Early Day Motions

CASE FOR COUNCIL HOUSING

That this House notes that council housing has provided generations with a decent, affordable, secure and accountable alternative to market forces in housing and is an important part of a comprehensive welfare state; recognises also that nearly three million tenants in England and Wales want this to

DRUG DUMPING

That this House condemns the act of international drug dumping of inappropriate and sometimes harmful drugs by individuals and companies to developing countries, such as appetite stimulants being donated to famine-stricken Sudan, in order for drug companies to avoid costly waste disposal bills and c

PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK

That this House supports Parkinson's Awareness Week, 8th to 14th April; recognises the impact Parkinson's has on 120,000 people in the UK alongside their families, friends and carers; congratulates the Parkinson's Disease Society on raising awareness of this degenerative, debilitating condition; ext

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LYING IN STATE OF HER MAJESTY, THE QUEEN MOTHER

That this House congratulates the staff of the Palace of Westminster, the police and volunteers and staff from related organisations for their exemplary organisation of the arrangements relating to the Lying in State and funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and the long hours worked; and b

PRESIDENTIAL AND PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS IN SIERRA LEONE, MAY 14TH

That this House congratulates those leading figures of the majority of registered parties in Sierra Leone who responded to the invitation to all parties to participate in the roundtable on promoting democracy in Sierra Leone, organised by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy on 13th March, for s

BUILDING AND BUILDINGS (S.I., 2002, No. 440)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 440), dated 28th February 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5th March, be annulled.

INTERNAL SECURITY ACT IN MALAYSIA

That this House expresses its continued concern at the misuse by the Government of Malaysia of the Internal Security Act to detain indefinitely without trial political opponents and critics; asks the Government of Malaysia to ensure that Tian Chua, Mohamad Ezam Mohd Nor, Badrul Amin Bahron, Lokman N

CONTINUED IMPRISONMENT OF FORMER MALAYSIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER ANWAR IBRAHIM

That this House expresses its concern at the continued imprisonment of the former Malaysian Deputy Minister Anwar Ibrahim; notes that previous trials were deemed not to have met international standards of fairness; hopes that he will ultimately have a fair trial on the charges which have been brough

CONSIGNIA (No. 2)

That this House deplores the proposed job losses in Consignia, particularly given the ú2 million spent on the much disliked rebranding of the company; is concerned that these job losses will have a further deleterious effect on urban and rural sub-post offices, the closures of so many of which have

OFSTED INSPECTION OF BIRMINGHAM LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY

That this House congratulates the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, and Birmingham's chief education officer, Professor Tim Brighouse, on achieving a transformation in education standards as established by the report of 9th April from the education standards watchdog Ofsted; recognises th

POWERS OF ATTORNEY (S.I., 2002, No. 832)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Court of Protection (Enduring Powers of Attorney) (Amendment) Rules 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 832), dated 26th March 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27th March, be annulled.

MENTAL HEALTH (S.I., 2002, No. 833)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 833), dated 26th March 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27th March, be annulled.

ISRAELI INCURSIONS INTO PALESTINIAN LAND

That this House calls for an immediate end to the Israeli offensive in the Occupied Territories based on international law and UN resolutions; urges the British Government and the international community to bring further pressure to bear on the Israeli Government immediately to withdraw its forces f

NORTH-SOUTH HIGH-SPEED RAIL LINE

That this House welcomes the proposal to construct a new high-speed passenger-only rail link between London, the north of England, and Scotland; recognises that such a link would dramatically reduce journey times and as a result bring a significant switch of passengers to rail away from congested ro

USE OF HAND-HELD MOBILES WHEN DRIVING

That this House recognises the inherent dangers of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving a motor vehicle; believes that engaging in a mobile phone conversation impairs drivers' ability to react to potentially hazardous road situations; deeply regrets the 17 deaths on Britain's roads in accide

NATIONAL STATUE FOR QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER

That this House is thankful for the lifetime in the service of the nation of the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother; notes the countless expressions of respect and affection which have been made by the public since her death; recognises her role in upholding the morale of Londoners in particular

KENNETH WOLSTENHOLME

That this House notes with sadness the death of Kenneth Wolstenholme, BBC television commentator, aged 81; further notes that Kenneth's interest in football began watching Bolton Wanderers at the age of four; pays tribute to his distinguished war record flying 100 missions over Germany; and acknowle

LUTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Luton Town Football Club on their promotion and immediate return to Division Two; congratulates in particular the players, the manager and staff, the Chairman and the Board, and the thousands of dedicated and loyal supporters who have contributed to the team's great suc

EQUITABLE LIFE

leave out from 'Life' to end and add 'would be concerned if Lord Penrose was unable to complete his report in 2002; and notes that the Treasury Committee decided in January 2002 to continue its inquiry when Lord Penrose has reported.'.

CONDITIONS IN DUNGAVEL DETENTION CENTRE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

after 'centre' insert 'and other centres'.

PARISH COUNCILS

leave out from 'Members' to end and add 'accepts that the designation of parish councils by the Countryside Agency was a lapse in judgement though its true meaning has been mischievously misinterpreted; further notes the unprecedented growth in the number of parish and town councils that this Govern

SCOTTISH NATIONAL PARTY AND NATO

That this House notes that the Scottish National party's International Affairs Review Group has published recommendations reinforcing the party's anti-NATO stance; notes that at a time when many smaller nations in Europe wish to join NATO to strengthen their defences, the Scottish National Party is

EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR

That this House congratulates Landmine Action and the Co-operative Bank on the publication of their report, Explosive Remnants of War, which demonstrates clearly the devastating humanitarian and developmental impact of unexploded ordnance including cluster bombs, artillery shells, mortars, and rocke

CATCH MONITORED SECURITY LTD

That this House deplores the high-pressure sales tactics of Teesside alarm firm, Catch Monitored Security Ltd; notes that Durham Police last year accused the firm of increasing the public's fear of crime; applauds the action of Stockton Trading Standards Department in forwarding a file on Catch Moni

EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2008

That this House congratulates the organisers of the Inverness and Highland bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2008, Scotland's sole entry in the competition and first regional bid ever to be entered; believes such an award would reflect the unique cultural heritage of the Highlands of