Early Day Motions

SOCIAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION

That this House notes that Mr Tom Copley AM recently stated that it galled him that the Thatcher Government built more social houses than were built in the period of Labour Government from 1997 to 2010; further notes that Mr Copley called on the Labour Party, of which he is a member, to apologise fo

CHILDREN'S FITNESS

That this House is alarmed at research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013 by Dr Grant Tomkinson of the University of South Australia which suggests that children's cardiovascular fitness is declining worldwide; notes that researchers looked at 50 studies on runnin

MUTUAL OF THE YEAR AWARD TO PROVIDE

That this House notes the important role of public sector mutuals and social enterprises in enhancing public service standards; commends the work of all such social businesses in creating wealth and public service renewal to the country; and especially commends Provide, which trades in Essex, the Lo

FUEL DUTY

That this House welcomes the Government's actions cutting fuel duty in 2011 and the freeze in fuel duty until the end of the present Parliament announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer; and urges the Government, if the economic conditions allow, to continue to cut costs for hard-pressed motorist

LETTER TO STAFF OF MITIE

That this House notes with concern the threat to freedom of association and the right to protest posed by the facilities company MITIE in its letters to staff which state that protesting against MITIE falls under the category of bringing the company into disrepute and that this action, like all gros

AFRICAN ELEPHANTS AND THE IVORY TRADE

That this House notes with alarm that an estimated 40,000 African elephants are killed each year, one every 15 minutes, out of a total population of 400,000; recognises that the profits from the illegal wildlife trade pose an increasing threat to security by funding criminal gangs and terrorism, inc

CHILCOT INQUIRY

That this House is deeply concerned that the Chilot Inquiry into the Iraq war has still not produced a report almost four years after its first session; notes that the ignominious anniversary will fall on 24 November 2013; understands that the delay is caused by the failure of the Government to prov

LEGACY OF JOHN F. KENNEDY IN THE UK

That this House marks with sorrow the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination on 22 November 1963 of President John F. Kennedy, whose short presidency nevertheless brought a new approach to international politics, inspiring people across the world and especially across the British Isles, to which

BLACKPOOL GIVE A LITTLE, HELP A LOT CAMPAIGN

That this House notes with approval the success in Blackpool of the Christmas Give A Little, Help A Lot, campaign which aims to help underprivileged children in the town to have a happier Christmas by collecting toys, games, books, gift sets, new clothing and other items as well as cash donations f

CHILD CONTACT CENTRES

That this House acknowledges the vital work which is carried out in child contact centres across the UK; notes the vital role they play in restoring relationships between parents and children; applauds those charities and volunteers who currently operate these centres on a minimal budget; is concern

SAFER LIGHT-CONTROLLED PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS

That this House considers that type approval should be withdrawn for light-controlled pedestrian crossings that incorporate a flashing green light for walkers or a flashing orange light for motorised vehicles.

CYCLING SAFETY

That this House welcomes the huge growth in cycling and the number of cyclists in towns and cities across the UK; notes the recent tragic deaths of cyclists in London and elsewhere; believes that much more needs to be done urgently to safeguard cyclists; calls on the Government to ensure that all pu

ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS ON PALESTINIAN LAND

That this House agrees with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs that Israeli settlements on Palestinian land are illegal and an obstacle to peace; considers the Israeli government's approval of thousands of units of new settlement building since the resumption of peace talks

SITUATION IN THE CONGO

That this House notes that the M23 militia group has surrendered after a violent 20-month campaign in Congo's eastern province; applauds the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the right hon. Member for Richmond (Yorks), the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, MONUSCO's newly-est

DOCTOR WHO

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who and the pleasure and enjoyment that it has brought to many generations of fans; and further notes that the BBC is truly providing its licence payers with the Best of BBC in this programming.

PHILIPPINES DISASTER

That this House extends sincere sympathy to all of those who have lost loved ones in the typhoon in the Philippines; prays for all of those who are injured and displaced; offers aid and assistance to those suffering the devastation on the ground through the international aid programme; and further o

AMNESTY CALL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes recent comments by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland, which amounted to a call for an amnesty to be extended to all those who had committed murder and other atrocities in Northern Ireland before 1998; further notes that the overwhelming response from numerous innocent v

FOOD BANKS IN ARFON AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING PRIORITIES

That this House congratulates the dedicated volunteers who provide food to those in need throughout Arfon, at the Bangor Cathedral Food Bank and the Caernarfon Trussell Trust Food Bank; notes that Bangor Cathedral Food Bank has issued 376 single and 145 family food parcels so far this year; further

CEMENT

That this House welcomes the publication of the Mineral Products Association's publication, Cementing the Future; recognises the strategic significance of cement to the UK economy and society; further recognises the employment the industry generates in mainly rural locations throughout the UK and dr

WITHERSLACK COMMUNITY SHOP

That this House recognises the benefits which community shops can bring to the local economy; notes the hard work undertaken by the Witherslack Community Shop Committee since 2007 to enable the local community to own and run local retail services to Witherslack, Meathop, Ulpha and neighbouring commu

VAT ON ENERGY BILLS

That this House deeply regrets the energy price rises announced by British Gas, NPower, SSE, Scottish Power and EDF in recent weeks and the damage that rising prices will do to consumers' costs of living; notes that VAT on energy bills is levied at five per cent, which currently equates to around £6

THE LATE EDDIE McGRADY

That this House is deeply saddened by the death of the former hon. Member for South Down Eddie McGrady; pays tribute to Eddie's outstanding contribution to political life in South Down and throughout Northern Ireland over the past 50 years as a local councillor, MLA and MP; recognises the dedication

OIL AND GAS REVENUES

That this House believes that successive governments have failed to achieve the best revenue returns from UK oil and gas production; points out that in the four years from 2008 to 2011 the UK take in sterling equivalent was £39.94 billion, whereas if the production companies had been taxed at the ra

FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING

That this House notes that a financial transaction tax (FTT) on bonds and derivatives and shares could raise £20 billion in additional revenue in the UK in one year; further notes that an FTT would have a negligible effect on jobs in the City of London; further notes that unemployment across Bradfor

40TH BIRTHDAY OF GRUNDFOS

That this House notes the 40 successful years of Grundfos, the pump solutions company based in the City of Sunderland, which since 1973 has become a global leader in advanced pump solutions, a pioneer in water technology, the world's largest pump manufacturer, and one of Sunderland's most favoured a