Early Day Motions

PATTEN COMMISSION

leave out from 'Ireland' to end and add 'as a basis for an informed discussion on the future of policing in Northern Ireland for which the Government has announced a consultation period; recognises that the establishment of this commission was part of the Good Friday Agreement,which was overwhelming

PATTEN COMMISSION

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'considers the Patten Report deeply flawed and objectionable to the greater number of people in Northern Ireland; commends the Daily Telegraph for its efforts in support of the Defend The RUC Campaign which has attracted widespread backing in all regions of the

JUDGE NICHOLAS PHILPOT

That this House deplores the action of Judge Nicholas Philpot in dismissing a theft and false accounting case because he declared that the main witness should not give evidence because he considered her breast feeding her 13 week old child would cause too much disruption; calls upon the Lord Chancel

CLIMATE CHANGE LEVY

That this House recognises that there is compelling evidence that climate change needs to be tackled; welcomes the Government's commitment to reduce United Kingdom carbon dioxide emissions by 20 per cent. based on 1990 levels by 2010; welcomes the recommendations of Lord Marshall on the case for a c

TOURISM ON THE THAMES

That this House congratulates the Port of London Authority, the outgoing River Thames regulator, for its innovative approach to regulation on the river; commends the significant steps taken by the PLA in injecting new life into the river, notably the Partners in Progress Initiative, which recognised

ANGLIA RAILWAYS CHARTER MARK SUCCESSES

That this House congratulates Anglia Railways on receiving its third successive Charter Mark award; notes that in 1993 it became the first train operator to obtain the award and in 1996 received a second award; acknowledges that this independent validation leading to the retention of its Charter Mar

CIVIL AVIATION (S.I., 1999, No. 2059)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Air Navigation (Fifth Amendment) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 2059), dated 21st July 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 29th July, be annulled.

THE VICHY GOVERNMENT AND THE BANNING OF RUGBY LEAGUE IN FRANCE

That this House commends the campaign by the organisation Treize Actif, supported by the French Rugby League Federation, to bring to public attention the infamous act committed by the wartime Vichy Government in France, outlawing the then thriving sport of rugby league, disbanding its national assoc

WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION & GLOBAL POVERTY REDUCTION

That this House regards the third World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference to be held in Seattle from 30th November to 3rd December as an historic opportunity to transform international trade and investment rules so that they promote poverty reduction and sustainable development; and calls up

BANKING FACILITIES IN NEWBIGGIN BY THE SEA

That this House deplores the decision by Barclays Bank to close its branch in Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, a decision which will leave the local people without any banking facilities; believes that Barclays have a responsibility to all their customers, and they should understand that for th

POLICING IN NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE PATTEN REPORT

That this House believes that the style of policing in Northern Ireland is largely a product of the Troubles during which one third of serving RUC officers were killed or injured in efforts to defend society throughout these islands against sectarian Loyalist and Republican terrorism; acknowledges a

IR35 PROPOSALS

That this House notes with concern the Government's proposals, commonly referred to as IR 35, to counter tax avoidance by some one-person company contractors which should be curbed, the present proposals are potentially very damaging to United Kingdom industry, particularly in the areas of informati

ELLINGTON COLLIERY

That this House notes with grave concern the announcement from RJB Mining that they are to cease production at Ellington Colliery, the last deep coal mine in Northumberland; expresses further concern that the closure of Ellington Colliery will result in a loss of over 400 jobs in an area of south ea

SECTION 28 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1988

That this House congratulates the Scottish Executive on its proposals to repeal section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988; notes that section 28 has been the cause of a great deal of discrimination against homosexuals and has been especially harmful to youngsters who have been bullied and denied a

LEGALITY OF BRITISH NUCLEAR WEAPONS

That this House welcomes the recent judgement by a court in Scotland in a case where three women who were charged after they had disarmed an integral part of the UK Trident nuclear weapon system were acquitted by the sheriff on the grounds that their action was justified on account of the illegality

PATTEN COMMISSION

That this House welcomes the unanimous report of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland; congratulates the Right honourable Chris Patten for his skilful stewardship in conducting a consultation of exceptional thoroughness, for bringing the Commission to a conclusion so closely a

TELECOMMUNICATION MASTS (No. 2)

leave out 'and potential health hazards'.

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRACKETT GROUP,COLCHESTER

That this House congratulates the Brackett Group of Colchester on its 100th anniversary; acknowledges that it is the world's largest manufacturer of water filtration equipment, used primarily in power stations and sewage works; notes that its products have been exported to 85 countries; and wishes t

NATIONAL PENSIONERS CONVENTION DAY OF ACTION ON NOVEMBER 24TH

That this House welcomes the National Pensioners Convention day of action on 24th November; and declares its support for a substantial increase in the basic pension and a restoration of the link between the basic pension and average earnings.

"MAKING DECISIONS" AND THE BLAND JUDGEMENT

That this House notes the Government's persistent promises to oppose euthanasia and Ministers' repeated commitments not to introduce legislation to enshrine in statute law the Bland judgement; further notes that this defined assisted food and fluid as treatment which was withdrawn from Mr Tony Bland

HER MAJESTY'S OPPOSITION AND NORWAY'S POSITION IN EUROPE

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'regrets that the Prime Minister may have anticipated an intervention about Norway and that some of his backbenchers, unlike Her Majesty's Opposition, seem to support everything he does.'.

REGULATION OF BODY PIERCING OF MINORS

That this House notes the great concern caused, particularly among parents, by children as young as 12 years old undergoing cosmetic body piercing, without effective regulations or the need for consent by a parent or guardian and that surveys among GPs show that a requirement for medical treatment f

REDUNDANCIES AT REMPLOY FACTORY, LEEDS

That this House notes with concern the proposal by Remploy to make 35 able-bodied employees compulsorily redundant at its Leeds orthotics factory; and regrets that the company's admirable no-redundancy policy for its disabled employees is not being applied to its able-bodied staff in this case.

POST OFFICE (S.I., 1999, No. 2863)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Postal Privilege (Suspension) Order 1999 (Revocation) Order 1999, (S.I., 1999, No. 2863), dated 19th October 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20th October, be annulled.

USE OF HOUSING ACCOUNTS

That this House welcomes the Government's acceptance of the principle that council tenants' rents should be recycled and used to manage and maintain council tenants' homes notes that this will be introduced as part of the resource accounting proposals due to take effect from April 2001, but regrets