Early Day Motions

40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

That this House congratulates the University of Essex at Colchester on the 40th anniversary of the admission of its first students in September 1964; notes with approval that the number of students has grown from 122 in its first year to the 9,762 who are expected to be enrolled for the coming acade

PENSIONER'S MANIFESTO

That this House welcomes the publication of the first ever Pensioners' Manifesto; believes that the views of the UK's 11 million pensioners are currently not adequately addressed; and furthermore calls upon the Government to endorse the key points of this manifesto, in particular the linking of the

VIRGIN CROSS COUNTRY RAIL FRANCHISE

That this House notes the Strategic Rail Authority announcement to end negotiations with the Virgin Rail Group on the future of the Cross Country rail franchise; recognises that the SRA decision now leaves the future of Cross Country uncertain; believes that any decision that breaks existing operati

AL JAZEERA AND IRAQ

That this House expresses grave concern at the decision of the Iraqi Interim Government to ban Al Jazeera from reporting from Iraq; and calls upon the Foreign Secretary to express this concern.

PREMIER CHRISTIAN RADIO

Line 5, leave out from 'Friday' to end and add ', Easter Sunday and other bank holidays for whatever reason, religious or not.'

BUDGET FOR PEACE BUILDING

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FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS AND THE SUCCESS OF AFC WIMBLEDON

leave out from 'the' to 'congratulates' in line 4 and insert 'inability of the London Borough of Merton to accommodate Wimbledon FC'.

FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS AND THE SUCCESS OF AFC WIMBLEDON

at end add 'and also congratulates the Milton Keynes Dons on their successful relocation to Milton Keynes and wishes them well for the season.'.

OPENING OF THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

That this House welcomes the first sitting of the Scottish Parliament in its new building in Holyrood; notes that this is a fitting home for a parliament with extensive powers to represent the views of the Scottish people; and further believes that it will add to the growing self-confidence and effe

CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE

That this House, whilst not condoning acts of non-violent, non-threatening civil disobedience, accepts its tradition in our society which goes back many years and includes action taken by the suffragettes in getting votes for women; is concerned that Mrs Irene Willis of Canvey Island received a sent

GAP BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW EARNERS

That this House congratulates the National Association of Pension Funds for its campaign to require leading companies to disclose in their annual reports the growing pay gap between executives and their employees; notes the impotence of remuneration committees; which set boardroom pay, in tackling t

GAP BETWEEN RICH AND POOR

That this House is dismayed that the gap between rich and poor has widened since 1997; is disturbed that the percentage of wealth held by the top 10 per cent. of the population has increased from 47 per cent. to 54 per cent.; congratulates the Institute of Public Policy Research Commission on Social

BT'S CLOSURE OF RURAL PHONE BOXES IN SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND

That this House notes the proposals by BT plc to close rural phone boxes in south west Scotland; believes that these boxes provide a vital local lifeline and link to local communities in remote areas; and demands that the Government ensures that BT plc fully upholds its obligations to residents and

GURKHAS AND IMMIGRATION LAW

That this House congratulates Gurkhas serving with British regiments and expresses its gratitude for their contribution to every theatre of war in which British troops have been deployed since 1945; notes however that after 15 years service with the British Army, including active service, Gurkhas ha

PROGRESS IN CYPRUS

That this House believes that Cypriots want and need a settlement; welcomes the fact that Greek and Turkish Cypriot contacts continue and crossings of the Green Line increase; supports moves to open up more checkpoints to facilitate this; welcomes the north-south on-island trade which the new EU reg

NUCLEAR POWER COST

That this House rejects the orchestrated propagation of the myth that nuclear power is a cost effective remedy for the consequences of grobal warming; notes that nuclear power receives a United Kingdom subsidy of ú2 million a day and is rendered economically ruinous by the threat of nuclear terroris

STAMP DUTY

That this House supports the campaign to Raise the Roof on stamp duty by increasing the tax threshold from ú60,000 to ú150,000; notes that the percentage of first time buyers exempt from stamp duty has fallen from 70 per cent, to 24 per cent, in the past 10 years; and agrees with the West Bromwich B

17 MILLION REASONS

That this House notes that there are over 17 million people living in the UK with long-term chronic conditions including asthma, diabetes, arthritis and some cancers; further notes the work of the diverse partnership of 20 organisations, including patient groups, managers and professionals, to highl

AMIR KHAN

That this House congratulates the 17 year old Bolton boxer Amir Khan on winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Athens; and wishes him luck in his future career.

SPORTING HONOURS FOR 2004 OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS

That this House notes that is is normal practice for senior civil servants and members of the Royal household to be awarded honours, frequently knighthoods, on reaching an approved or appointed position; is saddened at the lack of empathy within the Honours Committee towards sport, especially in the

POLITICAL FUND BALLOTS AND THE BAKERS UNION

That this House notes that the recent ballot held by the Bakers Union in which 96 per cent. voted to keep the political fund; further notes that under legislation introduced by the Conservative Government in 1984, trade unions wishing to contribute to political parties or engage in other political a

SEA BASS FISHERY AND THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

That this House notes the European Commissions's rejection of the UK Government's evidence of cetacean by-catch in the sea bass fishery; and urges Her Majesty's Government to arrange for an emergency summit of cetacean conservation groups, fisheries experts and national fishery organisations to pull

FUTURE OF SCOTLAND'S REGIMENTS

That this House recognises the special contribution the Black Watch and other Scottish regiments have made to defence of the United Kingdom over the centuries and continue to make in dangerous military theatres all over the world today; is disappointed in the Government Strategic Defence Review whic

TAIWAN AND THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION(2)

That this House notes with very deep regret that the World Health Organisation, at its recent World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva in May, opposed including on the agenda the issue of Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly as an observer; further notes with deep disappointment that t

BRITISH OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC TEAMS

That this House congratulates the British Olympic Team on its magnificent performance in Athens; pays tribute to the hard work and achievement of all our competitors; reflects the national admiration for and pride in our 30 world-beating medal-winners; recognises the hard work of all those behind th