAR MEMORIAL

That this House welcomes the unveiling today of the Animals in War Monument by Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal; and believes it is fitting to acknowledge with gratitude and humility the death and suffering of millions of animals used in wars they did not cause or understand.

IRAQ WAR DEATHS

at end add 'and Lee O'Callaghan'.

AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL FUEL PRICE RISES

Line 6, leave out 'economy' and insert 'and Northern Irish economies'.

HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND TENTH ANNIVERSARY

after "parks" insert "especially the restoration of Leazes Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, and congratulates Tony McKenna of Newcastle City Council and all the Friends of Leazes Park, including Polly Potter and June Wolf,"

BULLYING

That this House deplores bullying of all kinds; notes the growing practice of internet bullying which damages children, many of whom become suicidal; welcomes the work of the charity Bullying Online, which provides advice and assistance to families all over the United Kingdom who are in despair over

JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF GULF WAR ILLNESSES

That this House congratulates the noble Lord Lloyd of Berwick, and his colleagues Dr Norman Jones and Sir Michael Davies, on their exhaustive inquiry into the illnesses suffered by British troops who served in the 1991 Gulf War; welcomes the comprehensive report of their investigation; and endorses

ACROS BUILDERS, STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER

CARERS AND LEARNING

That this House welcomes the recent Parliamentary launch of the pamphlet, Carers and Learning: Something for You; notes that this is the first significant public information initiative to explain one of the principle purposes of the Carers Equal Opportunities Act 2004; congratulates Carers UK and NI

ARTS COUNCIL FOR WALES

That this House believes that it is important to maintain the arms-length principle in Government funding of the Arts; notes that under the Government of Wales Act the National Assembly for Wales has no powers to take functions away from Royal Charter bodies such as the Arts Council of Wales; congra

ARDLEIGH GREEN POST OFFICE

That this House is concerned by the proposed closure of the Ardleigh Green Post Office in Hornchurch; recognises the vital importance of this post office in serving the local communities of Ardleigh Green, Gidea Park and Nelmes; urges the Government and Post Office Ltd. to listen to the views of all

MAIDSTONE AVENUE POST OFFICE

That this House is concerned by the proposed closure of the Maidstone Avenue Post Office in Romford; recognises the vital importance of this post office in serving the local community of Collier Row; urges the Government and Post Office Ltd. to listen to the views of all local people during the cons

RISE PARK POST OFFICE

That this House is concerned by the proposed closure of the Rise Park Post Office in Romford; recognises the vital importance of this post office in serving the local communities of Rise Park and Marshalls Park; urges the Government and Post Office Ltd. to listen to the views of all local people dur

MILDMAY ROAD POST OFFICE

That this House is concerned by the proposed closure of the Mildmay Road Post Office in Romford; recognises the vital importance of this post office in serving the local communities of Brooklands, Lower Mawneys and Central Romford; urges the Government and Post Office Ltd. to listen to the views of

GIDEA PARK POST OFFICE

That this House is concerned by the proposed closure of the Gidea Park Post Office in Romford; recognises the vital importance of this post office in serving the local community of Gidea Park; urges the Government and Post Office Ltd. to listen to the views of all local people during the consultatio

UPPER MAWNEYS POST OFFICE

That this House is concerned by the proposed closure of the Upper Mawneys Post Office in Romford; recognises the vital importance of this post office in serving the local communities of Mawneys and Collier Row; urges the Government and Post Office Ltd. to listen to the views of all local people duri