Early Day Motions

ACUTE SERVICES IN NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPITALS

That this House notes the continuing problem with waiting lists in acute services in Northern Ireland hospitals; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to make sufficient resources available in order that tangible improvements can be seen by the tens of thousands of people who remain untreated for

DEATH OF A UNITED STATES PEACE ACTIVIST IN GAZA

That this House condemns the terrorist murder by the Israeli Army of American peace activist Rachel Corrie by driving a bulldozer over her when she was trying to stop the Israeli invaders from destroying the homes of Palestinians; congratulates the activists with the International Solidarity Movemen

ENERGY WHITE PAPER AND THE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BILL

That this House welcomes the policy framework in the Energy White Paper published on 24th February, and therefore believes that the next step in the development of a strategy for a low carbon economy is the passing of the Sustainable Energy Bill promoted by the honourable Member for Milton Keynes No

PROTECTION OF BADGERS

That this House notes that the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 provides badgers with a high level of legislative protection; is concerned that badgers continue to be persecuted; believes that this level of persecution could be reduced if all police forces were to have at least one full-time wildlife

BIG FOOD GROUP/ICELAND AND GUYANA

That this House welcomes the decision of the Big Food Group/Iceland to cancel the ú13 million debt owed to it by Guyana, a debt that it inherited from the takeover of Booker Plc; congratulates Christian Aid, its supporters and other debt campaigners on their work in achieving this debt cancellation

CLOSURE OF BASQUE LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER, EGUNKARIA

That this House expresses its surprise at the action taken by the Spanish Government to close the only daily Basque newspaper, Egunkaria, including its on-line English edition; notes that this newspaper has reported across the Basque political spectrum and that its closure has been condemned by the

MORDECHAI VANUNU AND THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

That this House praises the moral courage of nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu, an Israeli citizen employed from 1976 to 1986 at the Israeli Dimona nuclear development complex in the Negev Desert, who in 1986 made public the fact that Israel was developing nuclear weapons, thus making himself de f

ILISU DAM AND THE TRIAL OF MAHMUT VEFA

That this House notes with concern the recent indictment of Mr Mahmut Vefa, a leading Turkish lawyer and General Secretary of the Diyarbakir Bar Association, who is to stand trial in Turkey for 'overtly insulting the moral personality of the Government and the military and security forces' in an art

BRITISH TRADE UNIONISTS AND THE EURO

That this House notes with interest the recent opinion survey which found that 67 per cent. of GMB stewards responding were opposed to UK membership of the euro; further notes comments by another leading trade unionist that the euro would be a catalyst for 'an onslaught on workers' rights'; recalls

USE OF TOXIC GAS IN MILITARY ACTION AGAINST IRAQ

after 'conflict', insert 'but would not wish to disregard the consequences of materials provided to the Government of Iraq and to its Atomic Weapons Authority by the United States of America prior to the signing of the Convention; notes from a document supplied to a United States Senate Committee on

THE CONVENTION OF THE FUTURE OF EUROPE AND THE WORLD

leave out from 'Kingdom' to end and add 'to opt out of the constitution for Europe by whatever means are necessary.'.

CREATION OF A FUND FOR ULSTER DEFENCE REGIMENT WIDOWS

That this House calls upon the Government to recognise the bravery and professionalism of those men and women who served in the Ulster Defence Regiment in Northern Ireland; remembers with great respect and honour those UDR soldiers who were callously murdered by evil terrorists and the plight of the

REGULATION OF FERTILITY CLINICS

That this House notes the recent High Court judgement arising out of the IVF mix up whereby the sperm of a black man was used to fertilise eggs of a white woman at Leeds General infirmary; further notes that this is merely the latest in a series of blunders at fertility clinics that are supposedly r

MS ROSE NAJJEMBA

That this House calls on the Home Office to ensure that women seeking asylum, or refuge in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights, after fleeing rape or other sexual violence perpetrated by agents of the state, should be treated in the same way as men who suffer from other forms of

SUPPORT OF BRITISH SPORTSWOMEN

That this House congratulates Miss Mhairi McKay for her win at the Australian Women's Gold Open; expresses concern that while British women came first, second and fourth in the competition, media coverage in the Guardian and the Independent in no way did justice to the hard work and achievement of t

POST OFFICE

That this House notes with great concern the closure of the Waterloo Road Post Office branch, North Lambeth; further notes that this closure is to proceed despite massive opposition from across the locality, including large businesses, community groups and tenants associations; further notes that a

COMIC RELIEF

That this House congratulates the organisers of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, for raising over ú35 million for charitable causes in the United Kingdom and Africa; notes that this is the highest amount ever raised on the day of the event itself; and hopes this accomplishment will result in the record

HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN ERITREA

That this House notes the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Eritrea, with 70 per cent. of its 3.9 million population at risk of food shortages; further notes that the United Nations appeal for $163 million for food, water and sanitation, launched in November 2002, has received a response of only

NHS MEDICAL SCIENTISTS AND TECHNICIANS

That this House recognises the important contribution made by scientists and technicians within the National Health Service, is concerned that their rates of pay do not fully recognise and reward their essential role; and calls upon the Government to promote improved pay and conditions.

PARISH AND TOWN COUNCILS' RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS SUB-POST OFFICES

That this House welcomes the decision of the Stonehouse Town Council to buy its local post office; and believes that this is an excellent example of how parish and town councils can take a lead in supporting their communities by taking a stake in their sub-post office, which is usually at the centre

THE CONVENTION OF THE FUTURE OF EUROPE AND THE WORLD

That this House notes the rapid process in drafting a constitution for Europe by the Convention on the Future of Europe; recognises that the European Union and its member states have an enormous impact on the world, particularly the 50 per cent. of world population who live on less than ú2 a day; ac

SKILLS TRAINING AND COMPUTEACH INTERNATIONAL

That this House note that the success of the United Kingdom economy, combined with rapid changes in technology, means employers face a scarcity of individuals trained to high standards in information technology; welcomes the commitment of Her Majesty's Government to address such skills shortages and

DRINK DRIVE LIMITS

That this House deplores every death caused by a driver whose ability to drive is impaired by alcohol; acknowledges the European Commission recommendation that drink-drive limits be set no higher than 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood; recognises that, with a limit of 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of b

REARMAMENT OF IRAQ

That this House thanks the Foreign Office Minister, the honourable Member of North Warwickshire, for his courteous answer of 11th March, Official Report, column 158W; notes that it is Her Majesty's Government's policy for Iraq, post-war, to be rearmed; and considers this surprising bearing in mind t

COUNTY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

after 'Garrick' insert 'commemorates that Richard Brinsley Sheridan, one of our greatest playwrights, was elected Member of Parliament for Stafford in September 1780'.