Early Day Motions

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

That this House welcomes the recent concessions made by Her Majesty's Government concerning the Medicines Control Agency's role in the classification of nutritional supplements; commends the move to ensure that the MCA is required to prove its case for re-classification of a product, rather than pla

WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION AND THE MULTILATERAL AGREEMENT ON INVESTMENT

That this House welcomes the call by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the international business community to 'give a human face to the global market'; further welcomes the recent statement by the International Chamber of Commerce that the agencies of the United Nations should have a greater role

MIS-SELLING OF ENDOWMENT MORTGAGES

That this House is alarmed at the evidence published in Financial Adviser and The Sunday Times that reveals that more than two million people may have been mis-sold endowment mortgages; notes that leading independent financial advisers stress that endowment mortgages have been unsuitable for virtual

ENERGY CHARGES AND THE FUEL POOR

That this House congratulates Scottish Power on their commitment radically to reduce the burden of charges which fall upon the fuel poor; endorses their package, which includes a 'lifeline' rate for the poor, a three year energy conservation programme funded by shareholders, reduction of standing ch

FUEL POVERTY IN SCOTLAND

That this House welcomes Labour's commitment, in the Manifesto for the Scottish Parliament, to eradicate fuel poverty in two terms of that Parliament; but expresses its dismay that this was omitted from the coalition agreement with the Liberal Democrats, because the latter party would not agree to s

STATUE OF A BRITISH SEAFARER AT TRAFALGAR SQUARE

That this House, in recognition of the service and sacrifice of British seafarers in defence of the United Kingdom and the contribution to national prosperity made in peace time by merchant seamen, urges Her Majesty's Government to harness the enthusiasm and talents of the Deputy Prime Minister and

SEEDS (S.I., 1999, No. 1860)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Cereal Seeds Regulations 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30th June, be annulled.

SEEDS (S.I., 1999, No. 1861)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Beet Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30th June, be annulled.

SEEDS (S.I., 1999, No. 1862)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Oil and Fibre Plant Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30th June, be annulled.

SEEDS (S.I., 1999, No. 1863)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Vegetable Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30th June, be annulled.

SEEDS (S.I., 1999, No. 1864)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30th June, be annulled.

SEEDS (S.I., 1999, No. 1865)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30th June, be annulled.

FLUORIDE IN DRINKING WATER

That this House recognises that there are strong opinions held both for and against fluoridation of drinking water supplies; notes that the Government's recent decision to undertake a scientific review of water fluoridation is a welcome development; and believes the scientific review should be compl

REGULATION OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE

That this House expresses concern at the ineffective regulation of private healthcare and welcomes publication of the Health Committee's Fifth Report of Session 1998-99 (HC 281) into regulation of private and independent healthcare and the recommendations it makes for change; is particularly concern

CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR EAST WORTHING AND SHOREHAM

That this House notes the important public service rendered by the honourable Member for The Wrekin in helping to expose the scandal of Michael Ashcroft's role in the Conservative Party; notes that the Leader of the Conservative Party appears powerless to act against Mr Ashcroft because of his stran

FUNDING OF LONG-TERM NURSING CARE (No. 2)

That this House notes the Court of Appeal judgement in the case of R v North and East Devon Health Authority ex parte Pamela Coughlan, which states that were a person's primary need for accommodation is a health need, then the funding of their nursing care is the responsibility of the NHS; further n

SUEZ CANAL ZONE AND THE MILITARY MEDALS COMMITTEE

at end add 'and Messrs Victor Mansfield, Fred Sida, Ken Coats, Phil Murphy and Trevor Slater of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, all from Barnsley.'.

ORGANIC FOOD

leave out from 'objectives' to end and add 'regrets that slaughterhouses which specialise in supplying organic meats humanely reared and slaughtered are threatened with closure because of the higher costs imposed upon them in the United Kingdom but not in the rest of European Union.'.

EALAM TAMILS OF SRI LANKA

That this House is deeply concerned that, during the last 20 years of ethnic cleansing of homeland Tamils in Sri Lanka, over 60,000 Tamil civilians have lost their lives, up to a million have been internally displaced, while over 450,000 have sought refuge in Europe and elsewhere; notes that the US

ELECTORAL FRAUD IN HACKNEY (No. 3)

That this House notes that Labour councillor, Lorraine Monk, elected in May 1998, resigned her seat due to a police investigation, following allegations of her being fraudulently entered on the electoral register; regrets the fact that the police terminated their investigations when Councillor Monk

NATIONAL SCHOOL MILK DAY

That this House supports National School Milk Day on Wednesday 22nd September; notes that milk contains a wide range of nutrients, all essential for growing children, and can help bone growth, preventing the onset of osteoporosis in later life; urges both the Council of Ministers and the European Pa

RADIO FOR CHILDREN

That this House is concerned that the 20 per cent. of the population who are under 15 years of age are not properly served and protected by UK radio policy; and calls on the Government to support Children 2000's proposal for an independent study into the ways radio can benefit children's leisure and

IMMIGRATION RULES AND DNA TESTING

That this House regrets the injustice facing young men from the Indian subcontinent who remain separated from their families following the Home Office refusal in the 1970s and 1980s to accept their claims as dependent relatives with a right to settle in the United Kingdom; is concerned that where th

SIGNET AMPLIFICATION AND CONTROL LTD

That this House congratulates SigNET Amplification and Control Limited for its work; notes its technologically advanced public address-voice alarm systems in use in the Palace of Westminster, where an induction loop system has been installed to assist people with a hearing disability; and further no

EDUCATION (S.I., 1999, No. 1287)

That the Education (Head Teachers) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 1287), dated 1st May 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6th May, be revoked.