Early Day Motions

NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH WEEK

That this House welcomes the second National Men's Health Week and the report Private Parts, Public Policy - Improving Men's Sexual Health published by the Men's Health Forum; congratulates the Department of Health on funding the Men's Health Forum's Men and Chlamydia project; is concerned that sexu

ROYAL MAIL AND RAIL DELIVERY OF POST

That this House deplores the decision of Royal Mail to cease using rail transport for the delivery of post; notes that increased use of air and road transport will add to pollution and to congestion; and condemns Royal Mail's failure to pursue a sustainable development strategy for its business.

INCREASED FEES FOR THE CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU

That this House is appalled by the decision of the Home Office to allow the Criminal Records Bureau to more than double its fees on 1st July for people who work with the vulnerable, hitting care homes, schools and charities hardest when they are already struggling with cash shortages and causing a s

THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS ACT 1999 AND INTERNATIONAL TREATIES

That this House notes with appreciation that the Government intends to use the opportunity of its Review of the Employment Relations Act 1999 to amend existing legislation so as to bring the law on anti-union discrimination into compliance with its obligations under the European Convention on Human

CASE OF SURJIT KAUR ATHWAL

That this House expresses its continuing concern at the failure to discover what happened to Surjit Kaur Athwal, an Asian British woman, who went missing in December 1998; requests the Foreign Secretary to raise this case personally with the Indian Government, with the direct request that the case b

CONGESTION CHARGING

That this House considers that congestion charging systems can play an important part in improving road safety, reducing atmospheric pollution and promoting sustainable transport as well as the more efficient use of existing roads.

EDUCATION (S.I., 2003, NO. 1200)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Additional Secondary School Proposals) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1200), dated 1st May 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9th May, be annulled.

EDUCATION (S.I., 2003, NO. 1201)

That an humble Address be presented to her Majesty, praying that the Education (School Organisation Plans) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1201), dated 1st May, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9th May 2003, be annulled.

POLISH REFERENDUM RESULT

That this House notes the results of this weekend's Polish referendum on joining the European Union, which delivered a resounding and unambiguous 78 per cent. Yes vote; notes that the people of Poland, Hungary, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta have clearly shown that they see the benefits of

BISHOP OF READING

That this House welcomes the appointment of Canon Jeffrey John as the next Bishop of Reading; salutes the courage and integrity of Canon John; and hopes the Church of England is able to be inspired by Canon John and move forward to a tolerant and inclusive 21st century.

LASER EYE SURGERY

That this House notes with concern reports in the medical journal Opthalmology giving the failure rate for eye surgery as one in 10, rather than one in 100 claimed by clinics; further notes the increase in negligence claims against eye surgeons performing laser eye surgery; is astonished that clinic

CROSSRAIL

That this House believes that the earliest possible completion of Crossrail is vital for the long-term future of London and will have positive implications for Britain's economy as a whole; and calls on the Government to approve the commencement of the project and to make available Parliamentary tim

DOG THEFT

That this House expresses concern at the increasing number of dog thefts reported in the media; is further concerned that there is evidence of an organised trade in stolen dogs; notes that dogs are very special to the lives of thousands of people in Britain; urges all dog owners to look after the se

E.U. AID TO ETHIOPIA

That this House notes recent comments by Sir Bob Geldof, describing the European Union's contribution to relieving famine in Ethiopia as 'appalling and pathetic'; further notes Sir Bob's long-standing campaign for famine relief in Africa and recognises his in-depth knowledge of the situation; and ca

LOCALLY SOURCED SCHOOL MEALS

That this House notes that schools, through the provision of school meals, have an essential role to play in educating children about healthy eating and ensuring that children have the opportunity to eat at least one nutritionally balanced meal a day and therefore calls on local education authoritie

THE ESMERALDA

That this House expresses regret over the Government's decision to allow the forthcoming visit of the Chilean naval ship, the Esmeralda, to Dartmouth and London, where it will be from 14th July for seven days; notes the ship's role in the 1973 coup in Chile wherein hundreds of Chileans were illegall

STAR WARS AND TRIDENT

That this House congratulates thousands of the supporters of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and the peace movement for their participation in the current 'No Star Wars Tour', which is taking them to Faslane Naval base, Fylingdales ballistic missile early warning radar, Lakenheath US nuclear we

G8 MEETING AT EVIAN

That this House regards the G8 meeting at Evian as a missed opportunity; notes the failure of the leaders of the world's leading industrialised nations to make any meaningful progress on the very issues which blight the lives of the world's poorest people; further notes that the Prime Minister faile

NATIONAL LEARNING DISABILITY WEEK

That this House notes the importance of National Learning Disability Week from 16th to 22nd June; believes that it provides a welcome opportunity to highlight the needs of people with learning difficulties and their families; acknowledges the report by the charity Mencap entitled Breaking Point laun

FUTURE OF THE FISHING INDUSTRY AND THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

That this House notes with concern that the draft constitution of the European Union lists amongst exclusive competences the conservation of marine biological resources under the Common Fisheries Policy; further notes the clarification of First Minister Jack McConnell to the Scottish Parliament on 2

DORMANT ACCOUNTS

at end add 'and suggests that these reserves should, in the first instance, be used to endow a newly established insurance-based fund, which will cover any shortfall in accrued pension entitlement from wound-up company schemes.'.

ROTHERHAM RUFC

leave out from 'and' to end and add 'welcomes the club's exoneration by the Alridge Inquiry of false allegations made by a bitter and beaten rugby rival.'.

NICE GUIDANCE ON XELODA

at end add 'and Northern Ireland.'.

FUTURE OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL RAIL SERVICES

That this House expresses its deep concern about the future of local and regional rail services and the potential for line closures and service withdrawals; condemns the Strategic Rail Authority's downgrading of local and regional services demonstrated by the cuts in services announced earlier this

LIVERPOOL'S SELECTION AS EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE IN 2008

That this House welcomes Liverpool's selection as the European Capital of Culture in 2008; thanks the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and her selection team led by Sir Jeremy Issacs for recognising that Liverpool is a wonderful, remarkable city worthy of the title; recognises that th