Early Day Motions

REVIEW OF BRITISH NUCLEAR TEST VETERANS

That this House applauds the decision of Her Majesty's Government to initiate in December 1997 a review of the causal factors related to the alleged Gulf War Syndrome and the physical state of the service personnel and civilians who allegedly suffer its ill effects; applauds the level of concern and

ICE AND DEBRIS FROM AIRCRAFT

That this House notes with concern the incident on 6th May in which a large block of ice fell through the roof of Mr and Mrs Smith's home at Hare Street, Hertfordshire; further notes the concern of local residents about large blocks of ice and debris falling from aircraft onto their homes; and calls

LOCAL EXCHANGE TRADING SCHEMES (LETS) AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

That this House notes that the first reports of the Social Exclusion Unit will be published in the summer; welcomes the Government's determination to address the needs of those who find themselves excluded from everyday activities that many people take for granted; recognises the important contribut

TRIAL OF DR MOOR FOR MURDER

That this House welcomes the not guilty verdict brought in by the jury at Newcastle Crown Court and the summing up by Judge Hooper following the admission by Dr Moor that he had, at the patient's request, alleviated the suffering of 85 year old cancer victim George Liddell in July 1997 by administer

BSI STANDARD FOR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS

That this House welcomes the British Standards Institution's quality initiative in establishing a complaints management system based on best practice in industry and local government; and urges companies and bodies in the public and voluntary sectors to ensure a better deal for their clients and con

ADULT LEARNERS WEEK AND THE REVIEW OF POST-16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING

That this House congratulates the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education on promoting the 1999 Adult Learners Week and welcomes the Government's initiative in announcing a comprehensive review of post-16 education and training; further welcomes the record programme of investment announced

FIRST AID TRAINING IN SCHOOLS

leave out from 'Government' to end and add 'to encourage such provision of training in schools and elsewhere.'.

GENETICALLY-MODIFIED ORGANISMS IN RIO GRANDE DO SUL

That this House welcomes the visit to the United Kingdom and to Parliament, organised by the Gaia Foundation, of Mr Jose Hermeto Hoffman, Secretary of Agriculture of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and his delegation, in furtherance of their objective of implementing a GMO-free state; notes that Brazil i

BRADFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates the players, management, directors, staff and supporters of Bradford City Football Club on their promotion to the Premier League; and further believes that this promotion has been achieved by hard work, skill and determination and augurs well for the prospects for both

RIO TINTO AND HUMAN RIGHTS

That this House is gravely concerned to learn that the London-based Rio Tinto, the largest mining company in the world, is not adhering to the EU Code of Conduct which sets out standards for companies operating in the developing world and that it is accused by the ICEM of continuing human rights abu

RIO TINTO ZINC

That this House, concerned at the reports it has received of major contamination of workers, residents and the environment by arsenic, lead, heavy metals and radioactive material, causing leukaemia, cancers and other serious illnesses all deriving from the activities of Rio Tinto plc and the operati

YORKSHIRE ELECTRICITY BOARD CUSTOMERS

That this House deeply regrets the lack of goodwill and generosity demonstrated by the Yorkshire Electricity Board in refusing to offer suitable compensation to customers who, through no fault of their own, have been inconvenienced or suffered damage to their electrical goods or associated manufactu

INTERNATIONALLY CO-ORDINATED TAX ON CURRENCY SPECULATION

That this House recognises that an eventual political solution to the crisis in the Balkans will require an internationally co-ordinated programme of reconstruction; further recognises that future instances of ethnically-motivated wars will require some form of international peace-keeping and peace-

"FROM PLAYDOUGH TO PLATO" CAMPAIGN

That this House warmly congratulates the Pre-school Learning Alliance on the excellence of the From Playdough to Plato campaign and wishes all success for its national day of celebration planned for 12th May 1999; commends all those many honourable Members who have visited pre-schools to see first h

ALLOTMENTS

That this House recognises the health benefits of allotment gardening, welcomes the good work carried out in communities across the country by allotment groups such as the Bolton Allotments Council; notes the value of allotment gardening in leisure provision, exercise, growing of fresh fruit, vegeta

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY

That this House, on International Nurses Day, expresses its gratitude for the vital role played by nurses in maintaining the health of the nation; and calls upon the Government to introduce a national scheme to compensate fully those nurses and all emergency staff working over the millennium period.

900TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORDER OF ST JOHN

That this House acknowledges the 900th anniversary of the Order of St. John; congratulates past the present volunteers in St. John Ambulance for their work over the years; notes that some four million hours of community service are carried out every year; supports the organisation's current voluntee

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PENSION SCHEME

That this House is concerned at the stated intention of National Grid Co., to amend its group rules of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme so as to allow themselves , retrospectively, to profit from their failure to make payments to the fund, to cover deficiencies arising from the company's progra

CONDUCT OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE AND LEARNED MEMBER FOR FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE AND THE KOSOVO CONFLICT

That this House condemns the behaviour of the Right honourable and Learned Member for Folkstone and Hythe in relation to the ongoing conflict in Kosovo by attempting to use the situation for party political purposes; further condemns the Right honourable and Learned Member's claim that the campaign

JOHN STEVENS AND THE INQUIRY INTO THE MURDER OF PATRICK FINUCANE

That this House notes the Answer of the Minister for the Armed Forces to the honourable Member for Kingston upon Hull North of 16th April, Official Report, column 373, that the murder of Patrick Finucane was investigated both by the RUC and subsequently by the investigation led by John Stevens, and

USE OF DEPLETED URANIUM WEAPONS IN THE BALKANS

That this House notes the refusal of the Secretary of State for Defence to answer questions as to whether any NATO countries other than the United Kingdom are using weapons containing depleted uranium in the current conflict in the Balkans, on the grounds that this is a matter for the countries conc

CENTENARY OF THE NATIONAL MARKET TRADERS' FEDERATION

That this House congratulates the National Market Traders' Federation on its centenary; notes that it currently represents the interests of some 26,000 market traders throughout the United Kingdom; believes that markets, which have been part of the nation's culture and heritage for centuries, have a

DRUMCREE ORANGE ORDER

That this House is deeply concerned that since the re-routing of the Drumcree Orange Order parade in July 1998, the residents of the Garvaghy Road area of Portadown have seen their solicitor, Rosemary Nelson murdered and been subjected to a virtually continuous series of legal and illegal pro-Orange

EDUCATION (S.I., 1999, No. 1064)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (Admissions and Standard Numbers) (Modification) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 1064), dated 30th March 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1st April, be annulled.

EDUCATION (S.I., 1999, No. 1065)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Induction Arrangements for School Teachers) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 1065), dated 31st March 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6th April, be annulled.