Early Day Motions

SUPERMARKET ALCOHOL PRICES CHRISTMAS 2010

That this House condemns the move by a number of major supermarket chains to slash their prices for alcohol over the festive period; notes that this is yet another example of irresponsible behaviour by large supermarket chains with regard to the sale of alcohol; is outraged at the fact that pubs acr

ANNIVERSARY OF JOURNALISTS' DEATHS IN THE PHILIPPINES

That this House notes the anniversary on 23 November 2010 of the world's single biggest mass killing of journalists; further notes that this occurred in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao in the Southern Philippines when 58 people were killed, including 32 journalists and media workers; further notes that t

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD APPEAL CAMPAIGN

That this House celebrates the Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal run by Samaritan's Purse, which arranges for families in the UK to provide a sealed shoebox of Christmas gifts to be sent to children overseas who are less fortunate; congratulates the Westmorland Gazette for promoting this camp

DISCLOSURE OF PAYMENTS TO GOVERNMENTS BY OIL, GAS AND MINING COMPANIES (No. 2)

That this House notes that corruption in the oil, gas and mining industries has caused great human misery in Africa and other developing regions; considers that corruption would be curbed by full disclosure of revenue payments to governments by oil, gas and mining companies; further notes that the U

VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF TURKEY

at end add `; provided that Turkey ceases its illegal occupation of Cyprus.'.

VOTER RECALL AND THE REMOVAL OF HON. MEMBERS

That this House believes that the provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1983 relating to the removal of democratically-elected Members of Parliament should be repealed; considers that there should instead be a system of voter recall which would ensure that if an hon. Member were judged

WORLD DIABETES DAY

That this House welcomes World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2010; recognises the impact of diabetes in the UK and worldwide; notes that approximately 230 million people currently suffer from diabetes worldwide and that many more may be undiagnosed; further notes that World Diabetes Day provides much-

ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES DURING THE 1992-1995 WAR IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

That this House expresses concern about the enforced disappearances of between 10,000 and 12,000 people during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina between 1992 and 1995; condemns the continuing impunity for these enforced disappearances and other violations of human rights and international humanitari

CROWN CURRENCY EXCHANGE

That this House expresses sympathy for those who have been affected by Crown Currency Exchange being put into administration; regrets that many people have suffered losses and have not received their promised currency as a direct result; is concerned with the lack of contingency plans to support cus

SUPERFAST BROADBAND IN CUMBRIA

That this House believes that fast broadband services are vital to ensuring universal internet access; notes that many rural areas such as Cumbria do not have access to such services; maintains that urgent action is needed by broadband suppliers to provide better services to those in rural areas; an

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CAMPAIGN COST OF LIVING WITH MUSCLE DISEASE REPORT

That this House welcomes a new report by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, The Cost of Living with Muscle Disease, which highlights the extreme financial hardship faced by many families affected by muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions; notes that the report reveals that 40 per cent

GREATER MANCHESTER METROLINK FARES

That this House notes with concern that the Conservative- and Liberal Democrat-led Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority has agreed to a fares increase of double the rate of inflation at more than six per cent. without any consultation and at a time when services have been disrupted beca

CROWN CURRENCY EXCHANGE (No. 2)

That this House notes with alarm the collapse of Crown Currency Exchange which was placed in administration in October 2010; expresses grave concern at the regulatory failures of the Financial Services Authority, the alleged failure of Barclays Bank to act sooner which could have prevented further m

INDEXATION OF PENSIONS AND BENEFITS

That this House notes the Government's proposal to use the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rather than the Retail Price Index (RPI) for the price indexation of benefits, tax credits and public service pensions; further notes that the CPI is consistently lower than the RPI; expresses concern over the impa

STUART SYVRET

That this House is shocked at the decision of the Jersey Courts to imprison erstwhile Senator Stuart Syvret for 10 weeks following his being found guilty of data protection offences; notes that his offence was to criticise the Jersey establishment for its failures to enforce the rule of law; believe

IMPRISONMENT OF ZARGANAR BY BURMESE AUTHORITIES

That this House condemns the treatment by the Burmese regime of the actor, director and comedian, Zarganar, who in 2006 was banned from any public performance and who in 2008, after speaking out on behalf of millions of Burmese citizens left homeless by a cyclone, was convicted of public order offe

WITHDRAWAL OF LEGAL AID FOR EPILEPSY DRUG COURT CASE

That this House notes with regret the decision of the Legal Services Commission to withdraw funding from the claimants in the Fetal Anti-Convulsant Litigation; further notes that the Legal Services Commission first tried to withdraw funding in 2008 but that the decision was reversed when faced with

INTERNET NEUTRALITY PRINCIPLE

That this House expresses its concern at the recent comments made by the Minister for Communications and Creative Industries that internet service providers should be allowed to abandon the principle of internet neutrality and prioritise users' access to certain content providers; notes that Open In

CHILDREN IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION

That this House notes the Children's Society and Bail for Immigration Detainees' OutCry! campaign to end the detention of children for asylum and immigration purposes; commends the Government for pledging to end this immoral practice and including this objective in its Coalition Agreement; further n

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 17)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Gunner Zak Cusack, 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, aged 20 from Stoke-on-Trent, Corporal Stephen Curley, 40 Commando Royal Marines, aged 26 from Exeter, Marine Scott Gregory Taylor, 40

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 18)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Private Douglas Halliday, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, aged 20 from Wallasey, Merseyside, Lance Corporal David Ramsden, 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, aged 26 from Leeds

GRAHAM MCDOWELL, CHAMPION GOLFER

That this House notes the tremendous achievements of Northern Ireland golfer Graham McDowell, who in the current year has won the US Open Championship as well as being the golfer to help win the Ryder Cup for Europe even though he was under the most extreme pressure possible in that on his shoulders

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 19)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Stephen Daniel Monkhouse, 1st Battalion Scots Guards, aged 28 from Greenock, Corporal Matthew James Stenton, The Royal Dragoon Guards, aged 23 from Wakefield, Sapper Ma

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 20)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, aged 34 from Bradford, Corporal David Barnsdale, 33 Engineer Regiment, aged 24 from Tring, Sapper Willia

LIVERPOOL CRUISE LINER FACILITY

That this House recognises Liverpool's rich maritime heritage as the birthplace of the first passenger cruise line; notes the significance of the River Mersey as the lifeblood of Liverpool, the sub-region and the gateway to the North West; welcomes calls by the Leader of Liverpool City Council reque