Early Day Motions

FARMGATE PRICES AND SUPERMARKETS

That this House is concerned that for every ú1 spent in supermarkets only a fraction goes to British farmers and growers who face the lowest farmgate prices in Europe; and calls upon UK supermarkets to back British agriculture by agreeing fairer trading terms with producers marketing British produce

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ROLE OF SPORT IN PROMOTING HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

That this House recognises and shares the Prime Minister's belief in the role that sport plays in promoting health, education and social cohesion and helping to combat anti-social behaviour; commends the national governing bodies of sport and their clubs for promoting social inclusion as highlighted

REGIONAL GOVERNMENT REFERENDUMS BILL

That this House welcomes the Regional Government Referendums Bill; recognises that on 11th January the North West Regional Assembly resolved to seek elected status at the earliest opportunity; notes that opinion polls show 72 per cent. support in the North West for an elected regional assembly, and

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS

That this House recognises the importance of agricultural shows to the rural economy and is concerned that the bio-security regulations governing the shows are threatening their viability; further notes that many shows have been forced to cancel livestock classes; and urges the Government to review

RAGWORT POISONING

That this House is concerned that 500 horses died from liver damage due to ragwort poisoning in 2001 and that 1000 deaths are predicted in 2002; is also concerned that the toxin in ragwort is poisonous to cattle and sheep as well as humans, so humans may, unwittingly ingest the toxin; notes that und

FUTURE OF THE UK FISHING INDUSTRY

That this House notes the despair with which recent plans to close cod fishing grounds have been received in North Sea fishing communities, and particularly in Scotland, where 20,000 jobs are now at risk; calls on the Government to make clear how it intends to respond to the Commission's proposals;

REFORMING THE 20 DAY RULE

That this House shares the concern of the UK livestock industry about the continuation of the 20 day rule and notes its more flexible application in Scotland; and calls upon the Government to examine the exemption process with a view to a more flexible and less bureaucratic regime which provides gre

HUNTING WITH DOGS AND THE GRACIOUS SPEECH

That this House welcomes the announcement in the Gracious Speech that the Government will be introducing a Bill on hunting with dogs; looks forward to the Bill's early introduction; and expresses its continued determination via a free vote to secure a total ban on hunting wild mammals with dogs and

FIREWORK CONTROLS

That this House welcomes The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association's campaign to increase controls on the sale and use of fireworks; notes the cost, in human and financial terms, incurred as a result of the premature retirement, sedation, or retraining of guide dogs which have been traumatised by fir

FINANCE OF INVESTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH PUBLIC BORROWING

That this House notes that the total capital value of all PFI/PPP projects signed by 31st July was ú22.5 billion and that had this been raised by public borrowing, the public sector net debt would increase by 2 per cent. to just over 32 per cent. of GDP; further notes that adding on the scheduled in

FREE NATIONWIDE BUS TRAVEL FOR PENSIONERS

That this House welcomes the introduction of the minimum half-price concessionary fare scheme for bus travel in 2001 but recognises the anomalies that a district by district scheme creates; acknowledges that by the end of 2002 Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will all have free bus travel for ol

DEBATE OF EARLY DAY MOTIONS

That this House notes that there is currently no provision for early day motions with a high number of signatories to be debated; further notes that provision for early day motions with the support of more than half the House to be debated automatically would make early day motions a more effective

TURNER PRIZE SHORTLIST

That this House notes the criticism made by the Culture Minister on the Turner Prize shortlist; understands that contemporary art divides public opinion; invites a wider discussion and debate about the merits of British historical and contemporary art; commends the 1995 decision by the Tate to engag

POPPY APPEAL AND ITN BUILDING

That this House regrets and deplores the decision by Johnson Controls to refuse to allow boxes of poppies to be placed in the ITN building in Gray's Inn Road, on the collection of donations to the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal; and salutes the principled stand of broadcaster Nick Ferrari of LB

LOTTERY FUNDING FOR VILLAGE HALLS

at end add ', which should be distributed fairly on the basis of population to urban and rural communities.'.

TEAM BATH

after 'well', insert ', although not victory.'.

THIRD AND FOURTH GENERATION MOBILE TELEPHONY

That this House notes that telecommunication and mobile companies are in global retreat because there is an intractable problem in the wireless industry, which has some potentially disastrous implications for both the public and private sectors; further notes that carriers have paid uneconomic sums

PRIVATISATION OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE RECORDS

That this House expresses its deep disquiet at 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

RNIB CYMRU REPORT ON BLINDNESS

That this House congratulates RNIB Cymru on the publication of its report, 'Changing the way we think about blindness - myth and reality'; notes that the report reveals most people are more frightened of losing their sight than any other disability but completely underestimate the prevalence of sigh

POSTPONEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORD BUREAU CHECKS

That this House agrees with the Home Secretary that the function of the Criminal Records Bureau is to reduce the risk of abuse by ensuring that those who are unsuitable are not able to work with children and vulnerable adults; deeply regrets the decision of the Home Office and Department of Health t

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Everton FC on being the first club to enjoy 100 seasons in English football's top division; believes that the unique loyalty of generations of Everton supporters has provided the foundation for this great achievement; calls on the British sports media to recognise this

SUNDAY WORKING

That this House congratulates the Secretary of State for Scotland on her successful negotiation with Argos Stores who have agreed to reopen, as a matter of urgency, discussions with the trade unions on the position of the eleven workers who have left the company due to difficulties with Sunday worki

FRIENDS OF SCOTLAND AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SCOTLAND

after 'project', leave out to end and add, 'and congratulates the Secretary of State for Scotland on her initiative which is less than one third of the way into its three year timescale, and has already attracted the support and endorsement of 140 recruits from 17 countries throughout the world; and

FUTURE OF THE UK FISHING INDUSTRY

after 'communities', insert 'including recreational sea anglers.'.

FUTURE OF THE UK FISHING INDUSTRY

after 'sea', insert 'and Irish Sea'.