Early Day Motions

CYPRUS (No. 2)

leave out from "October" to end and add "welcomes the free and fair elections held in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and acknowledges President Rauf Denktas as the elected representative of the people of Northern Cyprus; recognises that in all countries there are lawful limits to press and

"WATCH THIS SPACE" FESTIVAL

That this House congratulates the National Theatre on the success of Watch This Space its summer festival of international outdoor theatre and music which has been enjoyed by tens of thousands of people and has contributed to the animation of London's South Bank, providing access to high quality ent

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS IN NORTH LONDON

That this House applauds the significant partnerships established in North London between education and the private and public sectors; recognises that such partnerships ensure the high quality provision of a comprehensive, effective service, thus enabling the successful delivery of programmes which

BLACKBROOK COMMUNITY SAFETY INITIATIVE

That this House congratulates all the partners involved in the Blackbrook Community Safety Initiative, especially the local residents' association, members of Cheshire Fire Brigade and the young people of Blackbrook; notes that by working with young people to check smoke alarms, provide batteries an

WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS FOR SEVERELY DISABLED PEOPLE

That this House notes with concern that, while pensioners over the age of 60 years can claim a winter fuel payment of ú150 a year, there are one million severely disabled people under the age of 60 who are not eligible for the payment, many of whom feel the cold intensely and cannot afford to heat t

GUIDE DOG ACCESS TO MINICABS

That this House recognises the work of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association in drawing attention to the difficulties faced by guide dog owners when taxi and minicab drivers refuse to carry a guide dog; welcomes the proposals for implementing section 37 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995,

WORLD FOOD DAY 2000

That this House congratulates the United Nations on the success of its recent world food day, which has once again highlighted the problem of world hunger that at the beginning of the third millennium more than 800 million men, women and children are chronically hungry; recognises that hunger not on

PORTCULLIS HOUSE (No. 2)

That this House sees no good reason why honourable Members should not be permitted to have standard four drawer filing cabinets in their offices in Portcullis House.

COMPETITIVE PRACTICES OF SUPERMARKETS

That this House notes the findings of the recent Competition Commission inquiry that some major supermarkets 'distorted competition in the supply of groceries' with the effect of helping to kill competition from smaller shops; welcomes the conclusion that this 'operates against the public interest',

BRITISH WAR GRAVES GARDENERS

That this House welcomes the announcement of an independent review of pay to gardeners tending British war graves abroad; believes that it is unacceptable to reduce the income of gardeners employed to care for British war graves; and urges the Director General of the Commonwealth War Graves Commissi

FLOODING IN LEWES

That this House extends its deep sympathy to the people of Lewes in the wake of the recent severe flooding to hit the town; notes that 400 homes had to be evacuated and that many businesses and farmers have been severely hit; expresses its profound thanks to, and admiration for, the superb work done

2001 CENSUS IN WALES

That this House recognises the importance of accurate and full responses to the 2001 census; welcomes the fact that United Kingdom citizens can choose from a wide range of nationalities and ethnic origins, including Scottish in Scotland and Irish throughout the United Kingdom; and therefore deplores

JASON QUEALLY AND JEANETTE BRAKEWELL

That this House congratulates Jason Queally, the first British athlete at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games to win a gold medal, setting a personal best time in the 1km time trial cycling event, then moving on to gain a silver medal in the team race, and Jeanette Brakewell for winning a silver medal in

MINIMUM AGE FOR THE PURCHASE AND USE OF AIR WEAPONS

That this House notes the recent series of accidental shootings with air rifles; welcomes the publication of the Home Affairs Select Committee report on Controls over Firearms; notes, particularly, the Committee's recommendations in respect of air weapons; and calls on the Government, in its forthco

SCULPTURES OF THE PARTHENON

at end add 'bearing in mind that the sculptures are more than a work of art in the minds of the Greek people and that to many they represent the spirit of Greece.'.

PORTCULLIS HOUSE

That this House notes that despite original estimates of ú165 million, the cost to the taxpayer of building and equipping Portcullis House is now likely to exceed ú235 million, equivalent to a cost of more than one million pounds per honourable Member based there; further notes that the building's b

TOP UP FEES FOR UNIVERSITIES

That this House rejects the Greenaway Report commissioned by the Russell Group of universities and its arguments for differential university fees; believes that such an approach would create an unfair two-tier system of higher education, penalise some students for taking the course of their choice a

PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF BASS BREWERS BY INTERBREW

That this House notes that it is the view of the union shop stewards at Bass Brewers that the proposed acquisition of Bass Brewers by Interbrew should be fully supported by the DTI; and further notes that there is great local concern, particularly in Burton-upon-Trent, that if the Interbrew offer we

BETA INTERFERON

That this House calls on the Government to make beta-interferon available on the National Health Service to patients suffering from multiple sclerosis; recognises the clinical judgement which deems it to be potentially beneficial; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to hold discussions with the Na

MISSING COMBATANTS IN IRAQ

That this House notes with concern that nearly a decade after Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait more than 600 Kuwaiti and third country nationals are still unaccounted for and that under United Nations Security Council Resolution 687 Iraq has a clear obligation to co-operate with the International Committ

BEXLEY WOMEN'S AID 25TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates Bexley Women's Aid on its 25th Anniversary; pays tribute to the dedicated volunteers and paid staff who have provided practical and emotional support to hundreds of women and children who have experienced domestic violence; acknowledges that domestic violence is a serio

BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES (S.I., 2000, No. 1879)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Gaming Clubs (Hours and Charges) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 1879), dated 17th July 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24th July, be annulled.

FOREST DIVISION OF SUSSEX POLICE

That this House congratulates Forest Division of Sussex police for operation MARBLE, resulting in a 44 per cent, reduction in assualts on the streets of Crawley on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; recognises that by taking proactive action it has achieved a 55 per cent. reduction in serious ass

STUDENT LOANS AND BENEFITS

That this House regrets the fact that student loans are regarded as income for the purposes of housing and council tax benefit; notes that this policy has a particularly injurious effect on mature students, thereby thwarting the Government's laudable aims in respect of life-long learning; believes t

MEDAL FOR ARMED FORCES KILLED IN ACTION

That this House supports the suggestion made by Rita Restorick, the mother of Stephen, who was the last British soldier to be murdered by the Provisional IRA, that a posthumous medal similar to the US Purple Heart be presented to the next of kin of troops killed in action, so that it can be worn wit