Early Day Motions

ALLEANZA NAZIONALE AND THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY

That this House notes with grave concern the contacts between sections of the British Conservative Party and the Italian neo-fascist party, Alleanza Nazionale; further notes that the honourable Member for Stone, President of the European Foundation, whose headquarters were used for meetings between

NATIONAL BIKE WEEK

That this House applauds the success of National Bike Week, clearly showing that the bicycle is popular and that it should have a more central place in transport planning, but is alarmed to see the latest National Cycling Forum publication which states that cycle use in the United Kingdom, overall,

NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND INTERNATIONAL LAW

That this House recalls that the International Court of Justice in its advisory opinion of 8th July 1996 ruled unanimously that there is an obligation at international law upon nuclear weapons states 'to bring to a conclusion negotiations leading to nuclear disarmament in all its aspects'; and calls

A NATIONAL VOICE

That this House congratulates all the young people and adults who have contributed to the development of 'A National Voice' - the new national organisation for children and young people who are in or have left care; recognises that the care system requires fundamental improvement; understands that i

SUEZ CANAL ZONE AND THE MILITARY MEDALS COMMITTEE

at end add 'and Messrs John Clarke, John Hearn, Leonard Oliver and Stanley Snellgrove, all from Colchester.'.

LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION

That this House expresses its admiration and respect for the Leader of the Opposition who despite a multitude of criticism, poor opinion poll ratings and warnings of electoral disaster had the courage and determination to adopt and fight for a policy designed to prevent further surrenders of soverei

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

That this House deplores the lenient sentences handed down to the two people convicted in the Chipperfield Circus case in April this year, when one was fined for 12 counts of cruelty to a chimpanzee and one was fined for cruelty to an elephant; believes that any person convicted of any cruelty to an

EVERYMAN PARLIAMENTARY AWARENESS DAY

That this House expresses its gratitude to the many organisations and individuals who work to raise awareness of male congratulates the Institute of Cancer Research on its Everyman campaign to draw attention to prostate and testicular cancers and notes that 16th June is the first Everyman Parliament

WESTONS CIDER LIMITED

That this House congratulates Westons Cider Limited of Much Marcle, Herefordshire, on being the first British cider maker to win both Gold Awards at this month's CAMRA National Cider and Perry Championships 1999 at Stockport; recalls their winning the 1998 Best Alcoholic Drink award for Westons Orga

RECOGNITION OF DARTS AS A SPORT IN THE UK

That this House calls for darts to be recognised as a sport; acknowledges that darts is enjoyed by more participants than every activity currently recognised as a sport; notes that the United Kingdom is the world's leading darts playing nation; observes that many other countries recognise darts as a

FOOD (S.I., 1999, No. 1585)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Food Safety (Fishery Products and Live Shellfish) (Hygiene) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 1585), dated 4th June 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9th June, be annulled.

REGULATION OF OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONERS

That this House notes the vital work carried out by operating department practitioners within the National Health Service, regrets the failure of the previous government to implement the recommendations of the Bevan Report on the introduction of a statutory registration scheme for ODPs; is mindful t

MEN'S HEALTH

That this House congratulates the Consumer Health Information Centre on its recently launched campaign aimed at improving the health of young men, who are bad at looking after their health; welcomes that it acknowledges that men are often reluctant to seek advice on health matters until it is too la

BNP ELECTION BROADCASTS

That this House commends the Labour Party for its timely action in seeking a court injunction to ban the circulation of British National Party election material that constituted an incitement to racial hatred; concurs with the National Assembly against Racism, Jewish Council for Racial Equality, Sto

RETENTION OF LEGAL AID FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

That this House welcomes the Access to Justice Bill (Lords) in so far as it creates a Community Legal Service with the aim of extending access to legal advice and assistance and calls upon the Government to retain the availability of legal aid in personal injury actions for children, those reliants

CAPPER PASS SMELTING PLANT

That this House expresses its concern that Rio Tinto have delayed the release of the occupational medical records of former workers at the Capper Pass smelting plant near Hull; notes that the employees undertook a number of hazardous duties and were subject to exposure to dangerous substances includ

JEWISH COMMUNITY IN IRAN

That this House condemns the arrest of 13 members of the Jewish community in Iran and the false allegations made against them as an abuse of human rights; fears for the safety of the teachers, religious leaders and Chief Rabbi of Shiraz who are part of the thirteen; and calls upon Her Majesty's Gove

PENSIONS DISCLOSURE REGULATION

That this House welcomes the Government's proposed regulation which will require trustees of pension funds to make a statement on the ethical and environmental principles according to which investments are made; welcomes the democratic principle behind the regulation which will make trustees more ac

RESTRAINT METHODS AND DEATHS IN POLICE CUSTODY

That this House notes the death following restraint by police officers of 30 year-old black man Roger Sylvester, and the concerns it raises about restraint methods used by the Police; further notes the concerns raised by Inquest and International human rights bodies about the disproportionate number

SUEZ CANAL ZONE GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL (No. 3)

at end add 'and Mr D. Alder.'.

SUEZ CANAL ZONE AND THE MILITARY MEDALS COMMITTEE

at end add 'and Mr Brian Wilson of Harrogate and other former members of the Royal Sussex Regiment.'.

FUR FARMING (No. 2)

That this House congratulates the honourable Member for Liverpool, Garston on her recent Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill; recognises that a significant number of honourable Members and a large proportion of the general public back a ban on this cruel, barbaric and unnecessary activity; is appalled th

LEGAL AID AND DEATHS IN CUSTODY

That this House recognises the widespread public disquiet expressed following deaths in state detention or custody; notes that at inquests that follow a death in custody the state or institution will always be represented, at public expense; notes with concern the lack of equality of arms between un

FUEL TAX ESCALATOR AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

That this House welcomes the fuel tax escalator as an environmental measure; believes that significant reductions in the use of fuel are essential if the United Kingdom is to achieve its carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets; notes that the fuel tax escalator ensures that the polluter pays; is

LOTTERY FUNDING FOR VILLAGE HALLS

That this House congratulates Action with the Communities in Rural England for the excellent survey it has completed on village halls which highlights the pivotal role such halls play in rural community life but also shows that many of these facilities lack basic provision for the disabled, are old