Early Day Motions

REVIEW OF THE TAX SYSTEM

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ARBROATH SMOKIES

That this House congratulates the Arbroath Fish Processors Association and Angus Council on the success in reaching the final stages in their efforts in obtaining protection for the Arbroath Smokie under the European Union's Protected Geographical Indications Scheme, which will give this unique deli

CHILDREN ARE UNBEATABLE CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the current campaign of the Children Are Unbeatable Alliance entitled, Hitting Children is Wrong and the Law Should Say So; further welcomes the Joint Committee on Human Rights report which concludes that the 1860 law allowing 'reasonable chastisement' should be scrapped in

HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING IN WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House welcomes the Household Recycling Bill currently in Parliament which would ensure every household in England is provided with a collection of recycling by 2010; notes also that Labour's Scottish Parliament manifesto has promised a doorstep recycling service for every household by 2010

GUARDSMEN FISHER AND WRIGHT

That this House applauds the determination of Mrs Jean McBride to ensure that those found guilty of the murder of her son are prevented from pursuing a career in HM Armed Services; welcomes the declaration of the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal at the conclusion of a judicial review on the applicat

USE OF REBATED FUEL BY AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTORS

That this House notes that Her Majesty's Customs and Excise are increasingly targeting agricultural contractors for use of rebated fuel; further notes that agricultural contractors are expected to use duty paid fuel whilst travelling on-road to their place of work, before changing to rebated fuel fo

DRAFT HOUSING BILL AND DECENT HOMES STANDARD FOR SOCIAL HOUSING

That this House welcomes the publication of the draft Housing Bill and the opportunity for honourable members to comment on proposed legislation; believes that this Bill offers an excellent opportunity for dealing with fuel poverty by ensuring that minimum insulation and heating standards set for al

INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE MACHINERY EXHIBITION

That this House welcomes the preparations being made to ensure success for the International Textile Machinery Association exhibition at the National Exhibition Centre next October, the first occasion the world's largest single sector trade fair has visited Britain; notes that when this show was las

GENETIC MODIFICATION PUBLIC DEBATE

That this House welcomes the Government's decision to initiate a major public debate on GM food and crops; urges all constituents to join in this debate through the use of the questionnaire on www.gmnation.org.uk; notes the deep public concern that has been widely expressed to date on the health and

WHITE PAPER ON GENETICS AND CYSTIC FIBROSIS

That this House warmly welcomes the publication of the White Paper on Genetics and the announcement by the Secretary of State for Health of ú2.5 million towards gene therapy research for cystic fibrosis; believes that this much-needed boost to this ground breaking work will improve the chances of fi

DUNNING'S DELICIOUS DINNERS

That this House congratulates Dunning Primary School on the creation of its own company, Dunning's Delicious Dinners, which grows its own fruit and vegetables to be used for school dinners; notes the success of the company for both their entrepreneurship and also the decision to undertake a healthy

RETIREMENT OF SIR NICOLAS BEVAN CB

That this House notes the distinguished and committed service to Parliament of Sir Nicolas Bevan CB; thanks him for his wise counsel and unfailing courtesy to honourable Members from all side of the House; and wishes him and his wife, Christine, many happy years in retirement.

NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS AND TUITION FEES

That this House notes the coincidence of views between policies of Her Majesty's Official Opposition and the National Union of Students in respect of not proceeding to introduce top-up fees and in abolishing the existing tuition fees; and calls on former presidents of the national union of students,

COMMUNITY CARE AND THE RIGHT TO REFUGE CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes Community Care magazine's Right to Refuge campaign which seeks to challenge the current atmosphere of hysteria, dangerous prejudice and outright racism towards refugees, asylum seekers and their children; notes the recommendations of Her Majesty's Inspector of Prisons that '

RIGHT TO PROTEST IN PARLIAMENT SQUARE

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RIGHT TO PROTEST IN PARLIAMENT SQUARE

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REVIEW OF THE TAX SYSTEM

That this House believes that the present tax system is unfair and is incapable of providing the resources which are needed to provide world-class public services; and calls on the Government to review its present tax policies; and to consider introducing a tax system which is based on people's abil

PASSENGER SAFETY THREAT FROM MINICAB SIGNAGE

That this House condemns the fact that one woman each week is raped and a further 200 sexual assaults take place each year in minicabs in London; notes that the Public Carriage Office is considering permitting signage on the exterior of newly licensed minicabs; is concerned that this will lead to th

CLOSURE OF LLOYDS TSB BRANCH, EDINBURGH PLACE, CHELTENHAM

That this House deplores the decision of Lloyds TSB to close their Edinburgh Place branch in Cheltenham despite it being profitable; believes the reasons given by the bank for the closure do not stand up to close scrutiny; notes that the proposed closure will deny access to banking services to many

CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLAND

That this House believes that the forthcoming Green Paper on children should contain a commitment to the establishment of an independent children's commissioner for England in order to give children in England the same support and protection afforded or about to be afforded to children in Wales, Nor

POST OFFICE SERVICES IN SHREWSBURY

That this House condemns the intended closure of 3,000 urban post office branches nationwide including the closure of two post offices in Shrewsbury at Meole Brace and Longden Green; notes the failure of the Post Office to undertake checks on disabled access for other post offices nearby; is concern

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRYS PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY

That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 24th June and on its continuing commitment to serve the public interest by seeking to improve the access of all honourable Members to scientific information and a better unders

SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUILDING

That this House notes that there is a need for more affordable housing, particularly in the South-East of England; realises that the construction of such housing is often disruptive to a local community, and can cause disruption and pollution for long periods while the homes are being built; notes t

LINK BETWEEN COUNTERFEIT GOODS AND ORGANISED CRIME

That this House notes with extreme concern the report, Proving the Connection, which documents the involvement of organised criminal and terrorist groups in much of the UK's ú10 billion illegal trade in fake and counterfeit goods; congratulates the Alliance Against Counterfeiting and Piracy on its e

RIGHT TO PROTEST IN PARLIAMENT SQUARE

That this House recognises that the right to protest is an essential element of a democratic society; notes that the right to protest in Parliament Square is an historic one and that it has been upheld in court when the City of Westminster attempted the removal of Mr Brian Haw to whom the House offe