Early Day Motions

ACTION FOR CLEAN ENERGY AT WSSD

That this House supports the Choose Positive Energy Campaign spearheaded by The Body Shop International and Greenpeace, which aims to secure a commitment from world leaders at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development, to deliver clean, renewable energy to two billion people in the world with

GEORGE FISHER

That this House expresses its sorrow for the Fisher family, whose son died last year after being mown down by a drug-fuelled hit and run driver who got a four year prison sentence; supports their campaign to make a change in the law to implement harsher sentences on people found guilty of driving un

EURO REFERENDUM

That this House notes the National Institute for Economic and Social Research's recent report, which concludes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer's five tests for entry to the euro have already been met; and looks forward to a successful 'Yes' outcome in an early referendum on Britain joining the

500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE ISLAND OF ST HELENA

That this House sends greetings to the people of the Island of St. Helena on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Island's discovery on 21st May 1502; is delighted that Parliament was able to restore full British citizenship to residents, who are strongly proud of their British heritage, in

AGRIMONETARY COMPENSATION FOR SCOTTISH FARMERS

That this House recalls the European Commission's original deadline for applications for agrimonetary compensation of 10th April and its subsequent extension to 30th April; notes the European Commission's delay in confirming the eligibility of any UK application for agrimonetary compensation and its

PREMATURE EPILEPSY DEATHS

That this House recognises the important work being undertaken by the charity Epilepsy Bereaved, leading for the Joint Epilepsy Council, the International League against Epilepsy and the relevant Royal colleges in conducting the National Sentinel Audit of Sudden Death in Epilepsy; notes with concern

NORTHERN SCHOOLS FOOTBALL CUP AND COCA COLA

That this House congratulates Coca Cola on their outstanding work in sponsoring the Northern Schools Football Cup involving 372 secondary schools and more than 4,000 players at the under-13 level which culminated in the final being played, thanks to the support of Middlesbrough FC, at the Riverside

FARMERS' MARKETS

That this House recognises the importance of farmers' markets in giving farmers the opportunity to sell directly to consumers, thus reducing food transport costs and emissions as well as promoting local produce and supporting the declining agricultural economy; notes with concern proposals in the DT

ILLEGAL TIMBER

That this House recognises the importance of tropical rainforests in the balance of the global climate and is aware of the threat posed by illegal felling; believes that Britain should not be the recipient of illegally logged timber; further believes that all timber used in Government projects shoul

UNISON LONDON WEIGHTING CLAIM

That this House supports the Unison claim for ú4,000 per annum London Allowance for local authority workers; recognises that the cost of living in London and fringe areas is substantially higher than the rest of the country; calls on Government and local authority employers urgently to negotiate wit

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

That this House believes that the Office of Communications should be responsible for regulating the whole of the media and communications industries; that there is no special case to be made for the BBC to be wholly or partly excluded from Ofcom; and that the Government should end this anomaly and e

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS

That this House recognises the importance of agricultural shows to the rural economy and is concerned that the bio-security regulations governing the shows are threatening their viability; further notes that many shows have been forced to cancel livestock classes; and urges the Government to review

ETHNIC MINORITIES IN BURMA

That this House condemns the Burmese junta's attack on Ler Per Hur camp for internally displaced Karen people on 29th December 2001, which resulted in 300 people fleeing for their safety to Thailand; calls on the United Kingdom Government and the international community to step up pressure on the Bu

WHITE ASBESTOS AND MESOTHELIOMA CANCER

That this House is concerned that recent articles written by representatives of the asbestos industry seek to portray white asbestos as a benign substance, and are confusing the debate by concentrating on the chemical structure of the material when it is the structure of the particle that is the per

YOUTH CRIME, TRUANCY AND CHILD BENEFIT

leave out from 'House' to 'reaffirms' in line 19.

PRIMACY OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

leave out from 'Lords' to end and add 'cannot take over any of the functions of the Commons without the agreement of the House; and believes that we will, therefore, be able to maintain our primacy in legislative matters.'.

COMPOSITION OF A REFORMED HOUSE OF LORDS

leave out 'elected mayors'.

COMPOSITION OF A REFORMED HOUSE OF LORDS

leave out from 'the' to end and add 'House of Lords should be a revising chamber which if subject to democratic controls and given a fresh name in line with such a make-up and functions.'.

PROMOTION OF BIRMINGHAM CITY FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Birmingham City Football Club on winning promotion to the Premier League; commiserates with Norwich City upon the disappointment of losing in a penalty shoot-out at the play-off final; and pays tribute to the fans of both sides for creating a magnificent atmosphere both

FRASERBURGH FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates the players, managers, directors, staff and fans of Fraserburgh Football Club in winning the Press & Journal Highland League title; believes that the team and its travelling fans are a credit to the local community; and wishes the team all the very best for the future f

SUSAN MAY'S APPEAL JUDGEMENT

That this House welcomes to Parliament a delegation of campaigners seeking to secure the release of Susan May, a woman sentenced to life for a murder she did not commit; and expresses its deep concern that despite the reference of her case to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commissi

DONATION TO NEW LABOUR FROM MR RICHARD DESMOND

That this House deplores the acceptance by New Labour of a £100,000 donation from porn publisher Mr Richard Desmond; believes it is no coincidence that this followed Government approval for Mr Desmond's controversial purchase of Express Newspapers; notes with surprise and disappointment the remarks

JOINT COMMITTEE ON MODERNISATION OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

That this House believes that the Joint Committee of both Houses to consider the modernisation of the House of Lords should include at least one representative of a party other than Labour, Conservative or Liberal Democrat.

FUNDING OF POLITICAL PARTIES (No. 2)

That this House believes that political parties should exercise moral and ethical judgement on those who give or seek to give donations to them.

MILLENNIUM STADIUM CARDIFF

That this House notes the resounding success of the FA Cup Final and play-offs at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff; further notes the carnival atmosphere enjoyed by fans and the warm welcome extended by the people of Cardiff; and believes that the Millennium Stadium is rapidly becoming the natural ho