Early Day Motions

PATIENT (ASSISTED DYING) BILL

Line 1, leave out from 'House' to end and add 'noted that the Patient (Assisted Dying) Bill is opposed by organisations representing the interests of those whom it would affect most, the elderly, the terminally ill, the disabled and the medical profession; further notes these organisations include H

ENGLAND RUGBY UNION TEAM AND RUGBY TOWN

Line 8, at end, add 'where William Webb Ellis in 1883 at the age 16, while a pupil at Rugby School, picked up the ball and ran with it thus originating what became known as Rugby Football.'

CHRISTIAN HOLY DAYS AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

That this House notes neither Good Friday nor Christmas Day are included in the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 on the grounds that they are traditional days of rest and worship; further notes that the restrictions under the Sunday Trading Act 1994 do not apply to either of these important d

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN THE SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND

That this House welcomes evidence to support housing policy decisions and in particular the Joseph Rowntree Foundation findings on the affordability differences by area for working households buying their homes; notes that 15 districts in the South West feature in a league table of the 40 'least aff

POLICIES OF THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION TOWARDS LOWER DIVISION AND NON-LEAGUE CLUBS

That this House notes with incredulity the Football Association's claim that it represents the best interests of lower division and non-league soccer clubs following their decision to cut FA Cup prize money for early round winners while maintaining the prize levels for round three onwards, when Firs

SPECIALISED STROKE SERVICES

That this House supports The Stroke Association's, Why Are We Waiting?, campaign which calls for all stroke patients to be treated in a stroke unit by a multidisciplinary team specialising in stroke, seamless transfers of care from hospital to the community, and GPs to set up stroke registers in ord

REDUCTION OF VAT ON ENERGY SAVING MATERIALS

That this House notes that the Fuel Poverty Advisory Group has said that current programmes to deal with fuel poverty need to be increased by at least 50 per cent. if Government objectives are to be met; notes also that emissions of carbon dioxide have increased; believes that to reduce carbon dioxi

OPAL PROPERTY GROUP AND TELEVISION RECEPTION IN RUSHOLME

That this House deplores the manner in which building blocks constructed by Opal Property Group continue to interfere with television reception by local residents; deplores further the discourtesy to those residents caused by Opal Property Group's failure to respond to a series of letters sent to th

WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN 2003

That this House recognises that violence against women violates, impairs or nullifies women's human rights and fundamental freedoms; joins in marking 25th November the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; recognises the White Ribbon as the international symbol for a wo

NHS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

That this House congratulates the Nursing Times for its campaign to improve the availability and quality of medical equipment used by nursing staff; notes that a survey carried out by the journal found that one in five nurses said they had been forced to re-use equipment intended for single use only

EVICTION OF ELDERLY PEOPLE FROM CARE HOMES

That this House regrets the tragic death of 102 year old Winifred Humphrey 16 days after eviction from her care home; notes that currently elderly people in care homes have less rights in law than private or council tenants and no security of tenure; is concerned that Winifred Humphrey's death is on

DOOR STEP SELLING

That this House welcomes the Office of Fair Trading super-complaint investigation into doorstep selling, following reports from Citizens Advice (Door to Door - September 2002) and Age Concern (Sharp Selling Practices - March 2002); is appalled at the inadequacy of consumer protection for doorstep se

RIGHT TO CARE CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the Right to Care Campaign; believes that the formation of a campaign grouping involving 20 major campaign groups, charities and trade unions is testament to the depth of feeling surrounding the issue of long-term care felt by the members of these organisations and by many m

MERIDIAN TELEVISION

That this House expresses concern at the decision by Meridian Television to move broadcasting news from Maidstone; believes that relocating the news studio to Southampton could dilute the quality of news coverage in Sussex; and calls on the company to take steps to ensure that the coverage of news s

FAILED ASYLUM SEEKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

That this House calls upon the Government to withdraw clause 7 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, Etc.) Bill on the grounds that no civilised country should ever attempt to force people to leave by harming their children and breaking up their families.

REFERENDUM ON EU CONSTITUTION

That this House calls on the Government to hold a referendum on the new European Union constitution.

LYMPHOEDEMA(2)

That this House, recognising that lymphoedema can be a distressing and painful malfunction of the lymphatic system, congratulates the Lymphoedema Support Network on its 12th anniversary and for campaigning ceaselessly for greater awareness of lymphoedema within primary medical care; and calls for su

PLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE 7

That this House calls on the Government to retain within the forthcoming revised countryside planning guidance, PPG7, the provision which allows, exceptionally, that permission may be granted for an isolated new house in the countryside, provided that it is of the highest quality, in terms of its ar

118 DIRECTORY SERVICES

That this House expresses concern at a recent survey by Oftel and the Independent Committee for the Supervision of Standards of Telephone Information Services highlighting that just 57 per cent. of callers ringing new 118 directory service providers were given the correct information; is concerned t

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES(No7)

That this House notes the lack of popular support for regional government in the South East; believes that a referendum on regional government for the South East would be a costly and unnecessary distraction from the real concerns of people throughout the South East who want better public services a

ENGLAND'S RUGBY WORLD CUP TRIUMPH

That this House congratulates the England rugby team for winning the Rugby World Cup; recognises that this was very much a team effort both on and off the pitch, the result of considerable preparation by all involved over several years; applauds all players for their commitment, passion, courage and

CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND PRESCRIPTION CHARGES

That this House believes people with cystic fibrosis should not have to pay prescription charges.

COUNCIL HOUSING

That this House recognises that council housing has provided generations with a decent, affordable, secure and accountable alternative to market forces in housing and is an important part of a comprehensive welfare state; further recognises that nearly three million tenants in England and Wales want

IMPACT OF VAT ON THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR

That this House values the wide range of work and activities undertaken by charities, including those involved in hospice care, care of the elderly and youth and sports organisations; welcomes that statement in the Treasury Cross Cutting Review into the Role of the Voluntary and Community Sector in

HEALTH WARNING LABELS FOR ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

That this House welcomes the call by the Salvation Army and the Methodist Church that health warning labels should be attached to all alcoholic drinks; requests that the Government introduces legislation requiring the drinks industry to print cigarette-style health warnings on all products and adver