Early Day Motions

COST OF MOTOR INSURANCE

That this House expresses concern over recent large increases in the cost of motor insurance; notes that the average of the lowest three quotes from 90 providers increased by 39.3 per cent. in the year to October 2010; recognises that this increase has disproportionately affected younger drivers and

UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL COLLEGES (No. 2)

That this House endorses the Government's commitment to help establish new university technology colleges across the country; notes the role that university technology colleges can play in providing a vocational pathway for children that is underpinned by core academic knowledge; believes that every

LEICESTER HOSPITALS OVERSPEND

That this House notes with concern Leicester's hospitals' estimated 8 million overspend, 2 million more than previously thought; further notes with alarm that the budget for wages may well be exhausted by September 2011; recognises that Leicester's hospitals provide an excellent and invaluable servi

PREMIUM RATE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

after `caller' insert `further notes that even 0800 numbers are usually excluded from the packages of mobile phones which an increasing number of people use instead of landlines and, not least, the less well-off, who cannot afford rental charges;'.

PREMIUM RATE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

at end add `and further urges larger private companies always to provide a geographical number as well as email for the purposes of sales and customer relations, which are often found by searching for such alternative numbers at the saynoto0870.com website.'.

CREDCER CREDIT UNION

That this House welcomes the continuing success of CredCer Credit Union in Ceredigion, which enables people to participate in a not-for-profit bank investing in the local community; notes that such local initiatives are especially beneficial to poorer members of the community given the low-interest

EVERY CHILD OUTDOORS CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises the importance of children having regular contact with the natural environment; congratulates the RSPB for its Every Child Outdoors research, which highlights the educational benefits, environmental benefits and physical and behavioural benefits for children of learning ou

UK COMPANIES AND TRADE WITH NORTH AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST

That this House is deeply concerned that many British companies which export goods and services to Libya and Middle Eastern countries have found themselves in serious financial difficulty following the recent political turbulence in the region; deplores the reluctance of the Government to intervene

EXPLOSION AT CYPRUS NAVAL BASE

That this House sends condolences to the island of Cyprus and its people, particularly to the families and friends of those who have died or been injured in the explosion at the Cyprus naval base on the south coast of Cyprus, the family of the navy commander who is among the 12 people known to have

EQUALITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION

That this House welcomes legislation on equality and non-discrimination as vital for the protection of people of all faiths and none; notes that the Supreme Court has not found any evidence of discrimination against Christians by the operation of equality laws in the workplace; recognises the import

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY AND APPRENTICESHIPS

That this House regrets the proposed closure of some ofthe Skills Funding Agency's regional offices; opposes these closures and cutbacks which will lead to the loss of 430 jobs this year; acknowledges the economic importance of young people taking up apprenticeships; notes that 257,000 over-19s took

LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM (No. 2)

That this House celebrates the crucial role of learning outside the classroom in inspiring young people and supporting their academic attainment; notes that these experiences are becoming increasingly recognised as an important, irreplaceable part of understanding the real world, as well as being an

AMADOU & MARIAM AT THE MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

That this House recognises that the Manchester International Festival has earned a well-deserved reputation for innovation and imaginationas a festival of original cultural works; isaware that the blind Malian singers, Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia, had long housed the ambition to perform in to

REVOE JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB BLACKPOOL

That this House congratulates the organisers and members of the Revoe Junior Youth Club in Blackpool, who in their first year of existence have got over 60 young people involved and won a North West Together Community Empowerment and Cohesion Award; recognises the work of the club's lead organisers,

BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MOTION ON THE COMMISSION ON ASSISTED DYING AND THE BBC

leave out from `House' to end and add `deplores any deliberate attempt to confuse euthanasia with assisted dying; rejects accusations of bias on the part of the Commission on Assisted Death; further rejects accusations of bias on the part of the British Broadcasting Corporation in favour of assisted

DARREN CLARKE

That this House acknowledges Darren Clarke's magnificent victory at the British Open Golf tournament; welcomes that for the first time this century someone from our shores has won the Claret Jug, making victories for three Ulstermen golfers in major tournaments in the last 18 months; and calls on th

NATIONAL TRANSPLANT WEEK, 4 - 10 JULY 2011

That this House congratulates the NHS for achieving a 26 per cent. increase in deceased organ donation in 2010-11; welcomes NHS Blood and Transplant's strategic objective to increase deceased organ donation by 60 per cent. from 2007-08 levels by 2013-14; regrets that threepeople continue to die ever

CLOSURE OF WITHINGTON WALK-IN CENTRE

That this House notes the recent outcome of the consultation on the future of minor illness and minor injury urgent care in Manchester; notes that NHS Manchester had been forced to find savings as part of the previous Labour administration's 20 billion cuts to the NHS and this resulted in the tempor

WATER MAIN BURSTS IN HUYTON

That this House notes with disgust the latest burst water main at Liverpool Road, Huyton; further notes that this is the fifth such burst in recent years and for the third time has led to residents' homes being flooded; calls on United Utilities to arrange up-front compensation for the speedy reinst

YORKSHIRE REGIMENT

That this House notes that the 2nd Battalion (the Green Howards) of the Yorkshire Regiment's Freedom March which will take place on 20 July 2011 in Guisborough; recognises the work that the Battalion's brave and noble soldiers do on behalf of the UK; applauds the efforts and sacrifices that other ge

OFGEM AND THE RETAIL GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKET

That this House welcomes Ofgem's recently announced plans to press ahead with a radical overhaul of the retail energy market; notes the support from consumers, Consumer Focus, Which?, Citizens Advice, Age UK and uSwitch along with independent generators and small energy suppliers; further notes the

AUNG SAN SUU KYI AND THE MARTYR'S DAY MARCH

That this House notes that the winner of the Burmese general election and pro-democracy and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been invited to march in the city of Yangon on Martyr's Day, 19 July, to mark the tragic assassination of her father, General Aung San, and eight other independence lead

STABILITY OF THE CARE SECTOR

That this House acknowledges the financial difficulties facing many of the new owners of former Southern Cross care and nursing homes; believes there is a high probability of further financial problems within the care sector; is concerned about the effects such problems could have on the residents a

ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB LOSSES AT MEDIA WALES NEWPAPERS

That this House is shockedat the announcement by Media Wales that it is to cut 22 jobs across its publications in Wales; notes that the proposals by Media Wales management would see 10 district office staff, eight production journalists and four members of the sports staff made redundant; further no

ASSETCO

<p>That this House is deeply concerned by the imminent financial collapse of AssetCo, the company which holds the contract to lease and maintain fire appliances and other emergency equipment for London and Lincolnshire Fire Brigades; notes that AssetCo has debts of up to 140 million and market capit