Early Day Motions

PORT ELLEN GAELIC CHOIR

That this House congratulates Port Ellen Gaelic Choir on their success in winning the Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memorial Quaich for Rural Choirs at the recent Royal National Mod in Perth; notes that this success comes after several years of effort; and commends the members of the Choir and thier co

CUSTOMS AND EXCISE AND DIVERSION FRAUD

That this House notes the Government's insistence on introducing strip stamps on bottles of spirits in the face of widespread opposition; further notes the ongoing police investigation, Operation Gestalt, relating to claims of smuggling duty-free alcohol from a bonded warehouse, London City Bond; fu

TRADE UNIONS IN ZIMBABWE

That this House recognises the vital role of trade unions and trade unionists in fighting for the establishment and maintenance of democracy, often despite intimidation and worse, as exemplified by Morgan Tsvangirai in Zimbabwe.

TOM MANN

That this House rejects the inaccurate and misleading M15 reports recently released on Tom Mann, leader of the 1889 dock strike and early leader of the Engineering Union and of the Transport Workers Union, and ILP candidate for Parliament on three occasions and applauds his role in successfully camp

TRADE UNIONS IN IRAQ

That this House notes that free trade unionism is a key ingredient of a move from totalitarianism to democracy; welcomes the renewal of free trade unionism in Iraq; and calls on the Government to give assistance and priority to the strengthening of this movement.

GAMBLING BILL

That this House welcomes the Government's intention to bring up to date the gambling laws but questions why it is necessary to link this reform to contentious proposals allowing the establishment of mega casinos; notes that no-one knows what the longer-term consequences of such a reform would be; an

U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

That this House urges the Government to make clear to the United States Administration the importance the UK Government attaches to free, fair and completely transparent presidential elections in the UK; expects there to be no discrimination against ethnic minorities on whatever pretext; and fully e

120th Anniversary of Leicester City Football Club

That his House celebrates the milestone of Leicester City Football Club's 120th anniversary of playing football; recognises the important role that the club has played in the Leicester community for over a century; acknowledges the role as national and international ambassadors taken on by former fo

Operating and Financial Review

That this House believes companies should report on their environmental and social impacts; notes that since 1997 Ministers have repeatedly encouraged such reports as a key plank of the Government's proposals for modernising company law; notes that the Prime Minister has made it clear that such repo

HEADTEACHER OF THE YEAR

That this House notes the announcement of Mr Iain Hulland, Headteacher of Alder Grange Community and Technology School in Rawtenstall, Rossendale, as the Teaching Awards 2004 National Winner of the Promethean Award for Headteacher of the year; recognises that the Teaching Awards are the Oscars of th

FREE PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICE TO TROOPS SERVING IN IRAQ

That this House praises the professionalism of UK armed forces serving in Iraq and understands the anxieties felt by their families at home; believes that families should have a free parcel delivery service to their loved ones; and calls upon the Government to ensure this service is re-introduced in

NATIONALIST EXTREMISM

That this House condemns the offensive language of the Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) in its reference to the Union Flag as the Butcher's Apron, and believes that these irresponsible comments reflect badly on our armed forces past and present; and therefore calls on the SNP leadership at Westminst

EU PROPOSAL TO REFORM REGIONAL STATE AID

That this House notes with concern the European Commission's current proposals for the reform of regional state aids, which would end the ability of the Government to provide financial support to larger firms for projects that create or protect jobs in the whole of the North East, the whole of the M

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NATIONAL CARE LEAVERS WEEK

That this House welcomes National Care Leavers Week which this year aims to focus upon the housing needs of young people for whom the local authority is their corporate parent; commends the Bryn Melyn Foundation and a National Voice for this initiative; and urges all honourable Members to support th

COAL HEALTH CLAIMS HANDLING AGREEMENT

That this House is most concerned by what appears to be the intention of the Department for Trade and Industry to exclude an unknown but potentially large number of deceased claims from recovering damages under the Coal Health Claims Handling Agreement, notwithstanding the fact that the Agreement wa

Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service Conference

That this House congratulates the Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service for organising a successful conference on Health and Safety in the Construction Industry on Thursday 21st October that was both informative and meaningful with its focus on positive ways to improve working conditions an

EFFECTIVE LISTENING TO CHILDREN

That this House commends the independent organisation Triangle and the NSPCC for enabling the All-Party Group for Children to receive a presentation from the the youngest group of children (aged 5 to 10 years) ever to communicate with honourable Members in Parliament; commends both organisations for

FUTURE OF MANCHESTER UNITED (NO. 2)

That this House shares the concerns of Manchester United supporters as expressed by groups like Shareholders United and the Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association about the dangers of potential takeover activities for the club; recognises that such activity, especially when prolonged,

RETENTION OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT HOME SERVICE

That this House salutes the courage and professionalism of the Home Service battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment; recognises the sacrifice made by the regiment and its predecessor, the Ulster Defence Regiment, with over 300 soldiers murdered in the course of the troubles in Northern Ireland; notes

ISRAELI KILLING OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN

That this House notes with deep concern the publication in the Israeli newspaper, Ha'aretz.com on 17th October, under the cruelly ironic headline, 'Killing children is no longer a big deal', the details of the death of more than 30 Palestinian children killed in the first two weeks of operation Days

REDUCTION IN NUMBERS OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

That this House believes that there should be between 450 and 500 honourable Members.

PARLIAMENTARY PRESS GALLERY ATTENDANCES AND ALLOWANCES

That this House recognises that there are many good reasons why, at the conclusion to the debate on Defence In The World, on Thursday, 21st October, there were over 30 times more honourable Members present than accredited journalists, media reporters and political correspondents; understands the int

A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY STRATEGY FOR WALES

Line 13, after 'ago' insert 'further notes with concern the level of radioactivity detected in the Irish Sea and in shellfish in the Severn Channel.'

CALL BARRING AND PREMIUM RATE SERVICES

That this House is concerned at the increasing incidence of rogue dialling; and supports calls from the Trading Standards Institute that all providers of telephone services should provide a call barring service to customers free of charge.