Early Day Motions

PULLMAN CAR NUMBER 83

That this House congratulates the working volunteer members of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society's Carriage and Wagon Department on five years of extremely skilled work refurbishing Pullman Car number 83 which resulted in this magnificent vehicle being brought back into serv

UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CO-OPERATIVES

That this House supports the United Nations International Day of Co-operatives on 4 July 2009; welcomes the recognition that the United Nations gives to the benefits that co-operatives play in economic, social and cultural developments; believes that celebrating the International Day will help incre

CANADA DAY

That this House joins the people of Canada in celebrating their national day on 1 July 2009; notes that Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of the formation of the union of British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada on 1 July 1868; recognises the shared heritage and s

INLAND WATERWAYS

That this House congratulates the nine waterway organisations including the Inland Waterways Association, Royal Yachting Association and British Marine Federation that have joined together to promote inland waterways; notes that they recognise the importance waterways have for leisure, recreation, b

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD RISK OBJECTIONS

That this House notes with concern that 27.3 per cent. of local planning authorities have, in the last four years, approved planning permission for development in spite of an Environment Agency flood risk objection; and calls on the Government to impose tighter controls on development in flood risk

AID SHIP SPIRIT OF HUMANITY

That this House expresses its concern at the illegal detention in international waters of the aid ship Spirit of Humanity and her crew of 21 including British citizens; and calls on the Israeli government immediately to release the ship and her crew in order to allow the ship's humanitarian mission

PONTCYSYLLTE AQUEDUCT AND CANAL

That this House celebrates the decision by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation to declare Pontcysyllte Aqueduct a World Heritage Site; notes that the full listing for the canal includes the whole 11 miles of canal from Chirk Bank to Horseshoe Falls on the River Dee i

ARREST OF MR MOHAMMAD MOSTAFAEI

That this House notes with serious concern the arrest on 25 June 2009 of Iranian human rights lawyer Mr Mohammad Mostafaei; further notes that Mr Mostafaei is a defence lawyer for minors facing the death penalty in Iran and is currently representing more than 25 Iranian juveniles facing execution; f

FIRECONTROL PROJECT

That this House notes the recently expressed concerns of the Fire Brigades Union that the FireControl Project should have been completed by the end of 2007; further notes that the Government claimed it would make considerable savings, paying for itself within five years and improve on the current sy

UK EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER

That this House believes that the post of UK European Commissioner should be offered to the best candidate regardless of sex, race or religion; recognises that the appointment is a matter for HM Government and should not be subject to interference from unelected officials in Brussels; notes that the

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS RESEARCH ON CURRICULUM VITAE

That this House believes the recent research conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions which involved sending fake curriculum vitae to thousands of businesses was unethical and a waste of business time; notes that no formal consultation was held with the business community before conducting

ATTACKS ON CODEP IN OAXACA, MEXICO

That this House condemns the assassination in the largely indigenous state of Oaxaca, Mexico, of Sergio Martinez Vasquez and the beating almost to death of Agustin Rios Cruz, both members of CODEP, the Committee in Defense of the Rights of the People; notes that this is not the first time human righ

ROGERSTONE COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND ALLOTMENTS

That this House is appalled by the crass insensitivity of Conservative-controlled Rogerstone Community Council's threat to clear the allotment of war heroine and war widow Mrs Edith Avery, because she is cultivating too many flowers; notes that Mrs Avery is in her 90th year and has, for 30 years, te

COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION'S INTERNATIONAL PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE

That this House commends and supports the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom Branch in hosting its second International Parliamentary Conference on Climate Change on the Countdown to Copenhagen for over 60 parliamentarians from Commonwealth and other legislatures, being held on 6

EDUCATION (S.I., 2009, No. 1556)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the School Organisation and Governance (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1556), dated 23 June 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 June, be annulled.

PAY PRACTICES IN THE UK MARITIME SECTOR

That this House is appalled that in the 21st century ships, including ferry services, which regularly trade on fixed routes between UK ports and between the UK and Europe, are allowed to pay poverty wages substantially below the minimum wage to non-UK seafarers including rates as little as £1.50 per

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

That this House offers its congratulations to all those involved in the Edinburgh International Film Festival; notes that the Festival is now in its 63rd year and has developed into a crucial business hub for the UK and international film industry, a key attraction for Edinburgh and one of the world

DUNDEE'S ONE CITY, MANY DISCOVERIES CAMPAIGN

That this House notes Dundee's new logo `One city, many discoveries'; believes the rebrand highlights Dundee's place as a pioneer of the computer games industry; recognises that the campaign also reflects the city's place at the forefront of the life sciences; thinks that the Scottish Institute for

SECURITY OF VIDEO EVIDENCE IN POLICE INVESTIGATIONS

That this House notes the interview in the July edition of Labour Briefing magazine with Marcia Rigg-Samuel, sister of Sean Rigg, who died on 21 August 2008 shortly after being arrested and restrained by police in Brixton; further notes that Ms Rigg-Samuel refers to the investigation by the Independ

REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS AND LOCAL DEMOCRACY

after `Tower Hamlets', insert `and H and F News in Hammersmith and Fulham.'.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

That this House believes that fair and balanced education about religious and non-religious beliefs should be a part of the school curriculum and that it is important that such a subject be broad, objective and balanced; notes that the new draft guidance on religious education (RE) published by the

INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY (No. 2)

That this House notes that as of 24 June 2009, the Government has agreed to become a full signatory to and to join the International Renewable Energy Agency; congratulates the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change for making this decision; and thanks those hon. Members who supported the c

SOCIAL CARE FOR DEAFBLIND CHILDREN AND ADULTS

That this House welcomes the Department of Health's re-issuing of its guidance, Social care for deafblind children and adults; recognises that the guidance will have a significant impact on the 193,133 deafblind people in England; supports the calls from Sense, the UK's leading deafblind charity, th

AIR PASSENGER DUTY ON FLIGHTS TO THE CARIBBEAN

That this House notes the Government's plans to introduce a new banding system for air passenger duty; believes that any duty should be based on the level of carbon emissions produced by flights rather than arbitrary zones based on location of a country's capital city; notes that actual distance tra

BARKING TO GOSPEL OAK RAIL LINE ELECTRIFICATION

That this House welcomes the commitment of the Prime Minister to electrification of the railways; recognises that electrification of the Barking to Gospel Oak rail line will bring huge benefits to both freight and passenger traffic; and accordingly calls on the Secretary of State for Transport urgen