Early Day Motions

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE INQUIRY INTO BETA INTERFERON

That this House notes with concern that the National Institute for Clinical Excellence may recommend that beta interferon be denied to those people with MS who would benefit from it; recognises that significant numbers of people across the world have benefited from beta interferon; is aware that bet

MANX COMPENSATION FOR JAPANESE PRISONERS OF WAR AND INTERNEES

That this House congratulates the Tynwald for its decision to make an ex gratia payment of ú10,000 to residents of the Isle of Man who were either prisoners of war or internees held by Japan during the Second World War; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to make a decision on whether it will make

MIKE TYSON AND FUTURE VISITS TO THE UK

That this House notes with regret the events surrounding Mike Tyson's recent fight in Glasgow; the public opposition to the visit and the questionable benefits to the Glasgow economy and the UK's reputation as a venue for major sporting events; notes with particular concern the unacceptable comments

HUMAN GENOME PROJECT

That this House congratulates all those scientists and technicians who have worked so hard in 16 countries across the world, especially the group at the Sanger Centre, Cambridge, for completing their historic initial work on sequencing the Human Genome; and urges the UK Government, the Wellcome Trus

PETITIONS FOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL BALLOTS

That this House notes that a study of cohorts of individuals with similar academic abilities, as determined by SATs at age 14, has established that students in comprehensive schools do as well or better than their academic counterparts at grammar schools, that the Minister for Education and Employme

CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH: THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY'S PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY 2000

That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 27th June and on its continuing commitment to serve the public interest by seeking to improve the access of Members of Parliament to scientific information and a better underst

ASYLUM SEEKERS MARCH

That this House applauds the 7,000 people who marched through London on Saturday 24 June to support asylum rights; is distressed that this significant demonstration received no coverage on major television and newspapers; and call upon Her Majesty's Government to examine the poverty of many asylum s

Leave out from 'House' to end and add 'while fully accepting the merits of the delivery of hot meals, deplores the unfair and misleading attempts of Labour honourable Members to misinterpret the action of Essex County Council which is simply undertaking a five year Best Value Review as required by G

ELLEN MACARTHUR

That this House congratulates Ellen MacArthur on becoming the youngest person to win the Europe 1 New Man Star single -handed trans-Atlantic race and the first Briton to score an overall win in the race since 1968; commends Ms MacArthur, her project manager Mark Turner and their team for securing su

INVESTIGATION OF NHS STAFF

That this House considers it alarming that the police and the Nursing Council agreed not to notify the employers of a nurse suspected of inducing the deaths of terminally-ill children for the six-month period whilst the police investigation was being carried out; considers that this gave no chance f

MISSILE DEFENCE

at end add ' and notes that the welcome rapprochement between North and South Korea has destroyed the main justification for the system, namely perceived threat to the USA from South Korean missiles.'.

BERNARD KOUCHNER AND UNMIK

That this House congratulates the UN Human Rights Envoy in the Balkans, Jiri Dienstbier for his honest comments, and severe criticism of the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and in particular the criticism of the head of mission Bernard Kouchner; believes the UN Mission has singularly failed to protect

COMMUNITY AND AMATEUR SPORTS CLUBS

That this House welcomes proposals to define, in statute, community amateur sports clubs; acknowledges such clubs' invaluable role in improving public health, building stronger communities and providing recreational opportunities, particularly for young people; recognises that many clubs have long s

THERAPY OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

That this House, in view of the large numbers of multiple sclerosis sufferers using cannabis to alleviate and treat their condition, because they know its value as confirmed by the BMA report on cannabis, and the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology which recommended that it sho

EATING DISORDERS

That this House welcomes the Government Summit on 21st June on the pressures on young people to be thin; notes that at least 60,000 people in the United Kingdom suffer from an eating disorder; deplores the postcode lottery of treatment which means Wales, the South West of England and West Scotland h

SUNUSER LIMITED

That this House deplores the unethical behaviour of Leeds-based solar-power equipment suppliers Sunuser Limited; particularly notes the disgraceful and intimidating treatment of disabled pensioner Mr B. J. Leavesley of Bromsgrove, who believed his ú700 deposit could be refunded within seven working

USA/RUSSIA PLUTONIUM AGREEMENT

That this House is concerned about the dangerous implications of the plutonium deal agreed by Presidents Putin and Clinton on 4th June; calls upon the Government, when the matter is raised at the G8 Summit at Okinawa in Japan, not to support any financing of the agreement, which would greatly increa

CHINA WESTERN POVERTY REDUCTION PROJECT

leave out from 'report' to end

ENGLAND FOOTBALL TEAM

That this House expresses deep disappointment that the England football team did not progress past the first round of Euro 2000 after losing to Portugal and Romania, although welcoming the first football victory over Germany in a competitive match in 33 years; pays tribute to Alan Shearer's service;

URBAN TREES AND WOODS

That this House recognises the many benefits which trees and woods bring to towns and cities; understands the contribution they make to improving air quality, reducing the risk of flooding, and increasing biodiversity; believes that a strategic approach is necessary to help achieve maximum amenity f

MOOR LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL OFSTED INSPECTIONS

That this House is concerned by Ofsted and HMI's handling of its inspections at Moor Lane Junior School; believes the enormous efforts made by teachers and governors to improve the school have not been properly recognised; considers the recent resignations of the majority of full-time members of sta

FOOD AND DEMENTIA

That this House notes the publication of the Alzheimer's Society report Food for Thought which marks Alzheimer's Awareness Week, 2nd to 8th July; recognises the problems people with dementia face getting an adequate and nutritious diet in care homes, hospitals and in their own homes; and calls for g

EMPTY PROPERTY STRATEGY

after 'area' , insert 'notes that, in some areas of low demand in older private sectors housing stock, housing clearance can be a legitimate task to help with the problem of empty homes as a part of the strategy; and therefore calls on the Government to modernise compulsory purchase order procedures

FARROWING CRATES

leave out from 'in' to end and add 'Britain and Northern Ireland; welcomes the protection afforded to new born piglets by the use of farrowing crates; and calls upon Her Majestys Government to ensure that the lives of newborn piglets are protected by the continued use of farrowing crates in pig prod

STREET WORKS

That this House condemns the chaos and disruption caused to all road users by utility companies digging up the road; notes that research by the RAC Foundation has shown the cost to the taxpayer in delays caused by street works is now well over ú100 million a year; believes that a more co-ordinated a