Early Day Motions

AMBULANCE WAITS AT ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS

That this House notes with very great concern the mounting crisis in the ambulance service over delays to the admission of patients at accident and emergency departments in many parts of the UK; further notes that the problem is being caused by the drive to limit waiting times in accident and emerge

LABOUR MEMBERS AND EDM 226, SESSION 2001/02

That this House notes that 18 Labour honourable Members, including the honourable Members for West Ham, Bishop Auckland, Leeds North East, Hull North, Blaydon, Ealing North, Portsmouth North and Glasgow Baillieston, signed EDM 226 in the 2001-02 session supporting the democratic principle that any r

TEENAGE CANCER TRUST

That this House supports the Teenage Cancer Trust in its efforts to highlight the exceptional needs of teenagers with cancer and the unique challenges they face; and calls for a change in the NHS structure to properly accommodate this group and for the Government to support Teenage Cancer Trust in p

ITV AND MICHAEL JACKSON

That this House, whilst recognising that Michael Jackson undoubtedly had a traumatic and somewhat unique upbringing, maintains that some of his actions as shown during the recent ITV interview should be condemned in the strongest terms; does not believe that such views and practices should have been

CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS AND LORDS REFORM

That this House notes that the honourable Members for Cotswold, Old Bexley and Sidcup, Beverley, and Holderness, and Tunbridge Wells voted on 4th February for a 100 per cent. elected House of Lords, for a 60 per cent. elected House of Lords, but not for a 80 per cent. elected House, their party's of

NATIONAL IMPOTENCE DAY 2003

That this House notes the importance of National Impotence Day and praises the Impotence Association for raising awareness of this significant health problem; is concerned that an estimated one in 10 males over the age of 21 suffers from impotence at some point in their lives; regrets that a number

CONTRACEPTIVE AWARENESS WEEK 2003

That this House notes the importance of Contraceptive Awareness Week from 10th to 16th February and praises the Family Planning Association for raising awareness of this important issue and sponsoring this noteworthy campaign; wholeheartedly supports FPA's campaign which this year highlights researc

TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHTS

That this House notes EDM 275 (British Midland Atlantic Flights) which draws attention to the lack of competition on Atlantic routes from London Heathrow; calls upon the Government to recognise that such competition can be increased immediately by granting Singapore Airlines Fifth Freedom rights fro

STOCKPORT STOCK TRANSFER

leave out from 'notes' to end and add: 'with interest the way Stockport Council is implementing the Labour Government's policy of stock transfer in close partnership with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, and overseen by the Independent Tenants Advisory Service; commends the Council for its l

CHILD PROTECTION

at end add 'and calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to afford children the same rights as adults'.

NATIONAL AGENCY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

at end add 'and calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to establish as an independent statutory office a Children's Commissioner for England.'.

SPINAL INJURIES AND SPINAL RESEARCH

after '2005;' insert 'acknowledges the success of the Inspire Foundation at the Spinal Treatment Centre in Salisbury District Hospital which promotes research into and the development of electronic, mechanical and medical aids to assist the mobility and enablement of those suffering from spinal cord

WAITANGI DAY

That this House joins the people of New Zealand in celebrating their national day; recognises the shared heritage between the peoples of the United Kingdom and New Zealand; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to strengthen the close political, economic and cultural ties that continue to bind the

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES AND TESPs

That this House expresses its concern that the Inland Revenue and Treasury are currently consulting on proposals which, if adopted, would deny an annual savings product to the less affluent, significantly worsen financial exclusion and damage the future sustainability of Friendly Societies; is alarm

COLLECTION OF FALLEN LIVESTOCK

That this House notes that from 1st May it will no longer be possible for farmers to dispose of fallen livestock by burial on farms, the traditional disposal route for livestock farmers; recognise that the new European Union Animal By-Products Regulation (1774-2002) will place significant extra cost

PENSIONS FOR ELECTED COUNCILLORS

That this House applauds the Government's recent decision to accept the principle that elected councillors could become members of the Local Government Pension Scheme from April 2002; is however concerned that recently-issued consultation documents have not included any powers to award additional se

NURSING AND PERSONAL CARE

That this House expresses its concern that many people are not seeing the direct benefits of money intended to help support their nursing needs because a number of unscrupulous care home owners were increasing their fees to take advantage of additional monies made available to them; sees such action

COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL STAFF

That this House acknowledges the important work carried out by staff and lay members of community health councils throughout the country; recognises the valuable contribution that they have made whilst serving the public and their communities for so long; and pays tribute to their ongoing commitment

JOB LOSSES AT BOOTS IN AIRDRIE

That this House regrets the announcement of over 1,000 job losses in Airdrie by Boots, in the constituency of the Secretary of State for Scotland; and demands that she uses her burgeoning Scotland office staff to persuade the UK and Scottish governments to change their disastrous policies that are d

ILO CONVENTION 155: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

That this House notes the adoption by the International Labour Organisation in 2002 of a protocol to the Occupational Safety and Health Convention 1981 (Convention 155) and a Recommendation (194) listing occupational diseases; further notes that the aim of the protocol is to strengthen recording and

FINAL SALARY PENSION SCHEMES

That this House deplores the failure of the Government to respond positively to the calls for urgent action to reform the priorities on winding-up final salary schemes where the employer is insolvent; expresses its deep concern at the plight of former employees of ASW and other firms whose financial

GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS FOR TOP-UP FEES

That this House agrees with Government research which indicates that debt and the fear of debt are significant barriers to higher education particularly for under represented groups; notes with concern proposals in the Higher Education White Paper which would significantly increase debt for students

SPECIALIST COMMISSIONING IN THE NHS

That this House notes that, in the early part of 2002, the Government announced proposals that healthcare services in 35 highly specialised areas (including specialist neuroscience, women's health, rheumatology, HIV, haemophilia, renal and cancer services) would be commissioned by primary care trust

DEMISE OF EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES

That this House notes the great benefits to employees and employers of broad-based employee shares schemes which have been promoted by this and previous Governments and from which millions of UK employees have benefited to the extent of over ú35 billion; registers its grave concerns over the impact

ROAD DEATHS

That this House expresses its deepest sympathy to every family in the United Kingdom that has suffered the loss of loved ones killed by criminal motorists; notes with great concern that the maximum sentence for causing death by dangerous driving is only 10 years and that the maximum sentence for agg