Early Day Motions

LARGE COMBUSTION PLANT DIRECTIVE

That this House recognises that in keeping with environmental objectives, the Large Combustion Plant Directive will be operative from 2008; and calls on DEFRA to advise the European Commission that it has chosen to adopt the Emission Limit Value approach so that individual power stations are liable

INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO END GENOCIDE

That this House supports the work of the International Campaign to End Genocide, a worldwide coalition of National Genocide Organisations, launched at the Hague Appeal for Peace, in May 1999, in its objective of having the United Nations commemorate the Rwandan genocide on its tenth anniversary on 7

CANCUN AND WORLD TRADE

That this House recognises that the World Trade Organisation talks in Cancun represent a significant opportunity to make real progress in the reform of trade rules which are fair to both developing and developed countries; notes that the World Bank estimates that a successful conclusion to the Cancu

BURMA AND AUNG SAN SUU KYI

That this House notes with considerable concern reports by the US State Department that Aung San Suu Kyi has been on hunger strike for the last three weeks, following her unjustified detention on 30th May; remains sceptical about Burmese Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt's promise to produce a road

TERRORISM IN MUMBAI

That this House unreservedly condemns the vicious and cowardly attack that caused the indiscriminate slaughter of 52 civilians, and severe injury of 161 others, in Mumbai on 28th August; whilst expressing its sincere sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead and injured; regrets that the

HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK

after 'injuries', insert 'further notes the campaign by the Transport and General Workers Union to address the growing incidence of violence against transport workers, including those employed by both by privately and publicly owned bus companies providing a service to the travelling public'.

HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK

after 'workers', insert 'and other workers'.

HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK

leave out 'a public sector worker' and insert 'a worker providing a public service'.

HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK

leave out 'public sector' and insert 'of these'.

WHITE PAPER ON GENETICS AND CYSTIC FIBROSIS

after 'field' leave out 'and' and insert ', abolish'.

PROVISION OF COMPUTERS FOR HON MEMBERS AND THEIR STAFF

at end, add 'or laptop'.

ACCESS TO MEDICINES IN THE UK

That this House welcomes the publication of the Eastern Region Pharmaceutical Group's case pack highlighting many of the difficulties faced by patients in the UK in gaining access to medicines and treatment; notes the informative case studies drawn from a wide range of therapy areas including obesit

DEFENCE AVIATION REPAIR AGENCY, ALMONDBANK

That this House notes the continued speculation about the impact of the Ministry of Defence's 'End to End Review' on the future of the Defence Aviation Agency in Almondbank; is concerned about the threat to the 325 jobs at the facility; recognises the important and specialised skills of the workforc

SEPTEMBER 11TH 1973

That this House notes that 11th September is the thirtieth anniversary of the CIA-backed coup in Chile which deposed the democratically-elected President Salvador Allende, resulting in his death and the murder and disappearance of thousands more; and further notes that this anniversary provides a ti

DOORSTEP SELLING

That this House condemns the practice of some companies involved in doorstep selling of delivering leaflets to potential customers to avoid consumer protection law; refutes the claim by the Department of Trade and Industry that customers telephoning to enquire about goods and services in response to

ELECTIONS IN COLUMBIA

That this House notes with deep concern the accusations of collusion between Colombian governmental authorities and the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia; fears that the subversive tactics of the paramilitaries are undermining democracy in Colombia by illegally targeting political activists such as st

MILITARY AID TO COLUMBIA

That this House notes that Colombia has been ravaged by civil war for over 40 years; further note that the rate of human suffering is considered amongst the worst in the Western hemisphere and that political murders are estimated at a level of 20 a day; further notes that human rights organisations

EXECUTIVE PAY

That this House notes with deep concern that the average pay for a FTSE 100 chief executive is now ú1,677,685; further notes that the pay of bosses is rising seven times faster than the wage of their workers; believes that the directors of the UK's leading companies are incapable of self-restraint;

CONDITIONS AT BAGHDAD AIRPORT

That this House notes with deep concern the reports that some Iraqi children as young as 11 years old have been held at the makeshift prison outside Baghdad International Airport run by United States forces; further notes that, according to former detainees; several hundred Iraqi prisoners are held

IRAQI VICTIMS OF THE WAR

That this House notes with deep concern that there has been no official count of Iraqi civilian deaths following the conflict in Iraq, and that it is left to unofficial researchers, such as the Iraq Body Count, to estimate the figures, cited as being more than 5,000; further notes that Iraq's milita

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (S.I.,2003, No. 2123)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty; praying that the Patients' Forums (Membership and Procedure) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2123), dated 13th August 2003, a copy of which were laid before this House on 14th August, be annulled.

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (S.I., 2003, No. 2124)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Patients' Forums (Functions) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2124), dated 13th August 2003, a copy of which were laid before this House on 14th August, be annulled.

ICELANDIC WHALING

That this House is deeply concerned that Iceland has resumed whaling; deplores Iceland killing minke whales in 2003; notes with concern Iceland's proposal to slaughter 500 sei, fin and minke whales over the next two years; notes that both the UK and Iceland currently enjoy successful whale watching

NETWORK RAIL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MASTS

That this House notes the intention of Network Rail to continue their introduction of telecommunications masts up to 33 metres in height and requests that the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister makes clear his intention that rail undertakings will be required to seek full planning permission for ma

BREAST CANCER IN THE OVER 50'S

That this House supports Breast Cancer's 80 over 50 breast awareness campaign; notes that 80 per cent. of breast cancer cases occur in women over the age of 50; notes that research undertaken by Breast Cancer Care and Boots the Chemist shows that older women have a low awareness of age as a risk fac