Early Day Motions

PENSIONER TRAVEL

That this House notes the advantaged enjoyed by pensioners in Wales, London and many cities and metropolitan districts throughout England who enjoy transport on public transport or free bus travel; recognises that many elderly people are totally dependent on public transport and that the costs of th

IPODS

That this House notes with concern the difficulty people are having in replacing batteries for iPods, the new pocket sized walkmans; notes that iPods were a favourite Christmas present, with a value of between ú250 to ú400, but that when people come to buy replacement batteries they find that they c

TOP-UP FINES

That this House opposes any proposals to introduce top-up fines for those convicted of minor misdemeanours such as motoring offences.

WELSH A LEVELS AND UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

That this House notes the initial decision of Nottingham University to reject an A level in Welsh as a valid entry requirement from a pupil at Ysgol Penweddig, Aberystwyth, but perversely to suggest it would accept success in an English A level from him; welcomes the decision of the University, foll

SELF-DETERMINATION FOR THE PEOPLE OF KASHMIR

Line 9, at end add 'on accordance with the United Nations resolutions.'

CHINOOK ZD576

Line 9, insert after 'accident': 'recognises that the Royal Air Force's rules on fatal accidents have subsequently been changed, such that the Chinook aircrew would not have been blamed after their deaths.'

RETURN OF PARTHENON SCULPTURES TO ATHENS

Line 3, delete from 'currently' to end and insert 'held in Athens and have not been properly displayed to the public there for many years; notes that there are no plans to display these marbles or the Elgin Marbles in the proper context of other artistic and architectural masterpieces illustrating t

CLOSURE OF URBAN POST OFFICES

That this House calls on the Government to ensure that the Post Office closure programme for urban post offices is conducted systematically and only after first consulting all relevant parties including post office users, local public bodies and authorities and the relevant honourable Member of Parl

CONFLICT IN NORTHERN UGANDA

That this House deeply regrets the 17 year long war in northern Uganda, which is estimated to have claimed some 300,000 lives, caused the abduction of 20,000 children and driven over two million men, women and children into Internally Displaced Person's camps; notes the comments of United Nations Un

EXPLOITATION OF ANCIENT TITLES IN PETERSTONE WENTLOOG

That this House is appalled at the distress caused to 40 families in the Newport village of Peterstone Wentloog (Llanbedr Gwynllwg) by demands from Mr Mark Roberts that they pay 9 per cent. of the value of their property for the right of access to their homes; urges the Government and the Welsh Asse

DEBT BURDEN FROM HIGHER EDUCATION

That this House expresses concern that the Government's higher education funding proposals will result in burgeoning levels of personal debt, pressing particularly heavily on those less well-off university graduates whose parents cannot contribute to the costs of their education; observes that recen

NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN OF WALES

That this House deplores the decision of the Welsh Assembly Government to refuse any further funding for the National Botanic Garden of Wales; notes that Kew Gardens receives ú20 million per annum from the Westminster Government, and that the Botanic Garden in Edinburgh receives ú6 million per annum

HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING AND DEBT

That this House expresses concern that so many of those that occupy the front benches of this House would not necessarily be there had their entry to the elite universities which trained them been inhibited by a need to start their careers carrying debt burdens of up to ú30,000 at todays prices, to

DALAI LAMA AND THE PRIME MINISTER

That this House welcomes the visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Britain from 27th May to 3rd June; notes that this will be his first visit to Britain in five years; further notes that, during his visit, His Holiness intends to promote resolution of the Tibet issue by encouraging dialogue betwee

HIGHER EDUCATION BILL AND FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS

That this House expresses concern that the Government's proposals for higher education funding will have a negative impact on first-time homebuyers in the UK; observes that a recent survey by the National Association of Estate Agents notes that the number of first-time buyers is already at a record

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS

That this House notes the concessions announced by the Government in response to the concerns of qualified driving instructors; and regrets that the Government did not announce such concessions immediately following public consultation, which would have prevented unnecessary anxiety.

THE BAFTA AWARDS AND RICKY GERVAIS

That this House laments the BBC's clerical error that left Ricky Gervais without a nomination for this year's BAFTA Awards; praises Gervais for creating and starring in the wonderful sitcom that is The Office; acknowledges the place Gervais holds in the unique tradition of great British comedians; r

MR ROBERT KILROY SILK AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH

That this House regards freedom of speech as a precious component of democracy; therefore believes that the Sunday Express and all other newspapers should be free to decide the authorship and content of their publications, subject to the law; supports the public service broadcasting obligations of t

MR ROBERT KILROY SILK AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH

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LIBYA, IRAN, ISRAEL AND THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY

That this House congratulates the Government for its sustained diplomatic efforts which have contributed to the decision by Libya to end its nuclear, chemical and biological weapons programmes; commends the Government for making similar efforts which have encouraged Iran to sign an additional protoc

NOMINATION OF GEORGE PAPANDREOU AS THE NEXT LEADER OF PASOK

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GUN CRIME

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URGENT REVIEW OF MEMBERS' INCIDENTAL EXPENSE PROVISION (IEP)

That this House notes with considerable concern that the Incidental Expense Provision, covering honourable members' office running costs, is inadequate in its funding and is inflexible in its operation; and calls upon the House authorities urgently to review the IEP so as to substantially increase t

CELTIC CONNECTIONS

That this House welcomes the return of the Celtic Connections music festival to Glasgow and recognises that Celtic Connections has become one of the world's great Celtic festivals, with more than 200 events at 10 venues across Glasgow this year; further welcomes the combination of famous names, insp

ALCOHOL, CRIME AND PRISONS

That this House notes that about 40,000 of the 74,000 prisoners in England and Wales admit to hazardous drinking, carrying the risk of physical or mental harm, and that of these about half have a severe alcohol dependency; further notes that the latest British Crime Survey found that almost half of