Early Day Motions

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 5)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Peter Edward Craddock, 1st Battalion, The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment, Corporal Mark Cridge, 7 Signal Regiment, aged 25, Lance Corporal Stev

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 6)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of James Thompson, Marine Dale Gostick, 22 from Oxford, Private Nathan Cuthbertson, aged 19 from Sunderland, Private Daniel Gamble aged 22 from Uckfield, East Sussex, Private Charles Dav

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 7)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Ranger Justin James Cupples, 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, aged 29, from County Cavan, Ireland, Warrant Officer Class 2 Gary `Gaz' O'Donnell GM, 11 Explosive Ordnance Dispos

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 8)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Corporal Robert Deering from the Commando Logistic Regiment Royal Marines, aged 33 from Solihull, Lance Corporal Benjamin Whatley, 42 Commando Royal Marines, aged 20 from King's Lynn,

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 9)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Sergeant Tobie Fasfous, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, aged 29, Corporal Sean Binnie, 3 Scots, aged 22, Rifleman Adrian Sheldon, 2 Rifles, from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sergeant Ben Ros

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 10)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal David Dennis, The Light Dragoons, aged 29 from Llanelli, Wales, Private Robert Laws, 2nd Battalion the Mercian Regiment, aged 18 from Bromsgrove in Worcestershire, Lanc

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 11)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Warrant Officer Class 2 Sean Upton, 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, aged 35 from Nottinghamshire, Trooper Phillip Lawrence, Light Dragoons, aged 22 from Birkenhead, Craftsman Anthony Lo

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 12)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sergeant Stuart `Gus' Millar, The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, aged 40 from Inverness, Private Kevin Elliott, The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Re

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 13)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Warrant Officer Class 1 Darren Chant, 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards, aged 40 from Walthamstow, Sergeant Matthew Telford, 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards, aged 37 from Grimsby,

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 14)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Tommy Brown from The Parachute Regiment, Rifleman Aidan Howell of 3rd Battalion The Rifles, aged 19 from Sidcup, Kent, Sapper David Watson from 33 Engineer Regiment (Ex

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 15)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sapper Guy Mellors, 36 Engineer Regiment, aged 20 from Coventry, Lieutenant Douglas Dalzell, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, from Berkshire, Lance Sergeant David `Davey' Walker, 1st

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 16)

That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Guardsman Michael Sweeney, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, aged 19, from Blyth in Northumberland, Rifleman Mark Turner, 3rd Battalion The Rifles, aged 21, from Gateshead, Fusilier Jo

ANONYMITY FOR DEFENDANTS IN RAPE CASES

That this House believes that the Government's proposal to grant anonymity to defendants in rape cases sends a message to juries and rape victims that the victim is not to be believed; fears that this could inhibit the effective prosecution of serial rapists; is further concerned that this will reve

ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR SEVERELY DISABLED PEOPLE

That this House commends the work of Michael and Henrietta Spink and the Henry Spink Foundation in highlighting the need to improve services, and access to services, for severely disabled children, adults and their carers; has sympathy for Henrietta and Michael Spink's personal plight as parents of

MARIE STOPES AND CHINA

That this House notes that Marie Stopes International (MSI), the international abortion provider, listed as a charity, is held in such high regard by official bodies in the UK that it has been permitted to break the law and advertise abortion on national television; further notes it has received mil

LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS

That this House believes that universal jurisdiction for human rights abuses is essential as part of the cause of bringing to justice those who commit crimes against humanity and will oppose any legislation to restrict this power of UK courts.

MARIE STOPES AND ABORTION ADVERTISEMENTS

That this House notes the television abortion advertising campaign on Channel 4 by Marie Stopes International (MSI); is seriously concerned that it breaches the law banning advertisements on the availability of medical procedures and requires that advertising must not be harmful or offensive; assert

TRIDENT AND THE STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW

That this House welcomes the Government's intention to hold a strategic defence and security review; notes with concern the stated intention to conduct it without giving due consideration to the role of nuclear weapons in ensuring the defence of the UK; believes that not only does the commitment und

INABILITY OF PEOPLE TO VOTE ON POLLING DAY

That this House notes with concern that a significant number of electors around the country were turned away from polling stations on 6 May 2010, denying them the right to vote even though they turned up before the close of poll; welcomes the Electoral Commission's recent report that a change in the

FREE TELEVISION LICENCES FOR PENSIONERS

That this House recognises that the elderly are amongst the most vulnerable during these tough economic times; is concerned at the increasing numbers of pensioners who are finding themselves in fuel poverty; further recognises the benefits of giving those aged over 75 years a free television licence

NETWORK RAIL AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY

That this House asserts that there can be no compromise to safety in maintenance of the railways, including the adequate inspection and repair of track, signals, overhead lines and other rail infrastructure; notes Network Rail's commitment to ensure safety in its programme of works; and calls on Net

MINIMUM WAGE RATES AND SUPPORT WORKERS

That this House recognises the valuable work of support workers who provide overnight support to vulnerable adults; notes with concern that employers are able to pay rates below the minimum wage to support staff who sleep over but remain on call throughout the night; further recognises that it is of

ACCESS FOR DISABLED RAIL USERS

That this House appreciates the efforts made to allow disabled persons to use rail services as easily as possible; notes, however, that having to give advance warning of travel by wheelchair-bound persons constitutes a great inconvenience for such rail users; further notes the timekeeping, health an

VALUE ADDED TAX ON MEMORIALS

That this House notes with concern that value added tax is applicable to the erection and maintenance of memorials to the deceased; considers this to be an unnecessary and insensitive tax on the bereaved and those who wish to honour the memory of loved ones; observes that a tax refund for charities

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE RULING ON AZACITIDINE

That this House notes that patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) suffer from chronic and severe fatigue and are at risk of progressing to a more aggressive form of leukaemia, acute myeloid leukaemia; observes that the drug azacitidine is the first and only licensed drug available specificall