Early Day Motions

HIGH STREET BOOKMAKERS AND B2 GAMING MACHINES

That this House is alarmed by the proliferation of B2 gaming machines in high street bookmakers and licensed betting offices, from 16,380 in 2006-07 to 32,000 today; is concerned that B2 machines offer fast, high stakes gambling in easy-to-access shops, effectively making them high street casinos; n

GABRIELLE GIFFORDS

That this House salutes the courage and leadership of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords over the last year; believes that she has been a shining example of democracy to people across the world and an example to all in her brave recovery; wishes her speed and success in completing her recovery over fu

RETENTION OF SKILLS AND CONDITIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

That this House recognises the need to retain skilled workers in the construction industry; notes with concern that several major employers in the construction industry are considering withdrawing from national agreements on required skills and training in plumbing, heating and electrical works; fur

DIABETES CARE

That this House congratulates the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) on the two-day blood glucose testing event in Parliament on 24 and 25 January; welcomes the work of IDF and its partners in raising awareness of the impact of diabetes in the UK; and urges the Government to build on events suc

SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS IN SOMALIA

That this House is concerned about the ongoing threats to, and arrests and killing of journalists in Somalia; condemns the mass arrest of journalists without charge in Somaliland; believes that these arrests are an attempt to intimidate journalists into notcovering news stories critical of the gover

AGE UK CARE IN CRISIS CAMPAIGN

That this House acknowledges that the current system of care and support is in crisis with many of those who need help and support beingbadly let down by a faltering system; and therefore calls on the Government to meet the calls of Age UK's Care in Crisis Campaign and to ensure it uses the forthcom

DIALOGUE WITH IRAN

That this House is deeply concerned at the prospect of war with Iran; is appalled at the naval military build-up in the Persian Gulf and the danger that this may spark a conflict with enormous consequences and loss of life; calls for renewed dialogue with Iran, an end to overt and covert military th

FORTH BRIDGE WORLD HERITAGE SITE STATUS

That this House is pleased to note the decision by Network Rail to support a bid to win World Heritage Site status for the Forth Bridge; recognises that the inclusion of the Forth Bridge on the tentative list is a significant step in the structure's history; believes that the Forth Bridge, which was

ILLEGALLY-SOURCED TIMBER AND THE PROPOSED JAPAN-EU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

That this House notes that Japan is one of the world's largest importers of tropical timber and that in 2008 Chatham House estimated the value of illegally-sourced wood products imported by Japan at US$2.3 billion; further notes that informal discussions about a possible free trade agreement are tak

AFC WIMBLEDON AND THE DROP THE DONS CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the Drop the Dons campaign launched by the Wimbledon Guardian, which calls for Milton Keynes Dons FC to remove Dons fromits name; believes that such a move would recognise the achievement of AFC Wimbledon, the original Dons, for rising in just nine years from the bottom of t

SCOTTISH & NEWCASTLE PENSION PLAN

That this House notes the acquisition in 2008 of the brewers ScottishNewcastle by Heineken NV; further notes the commitment made by Heineken at that time to provide RPI increases, up to a maximum of 5 per cent. on any pensions built up before 6 April 1997 within the ScottishNewcastle Pension Plan, i

PAN EUROPEAN GAME INFORMATION ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

That this House notes with serious concern the present Pan European Game Information (PEGI) assessment criteria for video games rated acceptable for sale to 12-year-olds as established by the Digital Economy Act 2010; further notes that this classification views highly offensive and derogatory langu

UNNECESSARY EUTHANASIA OF MILITARY HORSES

That this House notes that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) euthanised 28 of its horses in 2011, including four for having a bad temperament; expresses concern that euthanasia is being too readily used by the MoD on its horses; acknowledges HorseWorld's concern and agrees with it that working military

FORCED ACADEMIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

That this House believes that the Government's threats to force primary schools in Haringey to become academies are undemocratic and threaten to reverse many of the improvements made in those schools in the last year; notes that these forced changes are opposed by parents, governors and teachers at

WORKING TAX CREDIT AND COUPLES WITH CHILDREN

That this House believes that the principle of universal credit is correct, that families should be rewarded on a proportionate basis for the amount of work that they areable to do; congratulates and supports parents who are only able to find part-time work and are bringing up their children as best

SIR FRED GOODWIN

That this House expresses its deep frustration that despite being largely responsible for the decisions that led to the Royal Bank of Scotland requiring the largest bailout in British history and of any bank worldwide, at a cost of 45.5 billion, more than 2,300 for each family in the UK or the entir

YOUSSEF BOUTROS-GHALI

That this House expresses its concern that Youssef Boutros-Ghali resides and roams freely in London despite having been sentenced in absentia to a 30-year prison term by an Egyptian court for fraud allegedly committed while he was the Finance Minister of the Mubarak government from 2004 to 2011, and

EMPLOYEE SHARE OWNERSHIP SAVINGS LIMITS

That this House welcomes the fact that over two million UK workers are making monthly saving contributions into either Save As You Earn (SAYE) or Share Incentive Plan (SIP) all-employee share plans; notes that SAYE all-employee share plans have enjoyed cross party support since their introduction in

TAX HAVENS AND TRANSPARENCY

That this House notes the OECD and G20's identification of the role of tax havens by wealthy corporations in fuelling the global economic crisis from 2009 onwards; is alarmed by reports that US former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romnney is also using the Cayman Islands, a British territory, to avoid

ONCOTYPE DX AND IHC4 BREAST CANCER TESTS

That this House welcomes the current National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) appraisal of the Oncotype DX and IHC4 breast cancer tests; notes that currently very few breast cancer patients are able to benefit from the test on the NHS due to the cost; recognises that IHC4 is a si

KELLOGGS AND FOODBANK

after `UK', insert `regrets the increasing need for foodbanks caused by the lamentable unnecessary coalition cuts in the income of poorest families;'.

BUSINESSES IN ADMINISTRATION, ROLE OF SUPPLIERS AND INSOLVENCY ACT

That this House notes that the Association of Business Recovery Professionals-R3 (Rescue, Recovery, Renewal) has declared that present uncertainty surrounding `administration expenses' is forcing more businesses into closure instead of rescue; is concerned that trading a business in administration i

WHEELCHAIR AND MOBILITY ACCESS IN LEEDS

That this House welcomes the launch of the Accessible Leeds website by Leeds teenager and Whizz-Kidz Ambassador Nathan Popple, a website providing information to the people of Leeds on wheelchair and mobility access across the city; notes the work that Nathan has put in visiting shops, restaurants a

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND ABU QATADA

That this House deplores the decision of the European Court of Human Rights to prevent the deportation of Abu Qatada; calls on the Court to reconsider this ruling; and further calls on the Government urgently to use its Chairmanship of the Council of Europe to instigate changes in the workings of th

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADVERTISING GUIDELINES

That this House condemns the breaching of Department of Health advertising guidelines by personal injury lawyers and claim management companies who are and have been advertising in NHS hospitals; and calls on the Department of Health to enforce rigorously these guidelines to ensure such practices do