Early Day Motions

AID TO AFRICA

That this House notes the extent of international assistance offered particularly in recent years to African nations; commends the many efforts governments, aid agencies, churches and individuals have made to assist in the drive against poverty, HIV/AIDS and corruption which afflict so many African

SOCIAL WORKERS: TAKING BACK OUR PROFESSION CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the Rally for Social Work organised by the British Association of Social Workers on 12 November 2009; supports the Social Workers: Taking back our profession campaign; and calls on the Government and all Opposition parties to support a college for social work led by the prof

IDENTITY CARDS (S.I., 2009, No. 2571)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Identity Cards Act 2006 (Civil Penalties) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 2571), dated 23 September 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 September 2009, be annulled.

IDENTITY CARDS (S.I., 2009, No. 2572)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Identity Cards Act 2006 (Entitlement to be Registered) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 2572), dated 23 September 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 September 2009, be annulled.

IDENTITY CARDS (S.I., 2009, No. 2574)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Identity Cards Act 2006 (National Identity Registration Number) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 2574), dated 23 September 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 September 2009, be annulled.

IDENTITY CARDS (S.I., 2009, No. 2575)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Identity Cards Act 2006 (Provision of Information with Consent) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 2575), dated 23 September 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 September 2009, be annulled.

SIR JOHN CROFTON

That this House mourns the sad loss of tuberculosis (TB) pioneer Sir John Crofton who died on 3 November 2009, aged 97; recognises his outstanding contribution to the control of TB during his lifetime with his work in the field helping to cure over 10 million people of the disease worldwide; notes t

MUTUALISATION AND THE BANKING SECTOR

That this House regrets the disappearance of so many building societies through the demutualisations that occurred in the 1980s and 1990s; notes that not one of these institutions has survived as an independent British bank; applauds the ethic that underlies the principle of mutuality; and urges the

CORUS BONUS FOR STEELWORKERS

That this House notes that Corus will repay the bonus their employees are owed for the last two quarters in their November pay packet; welcomes this as a comfort for steelworkers who have been hit badly by the global recession; and congratulates Community Union and other unions on their successful c

WEST HIGHLAND FREE PRESS

That this House congratulates the West Highland Free Press on becoming Britain's first employee-owned newspaper; notes that over the last 37 years, the Free Press has established an international reputation for all that is best about journalism; further notes that the newspaper serves all the people

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

REFERENDUM ON TREATY OF LISBON

That this House calls on those hon. Members who have previously expressed the view that a referendum should be held on the Lisbon Treaty before or after ratification to clarify their position now that the Treaty has been ratified by all Member States.

DECLINING OIL RESERVES IN YEMEN

That this House is concerned that diminishing supplies of oil in Yemen will have devastating effects on the economy of the country; notes that 75 per cent. of government revenue and 90 per cent. of export money comes from oil; further notes that 15.7 per cent. of people in Yemen live on less than £0

SUSTAINABLE LEARNING NETWORKS IN IRELAND AND WALES

That this House welcomes the establishment of the Sustainable Learning Networks in Ireland and Wales project at Aberystwyth, which seeks to create and develop self-learning networks between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); notes the benefits that can be gained by SMEs by exchanging experie

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY FAIRTRADE STATUS

That this House notes with pleasure that Aberystwyth University has achieved Fairtrade status; acknowledges the great importance of ensuring that producers in developing countries are paid a fair price for their goods; pays tribute to the tremendous achievements of the Fairtrade movement, which rece

LAUNCH BY SIR BOBBY CHARLTON OF BLACKPOOL FC'S IT'S A GOAL INITIATIVE

That this House congratulates Blackpool Football Club and NHS Blackpool on the launch by Sir Bobby Charlton at the Bloomfield Road ground of their It's a Goal initiative, a programme using the appeal of football and the facilities of the club, to encourage young men with mental health issues to get

EXPENSES AND ALLOWANCES FOR HON. MEMBERS

That this House, while taking into account the recommendations of the report of the Chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life on parliamentary allowances and expenses, believes hon. Members should be encouraged to sign over current mortgages for their second home to the parliamentary aut

HARROGATE ST ANDREW'S PLAYERS

That this House wishes to congratulate Harrogate St Andrew's Players for providing the people of Harrogate and district with 40 years of superb musical theatre; recognises that since their humble beginning in St Andrew's church hall, Starbeck in 1969 Harrogate St Andrew's Players have produced on an

TELEVISED ENGLAND V AUSTRALIA RUGBY LEAGUE MATCH

That this House praises the decision to televise the Rugby League Four Nations match between England and Australia; welcomes the game being shown on terrestrial television where it is available to everyone without a subscription; appreciates high quality Rugby League being made available to fans and

ARMED FORCES PAY

That this House commends the bravery, professionalism and dedication of Her Majesty's armed forces and pays particular tribute to those who have been killed or injured on active service; believes the reputation of British forces as some of the best in the world is well founded; notes that the increa

SIR CHRISTOPHER KELLY'S REPORT

That this House calls for the implementation of all of Sir Christopher Kelly's recommendations at the earliest possible opportunity, without amendment.

SIR CHRISTOPHER KELLY'S REPORT

leave out from `calls' to end and insert `on hon. Members to welcome and consider the report by Sir Christopher Kelly; but notes that it cannot decide in advance on the implementation, without amendment, of recommendations which literally are not decisions.'.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD APPEAL

That this House celebrates the Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal run by Samaritan's Purse, which arranges for families in the UK to provide a sealed shoebox of Christmas gifts to be sent to children overseas who are less fortunate; congratulates the Westmorland Gazette for promoting this camp

STANDARDS OF SERVICE AT HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS

That this House is extremely concerned about the serious delays in the issuing of tax repayments by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC); notes that HMRC regularly fails to meet its own four-week target for the completion of security checks; further notes that telephone and mail enquiries are fr

NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE

That this House endorses the call by the Motor Neurone Disease Association for a national strategy for motor neurone disease (MND) and believes that such a strategy would lead to enhanced cost-effectiveness and good practice; supports the implementation of the National Service Framework for Long-Ter