Early Day Motions

HIV/AIDS AND CHILDREN

That this House calls attention to the UN World Population Day on 11th July; highlights the importance of reproductive health issues, particularly HIV/AIDS and its effect on world poverty; notes that Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the hardest hit regions, containing three quarters of the world's HIV/A

WAR IN UGANDA

leave out from 'its' to 'influence'.

CANADA DAY

leave out '1868', and insert '1867'.

OPHTHALMIC LASER TREATMENT

That this House recognises the real advances gained in recent years in the field of ophthalmic surgery; acknowledges the remarkable gains made in this field of remedial treatment by the development of fine laser application; appreciates fully that the adoption of these corrective measures is infinit

ACCIDENT GROUP (no. 2)

That this House deplores the manner in which the Accident Group recently dismissed its workforce by text message; notes with grave concern the fact that the company has not paid tax and insurance stoppages on to the Inland Revenue; expresses outrage that directors of the company have protected their

WHITE COLLAR AND CELEBRITY BOXING ON TV

That this House believes that ITV should not screen its programme on white collar boxing; further believes that they have underestimated the duty of care required and may leave themselves open to legal action and that ITV should not support unlicensed boxing; is concerned that these programmes trivi

COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF ALCOHOL SERVICES

That this House welcomes the launch on 30th June of the Report of the Commission on the Future of Alcohol Services, published by Alcohol Concern; is gravely concerned that there are in Britain 1.5 million harmful drinkers and 8.8 million hazardous drinkers; is concerned too that Britain's 27,000 gen

CHARTER FOR READING

That this House notes that 2003 marks the 750th anniversary of Reading receiving its Charter from the Sovereign; commends the Mayor of Reading, Councillor Jeanette Skeats, on her initiative to mark this keynote passage in Reading's history; and hopes that local authorities around the country will le

LINK REFUSAL TO IDENTIFY FEE-CHARGING CASH-POINT MACHINES

That this House is disappointed that the majority of the members of the LINK cash-point machine network rejected the Nationwide Building Society's recent resolution to the LINK network, which called for fee-charging machines to be clearly identified with a sticker or prominent label advising prospec

BOTSWANA BUSHMEN'S RIGHTS

That this House recognises the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana, as the ancestral land of the Gana and Gwi Bushmen and their neighbours the Bakgalagadi; notes that the Central Kalahari Game Reserve was established in 1961 by the British colonial administration as a home for the Bushmen and as

WALES TO WATERLOO TRAIN SERVICE

That this House notes that the primary aim of the train services from South and West Wales to London Waterloo is to provide direct access to Waterloo and Eurostar services; further notes that these services also provide a greatly welcomed range of new travel opportunities and a lower priced alternat

400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNION OF THE CROWNS

That this House welcomes the occurrence of the 400th anniversary of the Union of the Crowns, in which the King of Scotland, James VI, acceded to the English throne and became the monarch of Britain; notes that this ultimately led to the Union of two of the Parliaments in 1707 and almost 300 years of

MEDIA PLURALITY PUBLIC INTEREST TEST

That this House supports the inclusion of a media plurality public interest test in the Communications Bill so as to ensure that, following media mergers, a plurality of media owners and a wide range of voices to satisfy a variety of tastes and interests are maintained.

UN SMALL ARMS CONFERENCE

That this House applauds the first UN Biennial meeting of states to consider the implementation of the Programme of Action on Small Arms taking place in New York from 7th to 11th July; notes with concern the ongoing devastation wrought by the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons throughout

DISABILITY BILL

That this House notes that 2003 is the European Year of Disabled People; further notes the pledge given in January of this year by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to publish a draft Disability Bill; and believes that the inclusion of such a bill in the Government's next legislative prog

FRICTION DYNAMEX STRIKE

That this House congratulates the organisers of the very successful commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the North Wales Quarrymen's three year long Great Penrhyn Slate Quarry Strike, the longest industrial strike in British industrial history; notes that the current Friction Dynamex strike at

TIMING OF THE AWARD OF THE SUEZ MEDAL 1951-1954

That this House welcomes the Government's recent announcement to award Suez veterans who served in the Canal Zone between 1951 to 1954 the General Service Medal; is delighted that the Committee for the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals reached this conclusion after the veterans' 50 year campa

AIR SERVICES TO NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House recognises the importance of direct air services between Northern Ireland and London; views with concern the recent development at bmi British Midland whereby most Belfast City-London Heathrow services have not only been fully booked but have had a number of potential passengers 'wai

RESPECT FOR SHOPWORKERS DAY ON 17 SEPTEMBER 2003

That this House is appalled at the continuing high levels of violence and abuse faced by shopworkers, as reported in Usdaw's survey 'Voices from the Frontline' which showed incidents of violence against staff in 47 per cent. of stores in the last 12 months, threats of violence in 72 per cent. of sto

RESTORATION OF ST PAULS CATHEDRAL

That this House congratulates St. Paul's Cathedral on completing the first phase of its ú40 million restoration campaign to mark the 300th anniversary of the completion of Wren's masterpiece; welcomes the start of the second phase which will be the external cleaning of the West Front; congratulates

CLOSURE OF POST OFFICE IN WEST KIRBY

That this House joins the residents of West Kirby in the Wirral West constituency in deploring the proposed closures of post offices in Village Road and Banks Road; and further deplores the sham consultation undertaken in relation to these said proposed closures and as revealed by Post Office Ltd's

POST OFFICE SERVICES IN HENDON

That this House condemns the proposed closure of two post offices in Hendon; notes the failure of the Post Office to justify the proposed closures; is concerned that the notices of the proposed closures are world processed in identical form, indicating no consideration was given to the individual fa

EUROPEAN CITIES OF ENTERPRISE

That this House congratulates Liverpool, and all the contenders for the title of European City of Culture 2008, on their efforts to make the UK a rich and diverse place to live; notes that many British cities could with justice have claimed the title, but that there are other strengths in cities whi

59th CHELTENHAM INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

That this House notes the 59th Cheltenham International Festival of Music taking place from 4th to 20th July; congratulates the organisers on devising a diverse and innovative programme which includes no fewer than 20 world premieres; welcomes the participation of many celebrated musicians from Aust

CONNEX AND RAIL PRIVATISATION

That this House welcomes the decision by the Strategic Rail Authority to refuse to renew the franchise of the train operating company, Connex; is aware too that many other TOCs are performing equally poorly and that a number have been saved only by substantial handouts from the tax payer; believes t