Early Day Motions

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE FIRE SERVICE

That this House notes that a decision by the Ministry of Defence is imminent on whether to privatise the Defence Fire Service as part of the Airfield Support Services Project; commends the sterling work of the Defence Fire Service whilst serving the armed forces of this country in hostile theatres o

PARLIAMENT AND EU COMMISSIONERS

leave out from 'questioning' to 'before' in line 4 and insert 'by Parliament'.

CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS COMMEMORATION DAY

after 'May', insert 'and, in Wales, 3rd April'.

RAIL CLOSURE IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House recognises the importance of rail travel throughout the United Kingdom; is particularly concerned at the possibility of consideration being given in Northern Ireland to closing, or mothballing the rail line north of Ballymena to Londonderry; is acutely aware of the detrimental effect

STREET AND COVERED MARKETS

That this House welcomes and highly commends the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's consultation paper on draft planning policy related to town centres and the excellent advice that street and covered markets can make a valuable contribution to local choice and delivery in shopping as well as the

INTIMIDATORY USE OF COSTS THREATS BY EMPLOYERS' LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES IN EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL CASES

That this House notes the Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) report on employment tribunals which shows that an increasing number of employers are trying to deter workers from pursuing employment tribunal claims by threatening them with a counter-claim for high costs and that the use of these intimidator

REFORM OF AGRICULTURAL TENANCIES

That this House notes with concern the loopholes in the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1986 which renders it open to abuse; notes in particular the growing tendency of landlords to designate land as being for equestrian use, thus justifying removing the land from the tenants' control; believes that this

PUBLIC SERVICES IN HYNDBURN

That this House notes with concern plans by Hyndburn Borough Council to privatise services at Accrington Town Hall and Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre; notes that there has been little or no consultation with staff, unions, opposition councillors or members of the public; believes that the plans are has

UK-YEMEN PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM

That this House acknowledges the partnership between the United Kingdom and the Yemen in working together against terrorism; notes that the Yemen Government has provided vital and important diplomatic, military and financial assistance in combating terrorism; and congratulates Yemen for its many suc

BRITISH MEMBERSHIP OF THE EURO

That this House welcomes the fact that the Treasury will again review progress with the euro assessment at Budget time next year; notes, however, that out of 161 speeches made by Cabinet Ministers between 9th June 2003 and 1st February 2004, the euro was mentioned in only 14 speeches (8 per cent.);

EMMAUS PROJECTS

That this House welcomes the research undertaken at Cambridge University into Emmaus communities and their effective work in support of the homeless community in this country; recognises the work they carry out worldwide in over 50 countries; notes that Emmaus projects not only provide a valuable ha

PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK 2004

That this House welcomes Parkinson's Awareness Week 2004 (18th to 25th April) to mark the Society's 35th year with the theme, Committed to making a difference; recognises the Society's continuing efforts to improve the quality of life for all people living with Parkinson's disease; notes the Society

ENDING DISCRIMINATION ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN EMPLOYMENT

That this House notes that Stonewall is holding a conference on discrimination against lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) persons in the workplace on 24th March; welcomes the attendance at that conference of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry; congratulates the Government on its record of de

JOB CUTS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE

That this House welcomes the Chancellor's renewed commitment to public services in the Budget, but is extremely concerned at the announcement of the cut of over 40,000 civil servants' jobs; notes that civil servants provide key services to the public in every constituency in the country, from paying

NORTHERN RAILWAY FRANCHISES

That this House expresses its dismay at the creation of the Transpennine Express and Northern Rail franchises out of the existing North West and Northern franchises; notes that under the terms of section 212 (30) of the Transport Act 2000, the Strategic Rail Authority has the power to take direct co

PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION BY POLICE AUTHORITIES

That this House is deeply concerned about the culture of payment of compensation by police authorities without testing accusations in court, which is bringing all police officers into disrepute and encouraging speculative, accusations and compensation demands; and calls on the Home Secretary to inve

MENTAL HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CANNABIS USE

That this House welcomes the campaign by Rethink Severe Mental Illness to highlight the mental health risks associated with cannabis use; notes that many people wrongly view cannabis as a risk-free drug; supports further research into the links between cannabis and severe mental illness that focuses

REAL NAPPY WEEK

That this House congratulates the Women's Environmental Network on its organisation of Real Nappy Week, commencing 29th March, as part of their campaign to encourage the use of reusable cotton nappies; notes with concern the costs to the NHS of disposing of used disposable nappies as clinical waste

CLOSURE OF URBAN POST OFFICES

Line 14, leave out 'any post office' and insert 'Bennett Road, Cranleigh Road, Gresham Road, Holdenhurst Road, Priory View Road, Southbourne Road, Uplands Post Offices in Bournemouth East.'

ADOLESCENT ONCOLOGY

That this House congratulates Teenage Cancer Trust on creating the world's first Professorial Chair of Adolescent Cancer Medicine and for raising awareness of teenage and young adult cancer sufferers, who are an otherwise neglected group of patients; notes that the UK is now the world leader in the

LONDON GIN

That this House calls upon the Government to take action at EU level to afford London Gin the same status and protection as Plymouth Gin; notes that Beefeater Gin is the only true London gin as it is distilled in Kennington in the constituency of Vauxhall; calls on the Government to urge the Europea

SOUTH EASTERN TRAINS AS A PUBLIC SECTOR COMPARATOR

That this House is concerned that costs in the railway industry have escalated massively since privatisation, with a five-fold increase in regulatory staff and massive rises in the cost of maintenance and renewals; welcomes, with some qualification, the current review of the structure of the railway

BEEFEATER GIN

That this House notes that Beefeater gin, being the only genuine London gin and manufactured in Kennington in the heart of London, is not available in places of refreshment within the Palace of Westminster; and calls upon the Catering Committee to rectify this situation as a matter of urgency.

ANIMALS (S. I., 2004, NO. 828)

That the Pet Travel Scheme (Pilot Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.1., 2004, No. 828), dated 18 March 2004, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19th March, be revoked.

S.P.A.N.A AND IRAQ

That this House congratulates the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) for its campaign to provide veterinary aid for working animals in post-conflict Iraq; recognises that SPANA's veterinary aid missions in the country since the ceasefire, upon the request of the Royal Army Veterina