Early Day Motions

PLANNING INSPECTORS

That this House notes the democratic deficit that can occur when planning inspectors overrule local authorities on appeal; further notes the recent decision to allow three wind turbines to be built in Wilpshire, Lancashire, after Ribble Valley Borough Council's initial decision was overturned by the

GURKHA HUNGER STRIKE

That this House is gravely concerned about the Gurkhas who since 7 November 2013 have been undertaking a hunger strike in protest against the lack of proper provision of pensions compensation and medical care; notes that for the last two centuries the Gurkhas have sacrificed themselves, and will con

RESIGNATION OF TED TUPPEN, CEO OF ENTERPRISE INNS

That this House welcomes the departure of Ted Tuppen, CEO of the UK's biggest pubco, Enterprise Inns, announced on 19 November 2013; notes that Early Day Motion 2452 of Session 2010-12 called for his resignation; thus believes that the resignation is overdue and will be welcomed by many who care abo

NATIONAL DEBATE ON CHILD PROTECTION

That this House notes with regret the high-profile cases of child deaths as a result of child abuse and neglect in recent years, such as the cases of Victoria Climbie, Baby P, Keanu Williams, Hamzah Khan and others; further notes the recent case of Daniel Pelka in Coventry and the subsequent Serious

STATE VISIT OF IRISH PRESIDENT

That this House welcomes the announcement by Buckingham Palace of the historic first State visit by an Irish President, Michael D. Higgins, on 8 to 10 April 2014; believes that this gesture, so soon after the visit to Ireland by Her Majesty the Queen in May 2011, reflects the warmth of the relations

SKILLS FOR CARE AND DEVELOPMENT AMBASSADORS

That this House endorses the Skills for Care and Development Ambassadors initiative for expanding careers in social care and children's services in the UK; recognises that over 70 per cent of the UK's population will use social care and children's services at some time in their lives, that the care

SELF-MONITORING OF BLOOD CLOTTING

That this House welcomes the AntiCoagulation Self-Monitoring Alliance (ACSMA) campaign to achieve greater access to self-monitoring technology for people on long-term warfarin; notes that self-monitoring of blood clotting levels is associated with considerable benefits in that it reduces the risk of

ROMA IMMIGRANTS

That this House condemns the derogatory comments of the right hon. Member for Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough about Roma immigrants; agrees that describing their presence in the UK as likely to lead to an explosion is widely inaccurate and could well lead to stigmatisation, prejudice and Roma

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

That this House wholeheartedly agrees with the Prime Minister that there must be much greater social mobility in British society; wonders that he has appointed the number of members of his Cabinet and close advisers from Eton and other private schools; notes that his Government has scrapped the educ

SACHIN TENDULKAR

That this House congratulates the magnificent Sachin Tendulkar on his stunning career following his 200th and final test match in Mumbai on 15 November 2013; notes that in his record breaking and remarkable career the Little Master scored 15,921 runs in 200 Tests, 18,426 runs in 463 one day internat

ASSASSINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGNERS IN COLOMBIA

That this House expresses its condolences to the family and friends of small-scale campesino farmer and community leader César García, who was gunned down in Cajamarca, Colombia, on 2 November 2013; notes that César was a leading figure in the campaign against the London-listed AngloGold Ashanti La

STRATEGIC ROAD NETWORK

That this House recognises that the Strategic Road Network is a major public asset which is essential to the economy of the UK; is concerned that proposals to change the status of the Highways Agency to a GoCo are a costly distraction and will do nothing to improve safety, the environment or the rel

100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRADBURY POUND

That this House notes that the hundredth anniversary of the Bradbury Pound on 7 August 2014 is a welcome reminder of the historic precedent for public credit as the sound basis for debt-and interest-free Treasury money and therefore the sound alternative to the national debt and interest-bearing ban

SIR JOHN TAVENER

That this House is deeply saddened by the death of Sir John Tavener at the age of 69, one of the leading classical composers of the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries; appreciates his outstanding contribution to classical music by bringing it into popular culture, with works such as Protectin

STEVE PRESCOTT MBE

That this House mourns the passing of Steve Prescott MBE; celebrates a hero in sport and in life; recognises his Rugby League footballing talent for England, Ireland, Lancashire, St Helens, Hull FC, Wakefield Trinity and Thatto Heath Crusaders; admires his ability to create and face incredible chall

SUPPORT FOR CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH CANCER

That this House is aware that there are nearly one million people in the UK who carry out unpaid care work for family members and friends affected by cancer, providing on average 15 hours help per week for sufferers; notes that the number of individuals predicted to become victims of that illness is

REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME

That this House notes that, whilst in opposition, the right hon. Member for Thornbury and Yate, now the Minister of State for Pensions, supported the campaign for assistance for 145,000 members of pension schemes throughout the UK when their company became insolvent, believing that all accrued right

TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN SCHOOLS

That this House recognises that there are over 350,000 teaching assistants employed in England and appreciates the immense value they bring to classrooms and schools across the UK; notes that they perform an incredibly varied and complex mix of roles in schools, ranging from supporting teachers with

UNITE THE UNION'S BACK HOME SAFE CAMPAIGN

That this House supports Unite the Union's Back Home Safe campaign, highlighting the need for immediate action to improve the safety of offshore flights; recognises the work of that union, following the most recent fatal offshore helicopter incident, in canvassing workers to show that over half do n

JOHN COLE

That this House records with gratitude the massive contribution that John Cole, political editor, made to public life through his role within the BBC; highlights the great respect that all had for him; and conveys sincere sympathy to his family and friends.

NRAS 4th HEALTHCARE CHAMPIONS AWARDS

That this House welcomes the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) 4th Healthcare Champions Awards which celebrate and recognise the dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism of those healthcare professionals who champion the cause of people with rheumatoid arthritis; notes that rheumatoid a

PRAGEETH EKNALIGODA AND THE NEED TO TACKLE IMPUNITY IN SRI LANKA

That this House is very concerned about the case of Prageeth Eknaligoda, a Sri Lankan journalist and political analyst, who went missing on 24 January 2010; welcomes and supports his wife Sandhya Eknaligoda and Amnesty International's campaign to investigate his disappearance; calls on the UK Govern

WORLD DIABETES DAY 2013

That this House notes that 14 November 2013 is World Diabetes Day which raises awareness for the condition suffered by millions of people worldwide; further notes that organisations and individuals take part in the Blue Monument Challenge, which has seen over 1,000 monuments and buildings lit in blu

CASTE DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION

That this House welcomes the European Parliament resolution passed on 10 October 2013 to address the suffering of hundreds of millions of people all over the world who are subjected to caste discrimination by urging the EU to step up its efforts to address this human rights issue; notes the continue

FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT FOR PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS

That this House notes that, on a daily basis, Israeli authorities restrict journalists' movements and there are hundreds of military checkpoints that constrain or forbid journalists' movements; further notes that despite the long standing campaigning by journalists and civil rights organisations, th