Early Day Motions

GOVERNMENT POLICY ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS

That this House welcomes the clear statement by the Defence Secretary in the House on 15th July, that British Government policy has not changed since John Major, during the Gulf War, explicitly rules out the use of British nuclear weapons against Iraq, even in reply to a chemical or biological attac

SELLING ARMS TO INDIA AND PAKISTAN

leave out from 'Government' to end and add 'should re-establish a policy of not selling armaments or components for armaments to countries engaged in conflict or threatening to engage in a conflict, or who may use such equipment to abuse human rights, and should no longer act as a selling agent for

NEGOTIATING BETTER PPP DEALS

after 'books', insert 'in a deception which would embarrass the least ethical of corporate accountants'.

FIRE SERVICE NATIONAL PAY FORMULA

That this House believes that a Fire Service demands a highly skilled and motivated workforce, and that these principles should be reflected in a more appropriate and relevant Fire Service National Pay Formula; notes that the significant decline in the manufacturing sector has made the formula less

FA INQUIRY INTO THE CONFERENCE LEAGUE

That this House calls on the Chief Executive of the Football Association to explain the inadequate verdict of the three man FA hearing which allowed Boston United, Champions of the Nationwide Conference League, to retain their promoted place in the Football League after pleading guilty to six charge

HOME CARE

That this House notes that between 1996 and 2001 the number of people receiving home care fell from 491,100 to 381,200, a reduction of 22 per cent.; regrets that neither the Prime Minister nor the Leader of the Conservative Opposition were aware of this fact during their exchanges on 10th July; is c

COUNTRYSIDE (S.I., 2002, No. 1710)

That an humble Address be presented to her Majesty, praying that the Access to the Countryside (Provisional and Conclusive Maps) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1710), dated 7th July 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8th July, be annulled.

CONSERVATIVE PARTY AND THE BURGNER REPORT ON NATIONAL MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CARE HOMES

That this House notes the publication of the Burgner Report on 29th July 1996; further notes that the report set out proposals for reforming the system of regulation of care providers including national minimum standards and a national system of regulation; also notes that the report was signed by t

PROVISION OF RU486 ABORTION PILL

That this House notes the Government's pilot schemes allowing the RU486 abortion pill to be provided through family planning clinics, rather than in the safer conditions of hospitals; considers it will increase the dangers to women, especially in the light of evidence cited on 17th May by Dr Richard

PROGRESS ON PEACE IN SUDAN

That this House welcomes the news of progress towards peace in Sudan; congratulates everyone who has contributed towards the process so far; and offers its profound best wishes for further successful negotiations to achieve peace, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and economic and social

CANNABIS RECLASSIFICATION AND THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

That this House congratulates the Daily Telegraph for its editorial comments 'They (the Conservatives) could win themselves broad support by allowing decriminalisation (of cannabis) for a trial period, a position we first advocated six months ago. It would begin to take power away from criminals' (9

CANNABIS RECLASSIFICATION AND THE EVENING STANDARD

That this House congratulates the Evening Standard for its editorial comment of 6th August 2001 that 'Sooner or later Tony Blair will have to reconsider his absolute refusal to consider changes to the drugs laws'; welcomes comments by their writers on 25th October 2001 in support of 'a Home Secretar

CANNABIS RECLASSIFICATION AND THE DAILY MAIL

That this House congratulates the Daily Mail for its editorial comments that 'A debate is urgently needed, one that will have to examine the arguments of those including many with experience of fighting drugs, who want cannabis decriminalised' (October 2000); welcomes its recognition that the use of

MULL OF KINTRYE CHINOOK CRASH

That this House, bearing in mind the number of qualified, distinguished and independent persons who after examining the evidence have declined to blame the pilots and keeping in mind the undesirability of the Ministry of Defence having the final say in such a matter as this, calls on the Secretary o

BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

That this House recognises the importance of Birmingham International Airport, already bringing over ú165 million into the regional economy and with over 8,600 jobs currently dependent on the airport; recognises that, located at the heart of the national road and rail network, Birmingham Internation

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE (No.2)

That this House welcomes the Health Committee's report on the National Institute for Clinical Excellence, notes its conclusions that if NICE is to gain the full respect of the medical profession, it is essential that it involves clinicians with relevant clinical experience, that the Government shoul

PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN FOOD

That this House notes with concern the findings of the European Commission's Pesticides Residues Monitoring Programme that the proportion of fruit and vegetable containing more than the permitted maximum residue limit is rising; believes that urgent steps need to be taken to reduce the amount of suc

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIERS

That this House congratulates The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club on its successful Championship Show held at the Staffordshire County Showground on 21st July; acknowledges the Staffordshire Bull Terrier to be a truly remarkable breed of dog that has been registered with the Kennel Club for no less

SAFE FREEBOARD OF OLDER LARGE BULK CARRIERS

That this House is aware that the distinction for permissible freeboard purposes of bulk carrying ships into Type A, tankers with small and strongly secured hatches, and Type B, dry cargo carriers with larger and less strongly secured hatches, has been overtaken by developments in the size and desig

COALFIELD HERITAGE

That this House welcomes the report, Something to be Proud of and the Scope for Lottery Funding, financed by the Heritage Lottery Fund and prepared by the collaborative efforts of the Coalfield Communities Campaign, the Coalfield Regeneration Trust and the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation i

ROAD TRAFFIC SPEED

at end add, 'introduced in co-operation with the local community'.

BIRMINGHAM CARE HOMES

That this House expresses its grave concern about the crisis in care for the elderly in Birmingham and elsewhere in England; is alarmed that over 80 care homes have closed in Birmingham over the last 18 months; and recognises that a main contributory factor to this crisis is the decision by Birmingh

FREE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THE CHRONICALLY ILL

after 'sclerosis', insert 'and for those who are permanently dependent on pain-killers as a result of, for example, amputation or arachroiditis'.

FREE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THE CHRONICALLY ILL

at end add 'and to investigate the feasibility of a family season ticket for prescriptions for those households with more than one individual suffering from chronic illness'.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM

leave out 'notes with concern' and insert 'condemns'