Early Day Motions

OFT AND TAXI DEREGULATION

That this House is alarmed about the Office of Fair Trading's recent report on the taxi trade, which advocates the deregulation of the industry; is deeply concerned that since its publication, the OFT has engaged in a series of behind closed doors, so-called round table discussions across the countr

FOUNTAINBRIDGE BREWERY, EDINBURGH

That this House is concerned by the decision of Scottish and Newcastle plc to close the Fountainbridge brewery in Edinburgh, thus ending a brewing tradition that stretches back 255 years; notes the fact that this brewery is modern and efficient, thus enabling it to make a positive contribution to th

CONDUCT OF PRIVY COUNSELLORS

That this House notes that the Privy Council is one of the oldest parts of government; believes that membership of the Privy Council is a great privilege and honour; further believes that with that membership goes a great responsibility to maintain the confidence of the office; and deprecates the ac

ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF SIR EDWARD CARSON

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RECOGNITION OF JOHN CHARLES CBE, FOOTBALLER, WALES AND LEEDS UNITED

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL REPRESENTATION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL REPRESENTATION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL REPRESENTATION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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BRITISH TRANSPLANT GAMES 2005 IN LEICESTER

That this House notes that Leicester will be hosting the British Transplant Games in 2005; congratulates Loughborough University and Leicester Primary Care Trust for co-hosting the event; notes that this, together with the ABLE campaign in Leicester, will provide a strong vehicle for raising awarene

TRANSPORT ENERGY CLEANUP PROGRAMME

That this House welcomes the major contribution to air quality in towns achieved by the Department for Transport and Energy Savings Trust's Energy Clean-up programme and its funding for fitting, in advance of legislative standards, transport pollution control technology to buses, vans and lorries; r

DEREGULATION OF THE TAXI SERVICE

That this House notes with concern the report issued by the Office of Fair Trading on deregulation of the taxi service; expresses doubt about the recommendations for deregulation, given that the OFT fails to examine the effect on prices and that there is a lack of clarity on whether in a deregulated

CARBON MONOXIDE DEATHS

That this House is deeply concerned over the number of deaths each year from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by gas appliances that have not been properly installed or serviced; is aware that many home owners and landlords do not know or are concerned about the dangers; calls upon the Government to

CYPRUS AND MALTA'S MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

That this House warmly congratulates the forthcoming membership of the European Union by Cyprus and Malta, two Commonwealth countries which belong to the British Islands and Mediterranean Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, with whom many honourable Members of this House have had a

FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS

That this House notes that football is now a multi-million pound industry but that the supporters that sustain the game are not treated as significant stakeholders, especially at national level; therefore believes the Football Supporters' Federation initiative, Time for Fans to Have a Say, is timely

UNIVERSITY SALARIES

That this House believes our universities, and the staff who work within them, are a valuable part of our society and our economy; notes that university staff have delivered all that has been asked of them over the last two decades but have not been adequately rewarded for their achievements; notes

NURSING THE FUTURE

That this House supports the launch on 25th February at the House, of the Nursing Standard's campaign 'Nursing the Future', a year-long campaign to enhance the image and reputation of nursing and midwifery in the UK; and recognises that the campaign's nurse ambassadors will visit schools and college

SALARY DISPARITIES OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE STAFF

That this House notes the salary scale disparity that currently exists between the same grades of civilian security officers at Ministry of Defence establishments whereby certain long serving members of staff continue to be at a financial disadvantage in comparison to more recent recruits; and calls

PROSECUTION OF BRAZILIAN LABOUR INSPECTOR

That this House is appalled to learn of the prosecution of Labour Inspector Fernanda Giannasi by the Labour Ministry, a corrupt judiciary, asbestos interests and the Brazilian establishment; notes that Inspector Giannasi is being prosecuted in the criminal court for allegedly offending the honour of

COMMONWEALTH DAY, MONDAY 8TH MARCH 2004

That this House, in common with all parliaments of the Commonwealth, gladly observes Commonwealth Day on Monday 8th March; sincerely supports this year's theme of Building a Commonwealth of Freedom, emphasising the Commonwealth's commitment to being an effective defender of democratic freedoms, free

FURTHER REFORM OF THE SECOND CHAMBER

That this House believes that the House of Lords should be further reformed so that it becomes more democratic and representative, and yet is in no position to challenge the primacy of the Commons; believes that the removal of the hereditary peers is essential to achieve this; is concerned, however,

ACCESS TO JUSTICE

That this House welcomes the Citizens Advice report, Geography of Advice - An Overview of the Challenges Facing the Community Legal Service; acknowledges that there are serious shortcomings in the civil legal aid system which result in a disproportionate lack of access to legal services for citizens

KNIGHTHOOD FOR THE LATE JOHN CHARLES

That this House, in recognising the huge contribution which the late John Charles made to football in his native Wales and internationally, and in acknowledging his wider ambassadorial role both for Wales and the principles of sportsmanship, urges that support be given to the campaign by the Wales o

NEGLECT, ISOLATION AND HOUSEHOLD POVERTY AMONGST OLDER PEOPLE WITH SIGHT LOSS

That this House welcomes the publication of the RNIB and British Gas Here to HELP programme's report Unseen: Neglect, Isolation and Household Poverty Amongst Older People with Sight Loss; notes with concern the findings that 47 per cent. of the 588 older people with sight loss surveyed have experien

LEARNING DISABLILTY TASK FORCE

That this House congratulates the Learning Disability Taskforce upon producing its Second Annual Report on the Valuing People White Paper, which was launched in Parliament on 26th February; notes with concern its finding that the Government has not produced a version of the draft Disability Discrimi

TAIWAN AND THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION

That this House notes and supports the request of Taiwan to be granted observer status to the World Health Organisation; notes that this request is also supported by the United States, Japan, the European Parliament, the World Medical Association and the British Medical Association; further notes th