Early Day Motions

GAMING LAWS

That this House is concerned about the proposed alterations to the gaming laws which will restrict the cash jackpot payout from the gaming machines in members' and proprietary clubs; is further concerned about the effect that this will have on the incomes of these clubs; notes many clubs depend on t

LOCAL AUTHORITIES CENTRAL RAILWAY CONSORTIUM

That this House welcomes the establishment of the Local Authorities Central Railway Consortium by 17 councils with a combined population of nearly four million people to address common concerns about the Central Railway project; notes that the Central Railway scheme involves the construction of a 67

90th ANNIVERSARY OF THE "CENTURIONS" WALKING ORGANISATION

That this House congratulates the Centurions on the occasion of their 90th anniversary; notes that since the formation of the Brotherhood/Sisterhood (of Centurions) in 1911 a total of 978 competitors have completed the qualifying requirement of walking 100 miles within 24 hours; congratulates the th

INVERNESS-LONDON AIR SERVICES

That this House recognises the huge significance of direct links between Inverness Airport and London hub airports to the economic and social well being of the Highlands & Highlands, particularly in tourism, exports, the business economy and employment; expresses its grave concern at the possible th

ELECTED SECOND CHAMBER

That this House supports the democratic principle that any revised Second Chamber of Parliament should be wholly or substantially elected.

OXFORDSHIRE STANDARD SPENDING ASSESSMENT

That this House expresses its concern that the Government's standard assessment distribution methodology discriminates against Oxfordshire; notes that the total standard spending assessment figure for social services in Oxfordshire of ú13.208m is a very poor indicator of the level of need to spend o

CHILD POVERTY IN THE SOUTH WEST

That this House notes with regret the recent findings of the Invisible Children Report published by Barnardos, which reveals that 132,000 children in the South West are living in poverty; notes with concern that a quarter of all families studied do not have enough money to provide for their children

RUSSIAN CONVOYS (No.2)

That this House commends the bravery of those who served on the Russian convoys during the Second World War in appalling conditions and great danger both from enemy action and the extremely hostile environment; remembers that this year is the 60th anniversary of the first of these convoys, Dervish;

BRITISH HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION

That this House expresses its appreciation to the British Health Care Association for its work in supporting the NHS and its users; notes that cash and gifts of equipment made to the NHS by the member organisations of the BHCA continuing year on year, that the 17 organisations who are members of the

EQUAL VALUE PAY FOR FORMER COLLIERY CANTEEN WORKERS AND CLEANERS

That this House warmly welcomes the recent Department of Trade and Industry settlement of the equal value pay claim for significant numbers of former colliery canteen workers and cleaners; congratulates the Government for injecting millions of pounds in regeneration grants for former coalfield commu

MARITIME AND FLUVIAL CULTURAL HERITAGE

That this House notes that the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe at the 761st meeting of the ministers' deputies on 18th July adopted the reply that it has considered Recommendation 1486 (2000) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the Maritime and Fluvial Cultural

UNESCO CONVENTION ON THE PROTECTION OF THE UNDERWATER CULTURAL HERITAGE

That this House is aware that the General Conference of UNESCO at its 31st session from 15th October to 3rd November will be considering for adoption a convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage; observes that in his introduction to the Convention, the Director-General recalls

AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE TOUR

That this House notes with concern the reluctance of the Australian National Rugby League body to ensure that the tour to Great Britain by the Australian Rugby League national team takes place as scheduled; notes that a number of the members of the Australian team have expressed their concern in rel

RELATIONSHIPS (CIVIL REGISTRATION) BILL 24 OCTOBER

That this House notes that people who live together but are not married have no rights concerning, or responsibilities towards, the person they live with; supports the Relationships (Civil Registration) Bill before the House on 24th October which provides some protection to people who live with each

ISSUE OF CREMATION ORDERS AFTER DEATH ABROAD

That this House notes that, with ever increasing numbers taking foreign holidays, including older people, it is sadly increasingly common for United Kingdom nationals to die whilst abroad; notes further the issue of cremation certificates in such cases is possible only from the coroner's department

COMPENSATION FOR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF CAPE PLC

That this House condemns the refusal of Cape plc, a UK based multinational company to offer meaningful settlement to the South African asbestos victims currently suing for compensation in the English High Court; further calls on Cape's shareholders, Rutland Trust, Montpellier Group, Fidelity Investm

FAITH SCHOOLS

That this House opposes the increase in segregated faith schools as outlined in the Education White Paper, Schools achieving success; notes that the White Paper says that church and other faith schools must be inclusive but that schools with a particular religious ethos cannot by their very nature b

SAFE STANDING AND THE FOOTBALL SPECTATORS BILL

That this House welcomes the introduction before Parliament of the Football Spectators Bill; that the second reading of the bill will take place on Friday, 2nd November; believes fundamentally that football clubs should have the choice in the construction of new stands or stadia to incorporate areas

AFGHANISTAN

That this House notes the UN warning of a humanitarian crisis of 'stunning proportions' unfolding in Afghanistan which will leave over five million people, the vast majority women and children, with a 'fragile grip on survival' this winter; believes that the grief and suffering of innocent victims i

A WRITTEN CONSTITUTION

That this House notes the Royal Prerogative powers of the Prime Minister allow him to go to war without a vote cast in Parliament; urges the Prime Minister to set up a parliamentary committee to develop a written constitution for the United Kingdom that will review the voting system to increase publ

PARLIAMENTARY VOTE ON TERRORIST WAR

That this House notes that Parliament has been recalled by the Prime Minister three times and on each occasion Right honourable and honourable Members have been denied a vote on the use of military action in the war against terrorism, specifically in Afghanistan; and demands that the Government put

ENGLAND FOOTBALL TEAM

That this House congratulates David Beckham's England Team on their qualification for the 2002 World Cup; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to do all in its power to ensure that the World Cup finals are shown live on terrestrial television.

CRIMESTOPPERS

That this House notes the valuable work done by the Crimestoppers Trust, the only charity helping to solve crimes; congratulates Crimestoppers on providing information which helped the police to arrest and charge 5,423 people for serious criminal offences, including 30 for murder, during the past ye

SOCIAL SECURITY (S.I., 2001, No. 3210)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security (Jobcentre Plus Interviews) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3210) dated 21st September 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26th September, be annulled.

CONSERVATIVE PARTY AND THE KU KLUX KLAN

That this House is dismayed that the Conservative Party should have accepted as a member Mr Bill Binding of Upper Clapton knowing that he was a candidate for the National Front in the European elections of 1994, that he was a parliamentary candidate for the BNP in the 1997 election and that he is, o