Early Day Motions

NOISE LEVEL OF FIREWORKS

That this House notes that fireworks are currently permitted to produce up to 120 decibels (dBAI) of weighted impulsive sound pressure under the Fireworks Regulations 2004; further notes that such a level is like a jumbo jet taking off; calls on the Government to legislate for a maximum level of 97

DETENTION OF CHILDREN

That this House notes with concern that around 2,000 children are detained each year in immigration detention centres, some for periods of several months; notes the opinion of Save the Children and the Children's Commissioner that this is unjustified and damaging; notes that families with children a

LEEDS RHINOS HISTORIC THIRD CONSECUTIVE SUPER LEAGUE TITLE

That this House congratulates Leeds Rhinos on making history by winning a third consecutive Grand Final by beating St Helens 18-10, thus becoming the first team to be crowned champions of Super League for three successive years since the establishment of Super League; applauds captain and man of the

ONE BILLION HUNGRY WORLDWIDE

That this House draws attention to the plight of the 1.02 billion people worldwide who suffer from chronic hunger on a daily basis as the 28th UN World Food Day is marked; notes with regret that the economic crisis has pushed some 100 million more people into chronic hunger and poverty in 2009, and

BLOCKADES ON CONTINENTAL PORTS

That this House recognises the vital role played by the haulage industry in the UK's economy; is concerned that the economic downturn has placed extreme pressure on the haulage industry; is worried at the repeated blockades of European ports used by the UK haulage industry; notes that blockades have

CAMRA'S CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE LEEDS TETLEY'S BREWERY

That this House supports the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) quest to save Leeds Tetley's Brewery from closure by Carlsberg Tetley; notes that Tetley's ales have been brewed in Leeds for 187 years and that it is an iconic Leeds brand; deplores the potential loss of 170 jobs should the Leeds Brewery

FREECITYBUS

That this House congratulates the operators of Leeds' FreeCityBus, Metro, on recently receiving recognition for being a model of good practice from the Department for Transport; recognises the important role that a community-orientated service like the FreeCityBus can play, particularly in assisting

LEEDS UNITED BACK THE BID

That this House supports the fans of Leeds United in their efforts to secure World Cup football at Elland Road; notes that Elland Road is the most appropriate venue in Yorkshire for such a tournament; welcomes the investment that the awarding of World Cup football would bring to the stadium, the cit

DUNDEE UNITED FC CENTENARY

That this House congratulates Dundee United Football Club on its hundredth anniversary; notes that United played its first game on 18 August 1909 as Dundee Hibernian which resulted in a 1-1 draw with Hibernian; further notes that in 1910 Dundee United joined the Scottish Football League and went on

ELECTION VICTORY OF PASOK AND GEORGE PAPANDREOU

That this House warmly congratulates the socialist party of Greece, PASOK, and its leader, George Papandreou, on their stunning and decisive election victory over the Conservative New Democracy Party on 4 October in the Greek General Election; recalls Mr Papandreou's great efforts when Foreign Minis

UNITED NATIONS REPORT ON GAZA

That this House welcomes the United Nations' mandated report led by eminent judge Richard Goldstone, which details transgressions by both the Israeli military and Palestinian groups during fighting from December 2008 to January 2009 in Gaza; notes that the report concludes that Israel's actions amou

SUPREME COURT OF ENGLAND AND WALES (S.I., 2009, No. 1497)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Non-Contentious Probate Fees (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1497), dated 10 June 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 June, be annulled.

LOVE FASHION HATE SWEATSHOPS CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the Love Fashion Hate Sweatshops campaign recently launched by War on Want; is concerned that many of the clothes bought in the UK come at a terrible human cost; is further concerned that millions of workers around the world suffer poverty wages and exploitation producing ch

10:10 CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the 10:10 campaign, which aims to unite every sector of British society behind the idea that, by working together, it is possible to achieve a 10 per cent. cut in the UK's carbon emissions in 2010; notes that the campaign provides an opportunity for people, businesses and sc

CARERS' POVERTY CHARTER

That this House notes that in the National Strategy for Carers the Government pledged that by 2018 carers will be supported so that they are not forced into financial hardship by their caring role; believes that carers cannot wait because too many are living in poverty and financial hardship now, st

LICENSING OF AMINOPYRALID

That this House notes the petition on the Number 10 website which raises concerns that the hormone weed killer aminopyralid was used on grassland, taken up by grazing animals and remained in manure which, when applied to the land, caused the failure of a wide range of crops including beans, peas, po

ILLICIT FILE SHARING

That this House notes with concern the Government's proposals on file sharing which would allow rights holders to request internet service providers to disconnect for a period of time, or throttle, the internet connection of people who may be accused of copyright infringement via peer to peer networ

TERRY HERBERT AND ANGLO-SAXON GOLD HOARD

That this House congratulates Terry Herbert for unearthing the UK's largest haul of gold Anglo-Saxon treasure in Staffordshire; notes the importance of Mr Herbert's discovery which included an estimated 1,500 gold and silver pieces; further notes that the hoard has been described by experts as being

RE-LICENSING OF AMINOPYRALID

That this House notes with disappointment the decision to re-licence two products containing the herbicide aminopyralid on the advice of the Advisory Committee on Pesticides; sympathises with the thousands of innocent allotment holders and gardening enthusiasts who have seen their produce devastated

ACCESS TO THE ROYAL MAIL POSTCODE DATABASE

That this House notes with concern the attempts of Royal Mail to restrict access to the postcode database for not-for-profit web services; further notes with alarm that this heavy-handed approach has led to not-for-profit websites which seek to provide essential services to the public being left una

ACCESS TO SPECIALIST NEUROMUSCULAR CARE AND THE WALTON REPORT

That this House welcomes the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Muscular Dystrophy's publication Access to Specialist Neuromuscular Care: The Walton Report; is deeply concerned about the vulnerability of services for people with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions in many parts of

RE-CLASSIFYING OF HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS

That this House notes with concern that on 31 December European legislation will come into force overriding food standard laws of all member countries; further notes that widely used herbs, nutrients, homeopathic and other natural remedies are to be relabelled as requiring prescriptions for use, pot

GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR CARERS

That this House calls on the Government to simplify guidance and systems of support for carers; is concerned by the findings of the Public Accounts Committee that one fifth of carers who receive benefits have experienced difficulties claiming; notes that approximately 900,000 people in the UK care f

VISIT OF POPE BENEDICT XVI TO THE UNITED KINGDOM

That this House welcomes the decision by Pope Benedict XVI to visit the United Kingdom in 2010; congratulates the Prime Minister for inviting the Pontiff to the UK; recognises the value that the trip will bring to both the Catholic Church and the wider community, being only the second papal visit to

SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY (NO. 2)

That this House expresses its deep sadness at the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy on 25 August; recognises his peerless devotion to public service, both in the US and internationally, and his prolific contribution as a legislator over many decades; commends his tireless efforts in the promotion o