Early Day Motions

LACK OF AUDIO DESCRIPTION FROM ONLINE STREAMING COMPANIES

That this House notes that the three largest online streaming companies, Netflix, LoveFilm and Sky, do not offer audio description as part of their services; further notes that audio description is essential to enable blind people to use these services and that, without it, these services are effect

BRADFORD CORONER SUSPENSION

That this House notes that the Bradford Coroner Dr Peter Straker was suspended in February 2013; is concerned that he is still suspended after eight months; further notes that the investigation by the Office of Judicial Complaints was meant to be concluded within 90 days; queries why this investigat

ENERGY PRICES AND THE PROFITS OF UTILITIES

That this House notes the suggestion of Sir John Major for a windfall tax of excess profits of energy utilities; and calls for detailed proposals for such an approach to be developed by the Government with a view towards protecting the more vulnerable members of society.

PRIVATE PROSECUTIONS OF THE POLICE AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVANTS AND THE CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

That this House notes that at times the police and public servants are prosecuted for perjury and other offences in private prosecutions; believes that having the facility for a private prosecution is an important safeguard when the prosecutors refuse to prosecute; further notes that in a number of

HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS ENQUIRY CENTRES

That this House is concerned by Government plans to close all HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) 281 enquiry centres throughout the UK; notes that only 87 customers in the pilot area in the North East of England managed to secure a face-to-face appointment during the first two months of the pilot, compa

EXTENSION OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000

That this House praises the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the transparency and openness it has brought to the public sector and the public right of access of information held by central and local government and its agencies; notes that public services delivered by private companies are current

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON UNION

That this House notes the University of London's intention to derecognise the University of London Union from August 2014, abolishing its democratic function and replacing it with a management-run services centre; further notes that neither the University's review group nor any of its governing bodi

NATIONAL ADHD WEEK

That this House notes that National ADHD Week was held from 14 to 20 October 2013; further notes how attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has the ability to complicate a child's life and that of its family without the correct and continued support; and urges that no barriers are placed in

ARMED FORCES COVENANT

That this House notes that service personnel are disadvantaged as a direct result of the absence of an armed forces covenant in Northern Ireland; and calls on the Government to ensure that any such disadvantages are addressed and identified needs are met.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING (No. 2)

That this House recognises the growing phenomenon of human trafficking within the UK's local communities; and supports the efforts of each individual group as they raise awareness within schools, churches and communities in an attempt to end this heinous crime.

REFUGEES

That this House expresses condolences to the families of those refugees who lost their lives trying to enter Europe in sub-standard carriers; notes the rescue of 350 people by the Italian authorities; and calls on European governments to take measures to prevent further tragedies and to offer resour

BBC REMUNERATION LEVELS

That this House notes a range of comments from highly placed people at the BBC, including Alan Yentob and Sir David Attenborough, regarding the extent of remuneration being paid to senior staff and presenters, Sir David having described this as a huge embarrassment; acknowledges the limited degree t

SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE DURING RECONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REFUSALS

That this House notes that at present people who apply for employment and support allowance (ESA) and are declared fit for work can ask for this decision to be reconsidered prior to lodging a formal appeal; further notes that at present people can continue to receive ESA at the assessment rate durin

ANTHEM AT THE RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP

That this House believes that it would be wrong and inappropriate for England Rugby League to use the UK National Anthem, God Save the Queen, which is the official National Anthem of Wales, on the opening day of the Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) 2013 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 26 Octobe

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates the Football Association (FA) on the occasion of its 150th anniversary on 26 October 2013; notes that the FA is the oldest governing body in football; commends the FA's not-for-profit commitment to supporting football since 1863; further commends the £100 million invest

PRIVATISATION IN THE PRISON SERVICE

That this House calls for an urgent and independent review into the impact of privatisation in the Prison Service; is concerned that the latest Ministry of Justice report on prison annual performance ratings, published in July 2013, gave the G4S-run HM Prison Oakwood and Serco-run HM Prison Thamesid

BBC1 AND THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

That this House calls on the British Broadcasting Corporation to restore the British National Anthem on BBC1 at the end of each day's programming before the switch over to BBC News 24; regrets the decision to play God Save The Queen on BBC1 for the last time on 3 October 1997; and believes that this

SAINSBURY'S DEVELOPMENT, LEICESTER

That this House condemns the disruption that the construction of Sainsbury's in Leicester has caused for local residents on the Melton Road and other adjoining roads; notes that the construction works being carried out for the 80,000 square-foot foodstore are causing severe delays to traffic in the

TEXTILE WORKERS IN BANGLADESH

That this House notes that Bangladesh is currently the world's second-biggest producer of textiles and garments, and that it's mostly-female workforce of four million people are the lowest paid in the world and face appalling working conditions on a daily basis for less than £28 a month; deeply regr

CYBER-BULLYING

That this House congratulates Cybersmile, the cyber-bulling charity, for being shortlisted for the UK's Best New Charity Award at the 2013 Charity Times Awards; draws attention to the growing problem of cyber-bullying in the UK; highlights research from Cybersmile which indicates that 44 per cent of

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2013

That this House welcomes to the UK the national teams of Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, France, Ireland, Italy, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga and USA for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup; hopes for victories for England, Scotland and Wales over whichever opposition they play over the co

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR TOURISM IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House believes that the Government must do more to support the tourism industry and hospitality sector; acknowledges the vital role this sector plays in the economy in Northern Ireland and supports the drive to encourage more visitors to see the wonderful attractions Northern Ireland has o

DETENTION OF GREENPEACE ACTIVISTS IN RUSSIA

That this House is concerned that 28 Greenpeace activists, a freelance photographer and a freelance videographer, from 18 countries in total, have been detained in Russia since 19 September 2013, following a peaceful protest at the Prirazlomnaya oil drilling platform operated by Gazprom in Arctic wa

ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY WEEK 2013

That this House notes that, according to the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), misuse of electrical appliances is now the number one cause of dwelling fires in Great Britain; welcomes safety messages from the ESC, Fire Kills campaign and fire and rescue services nationwide in the context of Electrica

BANK OF ENGLAND AND DEVOLVED ADMINISTRATIONS

That this House calls on the Governor of the Bank of England to hold talks with the Economic Ministers of the devolved administrations and to appear before the relevant devolved legislature committees in order to gain a fuller picture of the effect of monetary policy upon the economies of the nation