Early Day Motions

RACISM AND MENTAL HEALTH

That this House welcomes the commitment of the Department of Health to work with the Norfolk Health Authority in setting up the panel and its terms of reference for an inquiry into the death of David Bennett, who died whilst under restraint as a patient in the Norvic Clinic, Norwich in October 1998

ANTI-TERRORISM, CRIME AND SECURITY BILL AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998

That this House believes that the Human Rights Act 1998 (Designated Derogation) Order 2001 (S.I.,2001, No.3644), dated 11th November 2001, which was laid before this House on 12th November, should not be approved until the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill received Royal Assent.

CITY OF DUNDEE URBAN REGENERATION AWARD

That this House congratulates the City of Dundee on winning the British Urban Regeneration Association prize for the best practice in regeneration; notes the contribution of many organisations including Labour-led Dundee City Council, especially the planning and economic development departments, Sco

COMMONWEALTH GAMES PISTOL SHOOTING COMPETITION

That this House commends most highly the organising agencies involved in the manifestly complex preparation for the staging of the XVII Commonwealth Games in Manchester next year; thanks most warmly Henneke Sharif for her briefing given to Her Majesty yesterday; and offers every good wish for contin

THE LAUNCH OF THE WTO DOHA ROUND

That this House congratulates the 142 members of the World Trade Organisation on reaching agreement in Doha on a new round; notes that as a 'one member, one vote' international institution, the WTO is a vanguard of global governance; and looks forward to the implementation of new agreements which ar

WREXHAM LAGER

That this House deplores the actions of Carlsberg-Tetley since it closed the Wrexham Lager Beer Company brewery in April 2000; condemns the procrastination and obfuscation on the part of Carlsberg-Tetley in 18 months of negotiations with the Wrexham Lager Phoenix Project's ambition to save the Wrexh

FIREWORK RESTRICTIONS

That this House urges the Government to make it an offence of breach of the peace if fireworks are used by private individuals on days other than 5th November, and to encourage the manufacturers to restrict the power and noise of fireworks to a reasonable limit.

PROGRESS ON PAYING MINERS COMPENSATION IN WALES

That this House welcomes the progress made in paying out compensation to miners and their widows in Wales which has now topped ú100 million; notes that ú1 million a week is being paid out in Wales; acknowledges that initially the rate of payment has not yet been as rapid as all would desire; recogni

SOUTH WALES 'VALLEYS FIRST'

That this House welcomes the recent progress of government in Westminster and in the National Assembly for Wales in addressing the social and economic needs of the South Wales Valleys, particularly through Objective One funding and the Communities First Programme; further welcomes the launch of 'Val

CIVIL AVIATION INDUSTRY

That this House recognises that the events of 11th September have severely accelerated problems within the civil aviation industry, threatening 9,000 jobs in the UK's three main transatlantic carriers, with the threat of job losses for airline staff, baggage handlers, cleaning and catering contracto

TURNER & NEWALL AND COMPENSATION CLAIMS FOR ASBESTOS-RELATED DISEASE

That this House notes that Turner and Newall, once the UK's largest asbestos manufacturer, is under an Order of Administration following the voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of its parent company, Federal Mogul; deplores the fact that the company can remain trading and protect the interests of its sh

CYPRUS

at end add 'confirms its position that the solution of the problems of Cyprus is not a precondition to Cyprus' accession to the European Union.'.

PARK HOMES REFORM

That this House welcomes the Government response to the Recommendation of the Park Homes Working Party; is particularly pleased to note the Government's view that residents need better protection against harassment, that park owners should face a test of whether they are fit and proper persons to ru

MRS GRACE TYLER

That this House congratulates Mrs Grace Tyler of Wincanton, mother of the honourable Member for North Cornwall, who was born on 14th November 1901 at Cardynham in Cornwall, on her lifelong interest in Parliament and politics; and wishes her a very happy 100th birthday.

MR CREEMY ICE CREAM

That this House congratulates Mr Creemy Ice Cream of the Rhondda on winning the Silver Challenge Cup for dairy ice cream at the National Ice Cream Championships in Harrogate; notes that Mr Creemy has also recently won a gold medal at the Great Taste Awards for its 'nuts about toffee' ice cream, a si

COMPETITION IN THE NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY

That this House notes with concern the contents of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents' Report, 'Ending anti-competitive practices in the national newspaper industry'; recognises the important role that independent retail newsagents play within our communities; further recognises that high

ESSO

That this House notes with concern the higher cost of fuel in rural and island communities; further notes that the private car for many people in such areas is the only meaningful form of transport and that the high cost of petrol and diesel threatens the social and economic viability of some of our

MARINE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BILL

That this House believes that the marine environment around the UK needs to be better protected and that comprehensive and wide-ranging legislation is needed to achieve this better protection; welcomes the Second Reading given to the Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill, which will improve protection o

BALFOUR BEATTY AND THE ILISU DAM

That this House welcomes the withdrawal of Balfour Beatty and Impregilo from the Ilisu Dam project in the Kurdish region of south east Turkey following a thorough and extensive evaluation of the commercial, environmental and social issues inherent in the project; notes that the four conditions impos

ILISU DAM

That this House notes with enthusiasm Balfour Beatty's withdrawal from the Ilisu Dam project; and hopes that this will be an end to this scheme.

REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE FOSTER CARERS

That this House deeply regrets the shocking death of Victoria Climbie at the hands of the couple who were privately fostering her in February 2000; is disturbed to note the conclusions of a report published by the British agencies for adoption and fostering that some eight to 10,000 children are pri

LILLY OAR AWARDS AND WORLD DIABETES DAY - 14 NOVEMBER 2001

That this House recognises the example set by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE and the Lilly Outstanding Achievement and Recognition awards winners as positive role models for people with diabetes; welcomes Sir Steve Redgrave's appearance at the House on World Diabetes Day, 14th November, to present the Lilly

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH EAST ENGLAND

That this House is concerned that the Government is pressing ahead with its plans to impose the extensive development of new housing in green land in South East England; note the continued opposition of local authorities and communities right across the region to those plans; praises Surrey County C

VISIT OF PRESIDENT GENERAL PERVEZ MUSHARRAF

That this House congratulates the All-Party Pakistan Group for arranging the visit of President General Musharraf of Pakistan to the House of Commons; warmly welcomes the comments he made in his speech of his full commitment to the return of a democratic government in Pakistan and the development an

CYPRUS

That this House regrets the rejection by the Turkish Cypriot leadership of the UN Secretary-General's invitation to the leaders of the two communities of Cyprus to New York on 12th September; welcomes the September peace project initiatives taken by young Greek and Turkish Cypriots to allow friends