Early Day Motions

NORTHERN IRELAND TEAM AND THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES

That this House wishes every success to the Northern Ireland team in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Manchester; and is confident that, in spite of the many difficulties faced by the people of Northern Ireland over recent years, the team will demonstrate all that is best in sporting excellence

DEATHS OF IRISH CITIZENS IN BRITISH PRISONS

That this House notes with concern that another Irish citizen, Mr Patrick Maloney, has died whilst on remand in Brixton Prison; and calls upon the Government, in the light of a series of deaths of Irish citizens in British prisons, to launch an independent investigation into the circumstances of the

NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY AND YOUTH SERVICES

That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's support for the principles of the National Youth Agency and Local Government Association's Hear by Rights Standards, which offers guidelines for the involvement of young people in the design and delivery of youth services in local government; appreciates

TEACHING OF CREATIONISM

delete from 'lessons' to end and add 'or anywhere else in education.'.

DIGITAL TELEVISION

after 'transmission', insert 'set national targets for digital switchover for Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland'.

STATUE OF THE MANUAL WORKING CLASS

leave out from 'class' to 'fitting' in line 7.

LONG TERM FUNDING FOR BOTH HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

That this House agrees with the statement of Derek Wanless that 'health and social care are inextricably linked'; accepts the conclusion of the Wanless review that very substantial increases in resources for health and social care are needed; applauds the Budget commitments to an annual increase in

FURTHER EDUCATION AND SIXTH FORM COLLEGES

That this House congratulates the staff of further education and sixth form colleges on their outstanding service to over four million students; welcomes the increased capital and revenue funding now available to the sector; notes, however, that colleges' core funding remains at 90 per cent. of 1995

GOSPORT AND FAREHAM RUGBY CLUB

That this House congratulates the all-amateur Gosport and Fareham rugby team for its performance in the final of the Powergen Intermediate Cup at Twickenham on Saturday 20 April; respects the Halifax team for its victory, but takes pride in the determination of Gosport and Fareham in maintaining its

BENNY ROTHMAN AND THE KINDER SCOUT TRESPASS

That this House notes the 70th Anniversary of the Kinder Scout trespass on 24th April; recalls the commitment and bravery of Benny Rothman who led the trespass of 400 ramblers from Bowden Bridge Quarry, Hayfield, to the Kinder Scout mountain in the Peak District in 1932; believes this action laid th

FINAL SALARY PENSION

That this House congratulates Tesco plc on extending the final salary pension scheme to part-time as well as to full-time workers; urges more companies to offer similar enhanced pension schemes to all their workers; and calls upon the Government to consider introducing incentives to employers to off

ENGLISHNESS

That this House welcomes the new positive English nationalism that has begun to emerge in England over the past few years; welcomes the contribution made by Billy Bragg and others to develop a notion of Englishness that is forward looking and fitting for the 21st century; notes that the number of pe

CHANGES TO THE NORTH SEA TAXATION REGIME

That this House recognises the importance of the United Kingdom offshore oil and gas industry, not only to the economy of the north-east of Scotland, but to the United Kingdom economy as a whole; acknowledges the importance of the industry in maintaining a secure and safe supply of energy; notes tha

CARDIFF CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2008

That this House wholeheartedly welcomes the bid of the City of Cardiff to become European Capital of Culture in 2008, and wishes the organisers every success with this bid; applauds the aim of Cardiff 2008 to highlight the cultural heritage and traditions of the Welsh capital and the whole of Wales;

PLANNING CONTROL FOR NON-LISTED BUILDINGS

That this House notes with concern that current planning legislation allows non-listed buildings of distinctive architectural style to be destroyed without prior public notice or consultation; regrets the demolition of the Grove Public House in Whalley Range, Manchester, a well-known landmark typica

DIRECTOR SALARY INCREASES

That this House expresses its disgust at the level of salary rises recently awarded to fat cat executives at some United Kingdom companies, such as Sir Brian Moffat of Corus, Mr Jonathan Bloomer of Prudential, Mr Matt Barratt of Barclays Bank, Mr Bob Davies of Arriva and Mr Phil White of National Ex

FORMER REGISTERED DOCK WORKERS' PENSIONS AND ADVANCED CORPORATION TAX

That this House expresses concern at the impact of advanced corporation tax abolition on the Former Registered Dock Workers' Pension Fund; notes that had the advanced corporation tax rules not changed the fund would have continued to receive a dividend 33 per cent. larger than the net dividend paid

DEAF EDUCATION

That this House applauds the many people, both deaf and hearing, nationwide who are involved in the national campaign to improve the standards of deaf education; recognises that without this deaf children would suffer from low education attainments, which could lead to a lack of social development a

PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE

That this House recognises the social, cultural and economic value of a thriving grass roots entertainment industry; notes that entertainment and music provision in venues ranging from pubs to village halls not only attracts vital custom but also encourages cultural diversity and growth; further not

MENTAL INCAPACITY

That this House calls for statutory safeguards for people who do not have the mental capacity to make decisions as a result of disability or injury; welcomes the Government's commitment to reform in this area contained in the 1999 White Paper, Making Decisions, while regretting that it has failed to

FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

That this House expresses its concern at the National Front candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen securing a place in the final stages of the French presidential election; rejects the racism, intolerance and isolationism for which he stands; believes that apathy and declining turnout rather than a significant

JEAN-MARIE LE PEN AND THE EXTREME RIGHT IN EUROPE

That this House is greatly concerned at the high level of support for Jean-Marie Le Pen in the first round of the French presidential election; and calls upon all who support democracy in Europe to do everything possible to oppose the growth of neo-Fascism in their own countries.

INSURERS COMPANIES AND ASBESTOS VICTIMS

That this House supports the criticism made by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers of the insurer's last minute offer to settle the Fairchild, Fox and Mathews mesothelioma cases as a cynical and underhanded attempt to prevent the cases being heard by the House of Lords, hence leaving hundreds

EDUCATION OF CHILDREN SEEKING ASYLUM

That this House expresses its concern at sections 30 and 31 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill, which removes refugee children in accommodation centres from the application of key sections of education law; notes that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child lays down th

ETHICAL THREADS AND REMPLOY PRODUCTION OF GLASTONBURY T-SHIRTS

at end add 'and further congratulates Ethical Threads on extending this concept to other concerts and for opening a unionised warehouse in Worksop in partnership with Clause 4 event organisers.'.