Early Day Motions

SCIENCE IS VITAL CAMPAIGN

That this House notes the UK's proud history of excellence in science and engineering, whereby it produces over 10 per cent. of global scientific output with just one per cent. of global population; believes that continued investment in research is vital in order to meet the technological and social

MODEL SANCTUARY AT LONDON FASHION WEEK

That this House congratulates the Model Sanctuary, established by Erin O'Connor, on providing a peaceful retreat for models participating in London Fashion Week; recognises that models work in a high-pressure environment which can be extremely stressful, and that a large proportion of models at Lond

JAPANESE WHALE AND DOLPHIN HUNTING

That this House is deeply concerned that the Japanese Government issues quotas for the slaughter of over 18,000 dolphins, porpoises and other whales in coastal waters each year despite the International Whaling Commission's (IWC) moratorium on commercial whaling; is appalled that around a half milli

ELECTORAL REFORM AND THE SECOND BALLOT SYSTEM

That this House believes that hon. Members should be elected with more than 50 per cent. of the vote; further believes that the constituency link must be retained; notes that the alternative vote system places an artificial constriction on voters' intentions, nudging them to make least worst second

SECONDARY BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY

That this House recognises the need to collect accurate statistics on the number of people diagnosed with secondary, metastatic, breast cancer; congratulates Breast Cancer Care on its work to raise awareness of and improve treatment for people with secondary breast cancer; and welcomes the first eve

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS

That this House is concerned that the European Commission has so far not implemented measures called for by the EU Council in 2008 to improve genetically modified organisms (GMO) risk assessments, prevent contamination of seeds and crops and to make the body authorised to release or market a GMO lia

DEATHS AT GOSPORT HOSPITAL

That this House notes with dismay the recent decision by the Crown Prosecution Service not to prosecute any individual doctor, nurse or manager for unlawful killing at Gosport War Memorial Hospital; condemns the delay, lack of co-ordination and ineffectiveness by the regulatory agencies, particularl

DOLPHIN SLAUGHTER IN JAPAN

That this House notes there is a need to raise awareness both nationally and internationally about the slaughter of thousands of dolphins each year in the waters around Japan; further notes that it is estimated that some 23,000 dolphins are slaughtered each year in the area of Taiji; believes that t

PAPAL VISIT TO THE UK

That this House notes the timing of the release of a report in Belgium which appears to show that instances of sexual abuse are so widespread throughout sections of the Roman Catholic Church that it is virtually endemic; also notes that this report comes out on the same week that the Pope visits the

NACRO'S CHANGE THE RECORD CAMPAIGN

That this House supports Nacro's Change the Record Campaign to give reformed offenders a fair chance of finding work, by reforming the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and decreasing the time for offences to become spent, by reviewing the scope of the Criminal Records Bureau checks to prevent un

MUSICIANS AND AIRLINES

That this House recognises the value of music and musicians to the economy of the UK and its cultural reputation; notes that Ryanair faces a boycott by the Facebook group Musicians against Ryanair whose members and others have been forced, for example, to buy extra seats for their violins although t

WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE AND THE PARLIAMENTARY VOTING SYSTEM AND CONSTITUENCIES BILL

That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Wales to propose a meeting of the Welsh Grand Committee to discuss the implications for Wales ofthe Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill.

FUTURE OF SIANEL PEDWAR CYMRU (S4C)

That this House recognises the vital role Sianel Pedwar Cymru (S4C) has played in promoting and strengthening the Welsh language; acknowledges that the Welsh language is a vital part of Welsh identity and culture; welcomes the recent growth in creative media industries in Wales; expresses concern th

PARLIAMENTARY OATH AND EXPENSES

That this House opposes any changes to theParliamentary Oaths Act 1866; is disappointed that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has invited Sinn Fein to make its own suggestion for an oath; believes that it is wrong for the Government to attempt to change the oath that hon. and right hon. M

GLYNDWR DAY

That this House notes that 16 September 2010is celebrated in Wales as Glyndwr Day in honour of Owain Glyndwr, who was proclaimed Prince of Wales in 1400, was the founder of Welsh Parliaments at Machynlleth, Harlech and Dolgellau, called for the creation of two Welsh universities to develop a Civil S

JAZZ ON BBC RADIO

That this House is concerned that BBC Radio devotes such little broadcasting time to jazz, with six hours a week on Radio 3, constituting only 3 per cent. of broadcasting time, compared with 88 per cent. for classical music and with 3.5 hours a week on Radio 2; and therefore calls on the BBC properl

ARTS COUNCIL FUNDING FOR JAZZ

That this House considers it unfair that while the audience for people who attend live music concerts is 2.5 million for jazz, 3.3 million for classical music and 1.7 million for opera, the regularly funded organisations (RFOs) for jazz receive 1.7 million from Arts Council England (ACE),compared to

TURKEY, THE EU AND CYPRUS

That this House takes due note of the recent speech made by the Prime Minister in Ankara, in which he expressed his full support for Turkey's future membership of the European Union; expresses concern, however, that no mention was made of necessary prior conditions; is mindful of the injustice still

CYPRUS FAMAGUSTA ANNUAL RALLY

That this House warmly congratulates the Mayor of Famagusta, Mr Alexis Galanos, the members of the Famagusta municipality and the people of Famagusta on again holding their annual rally to remind the United Nations, European Union and countries such as the UK and the US of the continuing injustice t

BBC PENSION SCHEME

That this House is concerned at the BBC management's proposals to alter its staff pension scheme; is alarmed that these changes, which will effectively lead to the closure of current BBC pension schemes, will affect thousands of BBC staff and raise the prospect of them, losing tens of thousands of p

ADMINISTRATION OF CONNAUGHT PLC

That this House is alarmed at the lack of information and clarity relating to the administration of Connaught and Connaught Partnerships; notes and welcomes that a significant percentage of the company has now been sold to Morgan Sindall thus securing many jobs; remains extremely concerned that work

PEACE, JUSTICE, RECONCILIATION AND RIGHTS IN SRI LANKA

That this House notes with concern the tens of thousands of Tamils still interned in camps since the end of the Sri Lankan civil war in May 2009; further notes that thousands of people, including children, are suspected of being held in secret detention without charge or access to the outside world

HENDERSON ISLAND, PITCAIRN ISLANDS

That this House notes with concern the threat which rats pose to the unique wildlife of Henderson Island, Pitcairn Islands, in particular to the Henderson Petrel, but also the Henderson Fruit-dove, Henderson Lorikeet, Henderson Crake, Henderson Reed-warbler, eight endemic species of Henderson snail,

CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE

That this House applauds the work of the Chernobyl Children's Lifeline in helping children who have had their lives damaged by the Chernobyl nuclear power station disaster of 1986; is concerned that over 24 years since the disaster, the World Health Organisation estimates that 500,000 children in Be

SERVICE OF THE LATE MISS EILEEN NEARNE MBE

That this House records its appreciation and thanks for the life and contribution of Miss Eileen Nearne who was one of 39 female Special Operations Executive (SOE) agents sent overseas during the Second World War to risk their lives on operations in occupied France; notes that Miss Nearne assumed nu