Early Day Motions

FIRE SERVICE DISPUTE

leave out from 'Service' to end and add 'but disapproves of strike threats or action.'.

35th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABORTION ACT 1967

leave out from '1967' to end and add 'notes that 6,000 people each week in the United Kingdom contribute to a conception that is later terminated; recognises that those of many ages who are sexually active can choose between the embarrassment of an unintended conception or of discussing, before sexu

CONFIDENCE IN THE EXAMINATION SYSTEM

That this House believes that, in the light of the A level crisis and the recent concerns raised by the Guardian newspaper about the credibility of testing at key stage two, there is an urgent need for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority to be given real independence from ministerial control

HUNTING WITH DOGS IN SCOTLAND

That this House notes that hunting with dogs remains legal in Scotland, despite the enactment of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002, that mounted hunts will now operate with shotguns as well as dogs and, as a consequence, will inevitably be wounding foxes in a way which has never occ

LOTTERY FUNDING FOR VILLAGE HALLS

That this House calls on the Government to recognise the funding crisis now threatening the future of England's village and community halls, caused by reduction in funding to the National Lottery's Community Fund and compounded by changes in other funders' priorities and the new costs of having to c

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND MINISTERS OF RELIGION

That this House notes that clergy of all denominations and religions are treated as office-holders rather than employees in UK law; further notes that by virtue of being ministers of religion clergy are consequently denied basis employment rights and have no redress against sex, disability or racial

BRITISH FOOD FORTNIGHT

That this House supports British Food Fortnight; recognises that producers in this country comply with stringent standards of food hygiene and animal welfare; and calls on the Government to ensure that no undue burdens are imposed on agricultural activity and production, and to support, encourage an

BODYSHOP HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS 2002

That this House congratulates the Body Shop Human Rights Award Committee for recognising the importance of the right to housing in 2002; notes the award to the value of three hundred thousand dollars was shared by the Romani Baht Foundation representing Roma people in Sofia, Bulgaria, by the Nationa

USE OF THE WORD 'ENEMIES' IN PUBLICATIONS OF BRITAIN IN EUROPE

That this House notes with concern the recent publication by Britain in Europe which equates opposition to the euro with opposition to Labour; notes that Britain in Europe is itself a multi-party organisation which contains opponents of a Labour Government; further notes that the use of the term 'en

PROPOSED PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF KAVA KAVA HERBAL PRODUCTS

That this House notes that millions of consumers around the world regularly consume products containing the herbal remedy kava kava, because of its effect as a mild relaxant and to reduce anxiety; further notes with alarm that the Medicines Control Agency has proposed a complete prohibition on the s

SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE

at end add 'and further calls on Trade Unions who represent vulnerable workers to wake up to their responsibilities and lead the campaign on this issue.'.

PRIVATE ACTION, PUBLIC BENEFIT

That this House welcomes the recommendations listed in The Cabinet Office's strategy unit report 'Private Action, Public Benefit - A Review of Charities and the Wider Not-for-Profit Sector'; notes that among the recommendations the Report calls for the modernisation of laws governing co-operatives a

ELECTION OF LULA IGNACIO DA SILVA

That this House welcomes the election of Lula as President of Brazil; congratulates him on his huge majority and hopes the international community will co-operate on debt and trade matters to enable the new President to tackle unemployment, poverty and social division.

EVENING STANDARD WEBSITE

That this House calls upon the London Evening Standard newspaper to clean up its website, which has been used for many comments of racial and religious hatred and to arrange for a proper system to be in place so that such grossly intolerant remarks, which are prejudicial to good race relations in Lo

DEATHS OF IRISH PRISONERS IN BRIXTON PRISON

That this House expresses its deep concern at the deaths of seven Irish prisoners in Brixton prison since December 1999; and calls upon the Home Secretary to establish an independent public inquiry into this tragedy.

DEGRADABLE PLASTIC BAGS

That this House recognises the environmental advantages of degradable plastics namely that they can be composted, they will degrade when exposed to a normal environment and they are environmentally friendly in their production; and calls upon the Government to recognise a distinction on environmenta

INTERNATIONAL DOWN'S SYNDROME SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

That this House congratulates those involved in organising the International Down's Syndrome Swimming Championships, held in Reading from 22nd to 27th October; believes that this event should be held annually; and calls upon the Government to give further support to Britain's young Down's Syndrome s

MOTORWAY JUNCTION NEAR LLANILID

That this House welcomes the decision of the Welsh Assembly Government to allow with conditions and without precedent the development of a new motorway junction near Llanilid in the Ogmore constituency; notes that this will enable the development of significant regeneration need; believes that the d

BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL

That this House notes the excellent work carried out by the Royal British Legion through the Poppy Appeal; acknowledges the importance of the Poppy Appeal in recognising the sacrifice made by million of people who lost their lives during war on our behalf and pays tribute to present military personn

35th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABORTION ACT 1967

That this House notes the 35th anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act 1967; records that of 37 world-wide studies since 1957, 28 have shown a positive association between abortion and breast cancer; notes that data indicates that girls of under 18 who have abortions double their risk of brea

LAUNCH OF BBC'S NATIONAL ASIAN NETWORK

That this House congratulates the BBC Asian Network on its launch as a UK-wide radio station on digital broadcasting; notes that from its beginnings on local radio in the Midlands to its current national status, the station has developed a reputation as a 'one-stop' shop for Asian listeners where th

OPERATION CATARACT

That this House congratulates Morecambe Bay NHS Hospital Trust, in particular the Chief Executive Ian Cumming and Chairman Idris Williams, for taking advantage of the Government's Overseas Clinical Team Initiative, and their efforts and hard work in bringing a Lancaster a 40 strong South African hea

RECOGNITION OF DARTS AS A SPORT IN THE UK

at end add 'and recognises that the first ever women's world darts champion, Elsie Grimshaw, is alive and well in the Glynne Residential Home in Alyn and Deeside.'.

KHAN YUNIS

That this House notes with horror the Israeli army operation in Khan Yunis on the evening of 6th October and morning of 7th October that left 14 Palestinians killed and over 100 wounded, nine of whom were residents who had come out of their homes when the IDF had withdrawn and were fired on by a hel

S4C's TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates S4C on 20 years of public sector broadcasting in the Welsh language; recognises the range of quality programmes broadcast over the past two decades such as 'Pobol y Cwm', 'Super Ted', 'Sgorio' and 'C'mon Midfield', and commends the launch in 1998 of S4C Digital which en