Early Day Motions

REGIONAL EUROSTAR SERVICES

That this House welcomes the decision by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions to hold an independent review into the feasibility of regional Eurostar services; notes the conclusion of the Environment Transport and Regional Affairs Transport Sub-Committee's Fifth Repo

SUNDERLAND AFC

That this House congratulates the players and management of Sunderland AFC on winning well deserved promotion to the Premier League.

WATER PRICES

That this House calls on the Government and Ofwat to stand by targets set last year to make water companies responsible for delivering smaller bills together with better quality standards; is concerned at the apparent campaign being conducted by several water companies against making price cuts for

FUTURE STRUCTURE OF NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

at end add 'and commends to the House Liberal Democrat proposals to establish a NATS public interest company which would allow greater investment in NATS and ensure safety remained a priority.'.

CHIEF INSPECTOR OF OFSTED

leave out from 'Government' to 'and' in line 4 and insert 'that as Chief Inspector of Schools, Chris Woodhead, does not inspire the confidence of the teaching profession and that his approach is detrimental to the achievement of higher standards in education;'.

PERMANENT DISASTER RELIEF CONTACT POINT

That this House congratulates the relief agencies on their efforts in response to the crisis in the Balkans, but regrets the delay in coordinating a response which left many people frustrated and angry that they were unable to offer personal contributions to the disaster relief effort; and calls upo

VAUXHALL VECTRA

That this House welcomes the effort being made by the motor industry to heighten public interest in liquefied petroleum gas; recognises that liquefied petroleum gas is an alternative road fuel that can greatly reduce emissions; recognises that liquefied petroleum gas vehicles are as competitive and

WALES'S RUGBY UNION VICTORY OVER ENGLAND

That this House congratulates the Welsh Rugby Union team on their magnificent 32-31 win over England at Wembley; and notes the particular achievements of Neil Jenkins in scoring 22 points, coach Graham Henry and captain Robert Howley.

PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

That this House calls upon Her Majesty's Government to state its opposition to the proposals advanced by Mr Prodi, the nominated President of the European Commission, in Strasbourg on Tuesday 13th April for further movement towards a single European state without democracy.

SCOTTISH RUGBY TEAM

That this House congratulates Gary Armstrong, the Scottish rugby team, Jim Telfer and the coaches on the thrilling display of open attacking rugby against the French in Paris on Saturday 11th April and on winning the last ever Five Nations Championship; and wishes them every success in this year's W

PANJAB FM

That this House congratulates Panjab FM for the superb broadcasting service it is providing in West London to celebrate Vaisakhi 99, the 300th Anniversary of the Declaration of the Khalsa Panth; and considers that this community radio station merits consideration for a longer-term local broadcasting

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR LONDON UNDERGROUND

That this House understands the desperate need for investment in London's Underground; notes that the Government's planned Public Private Partnership is up to two years behind schedule; further notes the increasing numbers of academics and experts who are arguing for a public interest company or tru

BSKYB AND MANCHESTER UNITED

That this House welcomes the decision by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to block the take-over of Manchester United by BSkyB; congratulates the supporters of the club and football fans throughout the country who campaigned against the take-over; expresses satisfaction that the values,

FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House notes with considerable satisfaction that, after an unconscionably protracted period in the lower reaches of the Nationwide League, Fulham Football Club, guided by the astute tactical genius of Kevin Keegan OBE, has at last regained its place in the First Division and now keenly anti

ELECTED SECOND CHAMBER

after 'determined', insert 'entirely'.

ELECTED SECOND CHAMBER

after 'by', 'insert 'direct'.

GOVERNMENT'S CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY

That this House congratulates the Government upon its manifesto commitment to reduce United Kingdom carbon dioxide emissions by 20 per cent. based on 1990 levels by 2010; further congratulates the Prime Minister for making it clear in this House that this 'is not a conditional target'. 24th June 199

FORMER PRINCIPAL OF GWENT TERTIARY COLLEGE

That this House notes that when the previous Principal of Gwent Tertiary College, Sue Parker, was appointed to that position, the College was financially sound, yet within a short period, was facing debts of approximately ú7 million, because, as recognised in the recent National Audit Office Report,

ELECTRONIC VOTING IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

That this House notes the development of increasingly sophisticated personal recognition systems within information technology; believes that many of the objections made by some honourable Members to the earlier proposals made by the Committee on the Modernisation of the House of Commons for electro

BEDLINGTON TERRIERS FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Bedlington Terriers Football Club from the Northern League on the marvellous achievement of reaching the final of the FA Vase which is to be held at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 16th May; notes that this success is the culmination of several years of hard work and commitme

SEXUAL ORIENTATION (DISCRIMINATION)

That this House welcomes the statement of the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which reaffirmed Labour's manifesto commitment to 'end unjustifiable discrimination wherever it exists'; recognises that such discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation has yet to be

PORT OF LIVERPOOL POLICE

That this House is dismayed that the Port of Liverpool Police have not been inspected by HM Inspector of Constabularies since 1978; and believes such an inspection is now overdue.

ANWAR IBRAHIM

That this House is deeply concerned at the charges laid against Anwar Ibrahim, former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, his treatment in prison and the use of the Internal Security Act to continue this detention of an elected member of parliament; is further concerned at reports received concerning

MEMBERSHIP OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION

That this House is concerned at the announcement on 23rd March that Abdul Chowdry has been appointed as a member of the Health and Safety Commission; and notes that until April 1998 Mr Chowdry had been involved with Turner and Newall plc, formerly the United Kingdom's largest asbestos group, for ove

SNP POLICY ON KOSOVO

That this House regrets the conduct of the SNP, whose Convener, the honourable Member for Banff and Buchan, used a television broadcast on 29th March to condemn publicly NATO's action in Yugoslavia as 'unpardonably foolish'; notes that he did not articulate his alleged principled objections to NATO'