Early Day Motions

THORLEY TAVERNS

That this House notes that Thorley Taverns have won The Publican newspaper's prestigious award of Multiple Operator of the Year; congratulates the management and staff on their well deserved recognition; is grateful for the major contribution that Thorley Taverns and its Managing Director, Mr Frank

FOOTBALL INTERNATIONAL AT THE MILLENNIUM STADIUM

That this House congratulates the Welsh Football Association on issuing tickets for the international game at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday 29th March at £5 and £3; notes the family atmosphere at the game with many parents and children attending the match; further notes that there were no arre

PROGRESS ON ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL STABILITY

That this House, recalling the NATO strategy of April 1999, considers the use of nuclear weapons to be an extremely remote possibility; and believes that the reduction and elimination of any threat is a far better strategy than investing in the doubtful effectiveness of missile defences, which would

GOVERNMENT NUCLEAR WEAPONS POLICY

That this House believes that multilateral nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament measures are fundamental to international security; notes with concern events in India, Iraq, Pakistan, and North Korea; is deeply concerned at the lack of political will being invested by the United States as leade

OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE MISSILE DEVELOPMENTS

That this House, in support of an effective defence of the United Kingdom, welcomes appropriate American leadership of NATO, but is concerned that the United States is considering abandoning the strategy of mutual deterrence in favour of combining offensive and defensive missiles, thereby creating a

DISABLED ACCESS TO WESTMINSTER TUBE STATION

That this House notes that £3.3 billion of taxpayers' money has been spent on the Jubilee Line extension to the London Underground; believes that public transport facilities should be accessible to all members of society; deplores the fact that, since its re-opening, the District, Circle and Jubilee

PETERBOROUGH READING BUDDY SCHEME

That this House congratulates the Peterborough Reading Buddy Scheme, established by the Kids at Christmas 1999 Appeal in Peterborough, on its success; welcomes the work done by 102.7 Hereward FM in bringing together a partnership of Peterborough City Council, Greater Peterborough Chamber, the Peterb

UK'S INTERNATIONAL MAIL CENTRES

That this House supports the efforts of the Post Office Union, CWU, to retain a continuing role for the UK's eight international mail centres known as Dover, London Mount Pleasant, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Birmingham Z, Reading and Belfast; deplores the decision of the Post Office Board to c

LEGALISATION OF CANNABIS

That this House congratulates the Daily Telegraph for their intelligent, progressive call to legalise cannabis for an experimental period.

THE WELSH TRUST FOR PREVENTION OF ABUSE

That this House, noting the innumerable lives scarred by physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse, welcomes the launch of the Welsh Trust for Prevention of Abuse at a reception in the House of Lords on Tuesday 4th April; endorses the aims of the trust to prevent paedophiles infiltrating t

MINIMUM INCOME GUARANTEE CAMPAIGN

That this House expresses concern that more than ú1.7 billion of benefits for retirement pensioners is unclaimed every year; welcomes the launch of the Government's TV and target letter campaign, aimed at getting pensioners who qualify for the minimum income guarantee to take up their entitlement; a

CHILDREN OF ASYLUM SEEKERS

That this House notes that under the provisions of Statutory Instrument No. 704 of 2000 among those items and expenses not to be treated as essential living needs of asylum-seekers are toys and other recreational items; notes that Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on Rights of the Child re

USE OF APPLE COMPUTERS WITH PDVN

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NEW DEAL FOR STUDENT NURSES

That this House welcomes the successful nurse recruitment campaign, begun last year and which has already led to an increase of 4,500 nurses in the NHS; recognises however that, if the NHS is to become the world's greatest health service, up to 16,000 more nurses need to be urgently recruited by the

INVESTORS IN PEOPLE AND THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR CARSHALTON AND WALLINGTON

That this House recognises the role of the Investors in People standard in helping businesses and organisations develop through the effective performance of their staff; congratulates the 15,000 organisations nationally which are recognised as Investors in People; and warmly congratulates the honour

UK BISCUIT INDUSTRY

That this House is concerned about the acquisition of United Biscuits plc. by the Finalrealm consortium, which would lead to a dangerous concentration of ownership in the UK biscuit market with Finalrealm controlling 60 per cent; notes that partners in this consortium include Danone, which dominates

CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION AND NEW CAR PRICES

That this House welcomes the initiative shown by the Consumers Association in establishing its new Internet website to make available new cars in the UK at mainland European prices; and looks to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to respond positively by taking the lead in the reducing n

ARMS EXPORTS TO MOROCCO

That this House is deeply concerned by Morocco's continuing armed occupation of Western Sahara; fears for the safety of Saharawi citizens following violent clashes in towns across Western Sahara in March; believes that the issuing of British military export licences, including CS gas grenades and ru

REBRANDING PENSIONS AND PENSIONERS

That this House is concerned by reports that it is Ministers' intention to rebrand pensioners and pensions in the UK with trendier titles of greater appeal to the young; and notes that such an exercise would have to involve consultation with representatives of senior citizens, many of whom believe a

FUTURE OF THE LONGBRIDGE ROVER PLANT

That this House congratulates the Rover Group trade unions for their organisation of the march and rally on Saturday 1st April in support of the Rover workers at Longbridge; believes that this will be an opportunity for the people of Birmingham and the West Midlands to express solidarity with the wo

NON-PROLIFERATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS TREATY (NPT)

That this House notes the importance of the forthcoming NPT Review Conference for the future of international arms controls and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons; views with concern that there are 36,000 nuclear weapons in operation world-wide; welcomes the Government's stated recognition that th

COMBATING FINANCIAL CRIME

That this House welcomes the formation of the United Nations Offshore Forum and congratulates the Government of the Cayman Islands, which will be host to the first meeting of the Forum on 30th-31st March; believes that this meeting is an important recognition of the Cayman Islands' success as a majo

EDUCATION (S.I., 2000, No. 868)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (School Teachers' Pay and Conditions) Order 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 868), dated 23rd March 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27th March, be annulled.

EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON CHILDREN

That this House notes with alarm the new study in California on the effects of smoking by pregnant women; expresses concern that children, born to mothers who smoke, suffered decreased lung function which does lasting damage; notes that the Royal College of Physicians has reported that 17,000 under-

CHIPPENHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Chippenham Town Football Club on winning through to the final of the FA Carlsberg Vase; and wishes them well in the final at Wembley on 6th May.