Early Day Motions

EAST COAST MAIN LINE (No. 2)

That this House is deeply concerned at continued reports that proposals are being discussed to scrap direct London King's Cross to Glasgow rail services; believes that there are significant social, environmental and economic benefits to retaining this service and that this new publicly-owned railway

400th ANNIVERSARY OF BERMUDA'S LINKS TO BRITAIN

That this House joins the people of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda in celebrating the 400th anniversary of the historic events of 1609, when a flotilla of ships set sail from Plymouth for Jamestown, Virginia, led by the flagship, Sea Venture, which was swept ashore amidst a vicious storm

GREYHOUND WELFARE

That this House welcomes the draft regulations under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 that will introduce minimum welfare standards across all greyhound racing in England and notes that the regulations will supplement existing primary legislation already imposing a duty of care on all those responsible f

CHILDREN AND FAMILY COURT ADVISORY SUPPORT SERVICE

That this House believes that the fundamental principles of the Children Act should inform the approach and practice of Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (CAFCASS) and that the welfare of the child should be the paramount consideration; further believes that there should be active p

WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY

That this House recognises that Workers' Memorial Day is an internationally recognised day, 28 April, on which workers and trades unionists conduct events, demonstrations, vigils and a whole host of other activities to commemorate those who have died, been seriously injured, or made seriously ill by

LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS

That this House believes that universal jurisdiction for human rights abuses is essential as part of the cause of bringing to justice those who commit crimes against humanity and will oppose any legislation to restrict this power of UK courts.

BANKS AND BANKING (S.I., 2009, No. 3226)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Northern Rock plc Transfer Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 3226), dated 8 December 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 December, be annulled.

LIBEL LAW REFORM

after `publishing;', insert `further believes that the libel laws discriminate against average and low paid people when victims of defamatory comment in the pages of national publications;'.

ACCESS FOR DISABLED RAIL USERS

after `users;', insert `notes that the stepping height between platform and carriage at some stations, such as on the Manchester-bound platform at Kearsley Station in Bolton South East constituency, prohibits the use of trains by all wheelchair users and many other physically disabled people includi

RAPE CRISIS CENTRES

That this House notes that the Mayor of London pledged in his 2008 manifesto to set up four new rape crisis centres in addition to the existing centre in Croydon at a total cost of £2.23 million, or £744,000 per year, for the following three years; is concerned at the rising levels of gang rape in L

USE OF SECRET EVIDENCE IN COURTS

That this House believes the use of secret evidence in courts is fundamentally wrong; notes that secret evidence is evidence held by the Home Office against an individual that neither the individual, nor their legal representation, may see; further notes that in recent cases secret evidence has been

ATTACKS ON SIKHS IN LUDHIANA, PUNJAB

That this House condemns the action of police and paramilitary forces in opening fire on a peaceful Sikh protest in Ludhiana, Punjab on 5 December 2009; notes that at least one Sikh was killed and many injured; calls on the Government to condemn this action and raise the issue with the Indian govern

INCLUSION NOW CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the three recent investigations undertaken by over 100 young disabled people across the UK into transport, education and leisure; applauds the work of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's Trailblazers network for its Inclusion Now campaign; is alarmed that 10 years after the in

AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES

That this House congratulates the partnership of the BBC and the British Library in bringing together their vast collection of audiovisual archives to make them more widely available to the public; notes that both institutions will share millions of sound recordings, television and radio footage and

ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

That this House recognises the outstanding 200 year history of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and its consistent promotion of excellence in gardening and horticulture; further recognises that the Society's charitable purpose is the encouragement and improvement of the science, art and practic

AFGHAN ARMY

That this House notes that during a recent conflict in which seven Taliban attacked a convoy defended by 300 Afghan soldiers, the majority of the soldiers fled; is concerned that Afghan General Jabbar Karaman said that Afghan soldiers do not believe in the government or the system of the internation

AFGHAN CASUALTIES

That this House salutes the courage and dedication of Britain's soldiers in Afghanistan; regrets the comment by Army Chief General Sir David Richards that the Afghan campaign should not be judged by casualties alone; asserts that wounds of bereavement suffered by the loved ones of the 237 fallen wil

AFGHAN POLICE

That this House believes that it is impossible to reform the Afghan Police into a law abiding body because of its long record of criminal depravity, extortion, theft and endemic corruption; and further believes that the force should be disbanded and replaced.

JOE MCELDERRY AND THE X FACTOR COMPETITION

That this House celebrates the success of 18-year-old South Tynesider Joe McElderry on winning the 2009 X Factor competition; recognises the massive achievement that this represents and the wonderful job he has done representing the whole of the North East; pays tribute to all those who have contrib

HIGHLAND COUNCIL FUNDING

That this House notes that the Highland Council has been asked to find savings of £60 million over the next three years; further notes that Scottish local authorities are now the most centralised in the United Kingdom, having had the ability to change council tax removed by the Scottish government;

LABELLING OF SETTLEMENT GOODS

That this House welcomes the labelling guidelines recently issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to assist consumers to identify products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, regarded as illegal under international law; and calls on all catering es

NETWORK RAIL REDUNDANCIES ON MIDLAND MAINLINE

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce massive compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of £5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including

NETWORK RAIL REDUNDANCIES ON WEST COAST MAINLINE

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of £5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect many parts of the rail network including th

PUBLIC TRANSPORT ON BOXING DAY

That this House expresses its deep disappointment that once again during this festive season the United Kingdom's railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services whatsoever being provided on the overwhelming majority of lines; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prev

REDUNDANCIES ON NETWORK RAIL SUSSEX ROUTE

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving a Government subsidy of £5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that the redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the los