Early Day Motions

CHESTERFIELD SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT

That this House congratulates Chesterfield Borough Council on taking a lead on environmental issues by securing funding for the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Queen's Park Sports Centre harnessing the power of the sun and converting it into electricity; welcomes this as one o

SECURITY FOR PRISON OFFICERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes with concern the increasing number of attacks on the homes of prison officers in Northern Ireland, which has led to the present industrial action being taken by prison officers in Northern Ireland, and the danger thereby posed to security both in Northern Ireland and the rest o

CASE OF MOHAMED HASSAN HAMDAN

That this House notes the penalty of cross amputation, involving the amputation of right hand and left foot, that has been imposed on Mohammed Hassan Hamdam, a 16 year old Sudanese boy convicted of armed robbery by an emergency court which does not meet basic fair trial standards; and calls for the

CUTS IN NORTHERN RAIL SERVICES

That this House condemns the decision of the Strategic Rail Authority to scrap the direct Leeds-Carlisle-Glasgow rail service; further expresses its opposition to recent reductions in train services between Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Hartlepool and calls for those services to be reinstated;

ZAPADNAY COALMINE DISASTER

That this House congratulates the Russian mine rescue workers who tunnelled through 50 metres of rock in record time to save 11 of the 13 coalminers trapped for seven days by a sudden influx of water at the Zapadnay coal mine in Southern Russia; and sends sympathies to the families of the dead and t

OCCUPATIONAL ENVIRONMENT DISEASE ASSOCIATION

That this House is concerned to learn that the Association of London Government has advised that it can no longer continue the grant support it has generously provided to the Occupational and Environmental Diseases Association since the 1980s and that this unique service, made available to people su

EUROPEAN CONSTITUTION AND FISHING INDUSTRY

That this House notes the ongoing work of the Intergovernmental Conference of the European Union, which is discussing the draft Constitutional Treaty of the EU; regrets that the UK Government has made no effort thus far to remove the entrenchment of fishing as an exclusive EU competence from the Dra

CHURCHES IN SCOTLAND

That this House warmly welcomes recent development in the affairs of Christian churches in Scotland, in particular the appointment of Dr Alison Elliot as the first woman Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and the elevation of His Eminence Archbishop Keith O'Brien to the Col

POVERTY

Line 7, after 'leading charities', insert 'notes the Government's crucial role in requiring British Gas and other fuel suppliers to make such funding available under the Energy Efficiency Commitment to help eradicate fuel poverty in the United Kingdom;'

NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION WEEK 2003

That this House notes the success of National Construction Week 2003, the UK-wide campaign managed by CITB-Construction Skills, which encourages young people to consider a career in the construction industry, which ran from 8th to 15th October; further notes that 1,472 events took place from Orkney

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; notes that one of the major contr

WORLD ASSOCIATION OF GIRL GUIDES & GIRL SCOUTS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts on the organisation's 75th anniversary; notes that since being formed in 1928, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts has become the largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women, representing

ACCESS TO VOLUNTEERING

That this House congratulates Ms Kate Power, the Volunteer Coordinator of SCOPE, on leading SCOPE's London Volunteer Network which has a vision of equality for all disabled people; recognises that volunteers can gain a lot from their experience, including skills and knowledge which are useful when a

POP IDOL

That this House condemns the irresponsible comments of the so-called music experts on this programme when passing their judgements on the young performers; believes that pressurising young people, and women in particular, to conform to fit the mould sends out the wrong message, not only to the parti

TREASURY CONSULTATION ON FISCAL MEASURES TO HELP DOMESTIC ENERGY EFFICIENCY

That this House notes that the Treasury consultation on fiscal measures to help domestic energy efficiency closed on 24th October; further notes that the Chief Executive of the Energy Saving Trust, while supporting the Treasury's suggested list of only three measures, namely (a) a widening of the VA

NORTHERN IRELAND VETERANS ASSOCIATION

That this House welcomes the foundation of the Northern Ireland Veterans Association; and notes its aims to become the first recognised association representing veterans of service in Northern Ireland, to provide advice, support and assistance to its members, to bring together members of the service

SAFETY AT HOLIDAY RESORTS

That this House notes with concern the ever-increasing number of accidents that occur each year in other EU countries, which result in the death of, or serious injury to, British holidaymakers; notes that such accidents often result from poor safety standards and lack of proper monitoring procedures

PEACE AND PROGRESS IN SUDAN

That this House welcomes the breakthrough in the current IGAD-sponsored peace process in Sudan; acknowledges that the signing of the pivotal security arrangements framework agreement by the Government of Sudan and Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army represents a vitally important step towards a

RADIOACTIVE DISCHARGES,NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION,THE UNCLOS TRIBUNAL AND THE ENERGY MINISTER'S VISIT TO JAPAN

That this House notes the interim decision on 24th June, by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Tribunal, that the United Kingdom Government 'should ensure that no action is taken which might aggravate or extend' the dispute with the Irish Government in respect of radioactive dischar

HUNTING BILL

That this House in the light of the fact that the House of Lords will not complete consideration of all stages of the Hunting Bill, calls on the Government to make clear its intention to invoke the Parliament Act to ensure that this legislation passes into law in the next session.

SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROCEDURES, PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION

That this House welcomes the launch of Comprehensive Future, the campaign to modernise secondary school admission procedures; welcomes the Government's revised Code of Practice on School Admissions; further welcomes the publication of the Audit Commission/Ofsted Report 'The Influence of School Place

VISIT OF CARDINAL POMPEDDA

That this House notes that this year is the 1700th anniversary of the martyrdom of St George, Patron Saint of England and of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, which is one of the oldest internationally recognised Orders of Knighthood in existence today; welcomes the visit to t

TREATMENT FOR WET AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION

That this House expresses regret at the Department of Health's decision to delay by an additional six months the rolling-out of photo dynamic therapy laser treatment for wet age related macular degeneration on the NHS following The National Institute for Clinical Excellence's approval of PDT for use

RENEWABLE ENERGY DEPLOYMENT

That this House endorses the aspirations of the Energy White Paper for the deployment of renewable electricity generation of 10 per cent. by 2010 and 20 per cent. by 2020 as a major contribution towards the target of a 60 per cent. reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, but notes that there

CHRISTMAS MUSIC

That this House notes the increasingly offensive playing of Christmas music in shops from October; and calls on all responsible retailers to show some taste and restraint and to limit their playing of such muzak to the month of December only.