Early Day Motions

EDUCATION (S.I., 2002, No. 2898)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Variation of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 2898), dated 18 November, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd December, be annulled.

EDUCATION (S.I., 2002, No. 2899)

That an humble Address can be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Admissions Appeals Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 2899), dated 18 November, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd December, be annulled.

EDUCATION (S.I., 2002, No. 2900)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Admissions Forums) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 2900), dated 18th November, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd December, be annulled.

EDUCATION (S.I., 2002, No. 2901)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Objection to Admission Arrangements) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 2901), dated 18th November, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd December, be annulled.

EDUCATION (S.I., 2002, No. 2903)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (Primary Schools) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No 2903), dated 18 November, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd December, be annulled.

EDUCATION (S.I., 2002, No. 2953)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Modification of Provisions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 2953), dated 26th November, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd December, be annulled.

PRO-HUNT PROTESTS

That this House congratulates the Police on their professionalism and restraint in dealing with violent pro-hunt protests outside the House on Monday 16th December; and further thanks them for their dedication to upholding law and order in the face of severe provocation, and for enabling democratica

FILMING BY PARENTS OF SCHOOL NATIVITY PLAYS

That this House notes with concern the decision of the City of Edinburgh Council's Education Department to ban parents from videoing their children during 2002 school nativity plays without the written permission of all parents involved, in an effort to combat paedophiles; further notes that the mea

LOCAL GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT

That this House expresses its support for the LGA's commitment to work to secure continuous improvement in local government; agrees that improvement is best delivered from within the sector; endorses the principle that every council should be prepared to play its part in the improvement process eith

PRINCE MICHAEL OF KENT'S ACCOMMODATION AT KENSINGTON PALACE

That this House notes the Press reports that, in future, ú125,000 a year is to be paid for the accommodation occupied at Kensington Palace by Prince Michael of Kent; calculate that at today's rental the Prince has already enjoyed a ú3 million gift from the taxpayer over the 24 years of his marriage;

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

That this House notes that Holocaust Memorial Day on 27th January, which is the day the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated; recognises the importance of this year's theme, Children and the Holocaust; remembers all those who lost their lives in the Holocaust and other more recen

PENSION PROVISION

That this House expresses concern that final salary pension schemes are closing at an alarming rate; notes that more than half are now closed to new members; further notes that 12 million workers now have no personal occupational pension provision; further notes that the savings ratio is now at 3.7

COUNTRYSIDE AGENCY

leave out from 'exclusion' to 'congratulates' and insert 'has been a harsh reality in rural areas for at least two decades;'.

COUNTRYSIDE AGENCY

leave out from 'exclusion' to 'congratulates' and insert 'has been a harsh reality in rural areas for at least two decades;'

RURAL POST OFFICES

leave out from 'calls' to end and insert 'for a thorough review of the policy of successive governments to encourage the transfer of pension and benefit business away from the network.'.

BROADBAND CONNECTION

after 'Knaresborough', insert 'or across rural North Norfolk'.

FIREFIGHTERS DISPUTE

That this House applauds the Fire Brigades Union in its attempt to resolve the current dispute by negotiation via ACAS; welcomes its decision to postpone its planned industrial action; hopes that the Fire Service employers and Government will reciprocate to enable a resolution of this dispute based

FUNDING FOR HAMPSHIRE'S DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERATORS

That this House notes that the Government proposes to fund the additional costs to Hampshire County Council, as a result of implementing Article 16(2) of EC Regulation 2037/00 on Ozone Depleting Substances, in the period from 1st April 2002 to 31st March 2003, by means of a special grant allocation

PRIVATISATION OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE RECORDS

That this House expresses its deep disquiet as the Government's proposals to privatise the Ministry of Defence Records Service which will have the effect of passing over to a private company the records of military personnel dating from the First World War to the present day, will result in the loss

ROYAL COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND AIR TRANSPORT

That this House notes the latest report by the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution on 'The Environmental Effects of Civil Aircraft in Flight'; further notes the Commission's concern over the inevitable growth of air transport which holds serious implications for local and regional pollution,

FUNDING FOR WILTSHIRE'S DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERATORS

That this House notes that the Government proposes to fund the additional costs to Wiltshire County Council, as a result of implementing Article 16(2) of EC Regulation 2037/00 on ozone depleting substances, in the period from 1st April 2002 to 31st March 2003, by means of a special grant allocation

CONVENTION ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE AND THE EURATOM TREATY

That this House notes the treaty establishing a European Atomic Energy Community, commonly known as Euratom, has not been substantially altered since it was first signed in 1957; further notes that the treaty combines the functions of promotion and regulation of the nuclear industry, contrary to mod

BRITISH ENERGY AND SELLAFIELD

That this House expresses its serious concern that the Government proposes to pay from 2003 onwards ú150 million to ú200 million per year into a new nuclear liabilities fund as part of a plan to save the privatised nuclear generator British Energy from administration; notes that a substantial share

ENHANCED CAPITAL ALLOWANCES AND DOMESTIC SECTOR ENERGY SERVICES

That this House believes that energy services are an effective means of encouraging reduction in energy use, cutting fuel bills and reducing emissions of carbon dioxide; further believes that the barrier of increased capital cost for energy saving measures can be overcome by the leasing of systems b

RUGBY AIRPORT

That this House notes the extension of the air transport consultation to consider Gatwick as an option in the South East; further notes that the consultation has been extended in all regions, including in the Midlands the option to build the largest airport in Europe across greenbelt land between Ru