Early Day Motions

SERVICE TO THE HOUSE: MR KEN BROWN, OBE

That this House records its appreciation of and thanks for the 42 years' conscientious and valued service to Parliement of Mr Ken Brown of the Clerk's Department; and wishes him well in his forthcoming retirement.

BAYWATCH CAMPAIGN ON USE OF DISABLED PARKING SPACES

That this House acknowledges the European and International Day of Disabled People on 3rd December; commends the Baywatch Campaign set up by the British Polio Fellowship, the Disabled Drivers' Association, the Disabled Drivers' Motor Club and newspaper Disability Now to encourage more protection of

BREASTFEEDING IN THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER

That this House supports measures for encouraging breastfeeding, recognises the benefits to the health of nursing mothers and their babies; believes that improved facilities should be available in the Palace of Westminster to enable breastfeeding to take place in comfort and privacy; deplores, howev

INTELLIGENT SPEED ADAPTATION

That this House notes the recent research from Leeds University Institute for Transport Studies and the Motor Industry Research Association showing that the mandatory fitting of Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) could lead to a reduction of 59 per cent. in fatal car crashes; welcomes the decision b

RICHARD BURNS AND THE WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP

at end add 'and congratulates the City of Cardiff on its successful hosting of the final stage of the World Rally Championship.'.

USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS IN WARFARE

That this House notes that 300,000 children, boys and girls, are fighting as soldiers with government armed forces and armed opposition groups in more than 30 countries worldwide; further notes that children are particularly at risk in Africa and parts of Asia and the Pacific; believes that the use

PUBLIC WORKS - A TUC CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES

That this House congratulates the TUC on organising Public Works, a rally in celebration of public services and public service workers in Central Hall, Westminster on 4th December; shares the TUC's commitment to delivery the highest quality services which have integrity and high ethical standards th

GUSH SHALOM AND PEACE

That this House congratulates Uri and Rachel Avnery, co-founders of the Israeli Peace Coalition 'Gush Shalom' on the honour of receiving 'The Right Livelihood Award' from the Swedish parliament, often known as the alternative Nobel Peace Prize; notes that this recognises the high effort made by Gush

PAKISTAN

That this House looks forward to the return of Pakistan to full membership of the Commonwealth; recalls the commitment made by the President, General Musharraf of a return of democratic government in Pakistan; and urges Her Majesty's Government to press the Government of Pakistan not to repeat any a

HERALD OPINION POLL AND SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION

That this House welcomes the System Three opinion poll published in the Herald newspaper on Monday 3rd December, which shows that the gap between the SNP and Labour on the first Scottish Parliament vote is less than half what it was at the equivalent point in the run-up to the 1999 election, a gap o

AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR KEY WORKERS

That this House is concerned at the every increasing number of areas of the country where even the price of a modest terraced property is now beyond the reach of newly qualified key public service workers such as police officers, nurses, teachers, and firefighters; notes the recent independent repor

60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPECIAL AIR SERVICE REGIMENT

That this House pays tribute to the Special Air Service Regiment on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of its first operation in December 1941; notes with admiration that the concept of the SAS was developed by Captain David Stirling; salutes those who have served in the SAS over the past six deca

GEORGE HARRISON

That this House notes with great sadness the death of George Harrison and recognises the conribution made by him and the Beatles to British culture.

GEORGE HARRISON (No.2)

That this House expresses its deepest sympathy to family and friends upon the death of former Beatle George Harrison; and recognises the significant contribution he made to the music industry.

ST ANDREW'S DAY AND BRITAIN'S EMBASSIES

That this House regrets that only one British embassy out of 27 surveyed across Europe and North America - the embassy in Ireland - is doing anything to promote Scotland on St Andrew's Day; deplores this failure to represent Scottish interests on Scotland's National Day; and calls for St Andrew's Da

BUILDINGS INSURANCE FEES

That this House notes with concern the widespread practice whereby mortgage customers are required to pay a minimum of ú25 to switch their buildings insurance to another provider; further notes that consumers are often misled by their mortgage lender's lack of clear, up-front, information about the

AIR WEAPONS (No. 2)

That this House condemns the misuse of air weapons; notes that there have been many hundreds of air weapons incidents in the Northumbria Police area this year alone; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to bring in legislation outlawing the use of such harmful weapons.

EUTHANASIA

That this House condemns the House of Lords' decision not to grant Diane Pretty's husband immunity from prosecution should he help her to die; notes that every opinion poll conducted in the past year registers over 80 per cent. of support for terminally ill patients to be given the choice to die in

FURTHER EDUCATION STUDENT FUNDING

That this House believes that education maintenance allowances have boosted attendance and retention in further education; concurs with the National Union of Students that the scheme should be rolled out nationally; and furthermore recommends a system of statutory maintenance support for adult learn

GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

That this House notes that the Government's tests and targets policy, whilst of some value in the early stages of its reforms of literacy and numeracy teaching, is now after four years in danger of having an adverse effect on teaching and learning in primary schools and that the Government's own com

FIVE YEAR FREEZE REPORT

That this House welcomes the audit of government policy on genetically-modified farm crops and food published by the Five Year Freeze; notes that current policies fail to address the many outstanding scientific, ethical, social and economic issues raised by the introduction of GM technology into the

THIRTY YEARS OF WING-MAKING AT AIRBUS IN BROUGHTON

That this House wishes to congratulate Airbus in Broughton on its 30th anniversary of wing-making; recognises the achievements of the Broughton plant over the past three decades; further recognises the tremendous contribution the Broughton plant has made to the economy of Britain; and wishes it cont

YOUR CHAMPION FLINTSHIRE MAN OF THE YEAR WINNER IAN HUNT

That this House congratulates Ian Hunt, the Alyn and Deeside constituent, on winning the Chronical Your Champion Flintshire Man of the Year award; notes that Ian was left severely paralysed following a motorbike accident last year; recognises the progress he has made and his tremendous spirit; and f

SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR SCOTLAND

That this House welcomes the appointment of Mrs Elish Angiolini as Solicitor General for Scotland; notes that Mrs Angiolini is the first women, the first Procurator Fiscal and the first enrolled solicitor to be appointed to this office; sends its best wishes to Mrs Angiolini and expresses its fulles

A9 ROAD SAFETY AND UPGRADE

That this House notes the appalling number of deaths and accidents on the A9 between Perth and Inverness; notes the dangerous design of the road that varies awkwardly between dual carriageway and two way traffic, with a number of dangerous junctions that involve crossing fast flowing dual carriagewa