Early Day Motions

NORTHERN ECHO AND CREDIT UNIONS

That this House congratulates the Northern Echo for providing free advertising space for local credit unions and which promotes them as a viable alternative to payday loans and loan sharks.

NARENDRA MODI

That this House calls on the Secretary of State for the Home Department to reinstitute the ban on Gujarat's Chief Minister, Narendra Modi, from entering the UK, given his role in the communal violence in 2002 that claimed the lives of hundreds if not thousands of Muslims, including British nationals

RECENT EVENTS AT CAMP ASHRAF

That this House is aware of the tragic events that took place in Camp Ashraf in the early morning of 1 September 2013, when an armed raid led by Iraqi forces who needlessly slaughtered at least 52 persons and kidnapped a number of other people who remain hostages; condemns unreservedly the actions w

RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION, GIBRALTAR AND SPAIN

That this House expresses concern regarding the Spanish government's refusal to accept referendums and their subsequent results as a valid procedure to resolve sovereignty-related matters in Gibraltar and the rest of the Iberian Peninsula.

NATIONAL DAY OF CATALONIA

That this House congratulates all the people of Catalonia on the occasion of their National Day on 11 September 2013; and notes the peaceful and democratic spirit of the Via Catalana initiative in which hundreds of thousands of people will stage a 250-mile human chain that will cross the country, in

UK DISABLED PEOPLE'S MANIFESTO

That this House warmly welcomes the launch of the UK Disabled People's Manifesto, Reclaiming our Futures, developed by disabled people and their organisations across the UK, which sets out the shared vision of disabled people for an inclusive and equal society free from economic, social and cultural

STATE PENSION CHANGES FOR WOMEN BORN IN 1953 AND 1954

That this House is aware that women reaching 59 and 60 years of age in 2013 have to contend with two changes to their state pension age leaving little time if any to make further arrangements; is further aware that a large proportion of them will miss out on the increased basic state pension schedul

FUTURE OF ACCESS TO HIGH-COST DRUGS FOR RARE DISEASES

That this House welcomes the new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Muscular Dystrophy, supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, on raising the issue of access to high-cost drugs for rare diseases; notes that difficulties in authorising new treatments could mean essential drugs do

BBC CENSORSHIP AT THE PROMS

That this House condemns the BBC for censoring comments made by violinist Nigel Kennedy when he spoke during a BBC Proms concert from the Royal Albert Hall while performing with a group of young Palestinian musicians; believes that the BBC’s worldwide reputation for impartiality and fairness has bee

CITY OF NEWCASTLE PIPE BAND'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TITLE

That this House congratulates the City of Newcastle Pipe Band, which is based at HMS Calliope in Gateshead, for being awarded the Champion of Champions title at the Cowal Highland Gathering in Dunoon, beating the Scottish competition; celebrates the resurgence of pipe playing in the North East, with

ENGLISH DEFENCE LEAGUE MARCH IN TOWER HAMLETS

That this House notes that the English Defence League (EDL) intends to march in Tower Hamlets on 7 September 2013; further notes that previous attempts by EDL members to march in Tower Hamlets over the last couple of years have been stopped either through bans or police arrests; further notes that t

SEAMUS HEANEY

That this House mourns the passing of Seamus Heaney, great poet, most gentle man of deep humility, high honour and wide-smiled humour, whose cadent, lyrical, ethereal and earthed verse voiced a special spokesperson for the natured heart of humanity, whose warm, wise way epitomised a soul-uncle for

WITHDRAWAL OF THE MINIMUM PRACTICE INCOME GUARANTEE

That this House recognises that the withdrawal of the Minimum Practice Income Guarantee for General Practices will disproportionately affect small rural practices, such as those in Coniston and Hawkshead; notes that this loss in funding may result in these surgeries being forced to close; further no

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL OTLEY BUSINESS CRAFTSMAN TOOLS

That this House congratulates all staff past and present who have worked hard to keep vital local business Craftsman Tools thriving in Otley for 60 years; recognises the hard work which has gone into the continued successful expansion overseas and local development of the business over the past 60 y

COMMENTS MADE IN THE 2014 GOOD PUB GUIDE

That this House criticises the comments made by the editorial team of the Good Pub Guide that state that most of the 4,000 pubs they anticipate will close by 2014 deserve to shut due to them not being good enough, saying that they are stuck in the 1980s; condemns the lack of sensitivity shown at the

PARLIAMENTARY RIGHT TO DEBATE MILITARY ACTION

That this House believes that Parliament should, as of right, normally hold a debate before any British commitment to military action.

WELFARE OF IMPORTED PUPPIES

That this House notes with concern the growing number of puppies being imported from Eastern Europe following the relaxation of the UK's quarantine rules; further notes that some points of entry have recorded an increase in the number of illegally imported dogs detained; is concerned at the lack of

ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS

That this House calls on the Government to ensure that workers' rights are protected and that a race to the bottom is avoided; notes with great concern the large number of workers in all sectors employed on zero hour contracts; further notes that, while this flexibility can suit some workers, on the

SYRIA AND THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS

That this House deplores the chemical weapons attacks and appalling loss of life in Syria; notes that the reports of weapons inspectors in Syria are yet to be published and that there is no UN authorisation for military action; calls for refugees from the Syrian conflict to be fully assisted and sup

SUPRANATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND SYRIA

That this House believes that supranational institutions, such as the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, need strengthening in order to deal better with situations such as the use of chemical weapons in Syria; and further believes, therefore, that they need to be tested and given t

ARTICLE 18: AN ORPHANED RIGHT? REPORT

That this House welcomes the publication of the new report Article 18: An Orphaned Right? by the All Party Parliamentary Group on International Religious Freedom; notes that this report examines abuses of religious freedom using the framework of Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Right

RUSSIA-GEORGIA CRISIS

That this House recognises that the Russia-Georgia crisis has now had its fifth anniversary; commends all those who are committed to retaining the peace and enhancing cooperation between the two nations; and asks the Foreign Office to apply diplomatic measures to ensure that there is a recognition o

MARTIN LUTHER KING 'I HAVE A DREAM' 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPEECH

That this House remembers the great work carried out by Martin Luther King in the search for equal rights in America; recalls with sadness on this the 50th anniversary of his `I have a dream' speech, the assassination of this great man; notes that it is one of the most famous and well-known speeches

MR GREG CLARKE AND FOOTBALL LEAGUE'S INSOLVENCY POLICY

That this House notes that the Football League's insolvency policy, as written, requires an owner wishing to move a club away from its traditional area to demonstrate a clear plan with timescales for its return; further notes that despite this, Greg Clarke, the Chairman of the Football League, has a

DEFRA-FUNDED ELECTRIC SHOCK COLLAR RESEARCH

That this House recognises the findings of the published, DEFRA-funded, research into the use of electric shock collars on dogs which demonstrated that electric shock collars caused negative behavioural and physiological changes in a portion of dogs, were not more effective than positive reinforceme