Early Day Motions

FULLY EQUIPPED REPORT

after 'orthotic services', insert 'and for opthalmology services.'.

AGE DISCRIMINATION

after 'services', insert 'further notes that ageism costs the UK ú31 billion per annum; regrets that the Government voted down the Age Equality Commission Bill; further regrets that the Government is unwilling to implement legislation until 2006;'.

ST GEORGE'S DAY CELEBRATIONS IN LONDON

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'welcomes the decision of the Mayor of London to encourage support for and expand the established St Patrick's Day celebration in London this year; and welcomes his offer to give support to any future St. George's Day celebration should any organisation establis

HOME RESPONSIBILITIES PROTECTION

That this House calls on the Government to extend entitlement to home responsibilities protection to all foster carers for the entire length of time that they have been fostering to help them build up contributions towards a full state pension; believes that all foster carers who give up work to loo

REDUNDANCY PAY FOR VOLEX STAFF AT LEIGH

That this House notes with sadness the plans of Volex Powercords to make 220 people redundant in Leigh by ending its long tradition of manufacturing in the town; pays tribute to the local work-force many of whom have given long service to the company and contributed greatly to its expansion and prof

HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET

That this House notes with concern that over one million Tibetans have perished as a result of occupation and repression by China, and that access to Tibet by international organisations is denied; also notes that the Dalai Lama has steadfastly refused to resort to violence in the struggle for freed

EUROPE DAY 9TH MAY

That this House looks forward to the opportunity for the United Kingdom to celebrate Europe Day on 9th May; recognises that 9th May marks the day in 1950 that Robert Schuman presented his proposal for the creation of the European Union; notes that the European Union has been central to the maintenan

RIOTS IN INDIA

That this House expresses its profound sympathy for the families and victims, both Hindu and Muslim, of the riots in Gujarat; welcomes the Chief Minister's decision to set up a judicial inquiry into the attack on the train carrying the Ram Sevaks at Godhra; urges him to set up a parallel inquiry int

DEATH OF SPEAKER BALYOGI

That this House expresses its condolences to the family of Mr G.M.C. Balyogi, Speaker of the Lok Sabha (Lower House) in the Indian Parliament, who died on 3rd March; and recognises his vital contribution to political participation and democracy in India and his promotion of inter-parliamentary co-op

REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF NANNIES

That this House notes with concern the recent conviction of the nanny Kelly Lawrence for the assault on the children in her care; notes that nannies are not currently subject to registration and regulation; further notes that this lack of registration means that the working families tax credit is un

MACMILLAN CANCER RELIEF'S CANCER TALK

That this House welcomes Macmillan Cancer Relief's Cancer Talk, an innovative educational initiative to counter common classroom myths and misconceptions about cancer; applauds the cross-party support that Macmillan Cancer Relief's Cancer Talk has secured from the many honourable Members who have ki

AID TO FINANCE DEVELOPMENT AND MEET THE 2015 TARGETS

That this House welcomes the cancellation of $56 billion of debt owed by 24 heavily indebted poor countries; celebrates the opportunity that this has created for investment in development and primary education in countries such as Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique; recognises that one per cent. gross

INTRODUCTION OF PROGRESSIVE BEER DUTY

That this House notes with concern that over 80 per cent. of the beer brewing market is dominated and concentrated in the hands of four national brewers, Scottish Courage, Bass, Whitbread and Carlsberg-Tetley; notes that many craft breweries are at a major competitive disadvantage and are going out

MUTUALITY AND BRITANNIA BUILDING SOCIETY

That this House welcomes the fact that every year the Britannia Building Society contributes over ú40 million to North Staffordshire and the surrounding areas' economy through wages, local suppliers and charitable donations; notes that Britannia achieved its best ever results for the year 2001 by se

HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN ZIMBABWE

That this House expresses concern over the humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe; calls on the Government to take the lead in the international community by making appropriate contingency plans for addressing the humanitarian crisis, whatever the outcome of the forthcoming election; and calls for inter

AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES

That this House recognises the outstanding work done by Air Ambulance services around the country and the fact that they are financed largely through public donations; notes the example set by Germany, where an extensive network of air ambulances is supported partly by the state; and calls on the Go

SHAMROCK BUSES

That this House notes that following a meeting last March between Plaid Cymru leader of Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council, Mrs Pauline Jarman, and the RCT Bus and Coach Operators' Association, the Nationalist-run Council awarded an extraordinary one-year extension of the existing school bus

GIFT OF CHAMPAGNE TO THE GOVERNMENT WHIPS' OFFICE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE REGIONS

at end add 'but, recognising that nothing is too good for the workers, commends the Labour Whips on their enjoyment of an occasional glass of bubbly in marked contract to the regular quaffing of champagne out of silver goblets by the toffs in the Tory Whips Office.'.

BBC FOUR

after 'documentaries', insert 'regrets that the hours of transmission are severely restricted each day and hopes they will soon be extended.'.

FULLY EQUIPPED REPORT

That this House calls upon Her Majesty's Government to act upon the recommendations of the Audit Commission's Fully Equipped Report on the provision of disability equipment services for older and disabled people; calls for national standards to be implemented for the one million wheelchair users in

ST PIRAN'S DAY

That this House celebrates with the people of Cornwall, St Piran's Day, commemorating the patron saint of Cornwall on 5th March, who according to legend brought Christianity to Cornwall and discovered tin; and encourages this celebration of cultural identity and regional diversity through recognitio

STUDENT SUPPORT FOR FURTHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE UK

That this House congratulates the Welsh Assembly on its response to the Rees Report; welcomes its decision to introduce non-repayable maintenance grants for students from low income backgrounds entering further education; and notes that similar provision must be made available for students elsewhere

KADDISH AND ARIEL SHARON

That this House acknowledges with respect the Jewish religious practice of reciting the Kaddish memorial prayer on the anniversary of a bereavement; notes that 7th March is the first anniversay of the installation of Ariel Sharon as Prime Minister of Israel, elected on a pledge to provide security f

AGE DISCRIMINATION

That this House welcomes Help the Aged's report, Age Discrimination in Public Policy; expresses concern that the report finds over half the population believes this country treats older people as if they are on the scrap-heap; notes that the report provides further evidence of the level of age discr

CHELTENHAM LITTLE THEATRE'S CHOIR FESTIVAL

That this House congratulates the organisers and sponsors of Cheltenham Little Theatre's first Choir Festival; appreciates the enterprising and entertaining programme which attracted a wide range of talented choirs with international experience, culminating in a blistering performance from the Abert