Early Day Motions

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2012

That this House welcomes 20 March as World Social Work Day 2012;notes that social work is a global profession defined by the United Nations as promoting social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being; believesthat utilising th

ESTABLISHING A SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

That this House calls on the Government to recognise the importance of small firms to economic prosperity and to support calls from the Federation of Small Businesses to establish a small business administration within Government to provide a dedicated, specific and independent advocate for small bu

GOVERNMENT WORK ON RACE EQUALITY

That this House notes the publication of the Government's integration strategy; recognises that it is important to foster integration but notes that this is not a substitute for action to tackle racism and racial injustice; is concerned that racial inequalities persist insociety; further recognises

VASCULAR AWARENESS WEEK 2012

That this House supports the Circulation Foundation's Vascular Awareness Week which is taking place between 19 and 23 March 2012; congratulates the organisation on its efforts to raise awareness of vascular disease; notes that the disease is as common as cancer and heart disease, affecting four mill

SOUTH YORKSHIRE TRUST PRISONS BID

That this House notes with great concern the decision of South Yorkshire Probation Trust to enter into agreement with G4S Security Services for the purpose of bidding to run the three Yorkshire prisons: HM Prison Lindholme, HM Prison Moorland and HM Prison Hatfield; understands that this has resulte

HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS

That this House calls on the Equalities Minister to support the human rights of Christian workers to wear the symbol of their faith at work.

RUC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

That this House notes the proposals to change the name of the RUC Athletic Association to the Police Athletic Association; asserts that retaining the name of the RUC Athletic Associationshould not have adverse funding implications; acknowledges the rich historic heritage of the RUC Athletic Associat

CHINA'S FORCIBLE REPATRIATION OF NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES

That this House notes with grave concern China's policy to forcibly repatriate North Korean refugees; expresses outrage at the recent repatriation of at least 41 North Koreans; urges Chinese authorities to desist from further repatriations; further urges China to allow safe passage for refugees to t

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST

That this House welcomes the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) as a necessary intervention into the pensions market to provide low cost pensions for a new generation of savers; believes that the restrictions placed on NEST in the form of the annual contribution cap and transfer ban put a burd

OLYMPIC LEGACY PROGRAMME IN BLACKPOOL

That this House congratulates the partnership of Blackpool Football Club, NHS Blackpool and Blackpool Council on the launch of their Olympic Legacy Programme, Altogether Now, which aims to underline the unique achievement of the UK's 2012 Olympics by a programme of physical and sporting activities i

BLACKPOOL COUNCILLORS JAMES HOULDSWORTH AND MARY SMITH

That this House pays tribute to the life and work of Blackpool councillors James Houldsworth and Mary Smith who, though from different political parties, exemplified the best traditions of public service in local government for the dedicated service they gave to the communities they represented and

JEJU ISLAND

That this House acknowledges the five-year struggle of the Gangeong villagers of the World Heritage site of Jeju Island against their government's plans to build a huge naval base which will wipe out totally the village and nearby coastline's unique ecosystems and farmlands and fishing grounds; note

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE JOB CUTS

That this House notes with concern the loss of 15,000 staff within the Ministry of Defence (MoD)since 2010 as a result of voluntary redundancy and a recruitment freeze; further notes that over 14 billion was spent on procurement in the last 12 months within the MoD; believes that cuts on such a scal

SHORTAGE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES

at end add `agrees with Patients Association Chief Executive Katherine Murphy who said having access to medicines prescribed by a doctor when a patient needs them is a basic right; welcomes the investigation into medicine shortages by the All-Party Pharmacy Group; notes that recent surveys of pharma

16 MARCH DEMONSTRATIONS IN RIGA

That this House expresses its deep concern about the 16 March demonstrations in Riga; notes that whilst these annual demonstrations purport to be celebrating Latvian independence, they also celebrate Latvian veterans of Waffen SS detachments as war heroes, who fought on behalf of the Third Reich and

WEST MIDLANDS AND SURREY POLICE FORCES AND THE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME

That this House notes with concern the decision by West Midlands and Surrey police forces to invite bids from private security firms to deliver front line and back office police services; further notes that policing throughout England and Wales is for people not profit; is aware that police officers

BETTER PENSIONS

That this House recognises there are nearly one million people in the UK whose pensions, having been taken out on or before 1990, have a guaranteed annuity provision, meaning that they could qualify for significantly higher pension payments provided they are aware of the provision and exercise it; a

50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1962 ORPINGTON BY-ELECTION

That this House commemorates the 50th anniversary of the historic 1962 Orpington by-election; celebrates the victory of Eric Lubbock, now Lord Avebury; notes and celebrates the significant increases in vote shares of the Liberal Party in another five parliamentary by-elections, Middlesbrough East, B

SALE OF NAZI MEMORABILIA

That this House deeply deplores the sale of dozens of items of Nazi memorabilia, including items of oppression belonging to Holocaust victims, which was held on 6 March 2012 by Dreweatts Auction House in Bristol;condemns other auctions of similar items which have been held by other firms previously;

TOP LEVEL DOMAINS IN WALES

That this House fully supports the campaign for .cymru and .wales top level domains; recognises the positive contribution which such top level domains could make toward raising the international profileof Wales, the Welsh economy and the promotion of the Welsh language, culture and identity; further

TED TUPPEN AND ENTERPRISE INNS

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to deal with the issue of irresponsible and crony capitalism; notes the case of Enterprise Inns' Chief Executive Ted Tuppen who in 2010 rewarded himself with a 50 per cent. pay rise of 412,000, ultimately taking home 1.22 million, including a bonu

EXPERT WITNESSES IN FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS

That this House notes the report by Professor Jane Ireland, commissioned by the Family Justice Council, in which she studied 100 expert reports from family court proceedings; further notes that 20 per cent. were written by people not qualified, a further 20 per cent. by people writing outside their

DAVID MOYES AND EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House recognises the dedicated service to Everton Football Club of David Moyes; congratulates him on his10 year unbroken service as the Premier League's third longest serving manager; notes his recognition of the rising costs of attending football matches and his call for a 20 per cent. re

SUCCESSION TO THE CROWN

That this House congratulates the Swedish royal family on the birth of Princess Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary, daughter of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel; is pleased that Princess Estelle is now second in line to the throne following changes to make Sweden's primogeniture laws equal; is concern

CASE OF DAVID BONNELL

That this House notes that Tracey Bonnell, the daughter of Marie West, a constituent of the hon. Member for Morecambe and Lunesdale was murdered by her husband in 1997; further notes David Bonnell was convicted and imprisoned, but is due for parole in March 2012; and believes that Marie West should