Early Day Motions

SPEED CAMERAS

That this House notes the success of the pilot schemes for self-financing speed cameras; notes in particular the fact that the number of people killed or seriously injured at camera sites fell by 47 per cent. compared to the previous three years and that the number of drivers caught speeding dropped

CAMPAIGN FOR PEACE

That this House welcomes the 'You Can Make a Difference' campaign launched by Mary McGlynn Donald in Putney, and its aims to promote peace and harmony between people of all nations, races and religions; and congratulates the campaign on the worldwide distribution of its Prayer for World Enlightenmen

SAFER CAR FRONTS FOR PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS

That this House notes that 590 pedestrians were killed and 7,161 seriously injured in crashes involving cars in 2000; endorses the view in 'Tomorrow's Roads - safer for everyone' that more must be done to reduce these alarming figures; believes the negotiated agreement proposed by the European Commi

CARE STANDARDS ACT

That this House notes the financial and practical difficulties care home owners are experiencing in meeting the care home standards set by the Government; further notes that these standards are forcing many owners already struggling in an underfunded service to sell their homes, as revealed in their

DIABETES NATIONAL SERVICE FRAMEWORK (No. 2)

That this House deeply regrets the delay to the publication and implementation of the Diabetes National Service Framework; recognises that too many people with diabetes are not receiving adequate standards of care; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to make a clear statement about the priority it

YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION

That this House congratulates the Youth Hostels Association on its fine record of providing low cost overnight accommodation to enable young people especially to explore and enjoy the countryside over many years; notes that, like other elements of the British tourist industry, the Youth Hostels Asso

REFORM OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAPITAL FUNDING

That this House notes the urgent need to deliver improvements in the public services provided by local authorities to create a level playing field between different procurement options and significantly to increase the overall level of capital investment in public services such as schools, homes, tr

PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR STANDARDS

That this House notes with approval the independence, impartiality, fairness and professional competence and integrity of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards; and invites the House authorities to make it policy both to publish and to implement assessments and recommendations of the resource

GAMING MACHINES IN CLUBS

That this House, whilst welcoming the publication of, and consultation on, the Gambling Report, nonetheless urges Government ministers to reject Recommendation 70 of the report, namely that jackpot machines should be removed from private clubs; believes that children's access to such machines can be

INTRODUCTION OF A COSTS REGIME FOR EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS

That this House congratulates the Government on providing the opportunity for widespread consultation on its consultation paper, Routes to Resolution: Improving Dispute Resolution in Great Britain; welcomes the stated aim that disputes should be settled where possible in the workplace; supports the

BRITISH AIRWAYS

That this House deplores the fact that British Airways have chosen to use the 11th September terrorist attacks as justification for withdrawing from the Belfast/London Heathrow route; condemns the refusal by British Airways to release slots at Heathrow Airport which could be used by other airlines f

AFGHANISTAN

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FIRE SAFETY

That this House notes that there have been at least 240 fires in warehouse, distribution and storage premises since 1990; further notes that there is no limit on compartment size or any requirement for sprinklers to be installed when such buildings consist of a single storey; believes that such fire

AID FOR ARABLE FARMERS

That this House is concerned by the continuing decline in British arable farmers' incomes, which have fallen by 61 per cent. over the last year alone; recognises the strength of the pound has been a key underlying cause of this decline, with output prices depressed and the sterling value of support

ITV AND DIGITAL SATELLITE

That this House notes with concern that ITV1 is not yet available on BSkyB's digital satellite platform; calls on ITV and BSkyB to resolve their differences as a matter of urgency; and calls on Oftel to intervene if no progress has been made by 1st November to ensure that ITV1 is available on digita

ARMED FORCES PENSION GROUP

That this House notes that people who served in the armed forces during the years 1949 to 1975 were unable to join a pension scheme; further notes that those affected are facing reduced pensions as a result; recognises the debt owed to those who served their country in time of war and during peace t

BT DEMERGER

That this House notes with concern that following the successful bid of ú9.2 billion for 39 mobile telecommunications licences in the UK and Germany, BT is planning to demerge its mobile business; and believes that BT needs to take due consideration of the views of its employees in relation to the l

BUS SERVICES IN EDINBURGH

That this House notes the intense competition which has developed between First Edinburgh and Lothian Buses, the two main bus companies in the City of Edinburgh; is concerned that any efforts to dominate popular main route servies could lead to a deterioration in the quality of public transport for

MEDIA AND THE WAR ON TERRORISM

That this House recognises the important and signal role that our national media and journalists have played in ensuring that recent coverage of the war on terrorism and Afghanistan has so far avoided the crude stereotyping and polarisation of peoples, culture, and religions that could so easily and

NEWS MANAGEMENT AND SPECIAL ADVISERS

That this House notes with dismay the unethical behaviour of Jo Moore, a ministerial special adviser, in seeking to exploit the terrorist atrocities in America to 'bury' news stories damaging to the Government; agrees with Charlie Whelan, the former aide to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, that her

MINICOM TELEPHONES

That this House notes with concern the lack of suitable telephones for those who are hard of hearing or deaf at rail and bus stations throughout the country; believes that people with hearing disabilities should not be excluded from an everyday service at rail and bus stations where the use of a pub

MOD APPRENTICESHIPS

That this House believes that in the light of the current international situation, the Ministry of Defence should continue funding all apprenticeships at Qinetix (formerly DERA) sites, including that at Aberforth, Ceredigion.

AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE TOUR (No. 2)

That this House congratulates the Australian Rugby League for reversing its decision to cancel the 2001 tour to Great Britain; notes that the Australian Rugby League has listened to the views of Rugby League fans across the world and realised the benefits that the tour will bring to Great Britain; l

CLOSURE OF HAREFIELD HOSPITAL

That this House deeply regrets the government's decision to close Harefield Hospital which will result in the loss of a superb facility at the heart of Harefield village; and considers that Mount Vernon Hospital must be retained if access to health services in North West London is to be maintained o

LICENSING OF HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

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