Early Day Motions

INTEREST RATES ON CASH ISAS

That this House notes the continuing problem of some banks paying absurdly low rates of interest on ISAs to customers; further notes that some banks such as Barclays, Halifax and Santander have a rate as low as 0.1 per cent. meaning that savers with £10,000 in an ISA receive the paltry sum of £10 pe

BRITAIN-ISRAEL COMMUNICATIONS AND RESEARCH CENTRE

That this House notes with concern the operations of the Britain-Israel Communications and Research Centre (BICOM) and its funding of political parties in the UK; further notes that its chairman, Poju Zabludowicz, has donated over two million pounds to BICOM over the last three years and has funded

CAMELOT AND POST OFFICE LTD

That this House urges the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to make a statement that the Government does not support the application by Camelot, working with Post Office Ltd, to the National Lottery Commission for consent to offer cash payment of utility bills, energy meter pre-payment

CORIN REDGRAVE

That this House expresses profound sadness at the death of Corin Redgrave; recalls his life as a brilliant actor, peace campaigner, supporter of the downtrodden and man of enormous principle and generous character; and offers its condolences to all his family and many friends at the loss of such a f

ONE CHILD POLICY IN CHINA

That this House notes recent reports that 21 foetuses and baby bodies were discarded in the Guangfu River, Jining City, China; further notes that the one child policy in China limits most couples to one child; further notes with concern increasing evidence, including from official sources, that Chin

GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR VACCINES AND IMMUNISATION

That this House welcomes the success of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) through its work in averting the deaths of five million people since 2000 including the vaccination of an additional 233 million children against hepatitis B, sponsoring the development of a better value

LARGE-SCALE DAIRY UNITS

leave out from `House' to `proposed' and insert `notes proposals for a'.

LARGE-SCALE DAIRY UNITS

leave out from `year' to end and insert `further notes the fact that the most environmentally sensitive and sustainable way to farm is to produce the maximum amount, from the minimum land, using the minimum non-renewable resources, as stated by Chief Scientist at the Agriculture and Horticulture Dev

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 specifical

LISTED PLACES OF WORSHIP GRANT SCHEME

That this House notes the success of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, introduced by the then Chancellor of the Exchequer in April 2001 as an interim measure pending review by the European Community of a directive covering rates of value added tax; further notes that whilst that work contin

ROYAL MAIL AND FIRST CLASS POST

That this House calls for an independent investigation into the performance of Royal Mail in its service from the time of collection to time of delivery, particularly in relation to its service between Northern Ireland and London and other regions of the UK and London; is dismayed that some first cl

TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MURDERS OF CHRIS LOFTUS AND KEVIN SPEIGHT

That this House notes that 5 April 2010 marks the tenth anniversary of the murder of Leeds United fans Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight in Istanbul; further notes that the two fans were murdered while attending a football match between Leeds and Galatasaray and that they were not involved in any viole

CHRISTIANS IN THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ

That this House notes that the Kurdistan Region President Barzani has condemned every killing or targeting of Christians and that he has offered Christian students in Mosul places in universities in Kurdistan so that they can complete their studies; concurs with the recent statement from the All-Par

JARVIS

That this House is concerned at the news that Jarvis has gone into administration; calls on Network Rail to continue to deliver the current volume of renewals it has contracted with Jarvis to the current timetable, either by Jarvis whilst in administration, or by another contractor; recognises the i

CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT FOR THE OVER-65S

That this House regrets that the Equality Bill does not go far enough to safeguard the rights of motivated people over the age of 65 in or seeking employment; and calls for the Government to legislate to ensure that every person in the United Kingdom has the freedom and autonomy to choose when to ex

LICENSING OF LIVE MUSIC

That this House welcomes the continuing rise of outstanding UK folk, blues and bluegrass bands; notes the success of bands such as Up All Night, Stolen Property and the Toy Hearts; believes that their success represents a resurgence in live music across the country; and calls on the Government to en

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

UK FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY

That this House notes with pride the consistent quality of the UK's fresh produce industry; acknowledges that British farmers produce fruit and vegetables that are second to none in terms of taste, quality and value for money; recognises that it is imperative that the industry is supported to enable

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL 2009

That this House notes that the 2009 Poppy Appeal raised a total of £31,940,348; congratulates the Royal British Legion on another successful annual poppy appeal; commends the nation for its annual expression of support for the Legion's work and for armed forces veterans and current personnel; and th

OVERSEAS TERRITORIES' REPRESENTATION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

That this House believes there is a logical, moral and justly democratic need for British Overseas Territories to have representations in the House of Commons should they so wish; notes with concern the lack of recognition of the fact that ultimately this House is the Parliament for all overseas ter

PROTECTION OF CEMETERIES

That this House recalls the distress caused to many families at the proposal by BAA as part of its plans for a third runway at Heathrow to drive a road through Cherry Lane Cemetery; notes the families' concern at the lack of legislative protection against this type of development; acknowledges that

WESTBURY SWIMMING POOL

That this House notes Westbury's unique and historic swimming pool which has been in service since 1888 having been constructed in 1887 by William Henry Laverton for 5,000; further notes the contribution it makes to fitness and wellbeing in Westbury and the surrounding area; further notes the remedi

BBC EASTER OFFERING

That this House welcomes the improved Easter programming to mark Holy Week and to celebrate Easter on BBC radio and television; notes the live worship, sacred music and insightful and topical documentaries for adults and for children; and invites Aaqil Ahmed, the Commissioning Editor, Religion and H

DIGITAL ECONOMY BILL [LORDS]

That this House believes that the Digital Economy Bill [Lords] is too important to be taken further in the last days of a dying Parliament; and considers that a bill with so many repercussions for consumers, civil liberties, freedom of information and access to the internet should be debated and pro

YARL'S WOOD IMMIGRATION REMOVAL CENTRE

That this House notes that two of the Government's most senior professional advisers, the Children's Commissioner for England and Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons, have stated unequivocally that Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre, near Bedford, is `no place for a child'; further notes th