Early Day Motions

FUEL PRICES AND DUTY (No. 2)

leave out from `prices' to end and add `notes that a motorist on average earnings pays up to a 10th of their income on filling up their car; further notes that a VAT cut is temporary and unfunded and that fuel tax is 10 pence lower than it would have been due to the actions of the coalition Governme

MOVE YOUR MONEY CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the launch of the campaign group Move Your Money UK; supports its campaign to encourage consumers to use their financial power to tackle high pay and bring about a more responsible and sustainable banking system; and notes its desire to create a more diverse banking system w

DIABETES HEALTH CHECKS

That this House is deeply concerned that 1.3 million diabetes sufferers in Britain may not be receiving the health checks they need; notes that diabetes complications such as amputations and blindness can be prevented by early detection and careful management; further notes with alarm the regional v

INCOME TAX PERSONAL ALLOWANCE

That this House congratulates the Coalition Government on its increase in the personal allowance of income tax, which has already taken 800,000 working people out of the tax system and given 23 million people a 200 tax cut; welcomes the commitment to increasing the threshold to 10,000, which will sa

80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BBC WORLD SERVICE

That this House notes that 29 February 2012 is the 80th anniversary of the BBC World Service; believes that the BBCWorld Service provides a service which is second to none internationally; supports the valuable work done by journalists at the BBC World Service who are working in difficult and someti

IMPROVING OUTCOMES: A STRATEGY FOR CANCER

That this House notes that the UK is fortunate to have national cervical screening and HPV vaccination programmes; welcomes the continued focus on preventing ill health, the document Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer and the commitment to improving screening uptake, but further notes that du

BIG SWITCH CAMPAIGN

leave out from `March' to end.

BUSINESS RATES CAP

That this House welcomes the campaign by business, retail and property organisations which calls for the Chancellor to cap annual business rates increases at 2 per cent. in line with the Government's inflation target; notes that the proposed 5.6 per cent. business rates increase planned for April 20

NO SMOKING DAY 2012

That this House congratulates the No Smoking Day charity on its 29th annual public health campaign, which will take place on 14 March 2012; notes that almost 750,000 smokers made a quit attempt on No Smoking Day last year; further notes that the British Heart Foundation and the No Smoking Day charit

HABITATS AND WILD BIRDS DIRECTIVES

That this House notes that the review of the implementation of the European habitats and wild birds directives in England is due to report shortly as part of the 2012Budget; recognises that the directives provide important protection of natural environments, ecosystem services and other resources; a

POST-TRAUMATIC HYPOPITUITARISM AND HEAD INJURY

<p>That this House notes that head injury patients are at risk of post-traumatic hypopituitarism (PTHP) which may appear immediately after head injury or up to decades later; further notes that the effects of pituitary damage can include infertility, failure to grow in children, muscle loss in adult

TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH SECONDARY CANCER

That this House notes the unaffordability of premiums charged by many travel insurance firms to cancer patients or people with a history of cancer treatment; regrets that travel insurance can often be more expensive for cancer sufferers than the total of all other travel costs combined; celebrates t

ENGLAND RUGBY LEAGUE CAPTAIN JAMIE PEACOCK MBE

That this House congratulates Leeds Rhinos star and England Rugby League captain Jamie Peacock upon receiving his MBE from HM the Queen, at Buckingham Palace, on 22 February 2012; praises his contribution to the sport of Rugby League, particularly as England captain since 2008, most recently leading

EUTHANASIA

That this House recognises that the Director of Prosecutions has, as set out in section 10 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, issued a Code for Crown Prosecutors; believes that this House needs no plans or consultations to legislate further; and sees no need for there to be legislation to plac

COST OF TOURS TO THE BIG BEN CLOCK TOWER

That this House regrets the plans of the House of Commons Commission to create an admission charge of 15.00 for Big Ben tours; notes that if fees increase in July 2012 as planned, it will cost a family of four 60 to visit the Big Ben Clock Tower; believes that this undermines the basic principle of

MORE GIRLS JOIN GIRLGUIDING UK

That this House welcomes the news that the number of girls joining Girlguiding UK increased last year by 8,200 to almost 540,000 members who are Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or are in the Senior Section; pays tribute to the 80,000 volunteer leaders without whom the Guide Movement could not exist; note

FRANK CARSON'S LEGACY

That this House shares the sadness of very many people over the death of the comedian Frank Carson; notes Frank Carson's great work as a stalwart supporter of the cause of integrated education in Northern Ireland and helped raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for many of those seeking to overcome

DESTITUTION

That this House commends The Children's Society's report I Don't Feel Human for drawing attention to the plight of refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant children and young people who are destitute; recognises that some children in the UK go without essentials like food, clothing and medicines or are m

VITAMIN D

That this House notes and approves the position of the Chief Medical Officers of the UK in highlighting population groups who are at risk of vitamin D deficiency; supports their work in relation to educating and informing medical professionals on the importance of vitamin D in public health for cert

INDEPENDENT PETROL STATIONS

That this House notes with concern the diminishing number of independent petrol stations as a result of greater competition from bigger fuel suppliers and supermarket petrol stations; further notes the contents of the recent Palmer and Harvey Forecourt Report which indicates that the number of petro

DISABILITY ACTION GROUP WALES

<p>That this House congratulates the work of the Disability Action Group Wales (DAGW) which is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2011 by a paraplegic wheelchair user; commends the tireless work the Group does to raise awareness of the issues those living with disabilities face on a day-to-day

BRIT AWARDS 2012

That this House recognises the contribution of British contemporary and pop music to the UK creative industries as celebrated at the 2012 Brit Awards; congratulates all the nominees and eventual winners including Adele and Ed Sheeran both recognised with two Brit Awards each this year; notes the eme

BATTERSEA DOGS AND CATS HOME DOG FOSTERING SCHEME

That this House congratulates Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on launching its dog fostering campaign; recognises that the campaign will help dogs who struggle to cope with stress of life in kennels, particularly Staffordshire Bull Terriers; notes that Battersea works on the frontline of animal welfare

MARGE CAREY MBE

That this House mourns the passing of Marge Carey MBE, former President of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers; celebrates Marge's rise from a pools coupon checker at Vernons to a leading trade union organiser in a bygone era when very few women rose through the ranks in that way; rem

REDUCING FUEL BILLS THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY

That this House recognises that energy bills are causing immense financial hardship, with one in four households struggling to heat their homes; believes that cold, badly insulated homes damage the health of the most vulnerable, including older people, children and people with disabilities, costing