Early Day Motions

UNSOLICITED INTERNET CHARGES

That this House condemns the significant increase in cases of internet fraud whereby some offshore companies are making expensive telephone connections, known as pop-ups, between unsuspecting users in the UK and their companies, resulting in more than 2,000 calls per day being made by UK customers t

MYELOMA AWARENESS WEEK AND BANK ON A CURE

That this House welcomes Myeloma Awareness Week (UK) being held from 21st to 28th June 2004, aimed at raising awareness of multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow that affects over 14,000 people in the United Kingdom and over 3,500 people are diagnosed with each year; notes that the symptoms o

CASH WITHDRAWALS AT AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES

That this House notes the increase in the numbers of financial institutions that are charging for cash withdrawals at Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) adversely impacting on those on lower incomes; further notes that, only five years ago, almost all cash withdrawals at ATMs were free, yet, according

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

That this House recognises the key role played by the British Transport Police in securing Britain's railway network from Inverness to Truro, from Liverpool to Hull and on the London Underground; and the need for sufficient officers who are adequately trained, properly equipped and rehearsed in prom

ABORTION SURVIVORS

That this House notes the recent disclosure that at least nine babies are known to have survived NHS abortions in recent years; is appalled that some of these babies were placed in dishes in hospital side rooms and left to die; further notes that this criminal neglect contrasts sharply with the neon

US-UK Mutual Defense Agreement renewal and the NPT

That this House notes the proposed 10-year extension to the 1958 United Kingdom-United States Agreement for Cooperation on the uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defence purposes, as amended, suggested in Cm 6261 as presented to Parliament on 21st June; believes that the extension of this bilateral tr

COLEG GWENT CLOSURES

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VICTIMS COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House is concerned about the deep sense of hurt and frustration felt by many of the victims of terrorist violence in Northern Ireland who feel that they have not been given adequate recognition for their suffering and loss; and calls on the Government to establish and provide adequate fund

UPGRADING THE A358 IN THE WEST COUNTRY

That this House notes the decision by two major road schemes in the South West is now a matter solely for the Secretary of State for Transport to approve; further notes that a recommendation by the South West Regional Assembly was inconclusive and that the decision must now be taken purely on enviro

CHELTENHAM INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

That this House welcomes the 60th Cheltenham International Festival of Music starting on 2nd July; congratulates the outgoing Artistic Director, Michael Berkeley, on raising the artistic standards and international profile of the Festival during his 10 year tenure; expresses gratitude to sponsors, l

FIREWORKS DEBRIS AND CATEGORY 3 FIREWORKS

That this House welcomes the Government's consultation on regulations to control the supply and use of fireworks under the Fireworks Act 2003 and looks forward to the conclusion of the consultation and the early implementation of the resulting regulations; believes that the Government has overall ac

CLOSURE OF POST OFFICE, LITTLE VENICE

That this House condemns the proposal by Post Office Ltd. to close the Clifton post office in Little Venice, Westminster, coming as it does soon after three other local post office closures; notes the strong community support for the retention of the service which plays an important role in neighbou

POST OFFICES IN WALES

That this House expresses concern over the planned closure of the Sketty Park Post Office in the Swansea West Constituency; calls on the Post Office to take into account not only the distance between existing post offices but also the nature of the community served by each post office including fact

COSTELLO REPORT ON THE ABOLITION OF ACADEMIC SELECTION IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House is concerned about the recommendations of the Costello Report on post-primary education and regrets the decision to abolish academic selection in Northern Ireland; notes that this decision is contrary to the wishes of a clear majority of respondents to the Household Survey commission

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

That this House welcomes the introduction of a right to parental leave by the Government but believes that many parents are unable to exercise that right because of financial constraints; and therefore calls on the Government to consider introducing the right to a statutory payment during parental l

DIGNITY AT WORK

That this House congratulates the partners in the Department of Trade and Industry and trade union funded project, Working Together for Dignity at Work, which becomes operative from 1st July; welcomes this initiative to encourage best practice in dealing with workplace bullying that is a widespread

CHANNEL ISLANDS

That this House congratulates the people of the Channel Islands as they celebrate the 800th anniversary of their association with the Crown on 24th June; notes that this anniversary is of great significance to the people of the Channel Islands as it is the basis on which the Crown acknowledged the r

NEW DEAL FOR SKILLS AND THE 16 HOUR RULE

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TAKE IT BACK CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the Take it Back medical equipment campaign supported by BBC Radio Sheffield, CSV Media, the British Red Cross, Business in the Community and local NHS hospital trusts, urging people to return valuable medical equipment to NHS hospitals and equipment loan centres around the

BIOFUEL PRODUCTION IN THE UK AND THE PROPOSED TRADE AGREEMENT WITH MERCOSUR

That this House welcomes the Government's acceptance of an amendment to the Energy Bill [Lords] to establish a road transport fuel obligation; notes however, that the European Commission has made an offer to the Mercosur countries, including Brazil, for duty-free access into the EU for one million t

ELECTION OF SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE

That this House congratulates the Right honourable Member for Birmingham Hodge Hill on his election as Secretary-General of the Council of Europe; is conscious of his past dedicated and inspired leadership of the British delegation, his personal commitment in his pursuit of the aims of the Council,

MCDONALD'S AND FOOTBALL IN WALES

That this House notes that on 28th April, McDonald's posted a 56 per cent, rise in first quarter profits, representing an earned income of $511 million; notes that these profits have just been swelled by an additional ú20,000 from the National Assembly Government under its Sportsmatch Cymru awards;