Early Day Motions

SAUDI ARABIA AND THE SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES

That this House is deeply concerned about the links betweenthe School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)and the Saudi Arabian Royal Family, uncovered by a Freedom of Information request; notes that in the last four years the Saudi Arabian Royal Family has given more than 755,000 to the Islamic S

TREATMENT OF DISABLED PASSENGERS BY EAST MIDLANDS TRAINS

That this House condemns the appalling treatment of a disabled passenger, Harry Heaney, by East Midlands Trains; notes that Mr Heaney had reserved two seats from Manchester to Sheffield for himself, as a disabled passenger, and his carer; regrets that the train arrived full with his coach missing an

BRISTOL AND WEST PERMANENT INTEREST-BEARING SHARES OFFER BY BANK OF IRELAND

That this House notes the offer of 20 pencein cash being made to small stakeholders by the Bank of Ireland for their erstwhile Bristol and West permanent interest-bearing share bonds; finds it unusual that the Irish Government's equity stake is being protected whilst smaller bondholders, some of who

BRITISH TOURISM AND THE CALGARY STAMPEDE

That this House is deeply concerned by the Calgary Stampede, to be held between 8 and 17 July 2011; believes that any attention paid to the rodeo will gloss over the cruelty of the spectacle; notes that in Great Britain rodeo events have been illegal since 1934; and urges UK citizens not to attend t

POST OFFICES IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes the importance of the vital community service provided by post offices in Northern Ireland; and further notes that they hold communities together, allowing customers access to products and services in their own community and offering focal points for face-to-face interaction, o

DISCONNECTION OF USERS FROM THE INTERNET

That this House welcomes the report of the Special Rapporteur on Free Expression, Frank de la Rue, to the Human Rights Council of United Nations; notes that he is `alarmed' by the Digital Economy Act 2010 and other three strikes disconnection laws and that he considers them to be a violation of free

WINTER FELL-TOP ASSESSMENT SERVICE

That this House recognises the vital role of the Winter Fell-top Assessment Service in collecting data from the peak of Helvellyn every day in the winter season for the past 35 years; notes the invaluable information the Winter Fell-top Assessment Service provides for the 9.1 million British rambler

RESIDENTS OF SOUTHERN CROSS CARE HOMES

That this House deeply regrets the anxiety caused to residents of Southern Cross Homes and their families by the serious financial problems facing the company; acknowledgeswidespread public disquiet about the business practices which contributed to the company's difficulties and failed to put the in

POLICY ON BIOFUELS AND THEIR EFFECTS

That this House welcomes the recent announcements from the Government regarding biofuels, but continues to have concerns over the negative impacts of current biofuels on people, food prices, wildlife habitats and the climate; notes that recent research found that the net effect of increases in biofu

COMPENSATION FOR UK VICTIMS OF OVERSEAS TERRORISM

That this House notes the continuing risks to British citizens abroad from terrorist attacks; further notes that the Government currently pays compensation to those affected by terrorism in the UK; further notes that the Government has yet to make use of powers granted by the Crime and Security Act

MEMBERSHIP OF THE INDEPENDENT ADVISORY GROUP ON SEXUAL HEALTH AND HIV

That this House welcomes the appointment of Life UK to the Department of Health's Independent Advisory Group on Sexual Health and HIV; notes it is the first group of any kind not in favour of abortion on demand to be given such a placement; further notes the Department's comment that the appointment

TAXATION OF BINGO

That this House recognises the important social and community role that bingo plays across the United Kingdom; believes the current 20 per cent. gross profit tax on bingo should be lowered to 15 per cent. to bring it in line with taxation on other forms of gambling; and supports a new report by the

CHEQUE PAYMENTS AND CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS

That this House notes with concern that the UK Payments Council plans to phase out cheques by 2018 despite protest from consumer groups; further notes that more than 620 million payments were made by cheque last year; believes many small charitable and community organisations rely on cheque payments

JARROVIANS RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB HELP FOR HEROES CAMPAIGN

That this House expresses its support to members of Jarrovians Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC), located in Jarrow constituency, which is planning a Guinness Book of Records bid by getting teams of its friends and supporters to walk all the peaks in the Lake District on 18 June 2011, with all procee

SOUTHERN CROSS AND PRIVATE EQUITY

That this House notes that when Southern Cross, Britain's largest provider of care homes for the elderly, was floated on the stock market by private equity firm Blackstone in 2006, it was pursuing a business model of rapidly buying up nursing homes, then selling the freehold properties to landlords

SONAE FACTORY, KIRKBY

That this House notes with grave concern the recent fire at the Sonae Factory in Kirkby; further notes that the factory has been the site of numerous fires and accidents over recent years, including the tragic death of two workers in December 2010; further notes that there have been long-standing co

TEA TIME FOR CHANGE LOBBY

That this House applauds the Tea Time for Change mass lobby for international development held on 9 June 2011; congratulates ActionAid, the Catholic Overseas Development Agency (CAFOD), Christian Aid, Oxfam, Save the Children and Tearfund in organising this hugely successful event and strengthening

APPOINTMENT OF A MINISTER FOR OLDER PEOPLE

That this House acknowledges the huge contribution made to society by people aged over 60 years; notes that there are now more people in the UK aged 60 years and above than under 16 years, which will have enormous social and economic consequences for this country; further notes that over 10 million

UNIVERSAL CREDIT DELIVERY

That this House notes that since only 15 per cent. of people in deprived areas have used a Government website in the last year, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may find that more universal credit customers than expected will turn to face-to-face and telephone help from their local authori

FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUPPORTERS DIRECT

That this House notes that the Premier League has declined a funding request from Supporters Direct (the national body that supports and delivers supporters' trusts); believes that this decision hindered the development of supporter involvement in running football clubs; further notes that as a resu

CONGENITAL HEART CENTRE AT GLENFIELD HOSPITAL, LEICESTER

That this House commends the NHS staff at the Congenital Heart Centre at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester for their skill, compassion and dedication in caring for patients and supporting parents; recognises the Centre's excellent track record of delivering high quality, safe and effective care; notes

JANE BROWN AND THE MOTHERS' UNION

That this House notes that Mrs Jane Brown is a campaigner for the Mothers' Union based in Lancashire; further notes that a letter from Mrs Brown was the catalyst that led to the tabling of Early Day Motion 969 about the Bye Buy Childhood Campaign; believes that in encouraging this Early Day Motion M

MAY DAY AND GARDENING

at end add `and suggests that it be held a week earlier on the Monday on or next after 24 April'.

RIGHTS OF DOMESTIC WORKERS

That this House believes that domestic workers should be treated fairly; welcomes the efforts of the International Labour Organisation to set proper standards for domestic workers and its recent adoption of an International Convention on Domestic Workers; is concerned by the opposition of the Govern

NEW STATESMAN LEADING ARTICLES

That this House, having noted with interest the articles by Dr Rowan Williams as guest editor of New Statesman 13 June 2011 on the values of faith-based rather than faith-exclusive big society activity in the arena of international aid and the consolidation of civil society institutions and in the c