Early Day Motions

SUPPORT SCHEME FOR POLICE DEPENDANTS

That this House welcomes the new support scheme announced by the Scottish Government to provide financial support for families of police officers killed in the line of duty; notes the Police Survivor Support Scheme will see up to £20,000 given to families of officers who have been killed to give add

FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES IN SCOTLAND

That this House welcomes the news that Scotland's eight fire and rescue services will receive an additional £24.6 million from the Scottish Government to assist with their capital investment programmes in the next financial year; notes the investment will be used for the purchase of specialist equip

INVESTIGATORY POWERS (S.I., 2010, No. 123)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Matters Subject to Legal Privilege) Order 2010 (S.I., 2010, No. 123), dated 22 January 2010, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26 January, be annull

ENERGY COMPANY PROFITS

That this House is appalled by a surge in energy companies' profits during the coldest winter for 30 years; believes that the big six energy producers should rightly pass on the massive reduction in wholesale energy prices they have been enjoying since 2008; recognises that positive steps, such as t

BIOFUEL TARGETS AND THE UK NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

leave out `grave'.

BIOFUEL TARGETS AND THE UK NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

leave out `substantial'.

BIOFUEL TARGETS AND THE UK NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

leave out from `ActionAid;' to `; urges' in line 7.

BIOFUEL TARGETS AND THE UK NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

leave out `not' and insert `only'.

BIOFUEL TARGETS AND THE UK NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

after `of' insert `sustainable'.

OIL EXPLORATION IN FALKLAND ISLANDS WATERS

leave out from `to' to `monitor' in line 5.

OIL EXPLORATION IN FALKLAND ISLANDS WATERS

at end add `, and to maintain good relations with the people of Venezuela who themselves benefit from offshore oil extraction.'.

INTEREST RATES FOR SAVERS

That this House notes the exceptionally low rates of interest being offered to savers by a range of banks and other financial institutions; also notes that for many institutions that offer higher rate savings accounts for a limited period, little or no effort is made upon the expiry of the offer to

ACCESS TO VOTING FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

That this House recognises that at the last general election 68 per cent. of polling stations had one or more access barriers that could prevent a disabled person from voting independently; notes that despite disabled people making up a considerable proportion of the electorate, some still find it m

BRITISH AIRWAYS CABIN CREW INDUSTRIAL ACTION

That this House notes that for the second time in recent months British Airways cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action to defend their jobs; further notes that this indicates that the continued and majority view of the crew is that their grievances have not been addresse

UK YOUTH CHARITY

That this House recognises the need to be positive about youth, as the vast majority of young people make a positive contribution to society; notes the work of the charity UK Youth in supporting 750,000 young people to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and recognise their achievements

IRAN

That this House notes the Prime Minister's oft-repeated comment that the overwhelming majority of terrorist plots in the UK have a connection with the Afghanistan and Pakistan area; further notes that most of these are connected to Pakistan not Afghanistan; further notes that there is no evidence of

SPECIALIST NURSES

That this House welcomes the report by the Royal College of Nursing into the value of specialist nurses; recognises that specialist nurses provide invaluable support for patients and their families during periods of care; notes that specialist nurses contribute to reducing referral times and length

FUEL TOURISM

That this House notes the high frequency of hauliers transporting large amounts of fuel into the UK via ferries and the Channel Tunnel to avoid UK fuel duty charges; further notes with concern that this practice may compromise safety on these routes by increasing the risk of fire; and therefore call

LLOYDS TSB FOUNDATION FOR SCOTLAND

That this House notes with dismay the decisions of Lloyds Banking Group to give notice to the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland to terminate its funding covenant and to veto the appointment of the chair selected by the trustees; further notes the extensive charity work undertaken by the Foundation

INQUIRY INTO EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION

That this House recognises the ruling by the Court of Appeal to publish seven previously omitted paragraphs from the judgment of 21 August 2008 relating to the case of Mr Binyam Mohamed; is concerned about revelations of torture and British complicity in extraordinary rendition; and, in light of the

UNION RIGHTS

That this House notes with concern allegations that the National Union of Rail and Maritime Transport Workers (RMT) has been refused permission to post notices within bus depots in London; further notes with concern the allegation that this refusal is a result of considerable pressure exerted by oth

GAMES TAX RELIEF

That this House congratulates the UK video games industry on its contribution to the country's economy; notes that the video games industry contributes over £1 billion annually to the UK's gross domestic product, generates £400 million for the Exchequer in tax revenues and supports 28,000 jobs; reco

FISHMEAL IN ORGANIC FEED

That this House notes with concern that the use of fishmeal in organic pig and poultry feed damages the ecosystem through trawlers damaging aquatic reefs and plants, causes a sharp decline in the population of fish due to industrial fishing techniques and damages the environment due to the significa

CLITHEROE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

That this House notes that East Lancashire NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) made a pledge to expand Clitheroe Community Hospital on 29 January 2008; further notes that the agreed budget for the scheme was £12 million for the building, that further monies were set aside for additional services and that w

FUTURE OF LOCAL RADIO

after `Pirate FM', insert `, Central FM in Scotland'.