Early Day Motions

OMBUDSMAN'S REPORT INTO EQUITABLE LIFE

That this House believes there should be a full debate on the Parliamentary Ombudsman's report into Equitable Life on the floor of the House before the summer recess.

PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT OF CHILDREN PROHIBITION

That this House calls upon the Government to enact the provisions of the Physical Punishment of Children (Prohibiton) Bill which would make it illegal for parents physically to punish children by striking them across the head, hitting them with an implement or shaking them.

USE OF BRITISH-BUILT MILITARY EQUIPMENT IN ACEH

leave out 'concern' and insert 'horror'.

USE OF BRITISH-BUILT MILITARY EQUIPMENT IN ACEH

leave out from 'rebels' to end and add 'and therefore calls upon the Government to support the rights of the Acehnese people by ceasing all military supplies, including replacement parts, to Indonesia forthwith.'

RETIREMENT OF SIR EDWARD GEORGE

at end add 'in North Cornwall.'.

ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS WEEK

at end add 'and to raise the necessary funds for such purposes.'.

HIV/AIDS AND CHILDREN

at end add 'and to raise the necessary funds to extend its current excellent assistance in countries such as Nigeria.'.

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS FINUCANE JUDGEMENT

That this House notes the European Court of Human Rights finding on 1st July that 'the proceedings for investigating the death of Patrick Finucane failed to provide a prompt and effective investigation into the allegations of collusion by security personnel' and that there has been 'a failure to com

SIGNOR SILVIO BERLUSCONI

That this House deplores the recent unstatesmanlike behaviour of Silvio Berlusconi; notes the failure of media owned by him fully to report the episode; and expresses grave doubt about his capacity to lead the European Union at this juncture and his suitability for the presidency of the EU.

MURDER OF HONDURAN STREET CHILDREN AND YOUTHS

That this House is appalled by the fact that over 50 street children and youths under the age of 23 are murdered in Honduras every month despite its population only totalling about six million; notes that the children's welfare organisation, Casa Alianza, has documented the murders and extrajudicial

CIVILIAN SECURITY OFFICERS

That this House notes the salary scale disparity that currently exists between the same grades of civilian security officers at Ministry of Defence Establishments, whereby certain long serving members of staff continue to be at a financial disadvantage in comparison with more recent recruits; and ca

TRADING WHILE INSOLVENT

That this House deplores the actions of companies that continue to trade knowing that they are insolvent; believes that such actions undermine the growth of business in the UK, often forcing other legitimate companies out of business; and that the case of Janet Short Jobe and her firms trading under

IMPERIAL HOME DECOR GROUP

That this House is concerned at the calling in of receivers Ernst and Young by the American-owned Imperial Home Decor Group at their Crown Wallcoverings Plant in Darwen, Lancashire, and Storeys in Morecambe, Lancashire; deplores the laying off of workers in both Darwen and Morecambe without any cons

WORLDWIDE IMPACTS OF SHRIMP PRODUCTION

That this House is deeply concerned about environmental destruction and social injustice caused by shrimp production in many developing countries; is alarmed that shrimp fisheries are responsible for one third of the world's discarded catch, despite producing less than two per cent. of global seafoo

USE OF BRITISH-BUILT MILITARY EQUIPMENT IN ACEH

That this House notes with concern that the Indonesian military has deployed British-built Scorpion tanks and Hawk jetfighters in its continuing offensive against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Aceh; further notes that despite repeated assurances given by the Indonesian Government to Her Majesty's

50 YEARS OF WOMEN MPS

That this House congratulates Birmingham Edgbaston on its remarkable and unique record of returning women honourable Members for the past 50 years.

LIVER DISEASE

That this House welcomes the launch today of the All Party Parliamentary Heptology Group to provide a forum for discussion and a platform to promote further advance in the treatment of liver disease; and is grateful to George Best for giving up his time to attend the launch.

CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House regrets that under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002, the Secretary of State and the Director of the Office of Fair Trading no longer have powers to refer a takeover to the Competition Commission on the grounds that it is contrary to public interest, except in undefined and h

RETIREMENT OF SIR EDWARD GEORGE

That this House notes the retirement of Sir Edward George after an almost uninterrupted lifetime's career working for the Bank of England and as Governor for the last 10 years; acknowledges that he is widely recognised as having been one of the most successful governors in the Bank's history, having

PROTECTING PEOPLE FROM NEEDLESTICK INJURY

That this House recognises the importance of hypodermic and other medically prescribed needles as a cause of injury to NHS and many other public sector staff including demolition and construction workers, police, social service staff, refuse collectors, park workers, gardeners and prison staff; note

CROWN IMMUNITY

That this House is concerned that Crown bodies cannot be prosecuted for any identified health and safety failings because of Crown immunity; and calls on the Government to give this matter the priority it deserves and to introduce legislation to remove Crown immunity from statutory health and safety

ROGER CASEMENT

That this House welcomes the display of Sir John Lavery's painting of Roger Casement's appeal at the National Portrait Gallery; welcomes the decision to send the painting on semi-permanent loan to Dublin; recognises that he made a huge contribution to Irish independence before his execution in Pento

ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS WEEK

That this House supports Alzheimer's Awareness Week, 6th to 12th entitled, Mind your Head; notes that research has shown a link between a healthy heart and a healthy mind which shows that good cardiovascular health might help to reduce the risk of developing dementia; notes that 700,000 people in th

YUGOSLAVIA

That this House welcomes the publication of Dr Kate Hudson's book, Breaking the South Slav Dream; the rise and fall of Yugoslavia; applauds the balanced account of the break-up of Yugoslavia; and encourages honourable Members to read it.

BIRMINGHAM POSTER OF CONGRATULATION TO LIVERPOOL

That this House congratulates Liverpool on its status as the United Kingdom's nomination for European Capital of Culture 2008; joins with Birmingham in sending warm wishes to the people of Liverpool via a giant poster in Birmingham's city centre; and wishes Birmingham well in its role as a centre of