Early Day Motions

DORSET ARTS WEEKS 2004

That this House congratulates the organisers of Dorset Arts Weeks 2004, held from 29th May to 13th June, which gives many artists in Dorset the opportunity to exhibit their art and celebrates the amount of diverse and exciting art being created across the country; celebrates the 12th year of this an

ANIMALS (S.I., 2004, No. 1397)

That an humble address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Horse Passports (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1397), dated 19th May 2004, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20th May, be annulled.

NATIONAL VEGETARIAN WEEK

That this House welcomes and fully supports the House of Commons Catering Department in actively taking part and supporting the 12th National Vegetarian Week by promoting healthy, tasty vegetarian menu options and reinforcing Her Majesty's Government's 'Five Fruit and Veg a Day' campaign; notes that

PIGEON BOMBS

That this House is appalled, but barely surprised, at the revelations in M15 files regarding the bizarre and inhumane proposals to use pigeons as flying bombs; recognises the important and live-saving role of carrier pigeons in two world wars and wonders at the lack of gratitude towards these gentle

RNIB AWARENESS WEEK, 15TH - 22ND JUNE 2004

Line 7, at end add ', but believes people should also be aware of the RNIB's plans to close and sell off the world renowned RNIB Manor House rehabilitation facility in Torbay that support people before they are able to take on employment training which will result in the RNIB concentrating on securi

POST OFFICE CLOSURES(2)

leave out from first 'closures' to 'and' in line 5 and insert 'notes that in Southend West, these recent closures have taken place and five more are now being considered'.

LLANELLI SCARLETS AND WELSH RUGBY

Line 3, at end add, 'and also congratulates Newport Rugby Club for winning the Welsh Premier League by a large majority and Newport Gwent Dragons for securing third place in the Celtic League; and looks forward to another season of champagne rugby at Rodney Parade.'

EXCESSIVE SCHOOLBAG WEIGHTS

That this House expresses deep concern that many post-primary school pupils are obliged to carry excessively heavy school bags to, from and in school; believes that insufficient consideration has been given to the potentially harmful consequences arising from the frequent carrying of heavy schoolbag

MANUFACTURING

That this House notes with deep concern analysis by the GMB Union and the Labour Research Department that nearly 27,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost in the UK this year, which equates to over 1,500 jobs a week; further notes that 8,000 of these jobs were lost in April alone; recognises that the

ROSIE PURVES

That this House welcomes the award of ú20,000 by a tribunal in compensation for racial discrimination to nurse Rosie Purves after she was banned from taking care of a sick baby at Southampton University Hospital's NHS Trust in 1995; condemns this sort of discrimination and finds it remarkable that w

INDIAN GENERAL ELECTION 2004

That this House congratulates the Election Commission of India on conducting the world's largest democratic exercise in which India's electorate cast their votes electronically to elect a new government; furthermore notes that the election occurred in a peaceful, organised and, importantly, in a tra

PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR AWARD

That this House notes the significant achievement of Mr David Dombey in winning the Public Finance's Public Servant of the Year award 2004, non-executive category, as a champion of the people; acknowledges his vision and driving force to establish Sutton Seniors Forum in 1996, and his constant hard

SENTENCING FOR DRIVERS WHO CAUSE DEATH WHILST DISQUALIFIED

That this House notes with deep regret the recent tragic death of 12 year old Amy Houston in a road traffic accident; notes that the driver of the vehicle had already been twice banned from driving; believes that the sentence of four months imprisonment which he received was woefully inadequate; bel

CAUDWELL CHARITABLE TRUST

That this House congratulates John Caudwell and The Caudwell Group of companies for their fund-raising activities through the Caudwell Charitable Trust on behalf of severely disabled children; notes that Mr Caudwell recently held a charity ball for some 1,700 guests, one of the largest of such gathe

US POLICY TOWARDS CUBA

That this House notes the contents of the report by the US Commission for Assistance for a Free Cuba published on 6th May; deplores the recommendations, which include collective punishment of the Cuban people and the call for a regime change, the threat of prosecution of British business people legi

CONCENTRATION OF GROCERY RETAILING

That this House recognises the importance of diversity and consumer choice in grocery shopping now and in the future, especially the strong tradition of independently run local grocers and convenience stores; recognises that ongoing acquisitions and consolidation in the grocery market led by the maj

GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT POLICY

That this House calls on the Government to take account of any potential British job losses when awarding British Government contracts to foreign competitors; and believes that this should be considered, where possible, as part of the Government's procurement policies.

NEWSPAPER REGISTRATION SERVICE

That this House views with deep concern the stated intention of Royal Mail to end the Newspaper Registration Service, whereby registered newspapers are offered a first class delivery service for the payment of a second class fee; recognises the contribution to the educational and democratic fabric o

BROADBAND ACCESS

That this House notes with pleasure that the United Kingdom has already achieved a broadband network that covers a geographical area where 90 per cent. of the population live, making UK coverage higher than any other G7 country; commends the Government and the providers for their efforts alongside t

RECYCLING OF DOMESTIC BATTERIES

at end add 'and to use the experience of the successful pilot project in Bristol where the target for the collection of batteries was exceeded by 20 per cent.'.

THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP AND RESPONSIBLE RETAILING

Line 7, leave out from 'issues' to end.'

STANDARDS OF REFEREEING

at end add 'and further calls for monthly eyesight tests and corrective treatment for all football officials.'.

STANDARDS OF REFEREEING

Line 1, delete from 'is' to the end and add 'philosophical about the refereeing error which deprived Sunderland a place in the Division One play-offs and expects the team to learn from this experience by going on to emulate the record-breaking promotion performance of its 1998-99 team in the coming

GAZA

That this House agrees that the destruction of homes and slaughter of civilians in Rafah refugee camp are war crimes; further agrees that it is time the British Government and the international community acted to enforce UN Resolutions asking Israel to cease its illegal occupation of Palestine; furt

POST OFFICE CLOSURES(2)

That this House deeply regrets the trend in post office closures across communities; calls on the Government to review its policies on payment of benefits and pensions and to enable post offices to provide full banking services, as these policies are causing many post office closures; notes that in