Early Day Motions

PEDALS AND BEER PUMPS TOUR

That this House is alarmed at the rate of pub closures around the country; applauds the former Beautiful South and Housemartins front man Paul Heaton in his efforts to highlight the plight of British pubs and to promote cycling; and wishes him luck on his Pedals and Beer Pumps tour which will see hi

MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE NURSES

That this House applauds Marie Curie Cancer Care nurses for the outstanding support they provide to terminally ill cancer patients and their families and those with other terminal illnesses at the end of their lives, allowing them to live out their final days surrounded by the people they love in th

TESCO IN STRETFORD AND EFFECTS ON INDEPENDENT RETAILERS

That this House notes with concern the decision by Trafford Council Planning Committee to approve plans for a giant Tesco store in Stretford; recognises the potential impact that this decision will have on the viability of local centres and in particular the viability of independent retailers in the

RETRO-REFLECTIVE MARKINGS AND HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES

That this House notes that the rate of fatal accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) remains high, causing 15 per cent. of all road fatalities, despite accounting for only 5.6 per cent. of UK road traffic; recognises that retro-reflective markings along the side and rear of HGVs have been pr

TALKING BUSES CAMPAIGN

That this House, acknowledging the role of accessible local bus services in the mobility of disabled people, recognises that the lack of audio visual information systems on buses makes those services difficult to use for many people; supports the Talking Buses campaign led by Guide Dogs and supporte

THE PROSTATE CANCER CHARITY

That this House notes that prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, with over 35,000 men in the UK diagnosed with the disease each year; is concerned that a significant proportion of men affected by prostate cancer report that they receive inadequate support to help them cope with t

CARERS WEEK 2010

That this House expresses its respect for the six million people of all ages in the UK who provide unpaid help, care and support to a relative or friend who, because of frailty, illness or disability, would not otherwise be able to manage; notes that despite the huge contribution carers make to soci

BBC AND THE GENERAL ELECTION COVERAGE

That this House notes with concern the quality of the BBC's coverage of the recent general election, and in particular its results programme on election night; further notes the importance of accurate, timely and impartial analysis of political events to the health of democracy in the UK; and calls

25th ANNIVERSARY OF EMMA BRIDGEWATER POTTERY

That this House recognises the huge contribution made to British industry by great British designers; congratulates the pottery firm Emma Bridgewater on its 25th anniversary and for creating world-class designs; notes that it employs scores of skilled craftsmen and women who make each piece of potte

EFFECTS OF DIGITAL ECONOMY ACT 2010 ON USE OF THE INTERNET

That this House believes that sections nine to 18 of the Digital Economy Act 2010 should not have been rushed through in the dying days of the last Parliament; further believes that these sections have large repercussions for consumers, civil liberties, freedom of information and access to the inter

DEFERRAL OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE A453

That this House notes with concern the Government's decision not to proceed with much needed improvements to the A453 road between the M1 and the City of Nottingham; believes that the resultant congestion and traffic delays are a restraint on the economic prospects, safety and convenience of million

COMPUTER GAMES INDUSTRY TAX RELIEF

That this House urges the Chancellor of the Exchequer to announce his support and implement tax relief for the UK's computer games industry; considers tax relief essential to allow the UK to compete on a level playing field with other European countries and worldwide; considers the computer games in

DUNDEE UNITED SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS

That this House congratulates Dundee United Football Club on its Scottish Cup Victory at Hampden Park on 15 May 2010; recognises the importance of the victory for the City of Dundee and local football; further congratulates the Dundee United and Ross County fans on what was a festival of football; a

HEART AND CIRCULATORY DISEASES

That this House notes the progress made by the National Health Service in recent times; and believes that the Secretary of State for Health must early in his new role set out priorities for the years ahead, including a renewed approach towards tackling heart and circulatory diseases, implementing th

OPEN DOORS CHARITY WORLD WATCH LIST

That this House is deeply concerned about issues of human rights and religious liberties, in particular the persecution both of Christians and people of other faiths around the world; praises the work of independent charities such as Open Doors which is committed to supporting believers who are atta

CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND PRESCRIPTION CHARGES

That this House believes that people with cystic fibrosis should not have to pay prescription charges.

LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

That this House notes the conclusion of an Ofsted report that learning outside the classroom contributes significantly to raising standards; recognises that learning through experience is a powerful educational tool; applauds the work put into the Manifesto for Learning Outside the Classroom; regret

FITNESS OF CHILDREN

That this House registers its concern that a study by the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Essex showed that children who are driven to school have the lowest levels of physical fitness, being less fit than walkers, cyclists and children who took the bus; notes in particular th

SAFE HAVEN FOR ASSYRIAN CHRISTIANS OF IRAQ

That this House recognises the 250,000 victims of the Assyrian Genocide of 1915; further recognises that promises of Assyrian statehood autonomy made during the First World War were not honoured; further recognises that the Assyrian people also suffered persecution in 1933 in Iraq; and calls on the

SUBTITLES ON TELEVISION

That this House supports the progress of the Communications Act 2003, which requires broadcasters to provide subtitling; welcomes legislation requiring 90 per cent. of ITV and Channel 4 programmes to be subtitled by the end of 2010; is concerned that 10 per cent. of programming will still remain wit

CREATING A HEALTHIER UK CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the Instiute of Occupational Safety and Health's new manifesto, titled Creating a Healthier UK plc, promoting a sensible and forward-thinking approach to improving the nation's health and wellbeing; and calls on the Government and all political parties to co-operate with the

TELEVISION LICENCE CONCESSIONS FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED PEOPLE

That this House notes that people with a visual impairment receive a concession of 50 per cent. of the television licence fee; is concerned that hearing-impaired people do not receive any similar concessions; believes it is equitable to offer hearing-impaired people a concession to the licence fee;

AIRPORT FOR THE ISLAND OF ST HELENA

That this House deplores the decision of the last Government to delay still further the building of an airport on the island of St Helena, announced in a Written Statement on 15 December 2009 by the then Secretary of State for International Development; points out that residents of this remote islan

SMOKE DETECTORS AND FIRE SAFETY

That this House notes that the number of fatalities from fires in dwellings has fallen by a quarter since 1999 but that there are still on average five fatalities a week; further notes with concern that approximately one quarter of social homes do not have smoke alarms; calls on the Government to st

TEXT MESSAGING THE EMERGENCY SERVICES

That this House welcomes the introduction of a pilot scheme allowing people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired to contact blue light emergency services by sending a SMS text message to 999; notes that the pilot scheme is of significant help to people who may have difficulties using a