Early Day Motions

LOCAL AUTHORITY ACCESS OFFICERS

That this House notes that local authorities are subject to duties under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 not to discriminate against disabled people in employment or the provision of service, and that amendments made by the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 ensure that all the activities of

DECENT HOMES FUNDING

That this House is deeply concerned that funding has been redirected from the Decent Homes Programme to pay for new build homes; notes that this means that any Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) that has not yet received its 2* rating will no longer receive all the funding they were promised

MEDICAL DISCHARGE BOARDS AND ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL

That this House recognises the difficulties with the current Medical Discharge system by which three medical boards discuss the injured person's medical treatment and discharge; believes that insufficiently reliable information about benefits and entitlements is available to service personnel prior

MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS

That this House notes that arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions affect one in four of the population, causing widespread pain and disability; is concerned that 60 per cent. of primary care trusts have not audited outcomes against over £4 billion of NHS expenditure; and calls on the Governm

SMALL SHOPS IN LONDON

That this House recognises the important role small retailers play in communities in London and how they are vital in keeping local high streets successful and diverse; notes that at present small retailers account for 87 per cent. of all retailers in London, but that they have been hit hard by chan

WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION AND PNEUMONIA

That this House calls on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board to highlight the importance of pneumonia at the Executive Board meeting in Geneva, 18 to 23 January 2010, by placing pneumonia on the agenda; further calls on members of the Executive Board to raise the issue of pneumonia a

ROLE OF BRITISH TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN

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

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL'S BUDGET

That this House condemns Conservative-controlled Nottinghamshire County Council's proposed budget cuts to services; notes that the elderly, children and disabled people will lose access to local welfare rights surgeries, the benefits advice line, help with free school meals, advice on schools and ch

RURAL TOURISM AND FURNISHED HOLIDAY LETS RELIEF

That this House calls on the Government to reconsider plans to abolish furnished holiday lets relief; recognises this decision will impact on the rural tourism industry by increasing the taxation burden on small businesses; understands the Treasury was attempting to close a loophole that allows peop

SEVERN BRIDGES TOLL PRICE

That this House is deeply concerned at the impact that the toll on crossing the Severn Bridges has on the economies on both sides of the estuary; notes that the annual increase in the tolls on crossings over the Severn Bridges in line with inflation is usually announced in December of the preceding

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

That this House notes that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has failed to reject the findings of a report authored by Dr Alan Dangour and Dr Sharon Friel which states that UK meat consumption should be reduced by up to a third in order to prevent climate change; believe

LISBON TREATY REFERENDUM

That this House notes that the Lisbon Treaty has been ratified by all EU member states; is disappointed that the United Kingdom was promised a referendum but that promise was broken; believes that the people of the United Kingdom deserve to have their say on the Lisbon Treaty; and calls on all parti

WEST YORKSHIRE BUS CONTRACTS

That this House praises the unanimous decision by all parties to the West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority to back the Quality Bus Contract Scheme, producing the kind of franchised bus network in West Yorkshire that people in London have enjoyed for years; welcomes Quality Contracts as a way

COPENHAGEN AND GREEN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

That this House notes the progress achieved over the past two years by the UN-ITU and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development groups on green information technology led in part by UK officials; congratulates them on their work; and calls on the UK delegation at the Copenhagen summit o

SAVE OUR SOUND UK CAMPAIGN

That this House agrees with the Save Our Sound UK campaign that wireless microphones are essential to live music, musical theatre, newsgathering, filmmaking, television production, sports events, concerts, conferences and community events in the UK; understands that over 95 per cent. of stocks of ex

PROVISION OF NEW COUNCIL HOUSING

That this House welcomes the initiative taken by Birmingham City Council and other local authorities to bring forward new council housing schemes and the investment made by the Government in these schemes; further welcomes the long-awaited consultation by the Government on the reform of council hous

FAMILY COURTS

That this House notes that the Government has expressed a desire to increase accountability in the family courts; regrets that the Children, Schools and Families Bill as currently drafted would have the effect of increasing secrecy in the family courts; and calls on the Government urgently to draft

NATIONAL HOUSE-BUILDING COUNCIL HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARDS 2010

That this House welcomes the National House-building Council (NHBC), the UK house-building standard setter and warranty provider, establishing the new health and safety awards which recognise and promote best on-site health and safety practice in the house-building sector; notes that on average ther

NATIONAL DEFENCE MEDAL

That this House notes the significant personal sacrifice armed forces personnel make in their service to the nation once they take the oath or affirmation of allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen; acknowledges that ex-service personnel are proud to receive and wear Her Majesty's Veterans Badge, but no

90th ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST WOMAN HON. MEMBER

That this House celebrates the 90th anniversary on 1 December 2009 of the day that Nancy Astor became the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons; notes that just 291 women have succeeded her as hon. Members in the House and that currently only one in five hon. Members are women; and ca

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA AMBLESIDE CAMPUS

That this House is opposed to the planned mothballing of the Ambleside campus of the University of Cumbria from July 2010; notes that Ambleside is the only campus in the south of the county and that it has the longest history of all the university's campuses; is surprised that the university is maki

400th ANNIVERSARY OF THE KING JAMES BIBLE

That this House recognises the very significant religious, spiritual, social, political and literary contribution to the United Kingdom that the King James or Authorised Version (AV) of the Bible has had on its people; further recognises the positive impact the AV has had across the world; notes tha

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 2009

That this House notes that 3 December 2009 is International Day of People with Disabilities which aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and the rights of persons with disabilities; recognises the gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of

PROVISION OF LOCAL AUTHORITY HOUSING

That this House welcomes the new direct investment in existing and new council housing but considers that the level of funding in the proposed Housing Revenue Account reforms is not sufficient to meet housing need; believes that the 3,200 new council homes will be nowhere near enough to provide the

KEVIN FLACK

That this House recognises Kevin Flack's commitment over 10 years as the Secretary of the UNITE T&G Parliamentary Staff trade union branch; appreciates that over the past decade he has worked tirelessly in representing staff of hon. Members and MEPs' staff both in individual matters and in seeking t