Early Day Motions

TELEVISION COVERAGE OF THE 2002 AND 2006 FOOTBALL WORLD CUP FINALS

after 'companies', insert 'notes that the Listed Events Report produced by Lord Gordon of Strathblane in March 1998 recommends that only the final, semi-finals and matches involving the home nations possess sufficient national resonance to justify full protection of live coverage'.

TELEVISION COVERAGE OF THE 2002 AND 2006 FOOTBALL WORLD CUP FINALS

leave out 'every' and insert 'each such'.

GREEN FUELS CHALLENGE

leave out from 'notes' to 'diesel' in line 13.

GREEN FUELS CHALLENGE

at end add 'further notes that the long term solution to the replacement of fossil fuels will be found in hydrogen-based technologies; and urges the Government to establish a joint forum with representatives of the motor industry, fuel manufacturers and environmental NGOs to develop a national strat

CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR HIGH PEAK

That this House notes that the honourable Member for High Peak has repaid the Sergeant at Arms for the cost of 4,000 post-paid House of Commons envelopes which were used in breach of the rules of the House approved by the Speaker on the recommendation of the Administration Committee; notes that the

FREE TV LICENCES FOR ALL PENSIONERS

That this House notes that currently all pensioners aged 75 years and over receive free television licences and congratulates the Chancellor on this reform; further notes that while pensioners aged 75 years and over benefit from a saving of ú102 a year all other pensioners still pay for a televiion

TRADE IN DOG AND CAT FUR

That this House welcomes the fact that the United States has banned the importation of products made with dog and cat fur; is concerned that this ban means that more of these products may now be imported into the EU and the United Kingdom; is further concerned that consumers may not be aware that pr

COUNTRYSIDE MARCH

That this House is concerned that the magazine Country Life is unable to keep abreast of the news in rural areas; notes that in its edition of 1st March 2001, which was published long after the countryside march had been cancelled, its three page spread on the march begins 'On Sunday March 18th, hun

THE FORMER CHIEF INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS

That this House has no confidence in the former Chief Inspector of Schools.

TOBACCO SMUGGLING AND TAXATION

leave out from 'Government' to end and add 'to open urgent negotiations with the EU Commission to establish harmonisation of taxation and duties on tobacco products across the EU.'.

GREEN FUELS CHALLENGE

That this House recognises the importance of improving local air quality, reducing vehicle noise and ensuring that the UK plays its full part in combating global warming; welcomes the Green Fuels Challenge; believes that liquefied petroleum gas can be a significant part of the solution to problem ar

ONE WORLD TRUST, 50TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House notes that the One World Trust, which was formed by the All-Party Group for World Government on 23rd February 1951, celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year; recognises its continuing role ensuring that schools are able to teach global citizenship in a positive and meaningful way; n

PLAN COLOMBIA

That this House welcomes the European Parliament's vote against the introduction of biological agents into the Colombian Andes as part of Plan Colombia and its resolution to take the necessary steps to secure an end to the large-scale use of chemical herbicides and prevent the introduction of biolog

COST OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE LONDON UNDERGROUND

That this House notes with concern reports that the Government could be sued for up to ú130 million by the consortia bidding for PPP contracts if it changes or abandons the proposed Public Private Partnership for the London Underground; but notes with greater concern that the PPP itself could cost m

ACTION ON NORTHERN IRELAND FISHING INDUSTRY

That this House notes the decision of Northern Ireland fishing boats to tie up in ports to stop the slaughter of haddock and whiting stocks; notes that the Cod Recovery Plan in closed fishing areas has forced the fleet to concentrate on prawn fishing, resulting in many juvenile white fish being caug

EUROPEAN CHILDREN'S TRUST

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'calls on the Home Secretary to direct the Charity Commission to report on "new allegations which have recently come to light" regarding the European Children's Trust (formerly the Romanian Orphanage trust) mentioned by the Home Department in its answer to a wri

SEAT BELTS ON SCHOOL BUSES

at end add 'and further notese the campaign by BUSK (Belt Up School Kids) to secure the fitment and use of seatbelts in school transport alongside full compliance with all existing constitution and use standards.'.

ATTACK ON BRIAN CASS, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HUNTINGDON LIFE SCIENCES

That this House deplores the gratuitous and brutal attack by persons in balaclavas and wielding baseball bats on Brian Cass, Managing Director of Huntingdon Life Sciences; further deplores the spokesman for the Animal Liberation Front who refused to condemn the perpetrators of this attack when given

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

That this House restates its support for the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 and in particular for the aim agreed by all parties when the Act was passed of a 30 per cent improvement in energy efficiency by 2010; and further supports the call made by the Fuel Poverty and Climate Change Conference i

TOBACCO SMUGGLING AND TAXATION

That this House notes with dismay that despite recent efforts made to improve the effectiveness of HM Customs and Excise, smuggling of tobacco products into the United Kingdom continues at such a seriously high level that one third of all cigarettes purchased in Great Britain and Northern Ireland ha

CLERGY EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

That this House notes the continuing anomaly in the law by which ministers of religion and other workers are denied access to the basic protection of employment rights; and calls on the Government to bring forward at an early date the provisions contained in section 23 of the Employment Relations Ac

CHANNEL 4 AND THE TOUR DE FRANCE

That this House deplores the decision of Channel 4 to discontinue its coverage of the Tour de France after 15 years, during which the audience for this great sporting event grew to over a million; considers this decision is particularly regrettable in the light of the enormous success of the British

FOOTBALL STADIA AND SAFE STANDING

That this House notes the implementation of the Taylor report and the subsequent development of all-seater stadia within the Premier and Nationwide Leagues; recognises the advances in stadium technology throughout Europe, including those stadia within Germany to be used as part of its hosting of the

ARCTIC CONVOY MEDAL

That this House commends the bravery of the men 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 next year is the sixtieth anniversary of the first of these convoys, Der

RECENT SECTARIAN ATTACKS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes with extreme concern the rising number of sectarian attacks, including pipe bomb, nail bomb and firebomb attacks, directed against Catholic homes in parts of Northern Ireland in recent weeks; notes that 50 separate attacks have taken place since the beginning of this year, with