Early Day Motions

REMPLOY JOB LOSSES (No. 2)

That this House fully supports the campaign to save Remploy from future job losses in the face of the current proposal to offer voluntary redundancy to the whole workforce of 3,400; notes that this offer is being issued within a few years of the conclusion of a plan to modernise Remploy under the pr

WORLD WATER DAY

That this House welcomes World Water Day taking place on 22 March; considers access to clean water and sanitation vital for a healthy life; acknowledges that for every 1 invested in water and sanitation there is an economic return of 8; recognises that one in three people globally still lacks access

SOCIAL FUND REFORM

That this House notes that proposals to reform the Social Fund through the abolition of community care grants and crisis loans for general living expenses, and their replacement witha system of localised provision through non-ring-fenced funding to local authorities, could restrict emergency financi

BBC RADIO CUMBRIA

That this House celebrates the work of Radio Cumbria in serving the communities of Cumbria; values its unique role in providing news and information county-wide; acknowledges in particular its service during crises such as the 2001 foot and mouth outbreak, the 2007 Grayrigg tragedy and the 2009 Cumb

NIGHT SISTERS AT WESTMORLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL

That this House objects to plans to remove the night sisters from Westmorland General Hospital; notes that night sisters provide essential clinical leadership at the hospital during the night and ensure that there is an advanced life support-qualified leader to thecrash team to enable an emergency r

LIBEL REFORM

That this House welcomes the publication of the draft Defamation Bill as an essential step towards the necessary and urgent reform of the UK's outdated and unbalanced libel laws; notes that libel reform is a manifesto commitment from all three major parties, and was included in the Coalition program

CRC ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCHEME AND PORTS

That this House is concerned that the Government's simplification proposals for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme impacts unfairly on ports, particularly in relation to landlord and tenant responsibilities; believes that the scheme is being used as a tax on ports rather than acting as a carbon abatem

CONSULTATION ON THE CARE OF WOMEN CONSIDERING INDUCED ABORTION

That this House notes that the Consultation Committee and Report of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) The Care of Women Requesting Induced Abortion fails in at least four criteria required by the Government Code of Practice; further notes that the Leader of the House has s

TWICKENHAM RAIL STATION AND THE 2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP

That this House notes that the eyes of the world will be focused on London in 2015 for the Rugby World Cup, when more than 600,000 rugby fans from around the world will attend matches at Twickenham Stadium; recognises that Twickenham Station currently provides an inadequate and uninspiring gateway f

TREATMENT OF BRADLEY MANNING

That this House expresses great concern at the treatment of Private First Class Bradley Manning, currently detained at the US Quantico Marine Base; notes the increasing level of interest and concern in the case in the UK and in particular in Wales; appeals to the US administration to ensure that his

PENSIONS (S.I., 2011, No. 827)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that thePensions Increase (Review) Order 2011(S.I., 2011, No. 827), dated 16 March 2011, a copy of which was laid before this House on17 March, be annulled.

BANK CLOSURES IN SMALL AND RURAL COMMUNITIES

That this House notes with concern that many bank closures are occurring in small and rural communities; is aware that these closures will have a detrimental effect on local people, small businesses and tourism; further notes that limited broadband access in many of the areas will adversely impact o

HMRC AND TAX AVOIDANCE AND EVASION

That this House notes that the Government estimates that the amount of tax which is due but not paid (the tax gap) in the UK is around 42 billion per annum; recognises that following the spending review HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be expected to deliver savings of over 1 billion by 2014-15; b

KNIFE SALES ON THE INTERNET

That this House is deeply concerned at the numerous UK-based Internet companies such as Blade Bargains, Whipperleys, The Hermit's Grotto, World Knives Ltd and Defenderknives.com which are selling dangerous knives, often to children; notes that unfortunately in the last year there were nearly 100 kni

PENSIONS INCREASE (REVIEW) ORDER 2011

That this House considers that the Pensions Increase (Review) Order 2011 (S.I., 2011, No. 827) which was laid before this House on 17 March 2011 should be withdrawn because the Order requires the uprating of public sector pensions using the consumer price index, replacing the retail price index whic

BBC ASIAN NETWORK (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the announcement that the BBC Asian Network will not close; supports the role of the Asian Network as a platform for new and emerging UK Asian talent; notes thatBBC Asian Network reaches a listenership of nearly half a million Asians living in the UK; recognises that the BBC

MIDSOMER MURDERS

That this House notes with concern the comments of Brian True-May, the producer and co-creator of ITV's Midsomer Murders, in which he implied that the show would not be successful if it included ethnic minority characters; welcomes the action taken so far by ITV; further notes that there is no place

CELEBRATION OF ST PATRICK'S DAY IN MONTSERRAT

That this House joins the people of the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat in celebrating St Patrick's Day on 17 March 2011 as their national day; recognises the bond of friendship, shared heritage and close relationship between the peoples of the UK and Montserrat that dates back to Christoph

YOUTH MARCH FOR JOBS

That this House expresses its support for the young people who are taking part in the March for Jobs which, in order to draw attention to the high level of youth unemployment, is retracing on its 75th anniversary the steps of the original Jarrow unemployed workers' march; and calls on all hon. Membe

FUKUSHIMA POWER STATION AND NUCLEAR POWER IN THE UK

That this House deeply regrets the loss of life caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan and expresses its sincere condolences to all those affected by the disaster; notes the resulting damage to at least four Japanese nuclear power stations including the Fukushima Daiichi power station;

BRITISH FIREFIGHTERS IN JAPAN

That this House notes the contribution made by firefighters from Lancashire towards the relief work in Japan; further notes that Darren Kyle and Graham Mossop from Morecambe and Lunesdale are partof the United Kingdom International Search and Rescue team; believes they are a credit to their country;

COMIC RELIEF IN THE NORTH WEST

That this House notes that the BBC's annual Comic Relief event raised over 59 million for charities in 2009; further notes thata significant proportion of this was raised in the North West; believes that North West Tonight and the BBC local radio stations including Radio Lancashire are to be commend

DEVOLUTION

That this House welcomes the result of the recent referendum in Wales; notes that this will give the Welsh Assembly Government direct law-making powers in 20 devolved areas, including health and education; further notes that, for the first time ever, laws which affect only Wales will be made only in

JEAN-BERTRAND ARISTIDE

That this House supports the call for the immediate return of Jean-Bertrand Aristide and Mildred Trouillot, his wife and colleague, issued on International Women's Day by Haitian women in tent cities and in sweatshops by market women and by small vendors; and condemns any outside interference with t

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

That this House supports the Government's aspiration to be the greenest ever; recognises the Sustainable Development Commission's progress to date in monitoring and increasing the sustainability of Government work; is concerned that the abolition of the Sustainable Development Commission on 31 March