Early Day Motions

TERMINATION OF RAIL FRANCHISE OF FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT

leave out from `and' to end and add `return the service to public ownership.'.

TERMINATION OF RAIL FRANCHISE OF FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT

leave out from `to' to end and add `take the franchise in-house and run it as a publicly-owned and accountable public service for the benefit of passengers, taxpayers and railway employees.'.

PRESCRIPTION CHARGES IN SCOTLAND (No. 2)

leave out from `England' to end and insert `but expresses disappointment that sufferers of other long-term conditions still have to pay prescription charges despite a commitment by the Prime Minister to help with those long-term conditions; and commends the Scottish government's decision to reduce p

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS BIG GREEN CHALLENGE AWARDS

That this House congratulates the inhabitants of the Isle of Eigg in the Hebrides, the Green Valleys Project in Brecon, the Bishop's Castle Household Energy Service in Shropshire and Low Carbon West Oxford in Oxford, on their success in the Big Green Challenge organised by the National Endowment for

MORTGAGE REPOSSESSION (PROTECTION OF TENANTS ETC) BILL

That this House notes with concern that some tenants in the private rented sector can currently be evicted with little or no notice when their landlords are repossessed; backs the provisions contained in the Mortgage Repossession (Protection of Tenants etc) Bill granting courts the discretion to def

BLUEBELL FOUNDATION

That this House celebrates the work of the Bluebell Foundation set up in 2007 in South Cumbria; understands the trauma and devastating impact which follows the death of a child; praises the support and information provided by the Bluebell Foundation to families who have experienced the loss of a bab

RICHMOND AND BUSHY PARKS AND CAR PARKING CHARGES

That this House notes with concern that the Government's decision to introduce car parking charges into Richmond Park and Bushy Park will reduce use of the parks for exercise and recreation, especially by people on lower incomes; further notes the massive local opposition expressed in petitions to t

REDUNDANCIES AT FUJITSU SERVICES

That this House is aware that Fujitsu Services provides vital services to the private sector and central and local government; notes that Fujitsu Services' profits more than doubled last year to the highest ever level of £177 million; recognises that Fujitsu was able to pay out £1.6 million in compe

REVIEW OF STUDENT VISAS

That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's assurance in his speech on Education as a global growth industry on 14 January 2010 that all students who came to the UK legitimately would be made welcome, because the Government was not prepared to put legitimate colleges out of business or set back ef

MILTON KEYNES CITY STATUS

That this House congratulates Milton Keynes on its success in securing host city status as part of the 2018 World Cup bid; recognises its growing regional importance; celebrates its vibrant community spirit; further congratulates its residents on their can-do attitude; and calls on the Lord Chancell

CHILDREN AND TAMIFLU

That this House is concerned at the mass vaccination of children with the drug Tamiflu; notes that the US Food and Drug Administration has warned of fatal side-effects including heart attacks; is surprised by the report in the British Medical Journal that the data on nine out of 10 trials on Tamiflu

THE BIG BANG 2010 UK YOUNG SCIENTISTS' AND ENGINEERS' FAIR

That this House welcomes and supports The Big Bang 2010: UK Young Scientists' and Engineers' Fair taking place on 11 to 13 March 2010 which will include the finals of the National Science and Engineering Competition; notes that over 15,000 students have already registered to attend the free event, w

OFF-TRADE ALCOHOL SALES

That this House notes the publication of the Mandatory Code for Alcohol Retailers; regrets that the off-trade is not required to uphold similar high standards in its sale of alcohol; further notes that supermarkets' selling of super-cheap alcohol in bulk volumes significantly adds to alcohol harm in

VOLUNTEERS IN SEVERE WEATHER AND LAND ROVER TECHNOLOGY

That this House recognises the contribution made to local communities of individuals who rise to the challenge posed by severe weather conditions and assist those in need; applauds the voluntary efforts of owners of Land Rovers and similarly capable vehicles who provided emergency assistance during

HOME HEAT HELPLINE

That this House notes the recent period of cold weather and the upward trend in energy costs; further notes the difficulties that many people have had heating their homes this winter; and welcomes the ongoing and important work of the Home Heat Helpline in advising people who are worried about the c

PROTECTION OF BIRDS OF PREY

That this House congratulates the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds on acquiring over 200,000 signatories to its campaign to end the illegal killing of birds of prey; recognises the depth of public support this shows for more action to be taken to protect birds of prey; further recognises th

INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION WATERWAY RECOVERY GROUP

That this House congratulates the Inland Waterways Association Waterway Recovery Group for achieving 40 years working to restore Britain's canals and rivers; notes that every year more than 20 week-long canal camps are held where volunteers work to restore waterways which have included the Kennet an

BILL MCLAREN

That this House is saddened by the news that Bill McLaren, the voice of rugby, has passed away; notes that he was an iconic figure in world rugby, in many ways the Richie Benaud of his sport for nearly 50 years; and further notes that he is already much missed.

RADIOSURGERY

after `them', insert `unless such treatment was accessed privately overseas'.

PLAIN ENGLISH CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the Plain English Campaign on its attempts to prohibit the use of the word regular in coffee shops and cafés; notes that this term is a meaningless description creating confusion; regrets the Americanisation of the English language in this country; commends the Plain English

GCSE RESULTS IN LEICESTER SCHOOLS

That this House commends the above national average improvement in GCSE results in Leicester schools; recognises the hard work and contribution of Leicester City Council and the schools concerned, particularly Hamilton Community College, St Paul's Catholic School, Rushey Mead Secondary School and So

MORATORIUM ON MONGOLIAN DEATH PENALTY

That this House welcomes the recent announcement by Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj of a moratorium on the death penalty and welcomes his call for the punishment to be abolished within Mongolia; notes that executions within Mongolia are highly secretive with exact execution numbers and the dat

TERMINATION OF RAIL FRANCHISE OF FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT

That this House believes that the ongoing disruption to First Capital Connect services travelling into London needs to stop; deplores the severe reduction in timetabled services due to mismanagement by First Capital Connect, which has not employed enough drivers to cover the shifts needed; is concer

AMNESTY'S EQUALITY FOR WOMEN IN IRAN CAMPAIGN

That this House congratulates Amnesty for its campaign for equality on behalf of Iranian women; notes the widespread discrimination against women in the Iranian legal system; acknowledges the bravery of women like Hoda Aminian in promoting equality despite the risk involved; and looks forward to Amn

CIVIC EDUCATION

That this House recognises the importance of civic education as part of the national curriculum; is concerned at the level of disengagement from the political process on the part of many young people; believes that there is an urgent need to help young people develop their understanding of the polit