Early Day Motions

PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI AND KASHMIR

That this House calls on the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and the Government to take advantage of the unique opportunity presented by the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of Kashmir and press him to work with Pakista

ENGLAND AND NEW ZEALAND RUGBY LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES

That this House welcomes the rugby league international series between England and New Zealand, with three test matches on 1 November 2015 at Hull's KC Stadium, on 7 November 2015 at London's Olympic Stadium and on 14 November 2015 at Wigan's DW Stadium; further welcomes the players and staff of the

CARERS ALLOWANCE EARNINGS LIMIT

That this House believes that carers provide a valuable service to the community and should be encouraged and supported to remain in education or employment while undertaking their caring responsibilities; notes the terms on the Government website, which states that the earnings limit for those rece

NEILSTON: SCOTLAND'S FIRST EVER CYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY

That this House congratulates Neilston Development Trust on the award of Scotland's first-ever Cycle Friendly Community Award for its Cycle Neilston! programme of events, activities and services; notes that the Cycle Friendly Community Award was launched by Cycling Scotland to recognise the efforts

SIGHT TESTS IN SPECIAL SCHOOLS

That this House is concerned that thousands of children with learning disabilities, who are estimated to be 28 times more likely to have a serious sight problem, are not accessing their right to a free NHS sight test; believes that work by the charity SeeAbility and others in special schools has sho

END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES TARGETING JOURNALISTS

That this House notes that last year 118 media workers lost their lives, yet just one out of 10 such killings of journalists is investigated; supports the annual campaign held every November by the International Federation of Journalists to end impunity for governments and de facto authorities globa

REDUCED PRICE OF CHRISTMAS CARD STAMPS

That this House recognises that with 900 million festive cards sold in the UK each year, the sending and receiving of Christmas cards is one of the great traditions of the festive season; notes that sales have declined by over 100 million from 1.02 billion in 2005; is concerned that the current pric

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

That this House observes that 8 November 2015 will be the 50th anniversary of the creation of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the purpose of which was to build a US base on Diego Garcia; notes that an agreement between the UK and the US of 30 December 1966 made provision for the Territory to be

COMPENSATION FOR SHAKER AAMER

That this House notes with concern reports in the press that Mr Shaker Aamer may receive a sum of £1 million from the Government in compensation for his imprisonment in Guantanamo Bay; further notes that Mr Aamer is a Saudi citizen whose only connection to the UK is that he was allowed to reside in

80th ANNIVERSARY OF NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

That this House commends Newcastle International Airport on its 80th anniversary; notes that Newcastle Airport opened on 26 July 1935 and is now the largest airport in the North East of England and the 10th largest in the UK in 2014; recognises that it was requisitioned as an auxiliary wartime base

TACKLING HOLIDAY HUNGER

after "UK"; insert "further notes the success of North Ayrshire Council in keeping 10 schools open throughout the summer holidays to provide school meals and thereby avoid holiday hunger in their area this year;"

SOCIAL SECURITY

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Work Allowance) Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1649), dated 7 September 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 September, be annulled

HOUSING

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Functions) (Local Housing Allowance Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1753, dated 7 October 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 12 October 2015, be annulled

HUMAN RIGHTS IN EGYPT

That this House supports the Every Right campaign; and urges the Government to call on the Egyptian President to ensure that Christians are able to express and practise their religion freely across Egypt.

BOMBARDIER MURRAY KERR, 77 BRIGADE

That this House congratulates Glasgow-based army reservist Bombardier Murray Kerr, of 77th Brigade, on winning the Best Amateur Portfolio in the prestigious Army Photographic Awards 2015.

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL LOW EMISSION SCHEME BID

That this House supports Dundee City Council's bid for a share of the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) £35 million Go Ultra Low City Scheme; further supports the Council's bid for a share of OLEV's £20 million Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Taxi Scheme; congratulates the already outstanding work

BT PAYMENT PROCESSING FEE

That this House condemns the additional payment processing fee of £18 per transaction charged by BT to customers who are unable to pay their bill by direct debit; notes that this indirectly impacts on the lowest paid in society who are unable to set up a direct debit and therefore incur this added c

ACCA VOTING PROCEDURES

That this House is concerned at reports of voting procedures employed at the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) during which the President is alleged to have cast hundreds of proxy votes against motions from members calling for an end to the delegated

70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS

That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN) on 24 October 1945; welcomes the significant impact that the UN has had over seven decades in promoting world peace, human rights and the eradication of poverty, and the particular role it has played in respon

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIOLENCE REDUCTION UNIT

That this House congratulates the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) on its 10th anniversary; notes the foundation of the VRU in 2005 by Detective Chief Superintendent John Carnochan and Strathclyde Police principal analyst Karyn McCluskey and its innovative use of a public health approach to tackle viol

LIVING WAGE WEEK AND REDUCTIONS TO TAX CREDITS

That this House joins all those supporting Living Wage Week from 1 to 7 November 2015; notes the hourly national living wage rate, set by the Living Wage Foundation, according to the cost of living, is currently £7.85 with a London rate of £9.15; further notes the national minimum wage is currently

CALDERGLEN HIGH SCHOOL BEFRIENDERS PROJECT

That this House congratulates Calderglen High School, Mrs Odette Frazer and Avril Anderson in East Kilbride for engaging their students in organised community volunteering work for the Befrienders Project for seniors in the local area, a number of worthwhile causes, including the local foodbank, spo

URGENT LANCASTER HOUSE TALKS FOR LIBYAN CRISIS

That this House notes the ongoing wait for a government of national unity to emerge in Libya, in a deal to be brokered by the UN; acknowledges the fact that the deadline for forming such a government has repeatedly slipped; and, further noting the expertise of the UK in conflict resolution, and its

SUFFRAGETTE OAK: SCOTLAND'S TREE OF THE YEAR 2015

That this House notes with delight the awarding of the title Woodland Trust Scottish Tree of the Year 2015 to the Suffragette Oak in Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park; recognises that the tree was planted by suffrage organisations on 20 April 1918 to mark women gaining the right to vote earlier that year;

CONTINGENT LIABILITY RELATING TO HINKLEY POINT C POWER STATION

That this House objects to the Departmental Minute from the Department for Energy and Climate Change, dated 21 October 2015, concerning contingent liabilities relating to the entering into of contracts regarding the Hinkley Point C power station; and directs the Department to ensure a full examinati