Early Day Motions

JACK ELLIOT AND THE DEATH PENALTY

That this House notes the plight of Suffolk-born British national, Jack Elliot, who has been incarcerated on death row in Texas for 15 years, having been convicted of capital murder in January 1987; notes that Mr Elliot has been given an execution date of 4th February 2003; further notes that Mr Ell

PROPOSED DISBANDMENT OF THE POLICE SILVER BAND IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House deplores the decision of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland to disband in 2003 the Police Silver Band that was formed in 1922 and has played at the funerals of hundreds of courageous police officers from the Royal Ulster Constabulary who were murdered by te

INVALID CARE ALLOWANCE AND THE STATE PENSION

That this House welcomes the extension of the entitlement to Invalid Care Allowance to carers over 65; notes with concern, however, that the vast majority of carers over 65 cannot receive ICA because it is classed as an overlapping benefit with their state pensions; believes strongly that the state

SELLING ARMS TO INDIA AND PAKISTAN

That this House notes the misjudgement of the British Government in continuing to sell arms to both India and Pakistan throughout the crises over Kashmir; notes with concern that Whitehall sanctioned export licences in military equipment ranging from ammunition to missiles to both countries; is espe

EXCHANGE VISITS BY OVERSEAS SCHOOLCHILDREN

That this House notes that overseas schoolchildren are only entitled to study at public (fee paying) schools in the United Kingdom, even when UK citizens are prepared to support them in the UK; notes that it would be unreasonable to expect overseas children to receive free education in the UK, but t

THE USE OF HOUSING CAPITAL RECEIPTS DECEMBER 2002

That this House welcomes the recent formation of the Capital Receipts Group, a cross-party group of over 50 debt-free local authorities; notes that these local authorities are united by their opposition to the proposals to enable the Secretary of State to appropriate and redistribute Housing Capital

PERFORMANCE OF THE EURO (4)

That this House notes a survey by Spanish newspaper El Pais, which compared prices for a basket of 60 goods; further notes that this survey showed that in December 2001, the basket cost euro 170.44 but that in December 2002 the same basket bought at the same supermarket cost euro 201.12, a rise of o

SLEEP DISORDERS AND AVOIDABLE ACCIDENTS

That this House recognises that a significant proportion of all road accidents resulting in death or serious injury is caused by sleepiness; notes the human misery caused by fatal road accidents, which cost around one million pounds each; further notes that at least 1 per cent. of the United Kingdom

BIRMINGHAM CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

That this House commends the work of Birmingham Creative Partnership in bringing creative thinking and artistic skills to 25 schools and their communities through partnerships with cultural and creative organisations; ranging from Birmingham Royal Ballet to Maverick TV, Punch Records to the Ikon Gal

RAF FYLINGDALES AND BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENCE

That this House notes the United States request to upgrade facilities at RAF Fylingdales to enable the possible development of defences against ballistic missiles aimed at Europe or America; and calls upon the Government to respond promptly and positively to this long-anticipated request, not withst

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES (PREPARATIONS) BILL

leave out from 'House' to end and add, 'notes that the Campaign for the English Regions has yet to find sufficient popular support for an East Midlands Constitutional Convention; believes that a referendum on regional government for the East Midlands would be a costly and unnecessary distraction fro

WINDING-UP OCCUPATIONAL PENSIONS SCHEMES

leave out from 'wind-up'; to end and add 'welcomes the contribution of the National Association of Pension Funds to the debate over this issue; notes, however, that under the NAPF proposal a worker with 30 years' service but more than 10 years for retirement could be treated less favourably than an

BROADBAND CONNECTION

at end add 'and accept the principle of universality in supplying this service'.

HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS

at end add 'whilst raising the required public funding.'.

PERFORMANCE OF THE EURO (No.3)

leave out from 'House' to end and add, 'notes that unemployment is lower in Austria, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and the Netherlands than in the United Kingdom; further notes the erroneous claim by the 'no' lobby that the current rate of German unemployment is the highest for five years when the c

FAMINE IN MALAWI

That this House is deeply disturbed and shocked at the extent of the famine in Malawi and the lack of assistance and aid offered by the international community to those in Malawi affected by this famine; recalls that in February reports of children dying as they waited in government food queues were

COPENHAGEN SUMMIT AND ENLARGEMENT OF THE EU

That this House applauds the decision taken at Copenhagen to name 1st May 2004 as the date for enlargement of the EU; and looks forward to welcoming Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Cyprus and Malta as full members of the EU.

NO CRICKET WORLD UP IN ZIMBABWE

That this House notes the concerns expressed by honourable Members on all sides of this House, by the British public and by concerned parties in Southern Africa regarding plans to play World Cup cricket matches in Zimbabwean Government to curtail press freedom; expresses concern that revenues accrue

CONSUMPTION OF DOGS IN THE PHILIPPINES

That this House congratulates Sky News on its broadcast on Political Animal Lobby's work in the Philippines on the illegal trade in the capture and slaughter of dogs for food; notes with great concern that despite the Act passed in 1998 the trade continues; respectfully requests the Philippine Gover

JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NHS

That this House supports schemes such as the Junior Scholarships that will be part of the NHS University; encourages other such ideas which bring youngsters living in areas of social deprivation and social isolation into the National Health Service; and hopes that the Government will extend this sch

UNFPA'S ANNUAL STATE OF THE WORLD POPULATION REPORT 2002

That this House congratulates UNFPA on its State of the World Population Report, 2002: People, Poverty and Possibilities: Making Development Work for the Poor; notes that closing the gender gap in education helps women to reduce fertility and improves child survival; further notes that in countries

EDUCATION (S.I., 2002, No.2896)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Determination of Admission Arrangements) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 2896), dated 18th November, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd December, be annulled.

ETHICAL INVESTMENT AT EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY

That this House notes the work of Edinburgh University People and Planet group and the subsequent decision of the Edinburgh University Students' Association to endorse overwhelmingly a motion of ethical investment during its general meeting; congratulates those students who have chosen to highlight

EDUCATION (S.I., 2002, No. 2897)

That an humble Address be presented by Her Majesty, praying that the Education (School Information) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No 2987), dated 18th November , a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd December, be annulled.

60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEVERIDGE REPORT

That this House notes that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the Beveridge report by Sir William Beveridge, a paper which laid the foundations for the creation of the United Kingdom welfare state; believes the principles of Government assistance to achieve basic living standards and help those