Early Day Motions

GLUTEN-FREE CHALLENGE CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises that people with coeliac disease have an autoimmune disease for which the only treatment is a lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet; considers that for many of those diagnosed, eating out is a continuous challenge; urges those in the hospitality industry to reap the ben

PUBLICATION OF THE RISK REGISTER ON HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BILL REFORMS

That this House condemns the Government's decision to veto the ruling by the Information Commissioner to publish the risk register associated with the Health and Social Care Bill reforms; has significant doubts over whether this constitutes an exceptional case as required by the veto; and strongly u

UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND WELFARE REFORM ACT CHANGES TO OVERPAYMENT RECOVERY

That this House views with great concern the recent announcement following the passage of the Welfare Reform Act into law that under the new powers, all overpayments will be deemed recoverable and that any overpayment of universal credit, jobseeker's allowance, employment and support allowance or (e

CARLOS FUENTES

That this House mourns the passing of the great Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes; and records his great novels and literary works which brought to life the huge mosaic of history and culture in Mexico and his life as a teacher, diplomat and writer.

NORTHERN RAIL HUB

That this House welcomes the growth in rail patronage experienced over the last 10 years and recognises that this has led to a busier network such that there is now a severe lack of capacity in many areas; notes that this lack of capacity is particularly critical across the north of England; further

FOOD LABELLING

That this House welcomes the Government's UK-wide consultation on labelling the nutritional content of food; notes that 80 per cent of diabetes could be prevented with a healthy lifestyle; further notes that obesity and diabetes are growing problems, with diabetes increasing by 25 per cent since 200

PRIVATISATION OF CRIMINAL FINE COLLECTION

That this House is concerned by plans to privatise criminal fine enforcement; believes that it is not right that a service intended to protect the public and ensure justice is served should be sold off to a private bailiff industry lacking in regulation and likely to target the easier to find, often

SUPPORTING MOTHERS AT RISK OF PERINATAL DEPRESSION

That this House notes that currently there is an urgent gap in true early intervention services for new and expectant mothers suffering from mild to moderate mental health problems; further notes that ante natal and post natal depression effect on mothers' ability to relate to their baby and existin

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

That this House supports religious freedom for people in all nations; notes the renewed pressure from the Algerian authorities on evangelical churches and individual Christians; further supports the estimated 25,000 Christians in Algeria and supports the right of conversion from other religions; and

GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS

That this House is concerned that the reported incidence of Group B streptococcus (GBS) infection in newborn babies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland increased by 32 per cent between 2003 and 2010; recognises that GBS is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies in t

LUDDITES AND DECENT STANDARDS OF LIFE

That this House recognises the contribution to the development of the rights of working people made by the men and women of Yorkshire, Lancashire and Nottingham known as the Luddites; recalls the large number of men killed, executed and transported in 1812 as working people struggled to survive duri

GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS (No. 2)

That this House notes that Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies in the UK and Ireland, affecting one in 2000 babies born every year; congratulates Group B Strep Support, the UK's only charity focused on GBS infection in newborn babies,

CLIMATE JOBS CARAVAN

That this House welcomes the Climate Jobs Caravan on its 2,000 mile journey stopping off at towns across the North West, including Bolton, in a bid to raise public awareness and discussion about job losses andthe benefits of new green climate jobs; supports the climate activists and national trade u

HEALTH INEQUALITY AND CLINICAL CARE COMMISSIONING GROUPS

That this House notes the long-standing political consensus that economic deprivation is a major indicator of health care needs; endorses the conclusion of Sir Michael Marmot that the link between social conditions and health is not a footnote to the real concerns with healthbut should become the ma

ARMED FORCES VETERANS

That this House is deeply concerned at the number of former armed service personnel, who are currently experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder often exacerbated by self-medicationwith alcohol; urges the Government to organise a co-ordinated response from departments to support former soldiers; a

BAN ON PEDICABS DURING THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS

That this House notes with concern the danger posed by pedicabs to the general public and visitors to London during the Olympic and Paralympic Games; further notes that the drivers of such pedicabs have had no Criminal Records Bureau or police checks and as such may not be fit and proper persons; is

GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY

That this House believes the UK should maintain its leadership role in ending world hunger and poverty by pushing for new commitments on nutrition and food security at the 2012 G8 summit at Camp David; acknowledges that access to adequate food is the most fundamental human need and yet close to one

STOP AND SEARCH APP

That this House welcomes the launch of a stop and search app, a mobile telephone application devised by young people from London which is aimed at making police stop and search procedures transparent and at providing police forces with feedback which could be used to build trust in the police by dis

HIGH FUEL PRICES

That this House is concerned that the Government is failing to mitigate high fuel prices; notes the financial pain that fuel poverty is causing people, especially in regions with large rural areas and a lack of large supermarkets; acknowledges that this problem is exacerbated by differential pricing

TIME FOR ACTION CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises the importance of Action for ME's Time for Action campaign to educate policy makers, service providers and the public on myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a misunderstood disease which affects more than 250,000 people in the UK and leaves half of its sufferers unable to work

LOCAL DELIVERY OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT

That this House notes that the Welfare Reform Bill provides for the introduction of a universal credit to replace a range of existing means-tested benefits and tax credits for millions of people of working age, starting from 2013; further notes that 20,000 housing benefit staff currently handle such

VAT AND STATIC CARAVANS

That this House notes with concernthe proposals to make static caravans subject to the standard rate of VAT; recognises that thecaravan industry has already been severely hit by the recession, suffering more than 1,500job losses in 2008; further notes that this measure will put further pressure on t

DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION AND 4G MOBILE BROADBAND SERVICES

That this House believes that the Government's proposals for the development of 4G mobile broadband services take insufficent account of the cost and inconvenience to consumers of interference on digital terrestrial television services; is concerned, while welcoming the package of help proposed by t

INTERNATIONAL PHYSICS OLYMPIAD 2012

That this House acknowledges the work of the British Physics Olympiad, which gives gifted young physicists the opportunity to develop their knowledge of physics and compete against their international counterparts at the Annual International Physics Olympiad; notes the achievement of British represe

GREAT BRITISH WALKING CHALLENGE

That this House recognises that walking provides numerous benefits including improved physical and mental health, improved quality of life, reduced congestion, reduced carbon emissions and reconnecting people to their local communities; notes the Living Streets Great British Walking Challenge campai