Early Day Motions

COMMENTS BY MR ROBERT KILROY-SILK

That this House deplores the racist comments directed at Arab people, made in the 4th January edition of the Sunday Express by BBC presenter, Mr Robert Kilroy-Silk, branding over 200 million ordinary individuals as 'suicide bombers, limb amputators, women repressors'; views with contempt his abhorre

VERIFICATION OF WMD-RELATED CLAIMS BY THE US IRAQ SURVEY GROUP BY UNMOVIC

That this House expresses concern that according to its most recent quarterly report, the UN Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC), which conducted weapons inspections in Iraq prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom, is not being permitted to verify WMD-related claims made by the US

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN KASHMIR

That this House recognises that the Kashmir dispute remains unresolved over half a century after both India and Pakistan secured independence; further recognises the hardship and deaths that have been caused by this dispute; expresses its condemnation of any human rights violations that occur in eit

NOMINATION OF GEORGE PAPANDREOU AS THE NEXT LEADER OF PASOK

That this House congratulates George Papandreou on his nomination as the next leader of PASOK and wishes him well in the forthcoming elections; notes that Mr Papandreou in his current role as Foreign Minister has improved relations with Greece's neighbours after decades of tension; and acknowledges

PARENTING TIME PRESUMPTION

Line 2, leave out from 'believes' to end and add 'that contact and parenting are issues of children's rights and parental responsibility; notes that Article 9 (3) of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child sets out that 'state parties shall respect the rights of the Child who is separated from

INCREASED MANDATE IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House acknowledges the outcome of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections in November 2003; recognises that the result shows the Democratic Unionist Party to be the largest party in that Assembly; and accepts that with the announcement by the honourable Member for Lagan Valley that he has

RIGHT TO READ: ACCESS TO READING FOR PEOPLE WITH READING DISABILITIES

That this House welcomes the creation of the Right to Read Alliance, made up of 15 organisations including RNIB, the National Library for the Blind and Calibre; agrees that people with reading disabilities should have the right to read the same book, at the same time, and at the same price as everyo

EDF ENERGY (NO. 2)

That this House congratulates EDF Energy plc on ruling out either moving its call centres outside the UK for the foreseeable future or, indeed, outsourcing them to other companies; notes that EDF Energy has agreed with trade unions to work together to find the best way to deliver efficiencies; welco

STATE RETIREMENT PENSION

That this House congratulates the National Pensioners' Convention on its continued campaigning to improve the financial position of older people throughout the country; calls on the Government substantially to increase the basic state pension, and remove the need for means-testing of pension incomes

RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS IN FRENCH SCHOOLS

That this House notes proposals to ban noticeable religious symbols in French schools; recognises the importance of wearing certain items as a sign of faith, such as the Muslim hijab, Sikh turban and Christian crucifix or cross; understands that the concept of school uniforms, popular in the United

GLASGOW'S NEW YEAR

That this House congratulates Glasgow City Council and Strathclyde Police who worked together with other agencies and volunteers to organise and deliver a successful Hogmanay celebration in Glasgow's George Square this New Year; notes that the Glasgow event was a huge success despite adverse weather

HOUSING MARKET RENEWAL

That this House welcomes the introduction of the Housing Market Renewal Pathfinders and the establishment of housing boards in each of the English regions; acknowledges that market renewal will be integral to the building of sustainable communities as envisaged by the Office of the Deputy Prime Mini

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE BRANCH DIABETES UK

That this House congratulates the hard work of the North Staffordshire Branch of Diabetes UK; praises the efforts of the committee officers, volunteers and supporters who work tirelessly for the individuals and families who have been affected by diabetes; and calls on the Government to publish their

PAYMENT OF STATE PENSION

That this House supports the National Pensioners' Convention in drawing attention to an anomaly in the current system of paying state pensions whereby individuals only receive payment from the Monday following their 60th or 65th birthday; is concerned that those individuals whose birthdays do not fa

FREE SCHOOL MEALS

That this House believes that free school meals can play an important role in improving the diet of children from poorer families; is concerned that the value of a free school meal varies considerably from one local authority to another; and urges the Government to introduce a standard national amou

ROAD TRAFFIC (S.I., 2003, NO. 3027)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 3027), dated 24th November 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 28th November, be annulled.

HOUSEHOLD ENERGY EFFICIENCY TARGET

That this House congratulates the Chancellor of the Exchequer for his Department's acceptance of the Government's aim to save 5MtC from domestic energy efficiency by 2010 as outlined in its recent consultation document on economic instruments to improve household efficiency and in the presentation b

ISLINGTON COUNCIL FUNDING OF SERVICES

That this House notes that, despite a 5.6 per cent. increase in Government grant, Islington's Liberal Democrat-controlled Council is proposing to cut its annual ú41,322 grant to Mencap Pathway, which for 16 years has provided training and support for local people with learning disabilities who are s

CHINOOK ZD576

That this House endorses the Church of Scotland General Assembly 2003 Deliverance, which urges Her Majesty's Government to ensure that the Ministry of Defence revisits the issue of the Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre on 2nd June 1994; notes that the General Assembly noted the finding

WATER COMPANIES AND FLOODING

That this House is concerned about the rise in foul and surface water flooding resulting in long-term damage to property and the environment across the country; recognises that a prime cause is an ageing and failing national sewerage system suffering from long-term underinvestment and thus increasin

GRAHAME PARK POST OFFICE, COLINDALE

That this House expresses its grave concern over Post Office Ltd's plan to close Grahame Park Post Office; notes the inadequate period of consultation conducted over the Christmas holiday; recognises that this post office serves a community in which severe deprivation is rife and its closure would l

COUNCIL TAX BANDING

That this House notes that the maximum house value for council tax purposes in Band A is ú40,000, whilst the minimum value for band D is ú320,000, which is an eight-fold distinction; further notes that council tax levels are only set at a three-fold difference over the same range; believes that thes

EXCEPTIONS SERVICE AND THE POST OFFICE

That this House calls on the Government to clarify as a matter of urgency how housebound, disabled and older people who are not able to cope with the Government's three direct payment options will be able to claim their pensions and benefits after 2005; notes that the Government has consistently ack

HON GENTLEMAN FOR EXETER AND DEER-STALKING

Line 2, at end add 'but notes that deer-stalking with a rifle is a more humane and efficient method of killing deer than hunting with packs of hounds.'

HAMOODI FAMILY AND INTELLIGENCE ON IRAQ

That this House regrets the killing of ten members of the Hamoodi family in Iraq by British military forces based on erroneous intelligence.