Early Day Motions

CHINA WESTERN POVERTY REDUCTION PROJECT

That this House is deeply concerned that the World Bank intends to support the Qinghai component of the China Western Poverty Reduction Project without releasing the findings of the Independent Inspection Panel's report; notes that this project will resettle 58,000 Chinese farmers to a Tibetan and M

ISLINGTON'S VOLUNTARY SECTOR

That this House values the contribution of the voluntary sector in helping to develop a harmonious and cohesive society; deplores the cuts now being threatened to Islington's voluntary sector by the Liberal Democrat administration which is attempting to save ú1.4 million by cuts to community centres

AXA 2000 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

That this House congratulates the more than 2,800 employees of the AXA Group in the UK for their participation in the AXA 2000 Community Challenge on 16th and 17th June, part of an international programme involving AXA staff in 39 countries around the world; praises AXA management for promoting the

LAUNCH OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTHCARE INFORMATION PACK

That this House notes that public demand for complementary and alternative medicine is increasing rapidly, that 75 per cent. of the public support access to complementary medicine through the NHS, that currently 20 per cent. of the UK population use complementary medicines, that there are now around

HOUSING IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

That this House believes that houses in multiple occupation provide an important source of housing for many vulnerable groups of people; notes that many of these properties are in poor condition, with up to 20 per cent. falling below the legal standard of fitness for human habitation; supports propo

VISUALLY-IMPAIRED CRICKET FESTIVAL 2000

That this House congratulates all the teams which took part in the Visually-Impaired Cricket Festival 2000 at Euxton Cricket Club in the constituency of Chorley on 17th and 18th June; pays tribute to Gary O'Neil, the organiser, for bringing the teams together from all over the country to participate

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS

at end add 'and believes that this will serve as an inspiration to other Welsh bands, such as the Liza Stephens Band who will become great in the near future'.

GREEN TRAVEL PLANS

at end add ', which should include landing facilities for those wishing to use water-borne transport.'.

DEATH PENALTY IN THE UNITED STATES

at end add 'prior to the abolition of the death penalty.'.

ITV REGIONAL COMPANIES

at end add 'but notes that the global media companies are all currently American and that a single ITV company would enable it to develop into a rival global player creating even more job opportunities; and calls on the Government to fast track the merger of United-Carlton-Granada but in so doing en

VIOLETTE SZABO MUSEUM, HEREFORDSHIRE

That this House recalls with gratitude the life of Violette Szabo, who spent part of her childhood in Herefordshire; notes that her husband Etienne died at El Alamein fighting for the Free French Foreign Legion and never saw his daughter Tania, after which Violette joined the Special Operations Exec

SUDAN

That this House notes with deep concern the existence of the large-scale practice of abduction and forced labour in Sudan as identified in the report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur; further notes that the Rapporteur condemns the practice as heinous and acknowledges that it is linked with t

DEATHS OF ASYLUM SEEKERS

That this House is horrified at the death of fifty eight asylum seekers in a lorry entering the United Kingdom from Belgium; sends its deepest sympathy to their families and friends; recalls the deaths of other asylum seekers trying to enter Europe with the deepest regret; and resolves to seriously

TUC 'ROOT OUT RACISM' CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the launch of the TUC's Stephen Lawrence Task Group's 'Root Out Racism' hotline; recognises the determination with which the TUC intends to tackle institutional racism, including the action plan with a major educational strategy, new personnel approaches, and help to those w

REVITALISING HEALTH AND SAFETY

That this House welcomes the Health and Safety Commission strategy statement recently launched by the Deputy Prime Minister which for the first time sets 10 year targets for reducing workplace illness by 20 per cent. and major injuries and fatalities by 10 per cent. drawing a line under the safety d

CARERS' POVERTY

That this House expresses concern over research recently published by the Carers' National Association which paints a picture of many carers suffering financial hardship as a result of caring, with 77 per cent. of carers saying that they are worse off since becoming carers; regrets that the main car

RIO TINTO AND THE CAPPER PASS CLAIMS TRIBUNAL

That this House welcomes the news of the successful campaign waged against Rio Tinto plc by former workers, their families and residents in respect of industrial diseases, illnesses and deaths resulting from its operation of the former Capper Pass tin smelter; cautiously supports Rio Tinto's proposa

COMMUNITY GARDENS AND THE HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW

That this House welcomes the Gardening Which? Garden for People being created by community gardeners at the Hampton Court Flower Show; recognises the value of community gardening in improving health, community-building, increasing biodiversity, and promoting regeneration, while providing refreshment

ORAL QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

That this House notes that on Monday 12th June, 18 backbench honourable Members were called to put questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and to the Home Secretary, and that of the 173 sentences uttered, 103 were questions and 70 were statements; and further notes that, ha

ILISU DAM

That this House is concerned at the continuing social, political and economic oppression of the Kurdish people in south east Turkey; draws attention to the fact that the construction of the Ilisu Dam would result in the forced resettlement of 25,000, mainly Kurdish, people and seriously affect a fur

STAKEHOLDER PENSION SCHEMES REGULATIONS 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 1403)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Stakeholder Pension Schemes Regulations 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 1403), dated 24th May 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25th May, be annulled.

TREATMENT OF ASYLUM SEEKERS

after 'Derby', insert 'Gateshead and other towns and cities'.

TREATMENT OF ASYLUM SEEKERS

after 'Ltd', insert 'and other companies'.

TREATMENT OF ASYLUM SEEKERS

after 'Ltd', insert 'and other companies'.

BURNS REPORT ON HUNTING AND WALES

leave out from 'recognise' to end and add 'the differences between Wales and England, particularly with regard to upland sheep farmers, as noted in the report; and calls for the Government to include an option in the bill to give the National Assembly for Wales discretion to determine this matter in