Early Day Motions

ROBERT HAMILL (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the decision of the Prime Minister that he will meet the family of Robert Hamill who, in 1997, was kicked to death in Portadown town centre and in the presence of armed RUC officers; and joins the Irish Government, the United States Congress International Relations Committee

VISITORS APPEALS

leave out 'ú580 for oral hearing (or ú250) and insert 'ú500 for oral hearing (or ú150)'.

RESIDENTIAL PARK OWNERS OF THE YEAR 2000-2001

That this House congratulates Michael and Julie Ward of Wyne Vale Park, Cabus and Lodge Park Catterall on their achievement in being voted Residential Park Owners of the Year for an unprecedented second time; records this signal achievement as a recognition not only of very high standards but of exc

CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS

after '1981', insert 'but welcomes the establishment by Blackpool Council of an Ethics Committee for Blackpool Zoo on which a member of CAPS is represented, to address this and other animal welfare issues'.

CHIEF INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS

That this House welcomes the opportunity there now is to appoint a new Chief Inspector of Schools; and believes that, while maintaining an evidence-based school inspection system in support of raising standards, the new postholder should address the following priorities; providing better support for

INDEPENDENT PETROL RETAILERS

That this House supports the struggle of small independent petrol retailers to stay in business; condemns large petrol companies for charging higher prices for the petrol they sell on the open market than the price they charge on their own forecourts; and calls for the Government to launch an invest

COMMISSIONING SPECIALISED SERVICES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN

That this House congratulates the charity SCOPE on its work for people with cerebral palsy, in particular its campaign to overcome problems associated with the commissioning of specialist services for sufferers; recognises that enabling the implementation of service agreements between health authori

BILL BARAZETTI

That this House notes with great sadness the death of the 'British Schindler' Bill Barazetti; notes that along with his wife Anna, Mr Barazetti saved the lives of 669 Jewish children through the Kindertransport project in Czechoslovakia in 1939; further notes that both Mr and Mrs Barazetti showed im

121ST BIRTHDAY OF MACA

That this House congratulates MACA (the Mental After Care Association), the oldest community mental health service in the country, on its 121st birthday; supports its key values based on the understanding that everyone with mental health problems is a unique individual with rights and needs like any

THOMAS MORE

That this House welcomes the proclamation of his Holiness Pope John Paul II of St. Thomas More, former Speaker of this honourable House and Lord Chancellor of England, as the Patron Saint of Statesmen and Politicians.

TIMING OF NEWS BULLETINS ON BBC1

That this House condemns the decision of the BBC's Board of Governors to move BBC1's Nine O'clock News to 10 pm one year ahead of schedule and without public consultation; believes that this decision and the decision to move Panorama to a late Sunday evening slot represent a further marginalisation

PIGEONS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE

leave out from 'London' to end and insert 'that pigeons are but rats with wings; and wishes him every success in his campaign to rid the capital of this verminous, pestilential nuisance.'.

FUEL AND VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY

That this House is concerned that the United Kingdom haulage industry is being undermined by excessive costs as a consequence of high vehicle excise duty and the escalating fuel costs which affect almost every household in the United Kingdom and most seriously farmers and rural dwellers; and calls o

THE ALBATROSS

That this House notes the plight of the albatross and many other species of endangered seabirds who are indiscriminately killed as a result of longline fishing activities in the southern oceans; is concerned that hundreds of thousands of seabirds die every year, accidentally hooked on the longlines

75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIME FOCUS

That this House congratulates Prime Focus on its 75th Anniversary; notes the considerable work done since its foundation in 1925 to alleviate the problems of homelessness in the West Midlands; further congratulates Prime Focus on its attempts to extend its area of activity to include social goods an

SOCIAL SECURITY (S.I., 2000, No. 2545)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Amendment (Capital Limits and Earnings Disregards) Regulations 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 2545), dated 18th September 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25th September, be annulled.

TOP UP FEES FOR UNIVERSITIES

at end add 'for the whole of the next Parliament and to provide alternative funding for universities which have had funding cut on a per student basis since 1997.'.

BEXLEY WOMEN'S AID 25TH ANNIVERSARY

at end add 'including the provision of funding for such initiatives.'.

BRITISH OLYMPIC ACHIEVEMENTS

after 'groups', insert 'particularly for women's and visual sports which are poorly funded.'.

CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMMES ON BBC1

at end insert '; and believes that some of the excellent BBC science programmes currently scheduled on BBC2 would benefit from being shown on BBC1.'.

FUEL DUTY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

after 'efficiency', insert ', protect essential rural users'.

CYPRUS (No. 3)

That this House notes with approval the statement made by the UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, on 12th September 2000 that each party in the Cyprus dispute represents its own side and no one else, and that the two peoples of Cyprus are the political equals of each other; and calls upon Her Majesty'

DRAFT FOOD SUPPLEMENTS DIRECTIVE

That this House notes that the Draft Food Supplements Directive was broadly welcomed by United Kingdom consumers, manufacturers and retailers as a step to harmonise the European market; notes with deep concern that amendments now being promoted in Europe may undermine the provision it makes for allo

IMMIGRATION APPEALS (FAMILY VISITOR) (No. 2) (S.I.,2000, No. 2446)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration Appeals (Family Visitor) (No. 2) Regulations 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 2446), dated 11th September 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13th September, be annulled.

SHREWSBURY FLOODS

That this House congratulates the emergency services, including fire, police and ambulance services, Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council and Shropshire County Council, particularly its emergency planning team and volunteers, for showing dedication and professionalism in working in partnership to c