Early Day Motions

DEATH OF ANNA LINDH (no. 1)

That this House notes with profound sadness the death of the Swedish Social Democrat Foreign Minister and pro-euro campaigner, Anna Lindh; condemns her murder at the hands of an unknown assailant; and calls on the Government to extend its condolences to the people and Government of Sweden and to mar

MURDER OF ANNA LINDH

That this House is shocked and devastated to hear that the Swedish Foreign Minister, Anna Lindh, has died following the injuries she incurred after a knife assault whilst shopping in the Swedish Department store NK in central Stockholm on 10th September; deeply regrets that Sweden has lost one of it

PEUGEOT DUTY TO PROTECT CAR OWNERS

That this House is appalled at the revelation on the BBC Watchdog programme that Peugeot failed to issue a safety recall despite being aware of a spontaneous fire hazard in over 20,000 Peugeot 307 cars; notes technical advice that the nature of the fault in the ignition switch could leave people tra

INQUIRY INTO THE GOVERNMENT'S PRE-WAR PLANNING

That this House notes with deep concern the serious lack of security on the ground in Iraq, demonstrated in particular by the high numbers of both coalition military forces and Iraqi civilians killed since the end of the conflict; and calls for an urgent broader inquiry into the apparent vacuum in t

DUNGAVEL

That this House reiterates its strong support for the United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child; notes the damning reports by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education on the educational provision made for the children detained at Dungavel; calls on

NATIONAL INSURANCE RULES FOR SEAFARERS

That this House recognises the importance of British merchant shipping and maritime employment; welcomes the revival of the fleet and the increase in cadet recruitment over recent years; believes that more work needs to be done to improve future employment prospects for British officers and ratings;

MANUFACTURING

That this House notes with deep concern the analysis by the GMB union of the 2001 census which indicates that over one million people in the UK are classified as economically inactive; further notes that this equates to 3.3 per cent. of the working population of England and Wales; also notes that tr

PROPOSED CARDIFF GLAMORGAN UNIVERSITY

That this House notes the proposed merger of the University of Glamorgan with the University of Wales Institute of Cardiff; believes that it is important that the merger reflects the culture of the communities from which they have grown, namely the valleys, the vale and the city of Cardiff; recognis

ANTI WAR PROTESTS AND THE USE OF ANTI-TERRORIST POWERS

That this House notes with deep concern the use of powers provided by the Terrorism Act 2000 to police anti-war protests during the recent conflict in Iraq; further notes with deep concern that the use of these powers labels legitimate peaceful protesters as terrorists; condemns the use of section 4

COUP IN CHILE

That this House notes that on 11th September 1973 the elected government of Chile was overthrown by a military coup and President Allende died in the Moreda Palace; recalls that the coup led by General Pinochet began with strafing of the centre of Santiago by British-built planes and continued with

SECURITY SITUATION IN IRAQ

That this House notes the deteriorating security situation in Iraq since the end of the conflict; recognises the need for extra troops to be deployed; is concerned that the lack of security has resulted in NGOs removing staff from Iraq; further notes with concern that the lack of security has forced

SEPTEMBER 11TH 1973 (no. 2)

That this House notes that 11th September is the 30th anniversary of the barbaric coup undertaken by General Pinochet against the elected government of Chile under President Salvador Allende, which led to his death when the Presidential Palace was attacked by Chilean jets and which subsequently led

END-OF-LIFE DECISION-MAKING

That this House welcomes the Quality of Mercy report issued by the Voluntary Euthanasia Society; notes with concern the findings that 30 per cent. of those who assist in someone else's death in the United Kingdom go on to commit suicide; notes that there is a wide disparity between the penalties lai

BINGE DRINKING AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

That this House congratulates the Halifax Evening Courier on its campaign to raise awareness of the way cheap alcohol promotions by pubs and clubs encourages binge drinking by growing numbers of young people; believes such binge drinking disinhibits and leads to a spectrum of anti-social behaviour r

VOLUNTARY SPORTS CLUBS AND THE LICENSING ACT 2003

That this House notes that voluntary sports clubs face significant extra cost burdens under the Licensing Act 2003; notes that clubs operating bars will have to pay licence fees of between ú600 to ú2,000 over 10 years; compared with ú30 at present; recognises the value of volunteer-run clubs in tack

TURKEY V ENGLAND

That this House strongly endorses the pleas made by the FA, Mr Sven-Goran Eriksson and Mr David Beckham for fans not to travel to the Turkey v. England match in Istanbul on 11th October; believes that there would be no reasonable excuse for fans to travel if the match were available live on terrestr

PUBLIC HEALTH (S.I.,2003,No 2323)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Care Standards Act 2000 (Domiciliary Care Agencies and Nurses Agencies) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2323), dated 8th September 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9th September, be annull

CARE OF CHILDREN AT DUNGAVEL

That this House notes that asylum and immigration is, rightly, a matter reserved to the UK Government and Parliament; notes that, prior to the building of Dungavel removal centre, failed asylum seekers were sent to prison; further notes that most residents have failed to establish a valid claim for

DTI ENQUIRY INTO FRICTION DYNAMEX

That this House calls for a DTI inquiry into Friction Dynamex Ltd of Caernarfon, into the conduct of the owners since their acquisition of the company, the circumstances surrounding putting the company into administration, the opening of another company shortly thereafter on the same site, Dynamex F

RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL IN IRAQ

That this House, commending the outstanding bravery of service personnel from all parts of the United Kingdom who are currently serving in Iraq; and calls upon the Government at an early stage to give official recognition to their efforts to help provide stability and freedom to the people of that r

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

ARMS FAIR IN LONDON

That this House is concerned that at a time of increasing tension and death from military conflicts around the world that arms dealers and brokers should be welcomed to the Arms Fair in London; and calls for a reduction in arms sales, including a ban on cluster bombs and depleted uranium weapons and

MERCHANT NAVY DAY

That this House welcomes the recognition of the important role played by the Merchant Navy in peacetime and in war with a designated Merchant Navy day; and calls on all government departments to fly the Red Ensign on future national Merchant Navy memorial days.

EDUCATION (S.I. 2003, NO. 1647)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Loans) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1647), dated 24th June 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd July, be annulled.

COMPENSATION FOR ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS

That this House notes with concern that many Scottish Power Manweb customers waited many months for compensation for being without power during the October 2002 storms; further notes that many rural communities in North Wales have no other form of power and that the rates of compensation were inadeq