Early Day Motions

DISPOSAL OF FALLEN STOCK

That this House regrets that DEFRA ministers have been slow to address farmers' concerns about the EU Animal By-Products Regulation and specifically the arrangements for the implementation of these regulations; believes that DEFRA ministers continue to underestimate the scale of the problem and have

REPORTING ON THE WAR IN IRAQ

That this House mourns the death of British journalists including the late Terry Lloyd and salutes those brave reporters trying to send impartial and fair coverage of the war in Iraq; urges the British media to use clear language when reporting the war in Iraq; deplores some journalists using techni

INQUIRY INTO DEATH OF RACHEL CORRIE

That this House welcomes the call by US congressman Jim McDermott on 18th March for a full inquiry into the death of an unarmed US citizen, Rachel Corrie, who was run over by an armoured bulldozer driven by a member of the Israeli security services on 16th March whilst she was protesting at the dest

SHOOTING OF US PEACE ACTIVIST IN NABLUS

That this House registers its concern that on 20th March, Eric Hawanith, from Chicago, was shot in the chest by rubber bullets fired by Israeli security services in Nablus; notes that, following the death of Rachel Corrie under the wheels of an Israeli bulldozer, Mr Hawanith is the second US citizen

EIGHTY YEARS OF BBC WEATHER FORECASTS

That this House congratulates the BBC on its 80th anniversary of providing regular weather forecasts by radio initially and later by television; and looks forward to the continued provision of both informative and accurate weather forecasts in the years to come.

CARDIFF AND WALES' CULTURAL EXCELLENCE

That this House notes that the eleventh BBC Singer of the World competition will take place in Cardiff between 22nd and 29th June; further notes that it is highly appropriate that the world's most prestigious singing competition should be held in the capital of the nation with such a renowned choral

LT. COL. TIM COLLINS

That this House welcomes the comments made by Lt. Col. Tim Collins of the Royal Irish regiment as troops began their military operations into Iraq; and commends the bravery and courage of all the personnel involved in the dangerous task of liberating the Iraqi people from the tyranny of Saddam Husse

TIBET

That this House notes that the Prime Minister is due to visit China on 24th to 28th April; further notes that China has oppressively occupied Tibet since 1950, and that the Free Tibet Society estimates that 1.2 million Tibetans have been killed in that period by occupying forces; and calls on the Pr

FARMERS' MARKETS AND THE LICENSING BILL

That this House expresses its concern that the sale of locally-produced cider and wines at farmers' markets may be curtailed by provisions within the Licensing Bill; recognises that farmers' markets, country fairs and agricultural shows represent important opportunities for small-scale producers; un

NATIONAL ANTHEM AT INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL MATCHES IN BELFAST

That this House deplores the Irish Football Association's plans to cease the playing of the national anthem at home international football matches at Windsor Park, Belfast; and urges the IFA to reconsider, in recognition that God Save the Queen represents all of the people of the United Kingdom of G

MOTHERS IN PRISON

That this House notes with concern the estimate by the Howard League for Penal Reform that 9000 children under 16 years of age will be separated from their mother on Mothers' Day, as she will be in prison; appreciates that the imprisonment of a mother has a profound impact on children, particularly

ALTERNATIVES TO MILITARY EXPENDITURE

That this House recognises that Parliament has traditionally acknowledged and protected the right of conscientious objection to military service; appreciates the increased distress felt at this time of war by those who would wish to register their conscientious objection to being forced to contribut

CONSERVATIVE PARTY AND PAYING FOR THE WAR IN IRAQ

That this House condemns the double standards of the Conservative Opposition for supporting the expensive war in Iraq and allegedly, the hugely expensive post-war reconstruction, but opposing the tax rises to pay for it.

CONSERVATIVE PARTY AND PAYING FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION IN IRAQ

That this House condemns the double standards of the Conservative Opposition for its persistent hostility to France and Germany, which has intensified in recent months, but whilst adopting a policy which envisages those countries paying toward the post-war reconstruction of Iraq.

UNITED NATIONS AND THE REBUILDING OF IRAQ

That this House believes that the post-war reconstruction of Iraq must be built upon the broadest possible foundation of international support; reaffirms that such a foundation is best built at the United Nations; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to work with all permanent members of the UN S

THE PAY GAP BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN

That this House notes that after 33 years since the Equal Pay Act was introduced, the pay gap between men and women for full-time work remains considerable at 19 per cent.; further notes that the pay gap for part-time work is even larger at 41 per cent. and that this has remained unchanged for the l

LEGISLATIVE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL PEOPLE

That this House supports the National Union of Students' LGB campaign, End Legislative Discrimination Now; welcomes the Government's review of partnership rights for same sex and unmarried couples; urges the Government to end the discrimination against lesbian, gay and bisexual employees by fully im

LOCAL AGRICULTURAL SHOWS AND THE SIX DAY RULE

That this House notes that the 20 day rule restricting the movement of livestock has recently been reduced to six days; further notes that although the movement standstill has been reduced, the Government has failed to allow farmers the same exemptions for taking animals to and from shows; believes

DORMANT ACCOUNTS

That this House notes that an estimated and accumulated twenty billion pounds currently resides in dormant and intestate accounts in the United Kingdom; regrets the scandalous failure of banks and building societies to take serious, adequate and determined action to trace the rightful owners of dorm

JURY TRIAL

That this House reaffirms its faith in Jury Trial for serious criminal cases as an essential cornerstone of British liberty; recognises that it provides a unique example of the responsibilities of citizenship; rejects the unfounded and unsubstantiated allegation that jurymen and women cannot compreh

PROTECTION OF BADGERS

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CHEWING GUM NUISANCE

That this House endorses with enthusiasm action to tackle the nuisance created by the disposal of chewing gum; believes that the spitting out of gum in streets and on public transport is disgusting and anti-social; and calls upon the Government to consider all possible ways of eliminating this nuisa

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD SHOPS

That this House notes that ticket sales for the National Lottery continue to fall, with the result that less money is being made available to good causes; recognises that ticket sales are an important source of revenue for neighbourhood shops and in many instances make a difference to their continue

BHOPAL

That this House is appalled by the continuing suffering of the people of Bhopal 18 years after the world's worst environmental disaster; notes that the contaminated land on the site of the disaster has never been cleaned up, that high quantities of lead and organochlorines continue to be found in th

UK DOG Initiative

That this House congratulates the Kennel Club and PRODog's on their joint initiative UKDOG; notes that restrictions on access to the countryside are becoming a grave concern to many dog owners who experience a serious problem on nearly every mile of path they try to use when out walking; notes with