Early Day Motions

COMPENSATION SCHEME FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS AND EMPHYSEMA

at end add 'and furthermore congratulates Mr Bleddyn Hancock, the General Secretary of the South Wales area of NACODS and his small trade union for their courage and persistence in pursuing these claims over many years to a successful conclusion having had to resort to litigation to persuade the Gov

REGIONAL EUROSTAR SERVICES

at end add 'as long as such services are proposed along the full length of both east and west coast main lines.'.

SUNDERLAND AFC

at end add 'looks forward to many years of success at the highest levels of English and European football; hopes that the superb team and marvellous stadium of light will be further augmented by spending loads of money provided by the best supporters in the land and considers that the very best way

CASSINI SPACE PROBE

That this House notes the launch of the NASA space probe Cassini and its intended mission to explore Saturn and recognises the importance of such missions in order to achieve a better understanding of space and the solar system; notes that Cassini is powered by 73 pounds of plutonium; further notes

MIDWIFERY STANDARDS

That this House notes that the best outcomes for mothers and babies, including low mortality statistics and high levels of maternal satisfaction, occur when there is separate and distinct midwifery legislation resulting in high quality midwifery care which contributes significantly to the improvemen

MIDWIFERY EDUCATION

That this House notes that the quality of modern midwifery practice is directly related to the education and training received by students of midwifery; and notes that direct entry is the increasingly preferred route to midwifery qualification and that half of all students now enter the midwifery pr

MIDWIFERY PARTNERSHIP

That this House notes that the midwifery profession has a long and valued tradition of collaborating with organisations representing users of the maternity services to ensure that mothers' and family needs are identified and met; further notes that the profession proposes a continued active partners

MIDWIFERY BOARD

That this House recognises that in order to maintain midwifery standards, ensure proper and suitable midwifery education and training, and to provide means for partnership between midwives and users of the service, any future regulatory framework must include a midwifery board whose duties should in

PAUL FOOT

That this House is dismayed to learn of the sudden and serious illness of one of the country's greatest campaigning journalists, Paul Foot, whose tireless efforts in speeches, articles and books have led to the righting of many wrongs and whose mightly pen has punctured much pomposity and exposed hy

RACISM IN CRICKET

That this House notes the recent comments made by the editor of Wisden Cricketers' Almanac on the presence of racism in cricket; and calls upon the Minister for Sport to encourage the England and Wales Cricket Board to respond positively to the proposals made by the campaign 'Hit Racism for Six' tha

HILLSBOROUGH TRAGEDY - 10TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House notes, with sadness, the 10th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy, resulting in the death of 96 Liverpool football supporters; recognises the continuing and overwhelming sence of 'justice denied' felt by the families of those who died; welcomes the widest possible support for the

CHIEF INSPECTOR OF OFSTED

leave out from 'believes' to end and add 'that in the light of Mr Woodhead's explanations for any misunderstandings the matter should be dropped and he be allowed to proceed with the difficult tasks he has been given by the Government.'.

ELECTRONIC VOTING IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'welcomes the personal contact associated with the traditional method of voting and rejects electronic substitutes.'.

PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'welcomes the swift agreement by EU governments to nominate Signor Prodi as President of the European Commission; notes his distinguished record and commitment to consensus-building; and looks forward to progress in rebuilding confidence in the institutions of t

PROMOTION OF SUNDERLAND AFC

That this House congratulates Sunderland AFC on their promotion to the Premier League under the skilful and inspired management of Peter Reid; notes that as well as the players and coaching staff, tremendous credit is due to Chairman Bob Murray and Chief Executive John Tickling and their fellow dire

SEARCH AND RESCUE RIBBON

That this House pays generous tribute to the men and women who form the Search and Rescue Service in our armed forces; applauds the dedication and commitment these men and women display in undergoing their intensively demanding programme of training that makes them so proficient in their calling; ma

NEONATAL RESPONSE TO LATEX SENSITISATION

That this House applauds the achievement of Jennifer Worth SRN,SCM, in securing first prize in Action Against Allergies annual essay competition with her hypothesis entitled Neonatal Sensitisation to Latex; commends highly this retired nurse on her most original rationale and very pertinent set of p

CONTROL OF AIRPORT NOISE BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES

That this House notes that the noise from airports and airfields impacts adversely on the quality of life of local communities; notes that noise from airports and airfields can have adverse social and possible health impacts on local communities; is concerned that air traffic in the United Kingdom i

FOREIGN DONATIONS TO THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY

That this House deplores the acceptance by the Conservative Party of donations of ú18,000 from a London-based front company for the Milosevic regime which remains on a US blacklist because of its close financial ties with Serbia; and, in view of the Conservative Party's belated acceptance of the nee

NORMANDY LANDINGS ANNIVERSARY AND DISABLED VETERANS

That this House expresses its very grave concern that veterans who have lost their sight have still not been granted any derogation by the Government to enable them to take their guide-dogs on a visit to the 55th anniversary of the Normandy landings in May and June of this year, with an assurance th

CENTRAL STATION WARRINGTON

That this House views with serious concern the decision by First North Western to withdraw platform staff from Central Station, Warrington, and leave the station unstaffed from 8.40 p.m.; notes that the station provides important public transport services for people travelling to and from work or us

SERBIA AND THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY

That this House notes reports in the Daily Express that the Conservative Party received money from a company owned by the Yugoslav state; further notes that the previous Conservative Government followed a policy of appeasement of that Yugoslav regime, regarding the war criminal Milosevic as a useful

VALUE ADDED TAX (S.I., 1999, No. 438)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 438), dated 23rd February 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26th February, be annulled.

REAL NAPPY WEEK

That this House notes that disposable nappies give rise to over a million tonnes of household waste every year, costing £40 million; recognises the benefits of local authority partnerships and promotions which can prevent waste; supports Real Nappy Week, 19th to 25th April, which aims to give parent

PROVISION OF NHS CANCER TREATMENTS

That this House congratulates the Government on its continued attempts to improve the provision of cancer treatments on the National Health Service, welcomes the extra ú40 million allocated since the last election to speed up access to diagnosis and treatment in breast, colorectal and lung cancer se