Early Day Motions

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND NURSERY STAFF

That this House welcomes the Department for Education's review of paediatric first aid training for nursery staff across England following the tragic case of Millie Thompson, who passed away aged nine months after a choking incident at a nursery school in Cheadle; notes that Millie's case has expose

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

That this House notes that on 27 January 2015 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; fu

NON-PAYMENT OF DAIRY FARMERS

That this House notes with grave concern that more than 1,000 British dairy farmers will not be paid for their milk from 12 January 2015 because of a financial crisis at the dairy co-operative First Milk; further notes that all farmers' payments will be delayed by a fortnight; further notes that NFU

DISCUSSION OF BAN ON INDIAN MANGO IMPORTS AT EU STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING ON 19 AND 20 JANUARY

That this House welcomes the decision by the EU Health and Food Safety Commission to allow discussion and possible revision of the importation ban on certain fruits and vegetables originating in India; notes that this opportunity follows a positive report from the EU Food and Veterinary Office on qu

LAMBETH COLLEGE INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE

That this House notes with grave concern the continuation of the long-running industrial dispute at Lambeth College, provoked by the college management's attack on staffing provision and employment conditions, including cuts in sick pay and holiday entitlements, which has resulted in the disruption

NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY 2015

That this House welcomes Bite The Ballot's second annual National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) on 5 February 2015, supported by Open Society Foundations, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Hogan Lovells LLP and others, which aims to encourage 250,000 new electors to join the electora

ACCESS TO LEGAL AID

That this House welcomes the legal challenge by Rights of Women on the lawfulness of the Government's changes to access to legal aid which prevents victims of domestic abuse from accessing legal aid for family cases, even where there has been violence or ongoing risk of violence; notes that legal ai

AIRBUS A350 XWB

That this House congratulates Airbus and its launch customer Qatar Airways on the entering into service of the Airbus A350 XWB, the aircraft with already 778 orders; notes that this will help secure over 10,000 jobs at Broughton and Bristol and many more in the supplier chain including Rolls Royce a

PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

at end add 'and examine the procurement process which disadvantages local specialist employment support services like Northern Rights, a not for profit community interest company with a proven track record of helping people in East Durham with disabilities and mental health problems to overcome barr

DEFENCE OF JOURNALISTS AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

That this House expresses its heartfelt sympathy to the families of those journalists, police and others who were assassinated or injured at the offices of the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo on 7 January 2015; notes that this attack took place on press day, thereby increasing the casualty

FUEL PRICE INQUIRY

That this House recognises that the UK globally has the highest diesel price, third highest petrol price and in the Western world has the highest fuel duty; believes that with the global price of oil dropping rapidly to $50 a barrel, prices at the pumps should be decreasing in line with the fall how

SERVICE OF THE MARATHA INFANTRY IN THE FIRST AND SECOND WORLD WARS

That this House recognises the incredible sacrifice and service of the Maratha Infantry during the First and Second World Wars; notes the awards for gallantry made to soldiers from these Infantry battalions who served whilst India was under British rule; and applauds their service and wishes them an

EFFECT OF THE LEGAL AID, SENTENCING AND PUNISHMENT OF OFFENDERS ACT 2012 ON INSOLVENCY LITIGATION

That this House notes the recent report by Professor Peter Walton on the likely impact of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 on insolvency litigation; further notes that Professor Walton's empirical evidence shows that from April 2015 the Act will have a negative impact o

EGYPTIAN CRACKDOWN ON THE GAY COMMUNITY

That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the arrest of 26 men in Cairo by the Egyptian government on the charge of debauchery; notes with concern the stigma the ensuing trial will place upon the men involved, causing detriment to their careers and families; believes that this latest

BANGLADESH AND THREATS TO DEMOCRACY

That this House regrets that the leader of the Bangladesh Opposition, Begum Khaleda Zia, has now been interned in her political office by armed police, that the television station ETV has been closed by the Bangladesh government, that there was an attack on the National Press Club, and that live amm

PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

That this House is aware that many people with mental health problems find it difficult to work because of the impact of their condition and the lack of appropriate support and understanding from employers and that currently nearly half of those receiving employment and support allowances are claimi

NHS WALK-IN CENTRES

That this House believes that it is unacceptable to shut accident and emergency (A&E) departments when patients have nowhere else to seek treatment; notes that NHS walk-in centres played a major role in reducing the numbers of patients attending A&E; and calls on the Government to encourage clinical

SAINSBURY'S CEO AND RESIDENTS OF LEICESTER EAST

That this House is concerned at the refusal of Sainsbury's Chief Executive Officer, Mike Coupe, to meet residents of Leicester, who are concerned about development projects in their constituency; notes the continued problems with roadworks in Belgrave; and calls on Mr Coupe to take the concerns of t

COMMUNITY OF ARRAN SEABED TRUST (No. 2)

That this House congratulates the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) for being awarded the 2014 Nature of Scotland Award for Marine Conservation; notes with congratulation the outstanding work which COAST has done in nearly 20 years in promoting community-led marine conservation; praises COAST'

UNION FLAG ON DRIVING LICENCE

That this House welcomes the statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, the hon. Member for Devizes, that motorists in the UK will be allowed to display the Union Flag on their driving licences; supports her comments that 'people in this country rightly take pride in our

PRIVATE SECTOR JOB CREATION IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes the recent decision on the devolution of corporation tax for Northern Ireland; expresses the hope that there will be significant private sector inward investment as well as the expansion of existing private sector companies; looks forward to properly managed job creation; and c

DISPLAY OF UNION FLAG ON DRIVING LICENCES

That this House notes the Government's proposal to include the Union flag on all new and renewed driving licences in Wales, Scotland and England; further notes that this proposal does not extend to Northern Ireland; further notes that the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport in makin

LONDON HOUSING AND FOREIGN INVESTORS

That this House believes that the ballooning cost of housing in London demonstrates the economic and social absurdity of allowing international capital to construct the city's housing needs; notes that overseas buyers are taking over large development sites while UK developers are marketing overseas

REFORM OF THE ELECTION SYSTEM

That this House believes that it is fundamentally undemocratic that around 200,000 floating voters in marginal constituencies will determine the UK's next government and the fate of the country; notes that for millions who will vote they are participating in an empty charade; points out that this is

CHANGE4LIFE SUGAR SWAP CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the launch of the Change4Life Sugar Swap campaign, which provides advice on how to reduce children's sugar intake; applauds measures to promote a healthy and moderated diet, as one in five young children have been classified as overweight or obese; and notes the serious heal