Early Day Motions

UNEMPLOYMENT AND OLDER WORKERS

That this House expresses concern at the recent sharp increases in unemployment; welcomes the Government's announcement of 1.7 billion of funding for Jobcentre Plus; notes that those over 50 years old have lost their jobs at the highest percentage rate over the past year and that the chance of older

YOUNG MAYOR PARLIAMENTARY FORUM

That this House welcomes young mayors and other representatives from local authorities across England to the first Young Mayor Parliamentary Forum held at Portcullis House on 29 April 2009; thanks the National Youth Agency, Children and Young People Now journal, Young Mayor Network and hon. Members

ACOUSTICS IN SCHOOLS

That this House is deeply concerned that new schools are being built which do not comply with government standards on acoustics; notes that children suffering from deafness are much less likely to get five good GCSEs than hearing children; agrees with the National Deaf Children's Society that deafne

BANK PENSIONS

at end add `, in other words be paid only out of the toxic debt they created.'.

100th ANNIVERSARY OF SUFFRAGETTES' PROTEST

at end add `without positive discrimination but by the will and support of the electorate at the ballot box.'.

BREAST CANCER MORTALITY

leave out from `and' to `to' and insert `notes that the Government has promised'.

BREAST CANCER MORTALITY

at end add `; and urges the Government to bring forward this date.'.

FAST TRACK TO YORKSHIRE CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the Yorkshire Post's Fast Track to Yorkshire campaign which calls for a new high-speed railway line linking Yorkshire directly with London; considers that a railway line to Yorkshire should be a priority in any new high-speed network to protect inward investment in the regio

TROPICAL DEFORESTATION, BIOFUELS, PALM OIL AND INDONESIA

That this House recognises the manifold value of tropical rainforests; notes evidence presented at the 2009 American Association for the Advancement of Science that deforestation in South East Asia and elsewhere in the tropics is in part being spurred by US and EU biofuel incentives, both indirectly

HON. MEMBERS' EXPENSES (No. 2)

That this House proposes that any recommendations on hon. Members' expenses produced by Sir Christopher Kelly are imposed without debate or a vote by hon. Members.

FREE REGIONAL RAIL TRAVEL FOR PENSIONERS

That this House welcomes the success of free bus travel for pensioners and disabled people; recognises the huge boost this has created in the use of bus services and the benefit this has brought to many pensioners, particularly those on lower incomes; realises that there are limits to the distance a

UNITE FOR JOBS CAMPAIGN AND NATIONAL MARCH

That this House supports the Unite for Jobs national march organised by Unite; fully supports the union's Unite for Jobs campaign which calls for urgent action to defend jobs across the economy; particularly supports the need for a national strategy for creating and protecting jobs and having a clea

BURTON ALBION FC BLUE SQUARE PREMIER CHAMPIONS

That this House congratulates Burton Albion Football Club on winning the Blue Square Premier title and its promotion to the Football League; notes that this is the first time that Burton Albion will be playing in the Football League; commends the players and the leadership of Chairman Ben Robinson,

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN

That this House congratulates the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan on its 50th anniversary this year; notes the major impact of the plan in producing leaders and highly-skilled professionals throughout the Commonwealth; welcomes the planned launch by the Commonwealth Education Ministers,

AFGHAN WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS

That this House supports the brave stance taken by women members of the Afghan parliament to attack the now shelved family law proposals drafted by the Karzai government, which potentially could have decriminalised rape; furthermore expresses concern that the Afghan government has drawn up legislati

CARERS WEEK

That this House expresses its gratitude to and respect for the six million people in the UK who provide unpaid help, care and support to a relative or friend who has an illness or disability; notes that the huge contribution that carers make is often unrecognised by society, communities and sometime

HOUSE OF COMMONS CLEANERS

That this House recognises the invaluable contribution made by the House of Commons cleaners; notes that hon. Members depend on the vital services provided by these workers to ensure the smooth running of the House; expresses concern and disappointment that the House of Commons cleaners are receivin

BLACKLISTING IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

That this House expresses its strong support for all those workers who are fighting the heinous blacklist operating against trades unionists in the construction industry and elsewhere; believes that workers who have been victimised by unscrupulous employers and have endured periods of unemployment a

SETTLEMENT FOR FORMER GURKHA SOLDIERS

That this House expresses its extreme disappointment at the Government's announcement of new guidelines for the settlement for former Gurkha soldiers which limits applications for settlement to former soldiers who have served 20 years or more or who have been awarded the highest military honours; be

WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY (NO. 2)

That this House notes that Tuesday 28 April is International Workers' Memorial Day; joins in remembering those who died as a result of work; calls on the Government to take measures to reduce the death toll caused by work by increasing resources for the prevention of ill-health and injury in the wor

ENGLISH HERITAGE AND THE PROPOSED PAY SYSTEM

That this House values the expertise and hard work of English Heritage staff based on sites across the country who preserve heritage sites for future generations; is concerned that over 800 staff who work in visitor operations are facing proposals for a new pay system that will have a drastic impact

TAX REVENUE AND PUBLIC EXPENDITURE

That this House notes the real danger the country faces in borrowing relatively more than any other G8 country to balance the national accounts; is concerned that neither the Government nor the Official Opposition has published the changes that will be required to tax revenues and public expenditure

FOSTER REVIEW OF THE CAPITAL PROGRAMME IN FURTHER EDUCATION

That this House notes the publication of Sir Andrew Foster's Review of the Capital Programme in Further Education; is concerned that the Review found that the crisis was predictable and probably avoidable, with warnings about the programme first expressed in February 2008; further notes that 79 coll

BREAST CANCER MORTALITY

That this House welcomes the fact that the number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to its lowest level since records began; recognises the Government commitment to the NHS and improvements in chemotherapy, radiotherapy and screening have all contributed to this; and congratulates the Gov

WARM FRONT SCHEME (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the announcement in the recent Budget Statement to increase the level of grant available to householders through the Warm Front Scheme; recognises the maximum grants currently available are £2,700 and £4,000 and will be increased to £3,500 and £6,000 respectively; and calls