Early Day Motions

FOURTH CARBON BUDGET

That this House calls on the Government to accept a level of 1950 megatons for the Fourth Carbon Budget, as recommended by the Committee on Climate Change.

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY AND REDUCTIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING

That this House congratulates the London Metropolitan University on the work it has done to widen participation in higher education; notes with concern its decision to cut 70 per cent. of its undergraduate courses, including cutting all access to history, philosophy and performing arts subjects; reg

TIGERTIME CAMPAIGN

That this House commends the work of the artist and conservationist David Shepherd on his 80th birthday and notes the launch of his worldwide movement to save the tiger in the wild, TigerTime; expresses its backing for the wider aims of TigerTime; supports the first major TigerTime initiative which

ROYAL MAIL (No. 2)

leave out from `blind' to end and add `congratulates the Government on seeking to introduce new and stronger protections for the minimum requirements through the Postal Services Bill, such as the requirement that Ofcom must conduct a review of user needs and make recommendations to the Secretary of

IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT REFORMS ON DISABLED PEOPLE

That this House believes that it is the sign of a responsible society that it supports disabled people to lead an independent and fulfilling life; further believes that, while reform is needed, the Government's current plans are causing unnecessary uncertainty and creating risks for disabled people

TRIBALISM IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

That this House notes that the success of any non-Government or Opposition amendment to proposed legislation, if pressed to a vote, is regarded as a likely occasion for lamentation, gnashing of teeth and media glee, and that this applies even if the amendment is constructive and consistent with the

PROTECTION OF PLAYING FIELDS

That this House supports the protection and restoration of playing fields across the country to help inspire a generation to play sport as part of the mass participation legacy of theLondon 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games; welcomes and further supports the ongoing work of Sport England and Fields

CHRISTMAS SAVINGS SCHEMES

That this House notes with concern that the major supermarkets operating Christmas savings schemes are not members of the Christmas Pre-payment Association; and urges them to set an example to smaller traders and take up membership as soon as possible.

LETTERS FROM 10 DOWNING STREET

That this House notes that letters from hon. Members to the Prime Minister are replied to on 10 Downing Street headed paper over the name and purported handwritten signature of Mrs E Adams; further notes that it has been stated by the head of the 10 Downing Street Direct Communications Unit to the r

LOFTUS SAXON TREASURE

That this House notes and welcomes the news that a collection of seventh century treasure found in Loftus, East Cleveland, is set to go on show locally; further notes that these treasures are unique to the North East's Saxon heritage; further notes that they were excavated by local archaeologists ai

RADAR'S MP DISABILITY DIALOGUE CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises the importance of engaging with disabled people and increasing diversity in political life; notes that in 2010 a poll showed 88 per cent. of disabled people felt that their voices were not heard by elected representatives; further notes that only 32 per cent. of people wit

FUTURE OF THE SIDE GALLERY IN NEWCASTLE

That this House calls on Arts Council England to review its decision to cut funding for the Side Gallery in Newcastle; recognises the unique work of the Side Gallery as the only gallery in the country dedicated to humanist documentary photography; congratulates the strong egalitarian governance of t

ROYAL COMMISSION ON POLICING

at end add `and to report by the end of the year so that action can be taken on terms, conditions and police pensions.'.

DIABETES AND THE ASIAN COMMUNITY

That this House welcomes the work of the BBC Asian Network in its campaign to raise awareness of diabetes and other preventable diseases which affect the Asian community; notes that awareness and educationare key to preventing such diseases as diabetes and that the BBC Asian Network has a unique rol

MAKE WOOD WORK CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises the important contribution of the wood manufacturing sector to the UK economy; is alarmed by the inefficiency of burning wood to generate electricity alone; doubts the sustainability and environmental benefits of large-scale biomass energy; is further alarmed that a single

EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT SKILLS IN SCHOOLS

That this House supports the British Heart Foundation and the Resuscitation Council UK's campaign to make learning emergency life support skills a mandatory part of the national curriculum; notes that the teaching of such skills is backed by 70 per cent. of parents, 78 per cent. of children and 86 p

SPINAL INJURIES AWARENESS DAY

That this House joins Aspire, Back Up, the Spinal Injuries Association, Spinal Injuries Scotland and Spinal Research, who meet as a consortium Spinal Injuries Together (SIT), in celebrating Spinal Injuries Awareness Day on 20 May 2011; notes that there are 40,000 people withspinal cord injury in the

INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA

That this House welcomes the seventh annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on 17 May 2011; supports those local authorities, police, health authorities and voluntary organisations who will mark this day with events, campaigns and statements of support; further supports the rais

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDITS FOR THE VIDEO GAMES INDUSTRY

That this House welcomes the reforms to the Research and Development (RD) tax credits announced in theBudget; further welcomes the research and analysis by TIGA, the UK video games trade association, in its publication, prior to the Budget, Powering a high technology recovery: Improving RD Tax, whic

100 IN 100 APPRENTICESHIP CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the Derbyshire Times 100 in 100 Apprenticeship campaign to secure 100 apprenticeship places in 100 days and promote apprenticeships for young people in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire; recognises the value of apprenticeships in assisting young people to develop their caree

TIME LIMIT FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY REFERENDUMS

That this House welcomes the ability of local communities to determine what form of governance is used by their local authorities; notes with concern that communities in England canhold a referendum on local government arrangements only once every 10 years compared to five years in Wales; and calls

DARLINGTON AND WHITLEY BAY FOOTBALL CLUBS

<p>That this House congratulates Darlington Football Club and Whitley Bay Football Club which were successful in winning the Football Association Trophy and the Football Association Vase at Wembley Stadium on 7 May 2011 and 8 May 2011 respectively; and further congratulates players, managers, fans a

ELECTION OF FIRST LEICESTER MAYOR

That this House congratulates Sir Peter Soulsby on his election as the first Mayor of Leicester; welcomes that, in his acceptance speech, he promised to work with all parties and groups to create a confident and wealthy city; agrees with the Leicester Mercury that this represents a new era for Leice

YOUNG DRIVER SAFETY

That this House notes the 8,189 young people aged 16 to 25 who have been killed on UK roads in the last 10 years; recognises the urgent need for the House to act to prevent more such needless and tragic deaths; further recognises the opportunity that the UN Decade of Action on Road Safety, which com

LA NACIÓN NEWSPAPER IN CHILE

That this House is concerned that the Chilean government is threatening to close the printed edition of La Nacin newspaper with 600 jobs at risk; believes that La Nacin has a record of being a champion for the public interest; notes that the workers at the newspaper have had to resort to the courts