Early Day Motions

TERRORIST ATTACK AT JAMMU

That this House expresses its profound sympathy to the families of the 34 civilian and military personnel killed in the suicide attack in Jammu on 14th May; notes that the attack has been linked to the terrorist organisation, Lashkar E Toiba, and their attempts to destabilise the democratic process

LAW SOCIETY AND RESTRICTIVE PRACTICES

That this House notes the publication of two Office of Fair Trading reports on Competition in Professions in the past 15 months; further notes calls for the Law Society to take prompt action to end restrictive practices in the profession relating to employed solicitors advising the public, fee-shari

RESTORATIVE CAUTIONS

That this House welcomes the recent research into restorative cautions by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation; congratulates Thames Valley Police on the success of their restorative cautioning initiative; notes the evidence that suggests such cautions, in which all parties including victims were involved

BENEFITS FOR PATIENTS RECEIVING LONG TERM IN-PATIENT CARE

That this House notes that long-stay patients receiving free in-patient care, including large numbers of people suffering from mental ill health, receive only ú15.10 per week state benefit; also notes the comments of the Chief Executive of South Birmingham Mental Health NHS Trust that the trust is r

SECTIONS 2 AND 3 ACT OF SETTLEMENT 1701

That this House condemns the religious discrimination that exists against Roman Catholics in sections 2 and 3 of the Act of Settlement 1701 by excluding Roman Catholics from the line of Succession to the Throne and also any member of the Royal Family who marries a Roman Catholic; recognises that sec

JUSTICE FOR PALESTINE

That this House congratulates all those who took part in the Justice for Palestine demonstration in London on 18th May; notes that it was supported by many thousands of people including Muslims, Jews and Christians who are united in believing peace can only come when Israel withdraws all its forces

AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY AND THE WEST MIDLANDS

That this House welcomes the publication of the Department for Trade and Industry's Manufacturing Strategy and a new ú45 million programme for the United Kingdom car industry; notes that the West Midlands is the home of the United Kingdom motor industry, including MG Rover, Land Rover, Jaguar, Peuge

FUTURE OF FARMING

That this House welcomes the report from the Policy Commission on the Future of Farming; is however disappointed that it did not discuss fundamental animal welfare issues in detail; believes that such considerations need urgent attention and should be placed at the heart of future farming policy; fu

MR COLLINSON

That this House notes the decision to quash the custodial sentence given to Mr John Collinson from Chorley in Lancashire for taking lost golf balls; appreciates the fact that common sense has prevailed but recognises that such a sentence should not have been issued for taking lost property; and call

PRIMACY OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

leave out from 'Commons' to end and add 'has been replaced by the primacy of Government which can only be checked by reviving a strong partnership of both chambers of Parliament, and devolving overcentralised power to the nations, regions and localities of the UK.'.

COMPOSITION OF A REFORMED HOUSE OF LORDS

after 'best' insert 'complimented by completing the important and necessary reform of this House, so that both institutions can work together to recapture their law-making functions from government, that they will be best'.

EURO REFERENDUM

at end add 'and accepts that this can only happen if a far more serious campaign begins now, led by Her Majesty's Government, and that failure to campaign could result in the loss of the referendum and a boost for xenophobia.'.

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

at end add 'and that such a change should be introduced at the same time as the BBC's public service obligation and the requirements for balanced and accurate reporting are extended by Ofcom to the national press.'.

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY DECISION ON FOLIC ACID

leave out 'dismayed' and insert 'delighted'

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY DECISION ON FOLIC ACID

leave out from 'vitamin' to end

NATIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM

That this House expresses its profound disappointment over the Government's failure to observe its own deadline of 30th April for the completion and approval of the business case for the development of England's national football stadium at Wembley; notes the Secretary of State for Culture, Media an

TAX ALLOWANCES

That this House believes that all tax breaks from which only members of the Royal Family benefit should be ended forthwith.

NOISE ACTION DAY

That this House notes with concern the increasing number of complaints about noise, often caused by anti-social neighbours; applauds those local authorities who are taking action to deal with the problem; praises the UK Noise Association in promoting the cause of reducing noise; welcomes the launch

CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHARGING FOR VOLUNTEERS

That this House notes the Government's pledge made last year to meet the costs of police checks on those volunteers wishing to work with young and vulnerable people through the voluntary sector; welcomes the establishment of the Criminal Records Bureau which will ensure that those unsuitable candida

TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN SOUTH KOREA

That this House is appalled by the acts of extreme animal cruelty which take place in South Korea in the killing of over two million cats and dogs annually for human consumption or human medical treatment and rejects the defence put forward that the practices are part of Korean centuries-old traditi

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CUP FINAL

That this House congratulates UEFA and the SFA for the fantastic organisation of the Champions League Final at Hampden Park Glasgow; further notes the warmth afforded to all visitors from both Spain and Germany from the people of Glasgow and Scotland; and recognises that replicating the event at the

LABOUR'S LONDON MAYORAL SELECTION PROCESS

That this House urges the National Executive Committee of the labour Party to allow Ken Livingstone back into the Labour Party in order that he may be considered for selection as Labour's candidate for the London mayoral election in 2004; and further to establish a fair selection procedure for the c

LANDMINES

That this House condemns the alleged offer for sale of anti-personnel landmines by the UK company Chemring Group, parent company of PW Defence Ltd within this country nearly three years after the permanent ban of these weapons; calls for a police investigation and prosecution of those suspected of c

ENGLAND TEAM IN THE WORLD CUP

That this House takes great pride in the achievements of the England football team thus far, recalling in particular their outstanding 5-1 victory against Germany; with the fans, wishes the England squad every success in the 2002 World Cup; and joins them in the 'Go England' campaign.

SELF-CARE

That this House welcomes the conclusion in Derek Wanless's final report to the Treasury, Securing our Future Health: taking a long-term view, that both additional resources and radical reform are necessary; applauds his acknowledgement that 'there is more scope for self-care'; does not regard self-c