Early Day Motions

COST OF PRESS CUTTINGS SERVICES IN THE NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICE

That this House welcomes the fact that, since 12 April 2010, the Northern Ireland Office has incurred no expenditure on press cutting services; and congratulates the right hon. Member for North Shropshire and the right hon. Member for East Devon on reducing unnecessary administrative spending, in or

FUTURE OF POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS

That this House recognises the crucial role of police community support officers (PCSOs) in combating crime and anti-social behaviour and the high degree of community support they have won; notes that the number of PCSOs who make up two-thirds of neighbourhood policing teams across the country are u

SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE CONSTITUENTS IN WINTER WEATHER

That this House recognises that the severe cold weather conditions have made it a difficult winter for constituents across the country, on top of challenging economic circumstances; notes that in the longer term, improving the energy efficiency of Britain's housing stock will better insulate people

SALE OF PUPPIES IN PET SHOPS

That this House recognises that dogs are not a retail commodity and should be bought only from licensed breeders; notes that puppies sold in pet shops are almost exclusively bred on puppy farms; further notes that the Pet Animals Act 1951 does not reflect current best practice nor cover the retail m

IMPACT OF ENDING OF EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE ON LEICESTER STUDENTS

That this House is concerned about the impact of the Government's decision to scrap the education maintenance allowance (EMA) for 16 to 18 year olds in further education; recognises the role the EMA plays in helping young people from some of the most disadvantaged homes to stay in education; notes t

HOUSE OF COMMONS CULINARY TEAM AND HOSPITALITY 2011

That this House congratulates the House of Commons Culinary Team on its success at Hospitality 2011, held at Birmingham's NEC Arena on 24 January 2011; hails the team's gold medal success as representatives of the British Culinary Federation as Team England; congratulates the team on their nationall

NEW START TREATY

That this House congratulates presidents Obama and Medvedev and welcomes the entry into force of the new START treaty, reducing the numbers of nuclear weapons deployed by the US and Russia; believes this act will build confidence in the international non-proliferation and disarmament agenda; further

FIRE CONTROL COVER

That this House recalls the Government's decision in December 2010 to scrap its Regional Fire Control Project which it then relayed to all fire authorities throughout the UK; understands the confusion this caused particularly amongst those authorities who under Government guidance had financially co

INQUIRY INTO SECRET PRISONERS

That this House is concerned as to the accountability of processes that lead to citizens of the United Kingdom having their liberty constrained in secret; wishes to obtain information as to the details of what events led to these conclusions; and therefore appoints a Committee to review cases of sec

NUSRAT AND MASERAT PARVEEN

That the matter of Nusrat and Maserat Parveen be referred to the Committee on Standards and Privileges.

ANDREW FRANCE (No. 2)

Thatthe matter of Andrew France be referred to the Committee on Standards and Privileges.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND

That this House believes that the Government is out of touch with the legitimate concerns of the North East business community; expresses its deep concern that the assets of the successful regional development agency, ONE North East, may be repatriated to the Treasury rather than the local enterpris

ACCESS TO PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES

That this House regards depression as a serious condition that can profoundly diminish a person's wellbeing; recognises that psychological cognitive-behavioural therapy is an effective and scientifically validated form of treatment; welcomes the news that 3,660 new psychological therapists, trained

ARRESTS IN TIBET

That this House notes the deepening crackdown inside Tibet that is curtailing basic freedoms of expression through arbitrary arrest and torture of Tibetans, both intellectuals and ordinary citizens, who have publicly expressed their views and communicated news on local issues via emails, text messag

NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS WEEK

That this House endorses the provisions of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997; believes that a thorough review of the Act is needed; further believes that harassment and stalking are serious offences; and supports the National Stalking Awareness Week to be launced on 11 April 2011.

TUC'S MARCH FOR THE ALTERNATIVE

That this House expresses its support for the TUC's March for the Alternative: Jobs, Growth, Justice, taking place on 26 March 2011; and calls on all hon. Members to participate in this important demonstration to highlight the damage being caused by the Government's spending cuts to public services,

VOTING BY PRISONERS

That this House believes that convicts are liable to a range of elements in sentencing; recognises that Parliament should decide after consideration and after debate the penalties or penance appropriate for protection, punishment and rehabilitation; notes that up to a third of men have by the age of

ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR DEAF PEOPLE

That this House is concerned that over 50,000 deaf people, whose first language is British Sign Language (BSL), do not have equal access to telecommunications in the UK; recognises new economic research which demonstrates that if an open, competitive market for video relay services for BSL users wer

NATIONAL TINNITUS WEEK

That this House supports National Tinnitus Week, which began on 7 February 2011; commends the continued work of the British Tinnitus Association in raising awareness and its sustained research into this condition; is concerned that nearly 10 per cent. of the population suffers from tinnitus in some

WEST MIDLANDS AND COVENTRY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX DEBT ADVICE SERVICE

That this House notes that Coventry Citizens Advice Bureau's (CAB) debt advice service is funded by the Government's Financial Inclusion Fund; recognises that the Financial Inclusion Fund was established in areas of deprivation or where there has been difficulty accessing debt advice in the West Mid

PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP ACTIONS AT MEARSBECK APARTMENTS MORECAMBE

That this House notes that the managing agents of the Mearsbeck Apartments are Places for People Group; further notes that the apartments were refurbished in 2006 at a cost of 240,000 but thatall the patio doors and a boiler have had to be replaced already; believes that Places for People has undert

CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND REPORT ON BEING YOUNG BEING HEARD

That this House welcomes Citizens Advice Scotland's (CAS) latest research report, Being Young Being Heard, which outlines the impact of the recession on young people living in Scotland; commends CAS for undertaking this important piece of research on the problems faced by young people; notes that yo

NATURE RESERVES

That this House is deeply concerned at the Government's decision to absolve itself of the responsibility for the running of nature reserves at the same time as selling off the public forest estates; is also concerned that wildlife charities such as the National Trust and the Royal Society for the Pr

PRIOR PURSGLOVE COLLEGE

That this House celebrates the 450th anniversary of Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough, a well-established sixth form college with a long history of providing an excellent educational experience for its students; notes its strong reputation for high standards and outstanding facilities; further

HARRY TOUT

That this House notes and congratulates Harry Tout of Guisborough, Cleveland, on reaching his 90th birthday; further notes that he has been a lifelong member of the Labour Party, fought for his country and democracy against Nazism and fascism during World War II, helped to sustain the Labour Party a