Early Day Motions

WH SMITH AND THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT

That this House deplores the decision by WH Smith in Monmouth to dismiss Karen Godfrey who has a learning disability; notes that she was dismissed for insurance reasons without any written notification; notes that she had worked for WH Smith as a shop assistant for over five years every Tuesday from

SMALL ARMS PROLIFERATION

That this House notes with concern that the Small Arms Survey of 2002 estimates that total global stockpiles of small arms and light weapons have risen by 16 per cent. over the previous year; notes and commands the 'Biting the Bullet' project launched by Saferworld, International Alert and the Unive

KENYAN ELECTIONS (No. 2)

That this House notes that the 2002 General Election in Kenya took place in a largely peaceful context and has been commended by Kenneth Kaunda, head of the Carter Center Delegation; further notes that the presidential handover was the first peaceful handover to a fully democratically elected leader

WORLD AT WAR

That this House is grateful to the BBC for the repeat showing of the celebrated 'The World At War' series reminding everyone of the horrors of war.

WOMEN'S LUNG CANCER

That this House welcomes the news that deaths from lung cancer among British women under 70 years are at a 30-year low according to official statistics analysed by Cancer Research UK.

KENYAN ELECTIONS (No. 3)

That this House congratulates Mr Mwai Kibaki on his election as President of Kenya and also the newly elected government; will look to the introduction of policies that will rebuild the economic and social structure of the country with the priority being to improve the living and social standards fo

USE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IN COMMITTEES

That this House believes that the modernisation of the hours of sitting of the House, should be accompanied by a modernisation of the rules relating to the use of electronic equipment, such as lap top computers, in committee.

BBC RADIO DEVON AND THE CHESTNUT CAMPAIGN

That this House notes that prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in men and that one in 13 men in the UK will develop this disease during their lifetime; and congratulates BBC Radio Devon for the launch of the Chestnut campaign to run throughout 2003 which aims to raise awa

FIGHTING PROSTATE CANCER

That this House is concerned about the high and increasing incidence of prostate cancer in men in the United Kingdom; believes that the poor five year survival rate which in the United Kingdom is 45 per cent. should be increased to the levels currently achieved in other countries such as the 80 per

GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON UK AIR TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT

That this House notes the apparent refusal of the Government to ensure that Ministers or Department of Transport experts attend major public meetings to explain the future development of air transport in the UK options and to listen to the public's views; and urges the Government to change its consu

CLIFFE AIRPORT

That this House notes the extension of the air transport consultation to consider Gatwick as an option in the South East; further notes the overwhelming public rejection of a five runway, new hub airport, operating 24 hours each day, at Cliffe; believes that the continuing uncertainty is causing gre

WORLD CUP CRICKET MATCHES IN ZIMBABWE

That this House notes that it is still the intention of the ICC to go ahead with the World Cup cricket matches in Zimbabwe; calls on them to re-schedule the games in Kenya or South Africa; suggests that the ECB takes note of every poll across the UK media which has overwhelmingly voted against Engla

FAMINE IN ERITREA

That this House is deeply disturbed and shocked at the extent of the food emergency in Eritrea and the lack of assistance offered by the international community to those affected by this famine; notes that the cereal harvest is expected to be 60 per cent. below the average of the last 10 years and w

TRAIN SERVICE FOR THE WALES VERSUS ENGLAND RUGBY MATCH

That this House deplores the decision by the Wales and the Borders franchise to cancel all services for rugby fans wishing to travel to England after the Wales versus England Six Nations rugby match at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on 22nd February; further believes that it should be perfectly pos

WITHDRAWAL OF ASYLUM SUPPORT FOR IN-COUNTRY APPLICANTS

That this House supports the statement from the Refugee Council, Shelter, Amnesty International UK, Asylum Rights Campaign, CRISIS, JCORE, JCWI, Maternity Alliance, Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, Migrant Helpline, Oxfam, Refugee Action and Refugee Arrivals Project against the

SHREWSBURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Shrewsbury Town Football Club on their 2-1 victory over Everton Football Club in the third round of the FA Cup; notes that just two years ago the Shrews faced an end of season match which if they had not won would have relegated them to the Conference League; praises al

A DOG IS FOR LIFE

That this House notes that the National Canine Defence League's famous slogan, A Dog is For Life, Not Just for Christmas, was created in 1978 by the charity's Chief Executive, Clarissa Baldwin, at a time when thousands of people were buying puppies to give to family and friends as Christmas presents

ACCESSION OF THE PRESIDENT OF BRAZIL

That this House warmly congratulates Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party on his accession as President of Brazil; notes that his main priority, which should be supported by the international community, is to end hunger in Brazil and that his life's mission will be achieved if every Brazi

JAZZ IN BRITAIN

That this House recognises that Britain is a major contributor to the world of jazz and has produced many of the world's greatest jazz musicians; acknowledges that jazz in Britain is supported by a large and discerning audience and is a major component of Britain's arts and entertainment culture; no

ELECTION OF A NEW KENYAN PRESIDENT

That this House welcomes the election of the new Government in Kenya and considers that this provides the opportunity for the establishment by the incoming administration of effective and corruption-free government responsive to the needs of the Kenyan people; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government

RAF FYLINGDALES AND BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENCE

leave out from 'Government' to end and add 'to refuse this request.'

SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS AT CHRISTMAS

at end add 'but believes homelessness is wrong and unnecessary at any time of the year.'.

REDUCING CHILD DEATHS FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT

at end add 'and to raise the necessary public funding for this purpose.'.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

at end add 'and to assess the public funding that would be required to fill probable VAT loss.'.

THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF UK'S ACCESSION TO THE EU

after 'House', insert 'bitterly regrets the decision to join the European Union in 1973; deplores the wholesale undermining of democracy which has stemmed from it; resents the inability of the EU to reform scandalous and wasteful policies like the CAP; is ashamed that the EU accounts have not been s