Early Day Motions

NEW ACUTE HOSPITAL IN WEST HERTFORDSHIRE

That this House notes that the acute hospital in Watford was the first hospital to be built under the reign of Queen Victoria; further notes that the hospital has since been developed in an ad hoc manner and that the deterioration of its facilities has made it harder for the excellent doctors, nurse

HOSPITAL CAR PARKING - BLUE BADGE HOLDERS AND GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE

That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care Guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles; further notes that the guidance states that concessions, including free or reduced charges, should be available for disabled people; notes that the Department of H

NEW HOSPITAL IN HARLOW - A&E SERVICES

That this House notes that the emergency department at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield became an Urgent Care Centre in 2013; further notes that the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital near Welwyn Garden City followed the same path in 2014; recognises the huge pressure that this has created for the emergency

PUB CLOSURES

This House notes that pubs are at the heart of communities across the UK; welcomes ongoing cross-party efforts to protect the British pub; acknowledges that an increasing number of pubs are diversifying in order to provide an ever more valuable and enjoyable offer to their customers; further notes t

CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS

That this House is concerned by the risks facing indigenous Jumma women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region of Bangladesh, the authorities' systematic failure either to prevent sexual and other violence or facilitate access to justice for survivors, and by the Bangladesh military's complicity

LOSS OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE COVERAGE ON FREE TO AIR TELEVISION

That this House is concerned that from next season there will be no football UEFA Champions League or Europa League highlights on any of the major free to air channels in the UK; notes that UEFA have decided to sell the rights exclusively to pay television providers in an increasing number of Europe

REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

That this House expresses concern that Min Aung Hlaing, Commander in Chief of the Burmese military, has paid no real price for the military offensive against the Rohingya which began in August 2017; notes that around 700,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee to Bangladesh, joining the more than 300,

CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB - SEVEN IN A ROW

That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club on winning its seventh consecutive Scottish Premiership league title after a stunning 5-0 victory at Parkhead against local rivals, Rangers; commends Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers, and club captain, Scott Brown, on their exemplary leadership of th

ALFIE EVANS AND MEDICAL CARE ABROAD

That this House is saddened by the death of Alfie Evans, four days after his life-sustaining treatment was withdrawn; notes the recent denial of Alfie's parents' plea to continue with compassionate medical care in a hospital in Italy; is concerned that in such a request a patient or their relatives

90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARDS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House notes the 90th anniversary of Ards Rugby Football Club; commends the phenomenal work that is carried out with young people and the wonderful charitable work carried out at the club; congratulates all those involved in keeping the club thriving for so long; and wishes it every success

KILTED LOBSTER RESTAURANT STOCKBRIDGE

That this House warmly congratulates the independent chef-owned Kilted Lobster restaurant in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, on winning the 2018 Small Business Big Heart Award; recognises that the Small Business Big Heart Award seeks to celebrate small businesses that support the local community and deliver

THE RIGHT HON. LORD MICHAEL MARTIN OF SPRINGBURN AND PORT DUNDAS

That this House expresses its deep regret and sadness at the death of the right hon. Lord Michael Martin of Springburn and Port Dundas; recognises that Michael had diligently represented the communities in the north-east of Glasgow as a Councillor and hon. Member for over three decades, spanning sev

NEW HOSPITAL IN HARLOW - CHANGES TO LOCAL SERVICES AND OCCUPANCY LEVELS

That this House notes the various recent changes to healthcare services in Harlow and the surrounding area; further notes the impact these changes have had on the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow; is aware that the Princess Alexandra Hospital is now fundamental to the health and wellbeing of Ha

HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - FREE AT THE POINT OF ACCESS

That this House is aware of the national charities and motoring organisations and hon. Members and their constituents who clearly support an end to car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England; recognises that the NHS was established to be free at the point of access; contends that extortionate c

ADVERTISING OF FREE BETS

That this House believes that free bets offered by gambling companies are designed to lock people into gambling as a result of the requirement to provide deposit cash, bank and credit card details and personal details to gain access to those bets; notes that the advertising of free bets encourages p

JUDICIAL PROCESS AND COLOMBIA PEACE AGREEMENT

That this House notes with concern that Congressman-Elect Jesus Santrich of the Peoples' Alternative Revolutionary Force has been on hunger strike since his arrest on 9 April 2018 on allegations of conspiring to traffic drugs; welcomes the statement by the UN Verification Mission in Colombia outlini

RENAMING OF THE SEVERN BRIDGE

That this House condemns the Government's decision to rename the Second Severn Crossing bridge as The Prince of Wales Bridge; highlights the displeasure and anger of the Welsh people who were not consulted prior to this decision, reflected by the triggering of an online petition, which currently has

LEGAL AID AND ADVICE

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 220), dated 20 February 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 February, be revoked.

AMENDMENTS TO CLAUSE 11 OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) BILL

That this House condemns the Labour Welsh Government's decision to kowtow to the Government's amendments to Clause 11 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill; notes that, if this is a sign of Government-Welsh Government negotiations to come, the final UK wide frameworks will not bode Wales well; con

ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN BAHRAIN

That this House condemns the Bahraini authorities' detention and interrogation of the family members of UK-based Bahraini human rights activists who participated in peaceful protests against the King of Bahrain's attendance at the 2017 Royal Windsor Horse Show; is alarmed by the fact that British jo

HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES AND BRAIN INJURY PATIENTS

That this House notes that patients admitted to hospital suffering from brain injury often require extended hospital stays; further notes that such patients and their families are therefore subject to excessive car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England; notes that Government Guidance entitled

NEW HOSPITAL IN HARLOW AND SUB-OPTIMAL CLINICAL ADJACENCIES

That this House is concerned by the uncoordinated and problematic lay-out of Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow; notes the confirmation of the hospital's sub-optimal clinical adjacencies by the Minister of State at the Department of Health on 18 October 2017; understands that urgent care is sprea

COHABITEES ENTITLEMENT TO BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PAYMENT

That this House calls for reform to extend Bereavement Support Payment to people who were cohabiting but were not married or in a civil partnership; considers that the current position is manifestly unfair and ignores the reality of modern day Britain where cohabiting couples account for approximate

IMMIGRATION

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 410), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.

60th ANNIVERSARY OF ST BRIGID'S PRIMARY SCHOOL

That this House recognises that St Brigid's Primary School in Toryglen celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018; understands that the school first opened on 30 April 1958; believes that St Brigid 's Primary School has made a substantial contribution to educating youngsters in an area of Glasgow that