Early Day Motions

TSB PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARD

That this House congratulates Fraser Johnson on winning the TSB Pride of Britain Community Partner Award; recognises this outstanding achievement to deliver invigorating trishaw cycle rides for people over 85-years old in the Falkirk area and beyond to help stimulate the minds and memories of many w

BOOSTING RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC MIXING IN SCHOOLS

That this House recognises the major contribution children and young people mixing with those from different backgrounds makes towards breaking down barriers and building trust in society; and urges that the 50 per cent of religious discrimination in admissions cap at faith free schools in England b

CENTENARY OF THE BOLSHEVIK REVOLUTION

That this House notes, with great regret, that 7 November 2017 marks 100 years since Russia's Bolshevik Revolution which subsequently demonstrated, time and again, that Communism is a murderous political ideology, incompatible with liberty, self-government and the dignity of human beings, and injuri

SENTENCES HANDED DOWN TO RELATIVES OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER MR ALWADAEI AND SITUATION IN BAHRAIN

That this House is very concerned about the three-year prison sentences handed down recently in Bahrain for alleged terrorism offences committed by three family members of the UK-based Bahraini human rights activist, Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei; notes that the trial has been widely criticised, including by

150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCRIPTURE UNION

That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Scripture Union; and congratulates it on 150 years of serving God, sharing the Good News and having a direct positive influence on children and young people of every class, creed and colour throughout the world.

SHOOTING AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SUTHERLAND SPRING, TEXAS

That this House offers most sincere sympathy to the families of those killed at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Spring, Texas; further offers any support and help that can possibly be given to its allies and brothers and sisters; and continues to raise them in its prayers asking God for help and

PARKING AT NHS HOSPITALS IN THE EAST OF ENGLAND

That this House notes that NHS hospitals in the east of England charge on average £9.62 for one day of parking; is disappointed that this has risen since 2014 when the average cost was £8.33; further notes that this is well above the national daily average of £5.23; and is therefore further disappoi

TRANSPORT FOR WEST MIDLANDS BUS STOP CLOSURES

That this House deplores the decision by Transport for West Midlands to remove over 50 bus stops from 1 October 2017, many of which are in Birmingham, Hall Green constituency; notes that Transport for West Midlands' own equality risk assessment identified that the closure of these bus stops would ha

RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY, STANDARDS AND SKILLS

That this House believes there can be no compromise to safety in the maintenance and renewal of the railways; recognises concerns raised by the Rail Industry Association and RMT union over the current threat to Network Rail's supply chain and skills base caused by the deferral of £3.7 billion of ren

HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES

That this House is disappointed that following the publication of the Government guidance on hospital car parking in August 2014, 47 per cent of hospitals have increased their parking charges for an hour stay; notes that there continues to be discrepancies in parking charges cross England, with thre

DISABLED HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES

That this House notes that Government guidance published in August 2014 on hospital car parking recommended that concessions, including free or reduced charges or caps, should be available for disabled people, is disappointed that 44 per cent of hospitals continue to charge blue badge holders standa

STAFF HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES

That this House notes that staff in the vast majority of NHS hospitals must pay to park at their place of work; further notes that Government guidance released in 2014 stated that concessions, including free or reduced charges or caps, should be available for staff working shifts that mean public tr

LEGAL AID FOR INQUESTS

That this House welcomes the publication of the final report of the Bach Commission on Access to Justice; notes Lord Bach's recommendation that, where the state is funding one or more of the other parties at an inquest, it should also provide legal aid for representation of the family of the decease

COMING HOME CENTRE

That this House commends the Coming Home Centre in Glasgow for its work in assisting veterans in their transition from military to civilian life; recognises that this organisation provides countless resources to veterans, including emergency food parcels, bikes, furniture and practical advice; furth

CHRIS BARTTER - TRADE UNIONIST AND FOI CAMPAIGNER

That this House recognises the life and work of Chris Bartter, trade unionist, librarian and freedom of information campaigner; further recognises his many achievements as a steward in Glasgow Libraries, as a Service and Conditions Officer, Chair of NALGO's Publicity Committee, lay Scottish District

VALUE FOR MONEY AND SWANSEA BAY TIDAL LAGOON

leave out from "House" to end and insert, "notes that the proposal for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon currently involves sourcing the necessary armour rock from Dean Quarry in St Keverne parish on The Lizard in Cornwall, which has been disused for a decade; further notes that the reopening of the quar

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

That the draft East Devon (Electoral Changes) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 19 July, be not made.

END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS

That this House welcomes the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) campaign to end impunity for crimes against journalists; commemorates the UN international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists on Thursday 2 November 2017; notes that the UN day of action was adopted in 2013 to

THE NEED FOR AN INCONTINENCE STRATEGY

That this House regrets that incontinence has a huge impact on a person's quality of life and only about 30 per cent of people with continence problems seek help; recognises women who are left with a rectus abdominis diastasis to be identified on the ward, if they have a hospital birth, and be refer

DEATH OF FATS DOMINO

That this House notes the passing of rock and roll legend Fats Domino at the age of 89; further notes the inspiration he has been to musicians and music lovers alike for decades and the tremendous foundation he laid for rhythm and blues in main stream music; and extends sincere sympathy to the famil

FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE AND SOCIAL CARE

That this House notes the immediate and long-term financial challenges facing the National Health Service and social care services; further notes that these challenges arise largely from an ageing population as well as advances in technology and medicine; recognises the public's preference for contr

TRAIL HUNTING ON NATIONAL TRUST LAND

That this House welcomes the defeat of the resolution to ban trail hunting on National Trust land; and concludes that this proposal was ill-informed, unnecessary and a waste of National Trust finance.

PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2017

That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that 16 November 2017 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters on their activities to raise awareness of the disease during November, includ

ENDANGERED SPECIES

That this House notes the number of endangered species across the globe identified by the World Wildlife Fund and others; and hopes that greater awareness and support can be built upon to ensure that action is taken to prevent the eradication of numbers of animal species in the 21st century.

IMPACT OF TWO CHILD RESTRICTION ON FAMILIES

That this House recognises the damaging effects that the two-child restriction on universal credit and child tax credits is having, and will continue to have, on families across the UK; notes that the impact will be particularly acute in Northern Ireland where, according to Office for National Stati