Early Day Motions

HOUSE OF COMMONS CAT

That this House is concerned at the large number of mice which currently reside in the Palace of Westminster including the dining rooms; believes that it would be fiscally prudent for the Sergeant at Arm's Department to invest in a House of Commons cat to try to tackle this problem; and calls upon t

MACMILLAN MALE CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

That this House congratulates Macmillian Cancer Relief on the launch of their Male Cancer Awareness Campaign to highlight the risk of testicular and prostate cancer amongst young men; recognises that Macmillan Cancer Relief is a premier deliverer of first class care for cancer sufferers and their fa

ST ALBAN'S DAY

That this House notes that 22nd June is St Alban's Day; further notes that St Alban was the first English martyr; recognises that St Alban was noted for sacrifice and helping others while St George was a soldier whose fame rests on fighting and killing a mythical dragon; notes that there is archaeol

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

That this House congratulates Powergen on winning the National Energy Foundation's Home Energy Rater of the Year award (Energy Supplier category), acknowledging the company's promotion of energy efficiency in homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom; recognises that energy efficiency is ce

DELIVERY OF PENSION BOOKS

That this House regrets the recent delays in returning pension books following updating by benefits Agency offices in the south-east of England; rejects the decision by the Benefits Agency to opt for cheaper, less reliable delivery methods; believes that pensioners whose books are still missing shou

PRICES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE

That this House recognises the financial hardship suffered by many farmers in the United Kingdom as a result of falling prices for agricultural produce; notes the disparity in the amount farmers receive from supermarkets compared to the prices charged to the consumer; further notes that many farmers

GULF WAR SICKNESS

That this House congratulates former solider and Kingston-upon-Hull North constituent Mr Shaun Rusling and the National Gulf Veterans and Families Association on their victory in achieving recognition of the existence of Gulf War Syndrome; pays tribute to Mr Rusling who has fought resolutely through

REDUCED FARES ON SOUTH CENTRAL

That this House warmly welcomes the decision by the train operating company South Central to reduce markedly season ticket fares on the lines from Lewes to Seaford and Eastbourne; notes the Eastbourne to Lewes price has now been cut from ú23.20 to ú15.00 a week and the Seaford to Lewes price from ú1

DIABETES AWARENESS

That this House welcomes Diabetes UK's current awareness raising campaign, Too Deadly to Ignore; notes that 2.5 million people in the UK have diabetes, one million of these as yet undiagnosed; recognises that the severe complications of diabetes can be delayed or even prevented by early diagnosis an

SOCIAL CARE (S.I., 2002, No. 1250)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the National Care Standards Commission (Children's Rights Director) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1250), dated 1st May 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3rd May, be annulled.

CANNABIS

That this House is of the opinion that cannabis should no longer be legally prohibited for adults, but should be subject to strict regulations over sales.

DEEP CUT ARMY CAMP

That this House expresses sadness that almost 100 serving members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces have lost their lives in the past eight years through firearms incidents on or near military premises; further notes that 156 suicides have been recorded in the same period; extends sincere condolences to

REGULATION OF BUS SERVICES

That this House notes that passenger bus services operated by private profit-making companies receive substantial amounts of public funding including direct route subsidy, concessionary fare schemes and fuel duty rebate; is concerned that these companies are putting profit before public service and

LENNOX LEWIS'S VICTORY

That this House congratulates Lennox Lewis on retaining his heavyweight championship of the world; notes that, in doing so, he beat one of boxing's most fearsome and successful fighters; recognises that this victory was achieved in his opponent's own country; and given all the circumstances, believe

DEMAND BROADBAND

That this House applauds the launch of the CWU's Demand Broadband campaign which aims to raise the profile of the critical importance of broadband to Britain's economic and social well being; shares the CWU's belief that Broadband Britain provides the cutting edge for a modernising economy; notes th

ACCESS RADIO

after 'Pontypridd' insert 'Birmingham'.

MATERIAL FOR DEAF PEOPLE AND COPYRIGHT LAW

That this House is concerned that copyright law and practices obstruct the provision of subtitles for Welsh songs and lyrics on teletext page 888 for S4C; notes that Welsh songs are an important feature of cultural festivals such as the Eisteddfod, and that it is unfair that deaf viewers are denied

CHILD SUPPORT LEGISLATION

That this House notes that child support legislation allows a flat rate of ú5 to be payable in certain circumstances such as when the non-resident parent is in receipt of a prescribed benefit; notes with concern that if the care of a child is shared for at least one night a week, the amount of child

URDD GOBAITH CYMRU GOODWILL MESSAGE

That this House congratulates Urdd Gobaith Cymru on transmitting its 80th message of goodwill on behalf of the young people of Wales and its 50,000 members from Brussels on 18th May; notes that this message was delivered in both English and Welsh and 16 other languages; concurs with the message when

RACHEL'S DAIRY'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates Rachel's Dairy, Y Borth, Ceredigion on its 20th anniversary; acknowledges the important role in pioneering organic agriculture undertaken by Rachel and Gareth Rowlands over those 20 years, including becoming Britain's first certified organic dairy; is delighted to welco

STILLBIRTH CERTIFICATE

That this House believes that parents of stillborn babies born under 24 weeks should be able to receive on request a stillbirth certificate which records the birth of these babies.

UK REGISTER OF ORGANIC FOOD STANDARDS

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'welcomes the proposals by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs now under consideration, both to establish an independent body to set, and act as custodian of, the standards for organic food production and to use the services of the sole nationa

LAW SOCIETY AND RESTRICTIVE PRACTICES

leave out from 'review' to end and add 'forthwith under the provisions of the Fair Trade Act 1973.'.

STOP NOW CAMPAIGN (No. 2)

leave out from 'scams' to end.

BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS

delete "Government" and insert "successive governments".