Early Day Motions

CORNISH PASTY AND PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION STATUS

That this House believes that the humble Cornish pasty is the product of a unique tradition of working men and women in Cornwall, that it is vital to the local economy, generating an estimated turnover of ú150 million, provides thousands of jobs, is an essential part of the Cornish character in the

PEDAL CYCLIST CRASH HELMETS

That this House, being convinced of the effectiveness of crash helmets worn by pedal cyclists in averting serious head injuries in road accidents, believes that the wearing of crash helmets by pedal cyclists in road traffic should be if not made compulsory then at least strongly encouraged through p

S4C

That this House congratulates S4C on the launch of Wales Digital College; notes the innovative use of new technology which will provide 15 hours a week of education and training on S4C digital; applauds the fact that this is an important new venture in lifelong learning which is free and accessible

ASSOCIATE PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON SUDAN

That this House welcomes the foundation of an associate parliamentary group on Sudan with the aim of promoting peace, justice and development for all the people of Sudan in parliament and with government; approves of its involvement of Sudanese people, non-governmental organisations and officials in

LICENSING HOURS

That this House regrets the failure of the Government to take measures to extend licensing hours for pubs and clubs in England and Wales for celebrations of this year's New Year's Eve, which falls on a Sunday night; notes that most licensed premises must therefore close at 10.30p.m., unless licensee

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

MILLENNIUM COMMISSION

That this House notes that the extension of the Millennium Commission after 2000 requires approval of each House of Parliament by way of affirmative procedure; and calls upon the Government to ensure that approval is considered by the full House in order that funding of the Millennium Dome may be de

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 short

FUTURE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS

That this House notes that the National Health Service Plan proposes the abolition of the Community Health Councils and the redistribution of their functions between the Patient Advocacy and Liaison Service, patients' forums, advisory citizens' panels, local council all-party scrutiny committees and

ACCESS TO CASH MACHINES

That this House notes with concern that many cash machines at high street banks and building societies are not accessible for disabled people in wheelchairs; believes that people should not be excluded from this everyday facility due to their disability; and calls on all high street banks and buildi

FUTURE OF THE FOOTBALL TRANSFER SYSTEM

That this House expresses great concern at the threat posed to the future of professional football in the United Kingdom by the insistence of the European Competition Commissioner that the Established transfer system of players is contrary to Article 81(1) of the Treaty of Rome; recognises that the

RETIREMENT OF MR EDWARD "TED" WELDIN

That this House records its appreciation to Mr Edward (Ted) Weldin on his retirement from the House of Commons after 40 years of service to Members of Parliament, latterly in the Vote Office; recalls that Mr Weldin has always shown helpfulness and courtesy when dealing with enquiries from honourable

ORGAN DONOR SYMBOLS ON CREDIT AND BANK CARDS

That this House, bearing in mind the growing shortage of human organs for transplantation, congratulates Goldfish/HFC Bank on its support for a new scheme to allow the organ donor symbol to be put on its credit cards by customers; believes that this is an effective way of increasing the number of pe

VISITORS APPEALS

That this House notes the considerable public concern at the prohibitive level of the proposed charge of ú580 for oral hearing (or ú250 for a review on the papers) to be paid before the right of visitors' appeal can be exercised a sum for which for many people in the Indian sub-continent represent o

BRITISH OLYMPIC ACHIEVEMENTS

after 'Redgrave', insert ', an insulin-dependent diabetic,'.

STATUS OF NURSERY NURSES

That this House recognises that nursery nurses play a vital role in managing and providing childcare and early years' education in a wide variety of settings; believes that the suggested introduction of classroom assistant as a job title should be rejected by government, local government and private

SOIL PROTECTION STRATEGY

That this House notes that public concern for soil protection is high, especially in the wake of extreme events such as recent flooding in the South East; believes that erosion caused by inappropriate land use blocks highways, damages property and dwellings, destroys fisheries and wildlife habitats,

LAY MAGISTRACY

That this House congratulates the Magistrates' Association on the 80th anniversary of its creation in October 1920; pays tribute to the selfless dedication and commitment of the 30,000 volunteer justices of the peace from all walks of life who generously give their time to the lay magistracy; notes

PIGEONS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE

That this House reminds the Mayor of London that pigeons in Trafalgar Square are part of the London scene enjoyed by citizens and visitors alike; further reminds him that the Square's feral pigeons are intelligent and sociable creatures who have become accustomed to a food source provided by human b

PORTCULLIS HOUSE

leave out from second 'that' to end and insert 'Portcullis House has been completed on time and within budget, as explained by the honourable Member for Chipping Barnet in his article in the House Magazine of 23rd October 2000.'.

FLOODING IN LEWES

after 'others', insert 'recognises that similar examples of extreme weather conditions are becoming increasingly frequent and that the international scientific consensus is that such phenomena are directly attributable to the burning of fossil fuels.'.

FLOODING IN LEWES

at end add 'and to ensure that the forthcoming Climate Change Strategy emphasises the importance of fiscal policy in achieving the Kyoto targets and alleviating the more dangerous consequences of climate change'.

SAFE TRAVEL TO SCHOOL

at end add 'and in particular commends the establishment of a "walking bus" where primary school children are safely guided by volunteer parents.'.

SECOND HOMES AND COUNCIL TAX

That this House believes that it is no longer acceptable, under the existing council tax system, to spend ú168 million of taxpayers' money a year subsidising the wealthy to have second homes when there are many thousands of people who live in areas of high second home ownerships who do not even have

ROGUE TRADERS

That this House congratulates the honourable Member for Luton South for presenting a Ten Minute Rule Bill to crack down on rogue traders; acknowledges that thousands of people are victims of unfair trading practices such as oppressive selling tactics, unjustifiably high prices and shoddy workmanship