Early Day Motions

WHALING

That this House notes that the International Whaling Commission is holding its 56th annual meeting, taking place from 19th to 22nd July; deplores the actions of Japan, Norway and Iceland who ignore the 18-year international moratorium on the killing of great whales and continue to hunt down hundreds

COTTENHAM RESIDENTS, GYPSY AND TRAVELLER DECLARATION

That this House welcomes the joint Declaration of the Gypsy and Traveller Law Reform Coalition and Cottenham Residents' Association; agrees that the shortage of traveller sites has had a negative impact on the social inclusion of gypsies and travellers, has caused inconvenience for the settled commu

COUNCILLOR MOHAMMAD BHATTI

That this House congratulates Councillor Mohammad Bhatti on his election as Mayor of Chesham; notes that he has served as a town and district councillor for Newtown Ward since 1999 and has represented the District Council on the Community Health Council, the Bucks Association of Mental Health and th

MR NICK GRIFFIN AND ISLAMOPHOBIA

That this House notes the comments of Mr Nick Griffin, leader of the British National Party, on Newsnight on 15th July; considers these a gross insult to the Muslim population of the United Kingdom; and calls on the Metropolitan Police to review these remarks in the light of relevant legislation.

BRITISH NATIONAL PARTY IN BRADFORD

That this House notes the BBC expose of the British National Party and congratulates Bradford TUC, Andy Sykes, Searchlight and the programme makers for their role in the documentary; believes the police should investigate and prosecute any person recorded on the programme committing a crime; further

DEATH OF MR PAUL FOOT

That this House mourns the death of Paul Foot and records its appreciation of his brilliant oratory and journalism; recognises the hugh contribution he has made to socialism and radical actions throughout his life; and offers condolences to his comrades, family and friends.

WORLD JUNIOR ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIPS

That this House notes that the United Kingdom is hosting the World Junior Archery Championships for the first time in its history at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre from 18th to 24th July; congratulates the Grand National Archery Society on securing this event; wishes the British team every su

GREEK VICTORY IN EUROPEAN CUP

That this House congratulates the Greek national football team on winning the European Cup; admires the organisation, discipline and skill which they displayed throughout the competition; notes the sense of unity, national pride and sheer joy which they have brought to the Greek diaspora throught th

ABANDONED CARS AND METAL RECYCLING PLANTS

That this House notes that from 16th July hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste must be disposed of in separate sites; is ware that after the recyclables have been removed from scrapped cars 27 per cent. of the mass remains; notes that 45,000 cars are scrapped each week; further notes that the res

CLOSURE OF URBAN POST OFFICES

leave out 'any post office' and insert 'the Woodlands Park and Ross Road Post Offices in Maidenhead.'

SEVERNDROOG CASTLE AND BBC RESTORATION PROGRAMME

That this House congratulates the Severndroog Castle Preservation Trust in their success in getting their campaign recognised by the BBC Restoration programme; notes that their success stems from the determination of local people to preserve this building for future generations; recognises that Seve

CASTELL ABERTEIFI/CARDIGAN CASTLE

That this House notes that Castell Aberteifi/Cardigan Castle is the subject of the forthcoming BBC programme 'Restoration'; notes that the castle has played a huge role in Welsh history, as the first Welsh stone-built castle, the seat of the Welsh royal family of the Lord Rhys and the home of the fi

KURDS IN IRAN

That this House, recalling the sentiments expressed in Early Day Motion 721, welcomes the apparent developments with regard to the Kurdish People in Iraq; laments the lack of initiative by the international community to call to attention the plight of Kurdish People in neighbouring Iran, Turkey and

REDUCTION IN HOMELESSNESS

at end add ', while noting the growing number of unauthorised sleepers in and around the Westminster area.'

FAIR WHOLESALE ARRANGEMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT RETAIL NEWSAGENTS

leave out from 'House' to end, and add 'is worried that the Vertical Agreement Order will reduce the range of magazines available in independent retail outlets and could disadvantage residents in remote locations, as well as the frail and others without access to the major retailers in urban areas'.

LOCATION OF WIND FARMS

Line 2, leave out from 'recognises' to ';and' in line 3 and insert 'that renewable technologies and energy efficiency provide the only safe, secure, sustainable and affordable means of ensuring self-sufficiency in energy supply.'.

LOCATION OF WIND FARMS

Line 5, after 'account', insert 'whilst balancing the detriment of visual intrusion with the urgent need to alleviate the catastrophic effects of climate change.'.

FUEL TAX IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE

Line 1, delete from second 'that' to end and insert 'climate change will have an adverse effect on those living in Hereford and Worcestershire; and urges the Chancellor to ensure that any future increases in fuel duty are ringfenced for the purpose of stimulating the use of more fuel efficient vehic

FUEL TAX

Line 1, delete from second 'that' to end and insert 'climate change will have an adverse effect on those living in Wales ; and urges the Chancellor to ensure that any future increases in fuel duty are ringfenced for the purpose of stimulating the use of more fuel efficient vehicles and thereby assis

JOINT COMMITTEE ON ABORTION

That this House believes that there have been advances in medical practice and scientific research on the foetus since the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act was passed in 1990; and calls for the establishment of a Joint Committee of both Houses to consider whether such advances warrant a revisi

MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE

That this House welcomes the talks that were taking place between the General Federation of Trade Union (GFTU) Health and Safety Group and the Health and Safety Executive on setting a maximum working temperature; notes that there has been a minimum working temperature that has worked well for decade

FUTURE OF THE FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE

That this House notes with great concern recent press reports which indicate that the Forensic Science Service is being prepared for sale to companies such as Legal & General and HG Capital of Germany to raise some ú100 million; considers that this would be deeply injurious to the effective working

FREE FRUIT FOR ALL PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

That this House notes the success of the Government's School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme in providing all children aged 4 to 6 years with a free piece of fresh fruit or vegetable each school day; believes that the scheme is an important part of a strategy to promote healthy eating amongst the young;

INTERNATIONAL AID TO KENYA

That this House notes the reported comments of the British High Commissioner to Kenya regarding the prevalence of corruption in that country; and, recognizing the scale of the problems in that country, calls upon HM Government to ensure that essential aid currently being offered to Kenya reaches its

SENTENCE IMPOSED ON DAVID SELWOOD

That this House is appalled at the leniency of the sentence imposed by Bow Street magistrates court of a 12 month community rehabilitation order on a former Crown Court Judge, David Selwood, after he admitted downloading indecent images of young boys; fully supports the criticism of that sentence by