Early Day Motions

GAME BIRD INDUSTRY

That this House notes that every year in Britain around 35 million pheasants and six million partridges are purpose-bred in cages, sheds and pens so that they can be released and shot for sport; is concerned about the suffering endured by these birds and by the large number of indigenous wild mammal

SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES LIVING WAGE CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the campaign, led by mainly migrant cleaners and supported by the University and College Union, Unison and the National Union of Students branches, fighting for the improved pay and conditions of School of Oriental and African Studies workers and against the victimisation of

PENDING DEMOLITION OF THE SHAWAMREH FAMILY HOME IN EAST JERUSALEM

That this House notes that since 1967, the Israeli authorities have demolished more than 24,000 Palestinian homes in the Occupied Territories; further notes the Israeli Supreme Court recently ruled that the home of Salim and Arabiya Shawamreh in Anata, already demolished by the Israeli authorities f

RECYCLING IN SCHOOLS

leave out `for free' and insert `free of charge'.

NON-DOMICILED DONATIONS TO POLITICAL PARTIES

leave out `large'.

SHROPSHIRE WASTE MANAGEMENT

That this House notes that in discussions with the hon. Member for Shrewsbury, the Chief Executive of Veolia Environmental Services, Monsieur Jean-Dominique Mallet has stated that an incinerator is not the only option available for Shrewsbury for management of Shropshire's waste; further notes that

PRESCRIPTION CHARGES FOR PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA

That this House is aware that, unlike their counterparts in Wales, asthma sufferers in England still have to pay prescription charges for their medical needs; further notes that such charges are already being phased out in Scotland and Northern Ireland; recalls Government assurances made that people

MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS BILL

That this House is aware that the UK's marine environment hosts an astonishing wealth of internationally important marine wildlife; acknowledges that the Marine and Coastal Access Bill currently passing through Parliament represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver long-awaited protection

COUNCIL TAX COLLECTION COSTS AND ALTERNATIVES

That this House notes that council tax is 74 per cent. more expensive than income tax to administer, and that aligning council tax and income tax collection could save the public purse approximately £200 million per year; further notes that many pensioners and families on low incomes are disadvantag

ANDY MURRAY AND THE AEGON CHAMPIONSHIP

That this House congratulates Andy Murray on winning the AEGON Championship; notes he is now ranked number three in the world; and wishes him the very best of luck at Wimbledon next month.

DIRECT ELECTION OF THE PRIME MINISTER

That this House notes the control that the Executive exercises over this House and expresses concern about it; further notes the public discomfort about changes of the leader of the office of Prime Minister without public endorsement; further notes that complete separation of the estates in the cons

DISARRAY IN UK OFFICIAL INFLATION FIGURES

That this House notes the two official measures of inflation, the Retail Prices Index and Consumer Prices Index, and the disparity in figures between the two measures; further notes that in April 2009 one measure indicated inflation and the other indicated deflation in the British economy; further n

SEA SUNDAY AND THE WELFARE OF SEAFARERS

That this House, in recalling Britain's proud maritime heritage, notes that today 90 per cent. of world trade travels by sea, 95 per cent. of the United Kingdom's imports and exports travel by sea and 146,000 merchant ships arrive in British ports every year contributing to the nearly £40 billion an

MID STAFFORDSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (No. 2)

That this House notes the appointment of a new Secretary of State for Health; and calls on him to initiate an independent inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the failings of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.

FUEL DUTY

That this House notes with concern the continued rise in fuel prices; further notes that both petrol and diesel prices are at over £1 per litre; recognises that the increased cost of petrol and diesel hits those in low and fixed incomes the hardest in addition to having an impact on business; furthe

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND AND LIVERPOOL FC

That this House notes the Government's 60 per cent. stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland; further notes that the Royal Bank of Scotland provides a credit facility for the American ownership of Liverpool FC; is aware that the American owners have failed to deliver a new stadium for Liverpool FC, there

HORTICULTURE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

That this House notes that there has been a significant reduction in resources and funding for research and development in the production horticulture sector over the last 20 years; further notes that research and development is vital for the industry to be able to innovate, improve productivity and

IRAQ INQUIRY

That this House considers that, to be credible and gain the confidence and trust of the British people, any inquiry into Britain's involvement in Iraq must be demonstrably fully independent, open, transparent and held in public, with the power to summon witnesses under oath.

BONUSES OF REMPLOY DIRECTORS

That this House notes with disgust that the directors of Remploy were paid more than £1.7 million in bonuses in 2007-08, an increase of 40 per cent., in the same year that 2,500 workers lost their jobs at the firm; and agrees with the sentiments of Mr Phil Davies, National Officer of the GMB union,

LAURENCE DALY, 1924 - 2009

That this House pays tribute to the late Laurence Daly, former General Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers between 1968 and 1984, who died aged 84 years on 23 May 2009; recognises that he was a supreme advocate for the miners and that his presentation of their wage claim before the Wilber

THE PRICE OF FISH? REPORT BY SEAFISH

That this House welcomes the latest report from Seafish, the seafood authority, entitled The Price of Fish?, which reveals that 83 per cent. of the nation regard fishing to be a vital British tradition; notes that the British seafood industry leads the world in sustainable practice, with more Britis

VAUXHALL MOTORS

That this House notes that the Vauxhall car plant at Ellesmere Port and the GM van plant at Luton are subject to a change of ownership following the restructuring of General Motors (GM) Europe; further notes that these are two of the most profitable and efficient plants of their type in Europe and t

PAYMENTS FOR WORKERS DAMAGED BY VACCINES

That this House notes with concern the serious adverse reactions that some adults have suffered following receipt of the hepatitis B and other vaccines, which they were required to have as a condition of their employment; further notes that such adults include doctors, nurses, paramedics, medical te

RECYCLING IN SCHOOLS

That this House notes the important role recycling has in the sustainable use of resources and in protecting the environment; further notes that, according to the Waste Resources and Action Programme (WRAP), 78 per cent. of schools' waste could be easily recycled or composted; further notes the Depa

NON-DOMICILED DONATIONS TO POLITICAL PARTIES

That this House believes legislation is urgently required to make it unlawful for UK citizens who are not UK residents for tax purposes to make large donations to UK political parties; notes that the Political Parties and Elections Bill currently before the House provides a vehicle for addressing th