Early Day Motions

MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO COLOMBIA AND HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES

That this House notes with concern that Colombia is the most dangerous country in the world in which to be a trade unionist with 184 people killed in 2002 for their trade union activities, more than the rest of the world combined; further notes that the overwhelming majority of abuses against trade

SALES OF IRN-BRU IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

That this House regrets the decision to discontinue sales of Irn-Bru, Scotland's other national drink, in the Terrace Cafeteria of the House of Commons, in favour of trialling Diet Coke; recognises that the Refreshment Department has to operate according to budget constraints in terms of its purchas

IMPACT IN SCOTLAND OF THE INTRODUCTION OF VARIABLE TOP UP FEES IN ENGLAND

That this House notes with concern the report of the cross-party Enterprise and Culture Committee of the Scottish Parliament, published on 18th December, which concludes that variable top-up tuition fees at English universities will have an adverse impact in Scotland, since Scottish higher education

WHISKY STRIP STAMP

after 'whisky', insert 'and Bushmills whiskey'.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

Line 4, after 'Holocaust', insert ', the Armenian genocide.'

POLISH AND SPANISH REPRESENTATION AT THE IGC

That this House congratulates the Polish and Spanish delegations to the recent EU Inter-Governmental Conference for showing fortitude and resolve in the face of unrelenting pressure from the larger member states of the EU; notes that their representatives stood up for their national interests and re

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT POLICY TOWARDS SADDAM HUSSEIN

That this House is not amazed at the double standards adopted by the Liberal Democrat Party over their expressed views towards the recent capture of Saddam Hussein; notes that if the Liberal Democrat policy had been adopted by the international community, Saddam Hussein would still be in power today

ENGLAND CRICKET TOUR TO ZIMBABWE 2004

That this House expresses serious concerns at the intended tour of Zimbabwe by the England cricket team in 2004; reminds the England and Wales Cricket Board of the furore created when the International Cricket Council was insistent that England play matches in Zimbabwe during the 2003 Cricket World

ELECTIONS FOR TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

That this House congratulates the opposition parties led by Mehmet Ali Talat, Mustafa Akinci, Izzet Izcan and Ali Erel on their success in the elections for the Parliament of the unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; notes that despite the widespread intimidation, bribery, rigging of the

THREATS AGAINST ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGNERS

That this House is dismayed and appalled at death threats made against road safety campaigners on motoring websites by drivers opposed to speed cameras; notes that descending to such depths of personal harassment and other illegalities such as vandalism of cameras is anti-social, offensive and shock

CONSTRUCTING BETTER PUBLIC SERVICES

That this House recognises the importance of the construction industry in delivering new and improved public buildings and infrastructure; welcomes the Construction Products Association's recent report, Achievable Targets, as a useful and timely review of the Government's targets and its progress to

WATER RESOURCES (S.I.,2003,No.3242)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 3242), dated 10th December 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11th December, be annulled.

EMERGENCY REVENUE SUPPORT GRANT FOR EAST SUSSEX

That this House condemns the Government's decision to award East Sussex County Council only ú4,590 in emergency revenue support grant; deplores the serious effect this will have on East Sussex pensioners and low income families, who have been penalised by the Government significantly underfunding th

REFORM OF THE CANADIAN HOUSE OF COMMONS

That this House congratulates Paul Martin, the new Prime Minister of Canada, on his decision to make democratic reform of the House of Commons a top priority; notes that the reforms are designated to strengthen the roles of individual parliamentarians and committees with an increased number of free

PUBLIC CREDIT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES

That this House notes with concern the contrast between the enormous expansion of private credit and the growing debt burden that this imposes on society; further notes that public credit, as measured by the proportion of publicly created money in circulation, has fallen from 20 per cent. of the mon

GREASE SEPARATORS

That this House notes that the disposal of fats, oils and greases into the sewerage system is the cause of up to 90 per cent. of blockages within the system and results in the flooding and pollution of hundreds of domestic, public and commercial buildings each year; further notes that one of the maj

AMNESTY FOR TAX CREDIT OVERPAYMENTS

That this House welcomes the Government's pledge to end child poverty by 2019; but is concerned that the problems in the administration of the tax credits system may undermine the aim of the scheme to reduce child poverty; is concerned that these problems have resulted in unnecessary overpayments, w

EXTRADITION (S.I., 2003, No. 3150)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Extradition Act 2003 (Multiple Offences) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 3150), dated 4th December 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11th December, be annulled.

CHRISTMAS DAY

That this House cherishes Christmas Day as a special day, particularly for families and children, and welcomes the campaign by USDAW, the shop workers' union, on behalf of 2.6 million shop workers of the United Kingdom; regrets that many shops remain open on Christmas Day because employers put undue

HUMAN RIGHTS IN UZBEKISTAN

That this House is aware that political parties are banned and thousands of activists jailed and tortured in Uzbekistan; believes that Uzbekistan is not a functioning democracy and does not appear to be moving in that direction; is also aware that the United States has the use of Uzbek air bases, th

WAR TOYS AT CHRISTMAS

That this House expresses its dismay at the wide range of toys and computer games which are based on lethal weapons and violent imagery; believes that, in part, the growth of violence in our society has its roots in the brutalising of our children from an early age by war toys and games; calls upon

OPEN UNIVERSITY'S BEAGLE 2 PROJECT

leave out from 'university' to end, and insert'and draws attention to the excellent collaboration on the Beagle 2 project between academic research and industry which fully justified the Government's support'.

PARK HOME REFORM AND THE HOUSING BILL

That this House recognises that it is now two years since the Government accepted the case for the reform of Park Home Law; acknowledges that there is a thorough consensus between residents' organisations, the Park Homes review; expresses serious concern that an industry which provides affordable an

CONFLICT IN DARFUR, WESTERN SUDAN

That this House is gravely concerned at the ongoing conflict in the Darfur region of Western Sudan, where increasing insecurity has resulted in an alarming deterioration in the humanitarian and human rights situations, with an estimated 7,000 killings since the start of the conflict, 600,000 displac

ROYAL MAIL MANAGERS

That this House is aware of the recent sterling work carried out by the employees and management staff of the Royal Mail which has resulted in the turn around of both of its business interests and financial position; is therefore alarmed that following these efforts, which have moved the company int