Early Day Motions

RIO TINTO PLC AND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

That this House expresses its great concern that it has taken the Health and Safety Executive 15 months to undertake disclosure of its evidence arising from the regulation of health and safety at the Capper Pass Smelting Plant, Hull, operated by London-based Rio Tinto plc, the world's largest mining

CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS

That this House notes that in 1998 the Captive Animals Protection Society revealed that electric shock devices or goads were being used in the training and management of the elephants at Blackpool Zoo; further notes that subsequent inquiries led the CAPS to believe that this was not an isolated case

ACT OF SETTLEMENT 1701

That this House believes that the discrimination contained in the Act of Settlement 1701 has no place in modern society; expresses its wish that those discriminatory aspects of the Act be repealed; affirms its view that society must not disbar participation in any aspect of national life on the grou

PROTECTION OF CETACEANS

That this House, recognising that there are over 20 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises in United Kingdom waters and that United Kingdom waters include the most important habitats in Europe for these animals; notes with grave concern the mounting evidence of threats to their survival from huma

DAILY MAIL ALZHEIMERS CAMPAIGN

That this House congratulates the Daily Mail on their new Good Health campaign to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease which will affect one in 50 people between the ages of 65 and 70 years, and one in five by the age of 80 years, bringing misery to those affected and their families; and calls att

OSTEOPOROSIS

That this House expresses its concern at the prevalence of osteoporosis in Britain, a condition that affects over three million people and costs the Exchequer ú1.8 billion each year; welcomes the work of the National Osteoporosis Society to draw attention to this debilitating illness and its effect

BIODIESEL

That this House commends the Government's commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20 per cent. by 2010; notes that transport fuels are responsible for nearly 20 per cent. of annual carbon dioxide emissions; further notes that biodiesel, an entirely environmentally sustainable fuel which can

TRAFFIC CALMING

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to road safety, but notes with concern that less than 20 per cent. of public road safety expenditure is on preventative measures; further notes that traffic calming measures such as chicanes, traffic humps and speed limit signs, each costing no mo

WORKING ON CHRISTMAS DAY

That this House cherishes Christmas Day as a special day, particularly for families and children, and welcomes the campaign by USDAW, the shopworkers' union, on behalf of the 2.6 million shopworkers of United Kingdom; regrets that many shops remain open on Christmas Day because employers put undue p

DEBT RECOVERY

That this House denounces the unacceptable tactics used by lenders, specifically Abbey National Bank, to try to force settlements on debts which they will not properly substantiate; notes that such tactics breach the Mortgage Code while lenders are not being held to account; condemns mortgage shortf

WEMBLEY STADIUM

That this House, noting that the cost of the proposed new Wembley Stadium has soared to ú660 million before work has even commenced, that 30 major international banks have all refused to fund the project, and that England will not be hosting the football World Cup until 2014 at the earliest, calls o

PENSION UPRATING

That this House congratulates the Government on the April 2001 pension uprating which, for the first time in over 25 years, will exceed the percentage increases in both prices and average earnings; welcomes the changes proposed in the minimum income guarantee to ensure that all pensioners benefit fr

COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

That this House welcomes the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology's report on complementary and alternative medicine; notes the widespread and increasing use of complementary and alternative medicine in the UK; supports improved regulatory structures and the development of singl

NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENCE

That this House recognises the danger posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles; believes that there are a number of policy instruments for dealing with these concerns other than a National Missile Defence, including diplomatic persuasion, arms control deterrence and other defensive measures;

MIS-SELLING OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS

That this House congratulates the Financial Services Authority for imposing a time and compensation requirement of ú52 million on the Royal Scottish Assurance for mis-selling endowment mortgages; and looks forward to further fines and the punishment of directors and salespersons of companies who hav

ABUSE OF THE ELDERLY

That this House is alarmed by the increasing evidence of the abuse of the elderly in residential homes; calls for improved independent survillance on instances of physical abuse, neglect and the over-prescription of neuroleptic drugs; and recognises the great value of the campaign by Age Concern to

PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY VEHICLES

That this House notes the European Safety Council's claim that 2,000 lives could be saved annually and 18,000 serious injuries avoided by more 'pedestrian friendly' car fronts; and urges the Government to renew their efforts to ban the macho fashion accessories of bull bars that concentrate and mult

YOUNG EUROPEAN MOVEMENT

That this House congratulates the Young European Movement for its EU enlargement campaign which aims to elevate interest in and debate about the enlargement of the European Union amongst young people; regrets that the former communist countries of Eastern Europe remain outside the EU; and calls for

DRUG PROHIBITION

That this House regrets that the present Government will suffer the fate of all other recent governments by ending their term of office with illegal drug use at a higher level than when they were elected; urges front bench spokespeople of all parties to stop misrepresenting drug reforms in the Nethe

PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

That this House applauds the work of POST; and looks forward to the increasing influence of its reports on rational, science-based legislation.

PRISON REFORM

That this House is alarmed at the increasing prison population and urges reforms to reduce severe problems suffered by young offenders and women prisoner; calls for the establishment of a new category of women offenders with babies who are not a risk to public safety; and further believes that women

DECRIMINALISING CANNABIS

That this House recognises that the cannabis battle in the war against drugs is being lost; that cannabis is neither more damaging than tobacco, nor more addictive than alcohol, and that it is no more the portal to harder drugs than a half of bitter to rampant alcoholism; considers that the war agai

ST. DAVID'S DAY

That this House notes that all measures of public opinion in Wales have proved that the overwhelming majority wish St.David's Day to be made a public holiday; and calls for an early declaration of 1st March as a holiday in Wales.

RACE RELATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL

That this House welcomes the positive all-party support that the Race Relations (Amendment) Bill has received throughout its passage in both Houses of Parliament; and calls on all public authorities - the police, central and local government, the NHS and others - all of whose functions will be cover

DEBT OF HONOUR REGISTER

That this House welcomes the recent decision by the Secretary of State for Defence to establish a posthumous memorial to commemorate the sacrifice of service men and women killed on duty and by terrorist attack since the end of the Second World War; and calls on the Government to establish a website