Early Day Motions

TRANSFER OF CASH ISAS

That this House notes the continuing problems being faced by those savers who depend on interest from their savings, often as a small supplement to their retirement income; recognises that some large financial providers have begun to offer inflation-beating cash ISAs but have restricted these produc

TURKISH-ARMENIAN RECONCILIATION

That this House believes that reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia will be best achieved through a peaceful discussion process; further believes that for both nations to advance democratically, difficult issues will need to be addressed; and calls on the Government and Her Majesty's Opposition

BRITISH TRADESMEN

That this House notes with concern that British tradesmen are being priced out of the market by EU nationals; further notes that despite not being offered the original contracts, British workers are often called in to tidy up after initially poor workmanship by foreign nationals; recognises that thi

LAWRENCE TYNES

That this House congratulates Greenock's Lawrence Tynes on being the first ever Scottish-born player to be part of a winning Super Bowl team; notes that his kicks secured the opening and closing points scored by the New York Giants against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII; recognises that

NATIONAL SKILLS ACADEMY FOR CREATIVE AND CULTURAL SKILLS

That this House welcomes the announcement on 16 March 2010 by the Homes and Communities Agency confirming the funding for the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills at Purfleet in Thurrock; notes that capital funding of £5 million for the Academy from the Learning and Skills Counci

PLANNING USE CLASS ORDERS

That this House notes with concern the adverse effect on the private rented housing sector of proposed planning use class orders after 6 April 2010; further notes that students, nurses, young professionals and low-paid workers will be disproportionately discriminated against, damaging local business

NHS DENTAL CARE

That this House deplores the practice of rationing NHS dental health care by primary care trusts by stopping treatment when funding allocation has been used in any year; notes with concern that resources and funding for dental health are not being allocated to meet demand; further notes that despite

FOR-PROFIT STATE SCHOOLS

That this House is alarmed by proposals of edubusinesses to run state schools for profit along the lines of the Swedish system supported by the Conservative Party; and while recognising the important role business can play in supporting schools, deplores the notion that the educational needs of pres

NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT ASPIRATIONS AND THE NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY REVIEW CONFERENCE

That this House warmly welcomes the statement by the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in the debate on global security and non-proliferation on 4 March 2010 that `This is the year when the world can. . .demonstrate its seriousness on creating a nuclear-free world'; believes that 2

BANK HOLIDAYS AND ST GEORGE'S DAY

That this House acknowledges that a Bank Holiday on St George's Day would be a great opportunity for all English people regardless of colour or religion to recognise what binds them together instead of concentrating on differences; realises that there is growing demand in England for a day of nation

TAXATION ON BUY TO LET PROPERTY

That this House notes with concern a reported proposal from HM Treasury to introduce a tax break to benefit buy to let house purchasers; fears that there would be an adverse effect on first-time buyers who would be competing for the same properties, but at a disadvantage, thus compounding the alread

DEBT RELIEF (DEVELOPING COUNTRIES) BILL

That this House supports the proposals in the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill to stop vulture funds profiteering from the debts of heavily indebted poor countries; and calls for Government time to be allocated for the remaining stages of the Bill on 18 March 2010.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN CHUBUT PROVINCE

That this House welcomes the efforts of the Chubut Provincial government in Argentina to increase the number of school days in the year, but calls on it to reject plans to scrap provincial holidays on 28 July and 30 April, which celebrate two of the most important events in the development of the mo

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (S.I., 2010, No. 93)

That the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (S.I., 2010, No. 93), dated 20 January 2010, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 January, be revoked.

BRITISH AIRWAYS CABIN CREW DISPUTE

That this House considers that in the dispute between British Airways management and cabin crew the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Transport would be better employed bringing the two sides together to facilitate a negotiated settlement rather than making public statements that can onl

CENSUS (S.I., 2010, No. 532)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Census (England) Regulations 2010 (S.I., 2010, No. 532), dated 27 February 2010, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 March, be annulled.

POVERTY, PARENTING STRESS, SEPARATION AND MULTIPLE BIRTH FAMILIES

That this House notes the findings in the Twins and Multiple Birth Association's report on the effects of multiple births on their families and their living standards undertaken by Professor Stephen McKay; is concerned that this review of Government datasets shows that multiple birth families are po

BALIBO CONSPIRACY FILM

That this House congratulates Human Rights Watch on its decision to showcase an award winning film, The Balibo Conspiracy, in London on 17 March 2010; notes that the film concerns the deaths of five journalists killed at Balibo in East Timor in October 1975, including British citizens Brian Peters a

MALAYSIA AND ANWAR IBRAHIM

That this House recognises Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim's contribution to promoting democracy in Malaysia and peace and understanding between the Muslim world and the West; is deeply concerned at the charges laid against Anwar Ibrahim and that his current trial flouts international stan

DEMONSTRATIONS AND GAZA

That this House acknowledges the right of the citizen to express lawful views about the unlawful acts of others at peaceful demonstrations; notes the disproportionate and unusually harsh sentences imposed on many young Muslims, most of exemplary character, who demonstrated against the Israeli attack

MUSLIMS IN BRITAIN

That this House opposes the increased demonisation of Muslims in sections of the media; expresses its deep concern at the recent visit to the House of Lords by the far-right politician Geert Wilders; condemns the English Defence League demonstration outside Parliament in support of Geert Wilders and

HOUSE OF COMMONS CULINARY TEAM

That this House congratulates the House of Commons Culinary Team on its success in the Salon Culinaire 2010 at Hotelympia held at London's Excel Arena; applauds the team consisting of Mark Hill, Laurence Colmer, Nick Wort, Nick Munting, Nick Chapman, Dan Terry, Luke Fouracre, Matt Jones, Dominique A

MISSING PERSONS IN CYPRUS

That this House notes the recent discovery of a mass grave in Lapithos containing remains identified as those of Fivos Christofi from Aglantzia, Kostas Kapsokaritis from Tseri and Michalakis Anastasiou from Famagusta, who will be remembered at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Organisati

HELP FOR HEROES CHARITY

That this House pays tribute to our ex-servicemen and women, who have served this country with such courage and distinction; applauds the contribution of the Help for Heroes charity in supporting those wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan; recognises the organisation's work in facilitating the transition

WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY

That this House recognises the importance of World Tuberculosis Day on 24 March 2010; notes with concern the continued rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases globally, resulting in nearly 5,000 deaths a day and the increase of TB in the UK, particularly among vulnerable, marginalised populations; further n