Early Day Motions

CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME

That this House recognises the crucial work undertaken by civil and public servants every day across all government departments; notes that without their dedication and hard work the Government would not be able to function; congratulates the Public and Commercial Services Union on its latest legal

COMPOSITION OF THE BACKBENCH BUSINESS COMMITTEE

That this House notes that the Backbench Business Committee in effect resembles a three-party committee as backbench hon. Members outwith the three largest parties cannot stand for membership of the committee; and calls on the Government to bring forward proposals to ensure that no hon. Members are

CANCER RESEARCH UK COMMIT TO BEAT CANCER CAMPAIGN

That this House applauds the international reputation of Cancer Research UK in its work to understand, prevent, detect and treat cancer; congratulates the charity for being at the heart of the tremendous progress made on cancer survival rates over the last 30 years; acknowledges that the money Cance

GILAD SHALIT

That this House notes that 25 June 2010 is the fourth anniversary of the kidnap of Israeli serviceman Gilad Shalit by Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups in a cross-border terrorist attack inside Israel; is concerned that Gilad Shalit is being held incommunicado and is neither permitted to s

COMPETITION IN THE MOBILE TELEPHONE INDUSTRY

That this House supports proposals for a significant reduction in mobile termination rates (MTRs); is concerned that an artificial floor on the cost of mobile telephone calls distorts competition in the marketplace, and therefore adds hundreds of millions of pounds to UK customers' mobile telephone

LEUCHIE HOUSE

That this House regrets the decision to close Leuchie House in North Berwick; notes that Leuchie House is the only respite home for sufferers of multiple sclerosis (MS) operating in Scotland and northern England, and is one of a total of only four across the UK; recognises that the level of care giv

ALCOHOL-RELATED CRIME

That this House views with concern the levels of alcohol-related disorder and violence, particularly in city centres; notes that alcohol-related crime costs the public £7.3 billion annually and diverts vital police resources away from dealing with other crimes; further notes the findings of the Home

MARINE POLLUTION (S.I., 2010, No. 1228) (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) Regulations 2010 which were laid before it on 9 April 2010, in the previous Parliament; considers the new requirement for harbour authorities regulating cargo transfers to be licensed by the Secretary of State to be appropriate

IMPACT ON SIKHS OF EU REGULATION ON SCREENING OF PASSENGERS AT AIRPORTS

That this House notes that European Commission Regulation No. 185/2010 came into effect on 29 April 2010 and that it requires hand searches and discourages the use of hand-held metal detectors if walk-through metal detectors suggest a passenger may be carrying a prohibited article; notes with concer

SHREWSBURY PICKET 1972

That this House recalls the national trade union building workers strike of 1972 and the subsequent arrest a year later of 24 pickets, the sentences handed to six of them, and the long imprisonment served by Des Warren and Ricky Tomlinson; notes the legacy in the construction industry since the 1972

PROPOSED CLOSURE OF FIRE STATIONS IN WARWICKSHIRE

That this House is alarmed by the proposal to close front line fire stations put forward by the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS); believes that such proposals ignore the wishes of the people of Warwickshire to retain their local fire stations; notes that such closures would make the WFRS

MAGISTRATES' COURTS

That this House notes that Magistrates' Courts are a vital local front line service, providing support for witnesses and victims of crime and prosecuting justice on a wide range of issues; is deeply concerned at the threat of closure to Magistrates' Courts in Northwich, Southport, Penrith, Runcorn,

SUPPORT FOR ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS PATIENTS

That this House supports the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS) in its work for people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a form of inflammatory arthritis which affects around 200,000 people in the UK with symptoms usually starting in early adulthood; notes the NASS drive to raise awarene

NATIONAL BUSKING DAY CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the call by PRS for Music for a national busking day in recognition of the importance of busking in developing new performers' careers and in the UK's cultural life; calls on every town and city to designate an official busking site where performers can safely entertain the

URDD EISTEDDFOD 2010

That this House notes the outstanding success of Urdd Eisteddfod 2010, held at Llanerchaeron in Ceredigion between 31 May and 5 June; recognises the contribution made by many young people from across Wales in areas such as song, drama and the arts and the opportunity for children to take part in a w

COMPUTER GAMES TAX RELIEF

That this House condemns the decision by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to abandon plans for tax relief for the computer games industry; considers that this decision will affect Scotland disproportionately, as Dundee alone accounts for 10 per cent. of the total UK computer games industry; further c

VALUE ADDED TAX INCREASE

That this House believes value added tax (VAT) is an unfair and regressive tax which disproportionately affects people on lower incomes, including pensioners and the unemployed who do not pay income tax or national insurance; further believes that the temporary reduction in VAT to 15 per cent. in 20

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION IN THE EU

That this House believes that all levels of government should be underpinned by the principle of good governance; notes the importance that transparency brings to public accountability and to restoring public faith in politics; observes that this principle particularly applies to institutions of the

BREATHE EASY WEEK 2010 CAMPAIGN

after `(BLF)', insert `and further congratulates Breathe Easy in Harlow and Epping Forest for their dedicated public service and hard work,'.

LORD TRIMBLE AND THE ISRAELI INQUIRY INTO THE RAID ON THE GAZA FLOTILLA

leave out from `2010;' to end and insert `further notes that he shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998 for his lifetime contribution to peace in Northern Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement; calls on all concerned to trust in his good character and await his report; further notes that he lived under

HEALTHCARE BUDGET

That this House calls for the retention of essential funding for healthcare throughout the UK so that new facilities can be provided and existing services maintained for the needs of the local population; and recognises that funding cuts to the health budget are having a detrimental effect on the mo

DIAGNOSIS OF COELIAC DISEASE

That this House recognises that people with coeliac disease have an autoimmune disease for which the only treatment is a lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet; acknowledges that one in 100 people have the condition but that only 12 to 15 per cent. of these people are diagnosed; urges the medical

CO-OPERATIVES FORTNIGHT 2010

That this House welcomes the first ever Co-operatives Fortnight from 19 June to 3 July 2010; notes the resurgence in the UK co-operative movement, which now contributes £30 billion a year to the country's economy and employs over 200,000 people; recognises the benefits of applying co-operative value

MEMORIAL TRUST OF NOOR INAYAT KHAN

That this House congratulates the Memorial Trust of Noor Inayat Khan set up to honour and to recognise her extraordinary bravery; notes that Noor Inayat Khan was posthumously awarded the George Cross as one of only three women in Winston Churchill's Special Operations Executive and was also awarded

US, CANADA AND EU ANNOUNCEMENT ON LOOPED BLIND CORD SAFETY

That this House welcomes the joint statement by the US Consumer Products Safety Commission, Health Canada and the European Commission Health and Consumers Directorate-General of 15 June 2010 calling for a swift and comprehensive process that concurrently eliminates the risk factors causing deaths an