Early Day Motions

HOME CREDIT MARKET

That this House notes the ongoing lack of price competition in the home credit market and the devastating impact that high cost credit is having on the poorest communities as reported by Channel 4's Dispatches programme on 7 December 2009; further notes that the Competition Commission's remedies for

TRIDENT REPLACEMENT

That this House notes that the UK is facing its biggest economic crisis since the Second World War and can ill afford to spend in excess of £76 billion on replacing the Trident nuclear weapons system; further notes that the UK's security needs are not met by nuclear weapons which do nothing to comba

ROLE OF BRITISH TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 2)

That this House is appalled by the provocative statement by Lieutenant-General Sir Graeme Lamb, special advisor to Stanley McChrystal, United States General in charge of US policy in Afghanistan, who said in an interview in the London Evening Standard on 2 December 2009 that the increased allied tro

ELECTION OF PRESIDENT EVO MORALES IN BOLIVIA

That this House congratulates President Evo Morales on his re-election as President of Bolivia with over 62 per cent. of the vote; offers its congratulations to Movimiento al Socialismo on its triumph in the legislative election; and looks forward to the continuing development of pro-poor and pro-en

PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY AND VOTING

That this House is concerned that less than 20 per cent. of those eligible to vote with a learning disability voted in the last General Election; believes that in order to encourage more effective engagement of people with a learning disability in the democratic process, local authorities, political

KURDISH PEACE INITIATIVES IN TURKEY

That this House supports the steps taken by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) of Turkey and the Kurdish Movement, to initiate a just democratic solution to the issue of the rights of the Kurdish people; recognises that the Kurdish Movement includes the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and

BIOMASS CO-FIRING AND DRAX POWER STATION

That this House applauds the fact that a Yorkshire company, Drax Power, is commissioning the largest biomass co-firing facility in the world which when fully operational will account for 12.5 per cent. of its output, equivalent to the energy produced by 600 wind turbines, saving over 2.5 million ton

90th ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST WOMAN HON. MEMBER

at end, add `; and also recalls that Connie Markiewicz was the first woman elected for Sinn Fein in 1918, representing Dublin Central, but that as an Irish Republican and prisoner did not take her seat.'

CARERS' RIGHTS DAY 2009 CAMPAIGN

That this House notes that 4 December is Carers' Rights Day 2009; congratulates the organisers of the 1,500 events taking place across the UK which will inform carers about their rights and entitlements; further notes that Carers UK and the Department for Work and Pensions are calling on carers to c

JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION AUDIT ON POVERTY

That this House registers its dismay that an audit undertaken by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows that poverty is at the same level as it was in 2000, with two million children in low-income households, unemployment at a 12-year high and repossessions at six times the level of 2004; and urges th

POST BANK

That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's recent announcement on the extension of banking services offered through the Post Office; further welcomes the Government's consultation on providing such services; notes that proposals for a Post Office Bank present a unique opportunity to return trust

HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET AND CHINA

That this House notes the Foreign Affairs Select Committee's recent statement that there is little evidence that the Government's policy of constructive engagement is leading to any significant human rights improvements in Tibet and China; further notes that the change made in 2008 by the Government

ORGAN DONORS

That this House notes that 10-year-old George Higginson, who was tragically killed in a road traffic accident, donated his organs as gifts of life to five other people; wishes to pay tribute to the courage and selflessness of his parents who continue to support and promote organ donation; and suppor

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND DIRECTORS

That this House urges the Government to resist the demands of the directors of the Royal Bank of Scotland to be allowed to pay million pound bonuses to their investment banking staff, and to accept without hesitation the resignations of those directors when they are offered.

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION

That this House recognises the outstanding work done by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), a charity that supports farmers in need or financial hardship; notes that accident and illness can put severe pressure on farming families; further notes that RABI runs two residential homes

CREDIT ACTION CYMRU CHARITY

That this House welcomes the establishment of Credit Action Cymru, part of the national charity Credit Action, which provides information and advice to people on how to manage their money more effectively; recognises that the already important role played by Credit Action has been heightened as a re

NATIONAL CHILDMINDING ASSOCIATION

That this House congratulates the National Childminding Association for its work in ensuring that children receive high quality home-based childcare; acknowledges the importance of consistent, flexible and personalised care in helping children achieve their potential; welcomes the role it plays in o

COLITIS AND CROHN'S DISEASE

That this House recognises the potentially debilitating nature of inflammatory bowel disease, and the effect this can have on carrying out everyday tasks; notes that Crohn's disease and colitis are not as well understood by the general public as some other conditions and is concerned that the Depart

ESSENTIAL TREMOR DISORDER

That this House acknowledges the difficulties faced by those diagnosed with essential tremor, an involuntary shaking or trembling of part of the body; notes that it is one of the most common neurological diseases, affecting approximately four per cent. of those aged 40 years or over, and the most co

CEREDIGION TALKING NEWSPAPER

That this House believes that it is important that blind people have access to information and particularly local news; notes that Ceredigion Talking Newspaper, the first talking newspaper in the UK, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in January 2010; pays tribute to Ronald Sturt who introduced the

STATIONS MADE EASY FACILITY AND NATIONAL RAIL ENQUIRIES

That this House welcomes the launch of the Stations Made Easy facility on the National Rail Enquiries website; notes that it provides passengers with interactive maps of every railway station in Great Britain and routes that avoid stairs and other potential obstacles; believes it will make an import

20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

That this House welcomes the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC); recognises the achievements made through the UNCRC over the last 20 years in promoting and protecting the rights of children around the world; notes that significant progress has been m

SUTTON CARERS CENTRE

That this House recognises the important work Sutton Carers Centre does in supporting local carers and their families; commends the work it is doing for Carers Rights Day on 4 December 2009 to help educate local carers on their pension entitlements and benefit entitlements; and notes that Carers Rig

ABERYSTWYTH AND ENERGY SAVING

That this House welcomes Aberystwyth Friends of the Earth's campaign for local shops and businesses to turn unnecessary lights and equipment off to save energy; notes the positive reaction from many local businesses to the campaign; acknowledges that energy efficiency is a crucial part of reducing c

FARMERS' MARKETS

That this House recognises the value of farmers' markets in supporting local producers and reducing food miles; congratulates farmers' markets across the country for promoting high quality local produce and for their contribution to the local economy in attracting consumers to the local area; notes