Early Day Motions

EPILEPSY SCOTLAND

That this House commends the development of Epilepsy Scotland's tool to assist employers across the UK in meeting statutory responsibilities and best employment practices for an employee who has or develops epilepsy; and urges all hon. and right hon. Members to highlight the Epilepsy and Occupationa

VAT ON FOOD FOR ASSISTANCE DOGS

That this House notes that, under current VAT legislation, food for assistance dogs is not VAT-exempt but that food for other working dogs, such as sheepdogs and greyhounds, is; further notes that working dogs' food is exempt as they require a high-protein diet but that such a diet is not appropriat

SAFETY AND AFFORDABILITY OF SOUTH WEST TRAINS' SERVICES

That this House is concerned that the announcement of South West Trains and Network Rail's alliance from 1 April 2012 raises the possibility of the effective takeover of rail infrastructure and signalling operations by a private train operating company; is further concerned this would end Network Ra

LOCAL AUTHORITY ACTION ON FUEL POVERTY AND THE HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION ACT

That this House welcomes the statements by the Minister for Energy and Climate Change, the hon. Member for Bexhill and Battle, that he intends to revitalise the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 (HECA)by issuing guidance to local authorities pursuant to that Act to reinvigorate their efforts to tack

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (No. 2)

That this House recognises on International Women's Daythe achievements of women throughout the world in parliaments and politics; welcomes the increasing numbers of women parliamentarians and politicians; notes, however, with concern the continuing under-representation of women in the majority of l

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BBC FOUR

That this House notes the 10th anniversary of BBC Four in March 2012 and congratulates the channel on its exemplary public service content; further notes that BBC Four is watched and loved by an average of 9.8 million viewers each week; highlights its great mix of quality programmes recently ranging

OCCUPY LONDON

leave out from first `the' to end and add `actions of Occupy London and its cost to the taxpayer.'.

PLANNED CHANGES TO TAX CREDITS IN APRIL 2012

That this House is aware that from April 2012 changes in tax credits for couples with children will require them to work up to eight hours extraper week in order for them to continue to qualify for working tax credits worth 3,870 per annum; notes that recent Written Ministerial answers to parliament

HORMONE PREGNANCY TEST DRUGS

That this House notes that children were born with serious deformities due to hormone pregnancy test drugs taken by expectant mothers between 1953 and 1975; further notes with concern that as the surviving victims enter their 40s and 50s many of them face a host of new problems as their bodies conti

CENTENARY OF THE ULSTER COVENANT

That this House recognises the upcoming centenary of the Ulster Covenant on Ulster Day 28 September; further recognises the importance of this date to the people of Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK; and supports the preparation of the celebrations which are currently being undertaken as a cel

SRI LANKA AND HUMAN RIGHTS

That this House recognises the attacks on the human rights of Christians and others in Sri Lanka; further recognises the potential that there is in Sri Lanka for tourism which is not being fully realised due to the breaches on human rights and the war; and calls on the Government to ascertain what h

25th ANNIVERSARY OF CHARITY FINANCE GROUP

That this House congratulates the Charity Finance Group (CFG) on its 25th anniversary; recognises the valuable contribution the charity has made in securing a more effective operating environment for charities and in supporting charities in their finance-related functions; welcomes the support CFG p

ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PRISON SERVICE IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes the anniversary of the establishment of the Prison Service in Northern Ireland; and expresses thanks to all those who served and sacrificed their lives for peace in Northern Ireland.

BURMA - SANCTIONS RENEWAL

That this House is aware of the significantly different approach adopted by the rulers of Burma over the past year; remains however cautious untilsuch times as action is actually taken by the regime to bring irrevocable and lasting change to the country; believes such actions must include the uncond

SHORTAGE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES

That this House is deeply concerned that prescription drugs intended for UK patients are being sold abroad; notes that a recent survey of pharmacists found that 85 per cent. were very concerned that patients were being adversely affected by shortages of such drugs; further notes with alarm research

DEATH OF JOHN HUMPHREYS

That this House notes the passing of John Humphreys `Country Gun', contributor to the Shooting Times and Countryside Magazine and the years of pleasure that his pursuit of game with gun and fishing rod gave people across the UK; and offers to his family circle the sincere sympathies at this time and

TRADE UNION RECOGNITION IN QINETIQ

That this House notes with concern that defence contractor QinetiQ has informed trade unions it is formally terminating trade union recognition and collective agreements with effect from the end of March 2012 with Prospect, Unite, PCS and GMB; further notes previous comments by QinetiQ's chief execu

HANNAH MITCHELL FOUNDATION

That this House welcomes the establishment of the Hannah Mitchell Foundation, a new northern based think tank promoting devolved government for the North of England; recognises that the Foundation has already stimulated considerable debate about the most appropriate forms of regional devolution; pra

TREATMENT OF STAFF EMPLOYED BY HEATHROW EXPRESS

That this House is appalled at the clear victimisation of staff and union representatives employed by Heathrow Express; notes that the continued provocative actions of Heathrow Express have resulted in members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union being forced to take industrial action to defend

NHS IN WALES AND THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BILL

That this House recognises that as the birthplace of the NHS, Wales has a special interest in the protection of its founding principles; notes that the Welsh Government is staying true to these principles whilst maintaining the size of the health budget in cash terms over the next three years; furth

OCCUPY LONDON

That this House regrets the action of the City of London Corporation in sending in bailiffs to forcibly evict Occupy London; and pays tribute to those who have participated in the occupation for successfully highlighting the failures of the current economic system and the potential for an alternativ

BEER DUTY ESCALATOR (No. 2)

That this House notes that beer and pubs contribute 21 billion to UK GDP and support almost one million jobs, almost half of them for 16 to 24 year olds; acknowledges that brewing is one of British manufacturing's success stories; believes that 2012, as a year of national celebrations, is the perfec

SMALL ARTISAN PRODUCERS

That this House congratulates Hazel Rushton of Milnthorpe, who beata field of over 1,700 marmalade makers from all over the world to be crowned the best amateur marmalade maker and Best in Show at the World's Original Marmalade Awards and Festival 2012; recognises the economic and social value that

PREDATORY PRICING BY ENERGY SUPPLIERS

That this House notes with concern the predatory pricing tactics pursued by some large energy suppliers in which loss-leading tariffs are offered to online customers, whilst the majority of existing, loyal customers are excluded from accessing these deals; further notes that these deals are to the d

FUEL PRICES AND DUTY (No. 2)

That this House recognises that people and businesses are being hit very hard by high and rising fuel prices; notes that this is on top of tax rises and spending cuts that go too far and too fast; and urges the Chancellor in his budget, to temporarily cut VAT which would take almost three pence off