Early Day Motions

CHARITIES

That the draft Charities (Alexandra Park and Palace) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 6th November, in the last Session of Parliament, be not made.

CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR SHREWSBURY AND ATCHAM

That this House calls upon the honourable Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham to apologise for bringing into question the moral standards of Members' staff en masse in his interview in The Sunday Times on 30th November; and regrets that the Member has for this purpose used influence in the media which

ARREST OF MR JACK HEYMAN AND OAKLAND 25

That this House expresses its deep concern at the arrest of the American trade union leader, Mr Jack Heyman and the peace protesters known as the Oakland 25, who were the victims of an unprovoked attack by the Oakland police; and calls for all charges against these trade unionists and peace campaign

ENGLAND RUGBY TEAM PARADE

That this House congratulates the England Rugby Team on their World Cup victory; recognises the tremendous effect on young people that this achievement has inspired; notes with concern that the parade organised for the team is being held on a school day, excluding the thousands of school children wh

POSSIBLE REDUNDANCIES IN PARLIAMENTARY CATERING OUTLETS

That this House believes that it would be preferable for honourable and Right honourable Members and other well-paid workers in Parliament, such as high-ranking officers and journalists, to pay more realistic prices for their refreshments than see loyal employees in the many outlets for food and dri

DELAVAL COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

That this House congratulates staff, pupils, parents and governors at Delaval Community Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne, on topping the nationwide list of schools in the added value tables; wishes them all well in their continued endeavours and their determination to provide the best possible ed

ABORTION FOR CLEFT PALATE OR CLEFT LIP

That this House condemns the fact that since 1995 there have been 26 abortions performed for cleft palate or lip; believes that these eugenic abortions contravene section 1(1)(d) of the Abortion Act 1967 (as amended); notes the assertion of the honourable Member for Aberdeen Central, 21st June 1990,

IN THE DOG HOUSE

That this House welcomes the report, In the Dog House, which highlights the need of an estimated 25,000 dogs per night to be cared for in private homes as opposed to traditional kennels; acknowledges that under present legislation and unbeknown to 95 per cent. of the pet owning population, the home

APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE TO REMAIN AS A SPOUSE

That this House notes that applicants for leave to remain as the spouse of a United Kingdom citizen have to surrender their travel documents and cannot take up employment for the duration of their application; deplores the gross delays at the Immigration and Nationality Department in dealing with su

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES

Line 1, leave out from 'condemns' to end and insert 'yet another example of the Conservative Party's lack of judgement, imagination and commitment to democracy and looks forward to enjoying their discomfort and humiliation when the people pf Northern England show their good sense by voting 'Yes' to

REGIONAL PAY DISPARITY

Line 9, at end add 'and notes that Northern Ireland has a below average wage structure with higher charges in utilities, travel and basic food costs.'

TENZIN DELEG RINPOCHE

That this House deplores the death sentence facing respected Buddist religious leader, Tenzin Deleg Rinpoche, in Tibet, that was handed down in an unfair trial on 2nd December 2002 and confirmed in a retrial in January; notes with concern that neither trial conformed to international fair trial stan

EQUAL PAY FOR FORMER NCB CANTEEN WORKERS AND CLEANERS

That this House registers its deep disappointment at the decision of the Government not to award ex-gratia payments to former National Coal Board female canteen workers and cleaners who did not lodge a claim at an employment tribunal within six months of the cessation of employment; notes that some

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX APPEAL

That this House recognises the achievement of Operation Christmas Shoebox Appeal in sending gift-filled shoeboxes to needy children in impoverished countries; notes that in South Tyneside alone over 10,000 boxes were collected last year and that this year a target of 11,000 has been set; and praises

CARERS' RIGHTS DAY

That this House notes Carers' Rights Day being held on 5th December; congratulates Carers UK for organising the day in partnership with British Gas; further notes the wide range of activities that are being organised by 250 carers' groups across the United Kingdom; welcomes this timely initiative gi

CHRONIC PAIN

That this House notes with concern that a fifth of the population suffer from chronic pain, that chonic pain is the second most common cause of days taken off work and that back pain alone costs the NHS at least ú480 million a year; urges the Department of Health to ensure that uniform funding is al

LOCAL COMMUNITIES SUSTAINABILITY BILL

That this House welcomes the Local Communities Sustainability Bill introduced by a cross-party group of honourable Members in the last session; notes that the Bill requires the Secretary of State, the National Assembly for Wales and the Greater London Authority, in conjunction with local authorities

SALE OF GUS AND THE FUTURE OF HOME SHOPPING

That this House expresses deep concern at the potential loss of 19,000 jobs in the GUS home shopping business if the proposed sale to March UK Ltd is not allowed to proceed, and at the damage this would cause in many of the country's poorer constituencies; believes that with sales declining by 20 pe

PROTECTING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

That this House supports and welcomes the commitment to clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas outlined in the Government's first Marine Stewardship Report; is concerned, however, about the ever increasing pressure on the marine environment from coastal and offshor

AGGREGATED LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS

That this House recognises the honour of medals for long service and good conduct in both the armed forces and the Police, but notes that there is not an equivalent award for those who have served in more than one force for over 22 years, though such people have provided an essential service to the

SUITABLE HOUSING FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

That this House congratulates the disability charity, John Grooms, on its latest initiative to highlight the shortage of suitable homes for physically disabled people, particularly wheelchair users; notes the findings of the recent John Grooms survey that a significant number of physically disabled

PREVENAR AND THE CASE OF LACHLAN FEWSTER

That this House notes with sorrow and regret the death of two year old Lachlan Fewster in April; further notes the fact that his death was caused by pneumococcal meningitis which could have been prevented had the drug Prevenar been more readily available; acknowledges the fact that Prevenar is routi

SEXUAL HEALTH

Line 17, at end, add 'and regrets Conservative legislation, Section 46, Education No. 2 Act 1986 and Section 28, Local Government Act 1988 which had the effect of deterring teachers from answering young people's questions or providing a full education about sex, sexually transmitted diseases contrac

HOUSE OF COMMONS WRITING PAPER

Line 1, leave out from 'House' to end, and insert 'supports the commitment of the House of Commons authorities to using recycled material wherever practicable; welcomes the fact that the House of Commons writing paper is produced from 75% pre-consumer waste and as such would comply with, for example

UNIVERSITY TUITION FEES

Line 8, delete from 'believes' to end, and insert 'regrets continued suggestions that the Scottish system of graduate endowment payments involves any element of tuition fees; re-emphasises that the money raised by this system is all redistributed into maintainance grants to students from poorer back