Early Day Motions

SUCCESS IN PERFORMING ARTS

That this House congratulates Methodist College, Belfast, for its successes in the performing arts, notably the Girls' Choir in the Sainsbury Choir of the Year competition and representing school dramatic work in Ireland in the BT Competition at the Oliver Theatre on 12th July; welcomes their Chambe

800TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHELMSFORD CHARTER

That this House congratulates the town of Chelmsford in the county of Essex on its celebration of the 800th anniversary of the granting of its Royal Charter.

SINN FEIN AND THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF MARTY MCGARTLAND

That this House notes that the IRA has murdered three people this year and continues to carry out so-called punishment beatings whilst thousands of people remain exiled in fear of being beaten or murdered; further notes that the IRA has almost completely failed to live up to its promises to allow th

REGIONAL THEATRE

That this House values the essential part that regional theatre plays in our communities; recognises that a decade of cuts is eating into the cultural fabric with theatre after theatre running deficits; and calls for a high profile inquiry into the future of regional theatre.

UNITED NATIONS TIMETABLE FOR WESTERN SAHARA

That this House welcomes the agreement by the Polisario Front and the Government of Morocco on the United Nations timetable enabling the people of Western Sahara to exercise their right to self-determination through a free and fair referendum in July 2000; recognises this agreement requires the uneq

KILWINNING RANGERS

That this House congratulates Kilwinning Rangers on their unprecedented run of success for a junior team in Scotland by winning the Scottish Junior Cup, the Jackie Scarlett Cup, and Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald Cup, the Irvine Times Cup, the West of Scotland Cup and the Stagecoach Ayrshire League;

RSPCA'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

That this House condemns any attempts by the pro-hunt lobby to disrupt the legitimate business of the RSPCA's Annual General Meeting, or to join its membership with the intention of overturning its long-standing opposition to hunting with dogs.

UK NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FOSTER CARE

That this House congratulates all members of the United Kingdom Joint Working Party on Foster Care on their production of United Kingdom national standards for foster care; welcomes the Working Party's intentions that the specific needs and rights of each child and young person in foster care are me

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND YOUNG PEOPLE

That this House believes that it is vital that people, including children, should be encouraged to be active citizens and play a part in the democratic life of the country by expressing their views on matters of public interest to decision-makers; recalls Clause 22 of the Declaration of the UN World

CHILD SAFETY WEEK

That this House congratulates the Child Accident Prevention Trust for organising Child Safety Week; recognises the important work the Trust does in promoting child safety within the home and in society generally; notes that every year around 500 children die following an accident, more than two mill

BRITISH AIRWAYS' NEW LOGO

That this House congratulates British Airways on its recent decision to increase the number of aircraft which incorporate the British red, white and blue Union Flag-based design on their tail fin logo; notes that the ú60 million redesigned logos which were used previously to reflect the airline's co

ALLEANZA NAZIONALE AND THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'notes that the honourable Member for Stone, Chairman of the European Foundation (the aims and objectives of which are explicitly for freedom and democracy and against fascism and whose headquarters have never been used for meetings between Alleanza Nazionale an

PORTHMADOG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

That this House notes with dismay that, whereas the Welsh Office had formally approved the outline business case for a new community hospital at Porthmadog on 2nd February, the Secretary of State for Wales decided in April on a health service settlement for Wales which did not include any resources

CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH: THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY'S PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY 1999

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 22nd 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 to their underst

DEATH OF CARDINAL BASIL HUME

That this House mourns the death of Basil, Cardinal Hume, Archbishop of Westminster and spiritual leader and father of the Catholics of England and Wales; and salutes his memory as a firm upholder of human rights at home and abroad, his work for ecumenism but above all his insistence on the dignity

BBC KNOWLEDGE

at end add 'but notes that BBC Knowledge will not be the Government's provider for the National Grid for Learning which calls into question whether the BBC is fulfilling its remit as a public service broadcaster.'.

TARA TELEVISION

That this House condemns Cable London's decision to remove TARA Television from its basic subscription package; and supports the Irish Post in its campaign to restore this television service which provided one of the few access points to Irish culture, sport, entertainment and current affairs for th

TURN-OUT AT ELECTIONS

That this House recognises that low turn-outs in elections are not in the interest of democracy and, with Great Britain almost at the bottom of the international league table, calls upon the Government to consider increasing voter turn-out by introducing real incentives to increase voter participati

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (S.I., 1999, No. 1627)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the National Health Service (General Medical Services) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 1627), dated 10th June 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10th June, be annulled.

MILLENNIUM WEEKEND AND PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES

That this House notes that over the millennium weekend there is likely to be significantly increased demand on vital public services; acknowledges that a very large number of public sector employees will therefore need to work ensuring essential services are available for the benefit of the public w

LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT LICENCED TRADE

That this House congratulates the Ladies Auxiliary of the Colchester and District Licensed Trade on its 75th Anniversary; recognises that it is the country's oldest recorded auxiliary; notes that it has a tradition of raising funds for a variety of charities; and wishes the Ladies Auxiliary, both in

BBC KNOWLEDGE

That this House welcomes the launch of BBC Knowledge, the BBC's new digital education service, which aims to provide practical learning that can make a difference to a broad audience; noting the desire of all honourable Members to raise educational standards, hopes that BBC Knowledge will combine th

MATRA DYNAMICS BEYOND VISUAL RANGE AIR TO AIR MISSILE

That this House notes the capabilities of the Matra Dynamics Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile, which is built in the United Kingdom at Lostock, between Chorley and Bolton, and Stevenage; and calls on the Government to give careful consideration to making a recommendation for purchase of the mi

800TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRAINTREE CHARTER

That this House congratulates the town of Braintree in the County of Essex on its celebrations of the 800th anniversary of the granting of its Royal Charter; and further acknowledges Braintree's historic links with the Town of Braintree in Massachusetts, USA, home to the wife and mother of two Unite

LAW COMMISSION

That this House welcomes the Law Commission's 33rd Annual Report and its seventh Programme on Law Reform; commends the clarity of language and the helpful footnotes and references; notes the control of costs; agrees with the tribute to the legacy of Mrs Justice Arden DBE the former chairman; and inv