Early Day Motions
Formal motions tabled by MPs to draw attention to issues, campaigns and concerns.
61,354 EDMs
CLARE BALDING
That this House congratulates Clare Balding on being the outstanding presenter of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on British television.
THE CHRIS MOYLES SHOW
That this House thanks Chris Moyles, Comedy Dave and the team for bringing much joy to the nation on the breakfast show of Radio1 for the last eight years.
MANDATORY REGISTER OF LOBBYISTS
That this House notes the commitment by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) to register all members who engage in lobbying to the UK Public Affairs Council (UKPAC) register of lobbyists; further notes that the CIPR 2011 Annual Report states that they have 630 members who lobby, of whi
NATIONAL DAY OF CATALONIA
That this House congratulates all the people of Catalonia on the occasion of their National Day on 11 September 2012; notes that the mass demonstration in Barcelona on that special day will be under the single slogan Catalonia, the next state of Europe; further notes that multiple polls show that th
ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
after `reduced', insert `until the Government provides sufficient investment to develop efficient carbon capture technology'.
FRIENDS OF YEMEN
That this House welcomes the course of action taken by the Friends of Yemen and Saudi Arabia, who met in Riyadh on 4 September 2012 and pledged $6.4 billion towards the stability and development of Yemen; believes the UK should take a greater part in attempts to rectify the deteriorating security an
RUGBY LEAGUE CARES
That this House congratulates the Rugby Football League on the creation of the formidable charitable body Rugby League Cares, which brings together its various charitable and altruistic activities; shares the aims of Rugby League Cares to affect positively the lives of people of all ages through the
ALCOHOL-RELATED ADMISSIONS TO ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY
That this House notes with grave concern the report published on 5 September 2012 by the North West Public Health Observatory at the Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University revealing that accident and emergency staff dealt last year with 1.2 million admissions of people with alcoh
HUMAN RIGHTS IN BURMA
That this House calls on the Government to work with the international community to encourage the Burmese government to use this period of political transition to take action to improve the human rights situation in that country; and congratulates the excellent work being done by Aung San Suu Kyi an
RENEWABLE ENERGY: MADE IN BRITAIN REPORT
That this House welcomes the Renewable Energy Associationand Innovas report Renewable Energy: Made in Britain; recognises the important contribution of the renewable energy sector to the UK economy employing over 100,000 people across the country and achieving a market value estimated at over 12.5 b
RECOGNITION OF OLYMPIC GAMES MAKERS
That this House commends the outstanding contribution made by volunteer Games Makers during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games; pays tribute to the 70,000 volunteers, from all walks of life, who worked a total of eight million hours to ensure the Games ran seamlessly; believes that because
CHARITY COMMISSION AND THE RECOGNITION OF DRUIDS
That this House notes that the Charity Commission has formally recognised druids as a religion and granted them charitable status, even though they have just 300 members; questions why therefore the Charity Commission has not recognised the Christian Brethren church, which has 16,000 members and mor
SKIPTON EAST LANCASHIRE RAIL ACTION PARTNERSHIP
That this House congratulates Skipton East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership (SELRAP) onits ongoing campaign to reopen the Skipton to Colne line; notessupport for SELRAP from 195 hon. Members, 101 Lords, two-thirds of UK MEPs and 505 councils; welcomes this Government's commitment to investing in t
DEAFLYMPICS AND SUPPORT FOR BRITISH DEAF ATHLETES
That this House welcomes the tremendous success of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics; congratulates the athletes of Team GB and Paralympics GB at both games for their impressive success; notes that deaf athletes do not currently compete in either games and instead have the opportunity to comp
WEDDING CARS REGULATION
That this House notes the Law Commission is currently consulting on removing the exemption from wedding cars that means they do not have to get the same licences as private hire operators; further notes that the annual cost of this change has been estimated at around 700 for the operator licence and
MATEO SANDERSON - OLYMPIC TORCHBEARER
That this House notes thatMateo Sanderson, 15 year old son of Russell Sanderson from DST Group of Morecambe, was nominated to carry the Olympic Torch on 22 June 2012; further notes that this was in recognition of his significant contribution to charitable fundraising, particularly Children in Need;
LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS AND FRANCE
leave out from `Olympics' to end.
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 1)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Guardsman Jamie Shadrake, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, aged 20 from Wrexham, Wales, Lance Corporal Matthew David Smith, Corps of Royal Engineers, aged 26 from Aldershot, Lieutenant
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 2)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Corporal Jack Leslie Stanley, The Queen's Royal Hussars, aged 26 from Bolton, Sergeant Luke Taylor, The Royal Marines, aged 33 from Bournemouth, Lance Corporal Michael Foley, of the A
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 3)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sapper Elijah Bond, from 35 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, aged 24 from St Austell, Rifleman Sheldon Lee Jordan Steel, 5th Battalion The Rifles, aged 20 from Leeds, Private Thoma
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 4)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Paul Watkins, 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's), aged 24 from Port Elizabeth, Republic of South Africa, Highlander Scott McLaren, from The Highlanders, 4th Bat
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 5)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Private Daniel Steven Prior, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, aged 27 from Peacehaven, East Sussex, Lance Corporal McKee, 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, aged 27 from Ban
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 6)
That this House salutes thebravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Private John Howard, 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, aged 23 from Wellington, New Zealand, Guardsman Christopher Davies, 1st Battalion Irish Guards, aged 22 from St Helens, Merse
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 7)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sapper Ishwor Gurung, 69 Gurkha Field Squadron, 21 Engineer Regiment, aged 21 from Pokhara, Nepal, Sapper Darren Foster, 21 Engineer Regiment, aged 20 from Carlisle, Rifleman Remand K
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 8)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Marine David Charles Hart, 40 Commando Royal Marines, aged 23 from Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, Bombardier Samuel Joseph Robinson, 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, aged 31 from Carm