Early Day Motions

UK POPULATION AND IMMIGRATION

That this House is concerned that net immigration was 163,000 in 2008 and that this level of immigration will result in the UK population exceeding 70 million in 20 years; notes that 70 per cent. of the forecast population increase is due to immigration; recognises that to maintain the UK's populati

PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN ONLINE

That this House supports greater protection for children online; congratulates the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) centre on its initiative of a report button for websites, allowing users to contact specially-trained CEOP officers for advice; notes with concern that CEOP says it rece

IMPRISONMENT OF ABDULLAH OCALAN

That this House acknowledges the inhumane conditions of imprisonment endured by Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan under solitary confinement since 1999 on the Imrali island prison in the Mamara sea, Turkey; regrets Ocalan's deleterious mental and physical condition suffered as a result of his inhumane

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS AND THE POINTS-BASED SYSTEM TIER 4 REVIEW

That this House is concerned that the proposals in the Home Office consultation regarding limiting Tier 4 student visas to only higher educational institutions would have serious consequences for genuine language schools; recognises the role English language schools play in local communities and eco

RBS ASSETS AND UNITED KINGDOM LIABILITIES

That this House notes with alarm the contents of the HM Treasury report, Royal Bank of Scotland: details of Asset Protection Scheme and launch of the Asset Protection Agency, published on 7 December 2009; remains extremely concerned that United Kingdom taxpayers are currently underwriting more than

SUPPLY TEACHERS AND AGENCY WORKERS REGULATIONS

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to introduce Agency Workers Regulations to give agency workers equal treatment with permanent staff on pay and holidays after 12 weeks in a job; notes however that the draft regulations published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skil

CHARITY DROUGHT RELIEF IN KENYA

That this House notes the horrendous ongoing problems in much of Africa in the battle against drought, famine and corruption that has been fought for generations; commends the many volunteers, church groups and charities that continue to offer hope to those most affected; draws particular attention

ADOPTION MATTERS NORTHWEST

That this House acknowledges the invaluable support and guidance offered by Adoption Matters Northwest to children who may otherwise be denied the benefits of a secure family environment; notes that they are a specialist voluntary adoption agency who recruit and prepare people who are able to adopt

CAFOD REPORT ON TREATMENT OF WORKERS IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

That this House commends CAFOD in sponsoring a report by CEREAL and exposing the shameful treatment of electronic workers along the supply chains in Mexico for some of the best-known consumer electronics, including telephone company Nokia and the suppliers making Xbox video game stations and product

FREE BROADBAND ACCESS IN TOWNS

That this House calls for Chorley Borough Council, Lancashire County Council and other authorities in Lancashire to replicate the ambitious and forward thinking project launch by Swindon Borough Council to provide free broadband access to all residents; notes that Swindon is the first town in the UK

FALKLAND ISLANDS BATTLE DAY

That this House joins the people of the Falkland Islands in marking Battle Day, commemorating those who lost their lives on 8 December 1914, in what was the second major naval engagement of the First World War, when a small British fleet destroyed the infamous German South Atlantic Squadron; notes t

FLAG OF TOKELAU

That this House commends the government of Tokelau, a territory of New Zealand since 1926, previously a British protectorate since 1877 and which today remains one of Her Majesty's realms, in commissioning a new flag to represent their coral atolls of the South Pacific; acknowledges the people of To

CRÈCHE FACILITIES AT EDINBURGH SWIMMING POOLS AND LEISURE CENTRES

That this House notes with concern the proposal from the LibDem/SNP coalition which runs City of Edinburgh Council to close the four remaining crches at its swimming and leisure centres, having closed the remainder last year; believes that the closure of such facilities would make it much more diffi

WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS FOR OVER 80 YEAR OLDS

That this House congratulates the Government on the provision of winter fuel payments for those aged 60 and over; further congratulates the Government on providing an increase in the payment for those aged 80 and over; notes with concern, however, that those people who turn 80 after the arbitrary da

POST BANK

at end add `which includes credit unions as local, ethical providers of inclusive financial services with a natural synergy with the Post Office, and which should be a central part of any Post Bank.'.

FAIRTRADE CHOCOLATE

That this House supports the work of the Fairtrade Foundation to improve sustainable sourcing practices, trading relationships and the livelihoods of farmers through certifying consumer products; welcomes Nestlé's recent announcement of Fairtrade certification to Nestlé's four finger Kit Kat, and it

COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING 2011

That this House welcomes the decision taken at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2009, held in Trinidad and Tobago, to name Australia as the host of the 2011 conference; notes that Australia has successfully hosted the conference on two previous occasions, in Melbourne in 1981 and in Cool

RIGHTS OF PHOTOGRAPHERS

That this House views with concern the rash of incidents of photographers, both amateur and professional, being stopped by over-officious police constables and police community support officers (PCSOs) from taking photographs of St Paul's Cathedral, fish and chip shops in Chatham, the Houses of Parl

MANIFESTO FOR THE BRITISH PUB

That this House believes that a real manifesto is needed to support and preserve the pub which must include all the main issues and problems currently facing pubs; notes the main areas of focus of the Parliamentary Save the Pub group include reform of planning law to protect the pub, outlawing the p

RELOCATION CASES

That this House believes that a child's relationship with its parents requires greater legislative protection with regard to the Family Court's current application of precedent in international and national relocation cases; further believes that the Family Courts of England and Wales' position on t

MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, COUNCILS AND GARDENS

That this House congratulates the management team at the Victoria and Albert Museum on the stunning new Medieval and Renaissance Galleries; notes this is a particularly golden period for the UK's major museums, galleries, councils and gardens with, amongst others, the British Museum actively involve

ARMY CADET FORCE

That this House expresses concern at UK Government plans to cut the Army Cadet Force budget by £4 million; believes that the army cadets are the soldiers of tomorrow and these short-sighted cuts risk the future of an organisation which has given young people a taste of military discipline and leader

VICTORY OF EVO MORALES IN THE BOLIVIAN ELECTIONS

That this House congratulates the President of Bolivia, Evo Morales, on his emphatic victory in the presidential elections on 6 December 2009; notes that he received more than 60 per cent. of the vote compared with the 54 per cent. he won in the 2005 elections; further notes that the Movimiento al S

MICROGENERATION STRATEGY

That this House welcomes the publication of the Microgeneration Manifesto drawn up by the Micropower Council, which recommends that the Government defines a clear, simple access route to all available support and information for householders in order to facilitate a comprehensive energy efficiency a

BRITISH GRAND PRIX AT SILVERSTONE

That this House congratulates the British Racing Drivers' Club on the successful outcome of its negotiations to secure the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for the forseeable future; welcomes the good sense shown by all sides; celebrates the continuation of this unique historic venue for world-clas