Early Day Motions

GOOD MONEY WEEK

That this House welcomes Good Money Week 2014, which takes place from 19 to 25 October 2014 and aims to raise awareness of sustainable and responsible finance options for everyone; celebrates the rebranding of the campaign from National Ethical Investment Week to make it more relevant and accessible

RYDER CUP VICTORY

That this House recognises the recent outstanding European Ryder Cup victory and in particular the part played once more by Northern Ireland golfers Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell in helping secure the win; and expresses the hope that Northern Ireland can further secure its place at the heart of w

NORTHERN IRELAND SPORTING SUCCESS

That this House recognises the sporting excellence of the Northern Ireland football team who are currently top of the European Championship Qualifying Group F, the Ulster rugby team currently one of the best in the British Isles, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, two of the best golfers in the world

CONGO WEEK 2014

That this House notes that from 19 to 25 October 2014 millions of people in 65 countries will join their voices with that of the Congolese people to call for peace, justice and human dignity in Congo as part of Congo Week, an initiative of Friends of the Congo; welcomes the important work that Frien

A NEW CONSTITUTIONAL SETTLEMENT

That this House notes the result of the independence referendum in Scotland; acknowledges that the leaders of all major Westminster parties have committed to transferring more legislative powers to the Scottish Parliament and believes that the same powers should be transferred to the Welsh and North

EU DIRECTIVE ON SULPHUR CONTENT OF MARINE FUELS

That this House notes that EU Directive 2012/33/EU regarding the sulphur content of marine fuels from 1 January 2015 will require ships in the Sulphur Emission Control Area to use fuel with a sulphur content that cannot exceed 0.1 per cent; further notes that the Sulphur Emission Control Area covers

CONTACT THE ELDERLY'S POWER OF CONTACT CAMPAIGN

That this House shares Mother Teresa’s view that being alone and unwanted is the world’s greatest disease; endorses the view of the Secretary of State for Health that lonely and isolated people are a forgotten million who live amongst us, ignored to our national shame; notes that in the last 50 year

BLOOD BRICKS CAMPAIGN

That this House notes with concern the conditions of brick labourers in India; emphasises the fact that many of these labourers see abuses of minimum wage rates and health and safety regulations; further notes that many work up to 16 hours a day; further notes that children as young as four years ol

FAIR TRIAL FOR GHONCHEH GHAVAMI

That this House is extremely concerned over the current condition of Miss Ghoncheh Ghavami, a 25 year old British Iranian woman who has been detained since June 2014 by the Iranian authorities, after attending a protest outside an all-male volleyball match against the ban of women at such sporting e

CHURCH IN ALGERIA

That this House recognises the continuing growth of the church in Algeria which owes a great deal to Lilias Trotter who followed her call from God to minister to Algerians and established the first church there; notes that 135 years on from Lilias' call to Algeria, the church is still flourishing; a

SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY'S BIOLOGY WEEK 2014

That this House celebrates the launch of the Society of Biology's third nationwide Biology Week 2014 from 13 to 19 October 2014; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; congratulates the Society for its initiative and the range of i

CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND REPORT, VOICES FROM THE FRONTLINE: PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS

That this House welcomes the publication of Citizens Advice Scotland's report entitled Voices from the Frontline: Personal Independence Payments, which examines the roll-out of personal independence payment to replace disability living allowance; notes that claimants are having to wait an average of

COMPETITION IN THE ENERGY SUPPLY MARKET

That this House recognises the importance of greater competition in the energy supply market; welcomes the news that First Utility has become the first independent energy company to reach one million customer accounts; and congratulates the company for pledging one per cent of its profits every year

LIVERPOOL LADIES FC

That this House congratulates Liverpool Ladies football team on successfully retaining the Super League for the 2013-14 season; congratulates manager Matt Beard and his coaching staff on their hard work; believes that the continued success of the FA Women's Super League is acting as a positive catal

HOMECARE WORKERS AND THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE

That this House is shocked to note that the National Audit Office reported earlier in 2014 that up to 220,000 care workers in England are illegally paid below the national minimum wage (NMW); further notes that an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) of care providers between 2011 and 2013

INCOME TAX AND MILITARY ACTIVITY

That this House recognises that addressing the root causes of conflict is a social, ethical and economic imperative for the 21st century and that Britain is a world leader in sponsoring initiatives designed to prevent and resolve conflicts through a range of mechanisms including the Conflict Pool, t

ERIC MORECAMBE STATUE

That this House notes that on 11 October 2014 an individual tried to cut into and steal the Eric Morecambe statue in Morecambe; further notes that Eric had to be taken down by Lancaster City Council for safety reasons; deplores the acts of an individual who carried out this atrocious act; congratula

SAFEGUARDING JOURNALISTS AND THEIR SOURCES

That this House is gravely concerned about recent reports that police forces have used powers contained in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) to access journalists' sources and materials; notes that unlike requests made under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 there is no

INTRODUCTION OF THE ROONEY RULE TO ENGLISH FOOTBALL

That this House believes that the extremely low number of black and ethnic minority managers means that English football is missing out on a great deal of talent; notes the success of the Rooney Rule in ensuring that black and ethnic minority candidates are represented in the interview process for h

RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT MORALES

That this House congratulates Evo Morales on his re-election with 60 per cent of the vote as President of Bolivia; and applauds the achievements of his presidency and MAS (Movimiento al Socialismo) in reducing poverty, increasing opportunities for the poorest and promoting environmentally sustainabl

TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND THE NHS

That this House is extremely concerned about the potential impact on the National Health Service of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) deal between the EU and the US; notes with concern that the deal would give private companies and investors new rights to sue the Government a

HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS OFFICE CLOSURES

That this House calls on the Government to reconsider the planned cuts to HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) offices across the country; offers its full support to the hardworking staff in offices in Dundee and across the UK who are worried about their jobs; and urges the Government to enter into discus

VALUE OF RAIL FREIGHT TO THE UK ECONOMY

That this House welcomes the publication of Keeping the lights on and the traffic moving, a report highlighting the vital role rail freight plays in the economy; notes that the rail freight industry has grown by 70 per cent since the mid-1990s and is now worth £1.5 billion a year in benefits to the

YORKSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB

That this House notes the outstanding achievement of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the 2014 season; congratulates the First XI on winning the County Cricket championship for the first time since 2001; further congratulates Joe Root, Gary Ballance, Katherine Brunt, Danielle Hazell and Lauren W

CASE OF RICKY REEL

That this House expresses its heartfelt sympathy with the family of the late Ricky Reel; supports the change.org petition calling for an immediate public apology from the Metropolitan Police Commissioner to all the families affected by police spying and for action to be taken against police officers