Early Day Motions

COCA LEAF AND INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN BOLIVIA

That this House is concerned by the UK Government's support, and that of the Chinese, Russian, Japanese, German, French, Belgian and Indonesian administrations, for the United States' diplomatic efforts to block Bolivia's attempt to amend the 1961 UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs; notes that t

OUTSTANDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TRAFFORD

That this House welcomes the publication of figures from theOffice for Standards in Education which show that there are 11 outstanding secondary schools in Trafford, more than in the rest of the Greater Manchester local authorities added together; pays tribute to the hard work and commitment of staf

CHARITIES AND IRRECOVERABLE VAT

That this House is concerned about the impact on charities of the recent rise in the rate of value added tax (VAT) to 20 per cent.; notes the report of the Charity Tax Group (June 2010) which found that the charity sector as a whole will lose a further 140 million in addition to the 1 billion alread

AIR SEA RESCUE SERVICE

That this House recognises the intrinsic value of the Air and Sea Rescue Service; expresses grave concern at the proposals to privatise the service under the Private Finance Initiative in a bid to save money; and urges the Ministry of Defence to rethink this decision with immediate effect.

HEATING OIL

That this House notes that a large number of people living in rural and off-gas communities rely on oil to heat their homes and is deeply concerned about those who were left without heating oil deliveries over Christmas during one of the coldest winters on record; further notes with concern that the

HONEY BEES

That this House notes the rapid decline of the honey bee population in the United Kingdom and understands the tremendous adverse effect that this will have in pollination and subsequently food production; and urges the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to ascertain the numbers of th

PETITION ON MELTON ROAD RETAIL OUTLET IN LEICESTER

That this House expresses concern over plans to turn a tyre centre on Melton Road, Leicester into a chain retail outlet; notes that the plans have met with strong local opposition; further notes that over 900 residents and local business owners have signed a petition against the plans; recognises th

LEICESTER EAST GCSE RESULTS

That this House congratulates secondary schools in Leicester East for the increase in their GCSE pass rates last summer; recognises the improvement in results of Rushey Mead School, Soar Valley College and City of Leicester College; praises the hard work by the city's teaching staff who continue to

VALUE ADDED TAX RECOVERY FOR CHARITIES

That this House deplores the Government's value added tax (VAT) increases that will have a devastating effect on all charities; notes that although limited companies are able to reclaim VAT, charities such as hospices and other registered charities are not afforded the same benefit; and calls on the

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2011

That this House notes that on Thursday 27 January 2011, the UK will mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the 66th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the site of the largest mass murder in human history; further notes that the theme forHolocaust Memori

VAT ON E-BOOKS

That this House notes that while traditionally printed books and printed papers are exempt from VAT, e-books are subject to the full rate of 20 per cent.; further notes that e-books produced within other jurisdictions are not necessarily subject to similar taxes and therefore enjoy a huge competitiv

FUTURE OF GWENT THEATRE

That this House commends the work of Gwent Theatre which has provided an excellent theatre in education experience for young people and schools in South East Wales for over 30 years and has played a hugely supportive role for Gwent Young People's theatre and led to many young people pursuing a caree

PENSION RIGHTS FOR HM FORCES

That this House believes that all ex-servicemen and women should receive equal pensions rights regardless of when they retired from HM Forces.

DEATH OF SALMAN TASEER

That this House condemns the assassination of the governor of Punjab, Salman Taseer; notes his courageous calls for the abolition of Pakistan's blasphemy law and equally courageous demands for clemency for Asia Bibi; further notes with concern the role of religious fundamentalism; and hopes that all

ONLINE CENSORSHIP AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN TUNISIA

That this House expresses its deep concern about the Tunisian government's repressive approach to online censorship and freedom of expression; notes that the Committee to Protect Journalists has clear evidence to suggest that the Tunisian authorities are responsible for an increasing number of large

INTERCEPTION MODERNISATION PROGRAMME

That this House expresses its deep concern about the Government's proposal, contained within the Strategic Defence and Security Review, to develop an interception modernisation programme; notes that such a programme would include a proposal to store every email, webpage visit and telephone call made

BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH BRAZIL

That this House congratulates Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the former President of Brazil, on his successful leadership, which has seen Brazil emerge as an important and influential member of the international community; acknowledges the progress Brazil has made in social, economic and political devel

FLOODS IN AUSTRALIA

That this House sympathises with the Australian people who are suffering due to the severe flooding that is occurring in the state of Queensland; offers its support and condolences regarding the loss of life and high numbers of recorded missing people; congratulates the Australian authorities on its

LONDON FIRE AUTHORITY

<p style="margin: 0mm 0mm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">That this House notes with alarm the threat to sack all London firefighters made by Brian Coleman, the Chairman of the London Fire Authority; and further notes with concern Mr Coleman's threat to abol

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BREWING INDUSTRY

That this House welcomes the publication of `Brewing Green, our commitment towards a sustainable future for Britain's beer' by the British Beer and Pub Association; congratulates the industry for its achievements in reducing energy and water use and the targets it has set for further reductions by 2

FUEL PRICE STABILISER (No. 2)

That this House notes with concern that fuel duty has reached a record high in the UK, that the UK has the second highest diesel price in Europe, that the increase in fuel duty is bad for business during this time of recovery and that the increase in fuel duty is estimated to cost OECD countries 0.5

RECALL OF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES

<p>That this House welcomes the Coalition Agreement commitment to introduce a power of recall for constituents to recall their hon. Members; expresses its disappointment that a recall vote will only happen if the Committee on Standards and Privileges deems an hon. Member guilty of serious wrongdoing

CLOSURE OF NEWPORT PASSPORT OFFICE (No. 2)

That this House calls on the Government to delay any decision on the future of Newport Passport Office until the vital Economic Impact Assessment document can be considered; emphasises that a reduction in the work of the office will have crippling consequences to the economy of the City of Newport a

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX CLOSURES

That this House applauds the magnificent work carried out by local citizens advice bureaux, their staff and volunteers throughout the UK who unstintingly give support and free advice to those in need of their services; and believes that the current economic recession will greatly increase the requir

COASTGUARD STATION CLOSURE (No. 2)

That this House is alarmed by the Government's plans to close coastguard stations at Clyde, Forth, Yarmouth, Thames, Portland, Brixham, Milford Haven and Holyhead, with decisions to be made between Shetland or Stornoway and Liverpool or Belfast; notes that this would reduce the number of coastguard