Early Day Motions

ACCOUNTABILITY OF PRESIDENT BUSH ON IRAQ

That this House notes the visit of President Bush to the United Kingdom; and extends to him an invitation to address honourable Members and to answer questions on the reasons for war in Iraq, the conduct of war in Iraq, the current situation in Iraq and the need for the United Nations to guide the r

PESTICIDES IN FOOD

That this House is concerned that recent research has shown that fresh fruit and vegetables on sale in UK supermarkets continue to have high levels of pesticide residues; and believes that food producers, retailers and the Government must all take action to ensure a reduction in the use of pesticide

SMALL BUSINESSES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

That this House congratulates the Federation of Small Businesses in Scotland for its initiative in joining with the Scottish Energy Efficiency Office to produce the Energy and Environment SME Toolkit; and believes that the advice on cutting energy, waste, water and transport costs and complying with

EZ-DVDS

That this House is concerned about plans by companies to market disposable DVDs, so-called EZ-DVDs, which become unplayable forty-eight hours after the wrapping is removed; and believes that, although such devices may increase the profits of the companies, they are wasteful and potentially damaging

ACCRINGTON STANLEY, ALDERSHOT TOWN AND BRADFORD PARK AVENUE FOOTBALL CLUBS

That this House pays tribute to the supporters of Accrington Stanley, Aldershot Town and Bradford Park Avenue, former Football League clubs which went out of existence, for their determination and tireless efforts over the years in re-establishing the names of these historic football clubs in their

SMALL FOOTBALL CLUBS AND THE FA CUP

That this House offers it heartfelt commiserations to the excellent players, management and supporters of Lancaster City Football Club, beaten by Cambridge United with an injury time goal in the first round of the FA Cup; congratulates Cambridge on their victory and hopes that they draw Manchester U

ROYAL BIRTH

That this House congratulates Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex on the birth of their daughter; and reaffirms its staunch support for Her Majesty The Queen, the Royal Family and the continuation of our constitutional monarchy.

EX GRATIA PAYMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH HAEMOPHILIA AFFECTED BY HEPATITIS C

That this House welcomes the announcement by the Government on 29th August that it is to provide ex gratia payments for people with haemophilia infected with hepatitis C through treatment by the NHS with contaminated blood products, but fears that the amount of the payments may be set too low to pro

PERFORMANCE OF THE EURO No. 14

That this House notes that French unemployment figures for September rose to 9.7 per cent., their highest level since April 2000; and therefore believes that the euro is not working.

EUROPEAN UNION CONSTITUTION ENERGY CHAPTER

That this House, recognising the importance of the UK oil and gas industry to the nation's economy and energy supply, is concerned that the inclusion of an energy chapter in the proposed European Union constitution may result in the loss of national control over the exploitation of this country's re

EFFECTS OF EU PROPOSALS ON UK FOOTBALL

That this House expresses its growing concern at the threat from the EU Commission to the proposed live television packages agreed after a fair and competitive auction between the FA Premier League and BSkyB; believes that should the deal be struck down there will be no Premier League matches broadc

IMPACT OF VISA CHARGES ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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VILLAGE HALLS

That this House recognises the vital importance of village halls to the local service, well-being and necessary regeneration of rural communities; understands that funding for new or replacement halls must come for a vibrant partnership of each local community and district, county, regional and nati

WHITE POPPIES FOR PEACE

That this House congratulates the Peace Pledge Union for again making available the white poppies which are a symbol of building a culture of peace, the abolition of war and the promotion of peace education.

RECOGNITION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BT AND CONNECT

That this House welcomes the historic partnership agreement between BT and Connect, the union for managers and professionals in communications, which represents the largest extension to collective representation since the Employment Relations Act came into force; notes that both parties should be co

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY'S CHEMISTRY WEEK 2003

That this House marks the launch of the Royal Society of Chemistry's biennial nationwide Chemistry Week 2003; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; applauds the efforts that are being made throughout the United Kingdom, especially

MOUTH CANCER AWARENESS WEEK

That this House notes that Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 2003, Watch Your Mouth, is from 9th to 15th November; congratulates the British Dental Health Foundation, the British Dental Association and other leading health organisations in publicising and hosting the Week; expresses deep concern that mout

FEES PAID TO ADMINISTRATORS OF FEDERAL MOGUL/TURNER AND NEWHALL

That this House is concerned to learn that $75 million was paid last year to the professional team administering Federal Mogul, the owners of Turner and Newhall; is further concerned that in addition ú465 per hour was paid to the United Kingdom administrator, whose solicitors have taken ú24 million

ANIMALS (S.I., 2003 NO. 2780)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Horse Passports (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2780), dated 4th November 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4th November, be annulled.

HELPING LOCAL RETAILERS IMPROVE SECURITY FOR SHOPWORKERS

That this House recognises the importance and value of the convenience store to communities large and small throughout the United Kingdom and to the economy as a whole; notes that many such stores are small, independent businesses which can be forced out of business all too easily by persistent crim

OBSERVER REPORT ON OMAGH ATROCITY

That this House is deeply disturbed at accusations in a report by Henry McDonald in the Observer on 19th October that senior Irish police officers ignored a clear warning about the Omagh bomb atrocity from a Real IRA informer, Paddy Dixon, and that the bomb, which killed 29 people and two unborn bab

POP IDOL

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CHLORINE EMERGENCY AT STAVELEY, DERBYSHIRE

That this House calls for a full investigation by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs into the escape of chlorine at Staveley in Derbyshire from the chemical works of Rhodia Eco Services which led to workers being taken to hospital, children locked in schools, the blocking of a wi

DAME SHIRLEY PORTER

That this House notes that Dame Shirley Porter's debt to the people of Westminster arising from her disgraceful role in the Homes for Votes gerrymandering scandal is now approaching ú40 million; notes the long overdue decision of Westminster City Council to freeze the offshore trusts under her contr

DAILY MIRROR CENTENARY

That this House congratulates the Daily Mirror on its recent centenary; recognises its long and proud tradition as a campaigning newspaper that throughout its history has fought for a fair and just society; joins with its readers in celebrating the quality of its journalism; and wishes it well for t