Early Day Motions

BBC TELEPHONE VOTING

after `viewers', insert `asks why calls made after voting lines are closed are not simply met with an unobtainable tone or free voicemail stating that lines have closed'.

STEM CELL RESEARCH

leave out from `life' to end and add `and the special status of the embryo; and recognises that the current law, which only allows embryos to be created for medical research where there is no alternative, strikes an appropriate balance between the status of the embryo and the recognition of the dign

MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE

after `Member', insert `who agrees with the Government position'.

RETURN OF THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT

leave out `Muslim leaders and preachers' and insert `all people, including Muslims and Muslim clerics.'.

RETURN OF THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT

leave out from `which' to `that' in line 8 and insert `will not be allowed to threaten race relations in Britain because British people recognise that there will always be extremists seeking publicity for their weird causes and beliefs; and further recognises that there is no such thing as a Muslim

NATIONAL DEMENTIA STRATEGY

after `budget' insert `where funding bodies, through peer review, agree that the quality of applications merits funding approval.'.

NATIONAL DEMENTIA STRATEGY

at end add `; and recognises the important part played by animal research in such work as well as the potential of embryonic stem cell science.'.

CELEBRATION OF ST. GEORGE'S DAY

leave out from `Members' to `so' in line 8 and insert `not to support the campaign to establish 23 April as an annual public holiday until the potentially greater benefit to the UK tourist industry of an autumn public holiday, possibly around Trafalgar Day in October, or a Veterans' Day in November,

SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURES USING ANIMALS AND THE 3RS APPROACH

That this House notes that it is 50 years since the introduction of the 3Rs approach of replacement, refinement and reduction with regard to scientific procedures using animals; recognises the continuing importance of the use of animals in developing cures and treatments for several serious and life

HELP FOR HEROES

That this House supports the Help for Heroes charity which was established to help those injured in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; pays tribute to the founders of the charity and the volunteers who help ensure that the money raised goes to those who need it most; notes that the charity has alrea

CARDINAL CORMAC MURPHY-O'CONNOR

That this House honours the dedication, work and contribution of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor during his time as Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales; notes with admiration the widespread respect that exists for his work and leadership h

NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT AND RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES

That this House agrees with President Obama's statement in his joint press conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 1 April 2009 that the United States and United Kingdom share a kinship of ideals; strongly supports this reformulation of the special relationship; notes that the United St

WORLD MALARIA DAY 2009

That this House notes World Malaria Day 2009 on 25 April 2009, which is being marked with events leading up to and on that day to raise awareness and to rally support for the effort globally to fight, control and ultimately eradicate malaria; calls on governments of malaria-endemic countries, donor

VOLUNTARY WORKING AND JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE

That this House recognises the pressures of being unemployed in the current economic climate; notes that currently those volunteering more than 16 hours per week are not entitled to jobseeker's allowance; believes this is causing a trade off between gaining valuable skills and work experience and ha

NATIONAL PUBWATCH CAMPAIGN

That this House supports National Pubwatch's Court not Cautions campaign; recognises that the campaign is a response to the continuing trend for assaults on staff working in pubs, bars, shops and other licensed premises to be dealt with by way of police caution or fixed penalty ticket; understands t

EL SYSTEMA AND SIMON BOLIVAR ORCHESTRA

That this House congratulates the Simon Bolivar Orchestra on its successful season at the Royal Festival Hall; notes that the orchestra is the product of the National Network of Youth and Children's Orchestras and of Venezuela-El Systema, set up in 1975, which has brought classical music to some of

FUNDING FOR SIXTH FORMS

That this House is concerned by the late and unexpected reductions in funding allocations to schools and sixth form colleges; notes that these reductions place school managements in great difficulty balancing their budgets; is concerned that schools face the prospect of cutting staff, reducing stude

MARGARET HAYWOOD AND STANDARDS OF CARE

That this House supports nurse Margaret Haywood who raised issues of concern around poor patient care; believes that Margaret was justified in exposing the worrying conditions at her local hospital and that the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) was wrong to strike her off the nursing register; not

ENFORCEMENT OF BANK OF ENGLAND ACT 1694

That this House, observing that the intention of the founding Act of the Bank of England in 1694 was `that their Majesties' subjects may not be oppressed by the said corporation', notes that those subjects have been seriously oppressed by the Bank's failure to control the greed, risk-taking and spec

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE UK

That this House is concerned at the consistently high levels of domestic violence taking place in the UK; is alarmed that recent statistics suggest two women a week are killed by their male partner or former partner; recognises the severe effects of domestic violence on children who witness or exper

RIGHTS OF TRIBAL AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

That this House welcomes the 20th anniversary of International Labour Organisation Convention 169 on Tribal and Indigenous Peoples, which recognises and respects the land rights of indigenous peoples; notes that protecting the land rights of indigenous peoples is the most effective way to protect th

HOT SPOT ONE STOP SHOP

That this House congratulates the Peterhead Hot Spot on its successful reaching out project which led to the development of new facilities for the community; recognises that the facility acts as a one stop shop for information and advice on a range of issues including housing matters, money issues,

OVERSEAS AID BUDGETS

That this House recalls the commitments made by the UK Government at the G8 in 2005 to increase aid spending and reduce poverty; is very concerned by reports that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is considering cuts to the overseas aid budget; and believes that economic downturns should not be used a

SCOTLAND VICTORY IN WORLD CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

That this House congratulates skip Mr David Murdoch and the Scottish Men's Curling team upon winning the World Men's Curling Championship; recognises the scale of their achievement in securing victory, having been behind against the formidable team fielded by the host nation, Canada; believes that t

FA CUP SEMI-FINALS AT WEMBLEY

That this House notes with disappointment the decision to stage the FA Cup semi-final between Everton and Manchester United at 4 p.m. on a Sunday at Wembley Stadium; further notes that the other semi-final between two London teams, Chelsea and Arsenal, is to take place on the previous day at the sam