Early Day Motions

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

That this House expresses its deep concern at the escalation of tension in the Republic of Moldova as a result of the human rights violations perpetrated by the self-proclaimed authorities of the Transnistrian region; notes that the Republic of Moldova is the last European country to have foreign tr

SWALE POLICE CAMP XS-ENERGY

That this House congratulates Swale Police for organising a five week long camp during the holidays for local 12 to 17 year olds to learn new skills; notes that the camp catered for 150 youngsters a day and that they participated in an array of activities from archery to quad biking; thanks the othe

ESCALATION OF TERRORISM IN BANGLADESH

That this House, noting the concerns of United Kingdom citizens, especially those of Bangladeshi origin, condemns the assassination attempt on the Bangladesh parliamentary opposition leader Sheikh Hasina on 21st August, which resulted in 24 deaths and 33 people seriously injured, including five memb

APPOINTMENT OF FIRST BLACK HIGH COURT JUDGE

That this House congratulates Linda Dobbs QC and welcomes the announcement of her appointment as a High Court judge; acknowledges that she is the first person from an ethnic minority to reach the High Court Bench; supports furthermore, the Government's initiative to open all judicial posts on the ci

WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY

That this House draws attention to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September; commends the International Association for Suicide Prevention for designating this date; recognises the work of Samaritans in supporting an international network of centres and in its work across the United Kingdom to

CIVIL PARTNERSHIP BILL(2)

That this House welcomes the introduction of the Civil Partnership Bill, believing it gives long-overdue recognition to committed same-sex couples; but calls on the Government to rectify the position in respect of survivor pensions for same-sex partners; believing that registered same-sex couples wh

MAINTAINING THE STRENGTH OF THE BRITISH ARMY

That this House recognises the immense contribution that the Scottish regiments have made to the British Army over the last four centuries and the continuing need to ensure that the Army is deployed effectively in order for the UK to continue to play its part in securing peace and democracy across t

CONDUCT OF THE FIRST SECRETARY OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES

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RAILWAY CARRIAGES BETWEEN NEWPORT AND LEOMINSTER

That this House expresses concern about the lack of carriages on the train service between Leominster and Newport; notes the cramped conditions this causes for commuters; and calls upon Arriva to increase the number of carriages as quickly as possible.

DANUBE DELTA

That this House notes the plan by the Ukranian Government to build a new canal in the Danube delta in an area designated by UNESCO; is concerned that such work will cause enormous environmental damage to several countries through which the Danube passes; and urges the UK Government to make urgent re

KASHMIR

That this House recognises steps taken by the Government to encourage peace in Kashmir; calls upon all involved parties to recognise that Kashmiris themselves must have a greater role to play in the discussions of their future; and calls upon all groups to cease human rights violations, as documente

PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO WORTHING

That this House recalls the Prime Minister's statement that all waiting lists are down; and invites him to visit Worthing where audiology hospital test list waits are as limited in time and length as 10 years ago.

STATUE OF NELSON MANDELA IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE

That this House notes the decision of the Westminster City Council Planning Committee on 9th July that the erection of any structure on the North Terrace of Trafalgar Square would be unacceptable in principle; further notes that this decision is not an indication that they are opposed to the proposa

BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES

That the British Indian Ocean Territory (Legislation) Order 2004 and the British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2003, made on the 10th June 2004, be revoked.

SCREENING FOR ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM

That this House notes that rupture of previously undiagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm has a 95 per cent. fatality rate; that this type of aneurysm kills about 6,000 men each year; notes the results of studies showing a national screening programme for men could save several thousand lives at a reas

DUKE OF WELLINGTON'S REGIMENT

That this House notes the 250 years of exemplary service by the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, during which time it has been one of the best recruited regiments in the British Army; recognises the dedication and valour of the men and women that serve in the Regiment; and calls on the Ministry of Def

GREATER MANCHESTER METRO LINK EXTENSION

That this House notes with regret the Secretary of State for Transport's announcement on light rail and the great concern and disappointment of the people of Greater Manchester; welcomes his acceptance that the Manchester Metro has been successful and that it got a good assessment from the National

MALDIVES

That this House, seeing the developing situation in the Maldives, urges President Gayoom and all sides to work for urgent, peaceful democratisation; abhors the detention and torture of political prisoners as documented by Amnesty International; urges the full recognition of the Maldivian Democratic

RSPCA AND DRAFT ANIMAL WELFARE BILL

That this House congratulates the RSPCA on its sustained campaign for improvements in animal welfare legislation; joins with them in welcoming the draft Animal Welfare Bill; and looks forward to it being introduced in the upcoming Queen's Speech.

SARACEN'S HEAD AND THE OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND BBC RESTORATION PROGRAMME

That this House congratulates the King's Norton Team Parish in their success in getting their campaign for the restoration of The Saracen's Head and the Old Grammar School recognised by the BBC Restoration programme; notes that King's Norton Green is a medieval village within Birmingham, on which st

PIG MEAT IMPORTS

That this House commends the British pig meat industry's commitment to high standards of welfare, in particular since the banning of sow stalls and tethers in the UK from 1999; notes the recent report of the British Pig Executive (BPEX) showing a 14 per cent. growth in pig meat imports in 2003; is c

CHILDLINE IN NOTTINGHAM

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NATIONAL MEMORIAL TO THE BRITISH EVACUATION OF CHILDREN

That this House welcomes the project launched by the Evacuees Reunion Association to have a national memorial to the British evacuation of children from the towns and cities threatened by enemy bombing during the Second World War; notes that the Association is an established national charity with me

EAST COAST MAINLINE

That this House, while welcoming the Government's proposals for restructuring the rail network, calls for a clear statement that the East Coast mainline operates from London to Aberdeen for franchise and investment purposes.

DRAFT ANIMAL WELFARE BILL

That this House warmly welcomes the draft Animal Welfare Bill, as the first major legislation on the issue for nearly 100 years.