Early Day Motions

60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORMANDY LANDINGS

after 'Europe' insert 'further notes that a programme of events over 80 days has been organised throughout northern France to mark the liberation; offers its full support to the Royal British Legion's campaign to ensure that proper representation is provided for British veterans of the campaign,'

CROSSRAIL

Line 2, after 'London' insert 'and to communities near London (especially around Heathrow Airport.'

TRADE JUSTICE MOVEMENT

Line 7, leave out from 'issues' to end and add 'applauds the stance the Government has taken to reform agricultural subsidies and phase out European Trade barriers; warmly endorses its commitment not to sign up to anything at Cancun that it does not believe to be in the interest of devloping countri

STATE BENEFITS

That this House recognises the steps taken by the Government to reduce dependency on state benefits by increasing access for all to work and introducing of the national minimum wage to end poverty pay; but recognises too the continuing need of some to access state benefits; is concerned at the level

FUNDING FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS

That this House recognises that Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition which can cause infertility, extreme and constant pain and depression; welcomes the third National Endometriosis Awareness Day on 2nd July as a means of raising the awareness amongst policy makers and public representatives

CITIZEN ADVICE IN TOO DEEP REPORT

That this House congratulates the organisation Citizens' Advice for its production and publication of the Report, In Too Deep, which exposed the impact of debt on thousands of its clients; notes that the report found that whilst there is a wide range of governmental and other initiatives which attem

TENOVUS YOUR NUMBERS COUNT CAMPAIGN

That this House applauds the efforts of the crew of the yacht Tactix and their attempt at the Magellan Three Peaks yacht race in aid of the Cancer Charity Tenovus; recognises the excellent work carried out by Tenovus for cancer patients all over the UK: and wishes the charity all success with the la

CLUSTER BOMBS IN IRAQ

That this House notes that the Secretary of State for Defence, when asked what reports he had received of civilian casualties in Iraq as a consequence of the dropping of cluster bombs, replied 'we are aware of no proven reports of civilian casualties caused by United Kingdom cluster bombs' (3rd June

TOM HURNDALL

That this House notes the shooting of 21-year-old Tom Hurndall whilst helping Palestinian children escape gunfire from an Israel army watchtower in Rafah, Gaza; calls on Israel to conduct a full military police inquiry into the incident; supports the cals from Tom Hurndall's family for the Israeli m

EQUITABLE LIFE (no. 2)

leave out from "accountants" to end and add"Burgess Hodgson,which appears to show that the liabilities of Equitable Life,including an appropriate reserve for terminal bonus,exceeded the available assets for most of the 1990's:is concerned about press reports that several witnesses,including at least

CLUSTER BOMB USE IN URBAN AREAS

at end add 'and calls upon the United States and the UK Government to take immediate responsibility for the clearing of unexploded ordnance.'

TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN

leave out from 'ports' to 'urges' in line 9.

TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN

leave out from 'country' to end and add 'further notes that West Sussex Social Services discontinued the use of a privately run safe house because its location had been compromised and was unable to accommodate boys of any age or any children under 16; praises West Sussex for their considerable inve

ANTI-SEMITISM AND SATELLITE T.V.

That this House notes the recent Spectator article 'Television creates Terrorists' which highlights a clear link between vicious anti-semitism in the Middle East media and the indoctrination of race-hatred in Britain; is deeply concerned that two recent terrorist bombers, thought to have been influe

HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN BURMA

That this House, recognising the continuing human rights abuses that are prevalent in Burma, calls upon the Government to increase the international diplomatic pressure to prevent these abuses and to assist in the establishment of a fully democratic regime in which the people of Burma can have confi

BEHAVIOUR OF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES

That this House, noting the moves made by the Conservative Party to censure one of its councillors in Peterborough over disgraceful comments made in relation to people in Northern Ireland, calls upon honourable Members on all sides of the House to assist in ensuring that elected representatives at e

BENTLEY'S WIN AT LE MANS

That this House congratulates Bentley on its historic victory at the 24 Hour Le Mans race for the first time since 1930; notes that the team also won second place; recognises the team's outstanding achievements; and is disappointed that such a great win for British sport did not gain more coverage f

COST OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

That this House notes that when a referendum was given to the Scottish people on devolution, the projected cost of the Scottish Parliament was ú40 million; is shocked that six years later the cost is heading towards ú400 million; and demands that Her Majesty's Government provides a factual, not fict

HISTORY OF WOMENS SUFFRAGE

That this House congratulates the honourable Member for Crawley on her successful campaign to achieve the display in Parliament of historic material associated with women obtaining the vote in this country; notes that last summer these records were removed from display from the line of route and onl

HOUSING IN THE SOUTH-EAST

That this House believes that in the light of new and alarming evidence from the National Housing Federation the Government must recognise the dire state of affordable social housing supply in the South-East region, which is running at less than one third of the Regional Planning Guidance minimum ta

FOOD SUPPLEMENTS (ENGLAND) REGULATIONS

That this House notes that, under the provisions of the Food Supplements (England) Regulations, the use in food supplements of the key nutrients silicon, sulphur and boron, in addition to some 300 other sources of minerals and vitamins, will be banned with effect from July 2005; further notes the wa

CAPPER PASS CLAIMS RIO TINTO PLC AND BNFL

That this House is extremely concerned to learn that British Nuclear Fuels Limited is providing expert support to Rio Tinto plc, the multinational mining conglomerate, to assist it in defending claims arising from the operation of the former Capper Pass Smelting Plant near Hull in East Yorkshire; re

TERCENTENARY OF BIRTH OF JOHN WESLEY

That this House congratulates the Methodist Church on its celebration of the tercentenary of the birth of John Wesley, born 17th June 1703, in Epworth, North Lincolnshire, renowned preacher and leader of the 'Methodist revival'; values his enormous contribution to the awakening of spiritual and soci

TOBACCO SMUGGLING

That this House notes with dismay that the smuggling of tobacco products into the UK continues at such a seriously high level and that 26 per cent. of all cigarettes smoked in the UK are non-UK duty paid; notes that the influx of illegal tobacco is resulting in the average independent retailer losin

REVITALISED PROSPECTS FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH

That this House is concerned to learn that the HSE is facing a 10 per cent. cut in funding over the next three years; is further concerned that it will impact detrimentally on workplace safety by causing the retirement and non replacement of 50 staff this financial year, from the Field Operations Di