Early Day Motions

CAMPAIGN ON THE ENVIRONMENT

after 'supplies' insert, 'is therefore appalled at the attitude of the Liberal Democrats in Ceredigion in opposing wind farm applications when their party subscribes to them nationally.'.

BANK OF ENGLAND

leave out from 'House' to 'benefits' and insert 'welcomes the'.

BANK OF ENGLAND

at the end add 'but believes it will soon be superseded by the European Central Bank and calls for democratic accountability for the ECB.'.

SUICIDE BOMBERS IN ISRAEL

to leave out after 'car bombers' to end and add 'and that over 1,500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since October 2000; recognises that Jews, Muslims and Christians have all been victims of outrages committed both by Israelis and by Palestinians; and resolves to redouble its efforts

SUICIDE BOMBERS IN ISRAEL

at end add '; and recognises moreover that suicide bombings have been condemned by many in the region who are strenuously opposed to Israel's actions in the occupied territories.'.

NUCLEAR WASTE SHIPMENTS TO SELLAFIELD

That this House notes with concern the proposals to ship nuclear waste from Japan to Sellafield; believes that such shipments pose an unacceptable risk to the marine environment; and calls for an immediate halt to such shipments.

SHADES FOR A DAY

That this House recognises the valuable work carried out by The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association; acknowledges that there are 200,000 visually impaired people in the United Kingdom, that each guide dog costs ú35,000 to train and keep throughout its life and that currently the Guide Dogs Associat

ST JOHN AMBULANCE YOUTH ANNIVERSARIES

That this House welcomes and supports St. John Ambulance's plans this summer to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its cadets and the 15th anniversary of its badgers; notes that nearly 9,000 six to 10 year olds currently volunteer as badgers and 14,000, 10 to 18 year olds as cadets; acknowledges that

ROAD TRAFFIC SPEED

That this House welcomes the recent Transport, Local Government and the Regions Select Committee report on road traffic speed; notes the clear evidence that speed is a major contributory factor in over a third of road crashes; which translates into over 1,100 fatalities every year; further notes tha

BRITISH HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

That this House applauds the work of the British Hospitality Association in encouraging the highest possible standards in hotels and restaurants; commends the resiliance of the many small businesses which provide the backbone of the tourism industry in overcoming the problems of foot and mouth disea

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

That this House notes that the Government's White Paper on energy policy is due to be published around the turn of the year; highlights how the deadline for responses to the consultation document is 13th September this year; urges all interested parties to respond by this deadline stressing how firs

WORLD POPULATION DAY

That this House calls attention to the World Population Day on 11th July; commends the United Nations' Population Fund for designating this date in 1989 to focus attention on the importance of world population and reproductive health issues; endorses the concepts of sexual and reproductive health an

FLOODS AND FLOOD DEFENCE

That this House notes the findings of research released by the Environment Agency which show that around five million people, in two million properties, live in flood risk areas in England and Wales; notes how the risk of both inland and coastal flooding in these areas will increase as a result of i

SKINNING OF CONSCIOUS SEAL PUPS

That this House notes that the number of animals killed during the 2002 Canadian hunt of harp and hooded seals exceeded 300,000, and a recent study by international veterinarians found up to 42 per cent. of seal pups were skinned alive while fully conscious; is concerned that the Canadian government

THE SIKH COMMUNITY

That this House recognises the considerable contribution made to society by Sikhs; recognises also that their participation in government departments, local authorities, public bodies, the voluntary sector and most of all the business community is vital; believes that, in accepting that the Race Rel

LONG DISTANCE TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS

That this House notes that each year over two million farm animals are transported huge distances across Europe on journeys lasting 30 to 70 hours or more; welcomes the report adopted in November 2001 by the European Parliament which recommends that a maximum overall limit of eight hours should be p

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS

That this House congratulates the Institute of Advanced Motorists, the United Kingdom's leading advanced driving organisation, on the official opening on 10th July of its new national head office, its third address in Chiswick High Road but the first that it has owned; thanks the IAM President for t

OPPONENTS OF THE EURO

leave out from second 'that' to end and add 'there is a strong socialist case against entry into the euro and is disappointed that Labour hon. Members should imply that opposition to the euro is the preserve of the far right'.

BBC'S COVERAGE OF POLITICS

at end add, 'calls upon the BBC to look again at its refusal to put the pre-legislative scrutiny of bills on-line on its BBC On-line service, which would have shown that the BBC was aware of its responsibilities to democracy and wished the citizen licence payer to have modern access to, and influenc

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PAY IN ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House expresses concern that 277,000 local government employees, 90 per cent. part-time women, earn less than ú5 an hour; notes that council employees' earnings have declined relative to the private sector for 10 years according to a survey by the local government employers; further notes

ACADEMIC FREEDOM

That this House notes with concern the action of Professor Mona Baker of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology in dismissing Dr Miriam Schlesinger and Professor Gideon Toury from the boards of two academic journals on the grounds of their Israeli nationality; deplores disc

ORPHAN DRUGS

That this House notes the exploitation by drug manufacturers of EU regulations concerning orphan drugs, drugs which are of benefit to fewer than five per 10,000 people; expresses concern at the enormous price increase of many cheap, commonly used life-saving chemicals as a result of drug manufacture

TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN CHINA

That this House expresses its grave concern at the appalling treatment that pets such as dogs and cats receive in Chinese abattoirs and animal markets before being killed to be served on the dinner table; notes that the animals are locked in cages, muzzled with wire and have their throats cut; suppo

SENSE

That this House recognises that people who have sight and hearing difficulties face hugh challenges every day, but that given the right services and support each individual can develop their talents and choose how they wish to live their lives; pays tribute to the work of SENSE, an organisation whic

BANK OF ENGLAND

That this House acknowledges the unifying and long-term benefits of changing the name of the Bank of England to the United Kingdom Central Bank, as described in its financial report of 2002.