Early Day Motions

SHOOTING ATTACKS IN GERMANY AND THE US

That this House expresses its great shock and sorrow at the loss of life in the recent shootings in Germany and the US; and calls on the Government to remain vigilant to protect UK citizens from gun-related crime.

ST GEORGE'S DAY

That this House calls on the Government to make St George's Day a public holiday.

BASSETLAW YOUTH ALCOHOL FORUM

That this House notes the Chief Medical Officer's suggestion that a minimum price for any unit of alcohol be established; further notes that such policies are aimed at reducing binge drinking and at young people in particular; further notes that the media widely represent young people as part of the

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS (S.I., 2009, No. 505)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 505), dated 26 February 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 March, be annulled.

GAZA AID CONVOY

That this House congratulates the work and efforts of the Bolton Viva team in raising £130,000 locally for humanitarian aid to Gaza; notes that under the banner of With Love from Bolton the team managed to send nine vehicles with drivers to join the convoy carrying much needed humanitarian relief to

DUKE OF LANCASTER'S REGIMENT

That this House congratulates the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment on receiving the Freedom of the Borough of Bolton; applauds the people of Bolton for the enthusiastic reception they gave the Regiment when it paraded through the town for its homecoming parade; urges towns and cities throughout Britain

UK VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY

That this House notes the importance of the video games sector to the UK economy; congratulates the winners and nominees at this year's Bafta Video Games Awards; notes in particular the success of UK developed games, including Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet, Codemasters' Race Driver: GRID and Lion

EMPTY SHOPS

That this House notes with grave concern the increase in empty shops in traditional town centres and neighbourhood centres; calls on the Government as a matter of urgency to consider a range of options to halt further closures and assist in the restoration to retail use of closed premises; specifica

NATO 60th ANNIVERSARY

That this House recognises and commemorates the 60th anniversary of NATO on 4 April 2009; pays tribute to NATO's historic role in safeguarding the security and freedom of its members and, with the end of the Cold War, in promoting and extending stability and security to its new members; acknowledges

INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO IRAQ WAR

That this House believes the invasion of Iraq was a serious foreign policy error that has destabilised the Middle East; notes that public opinion is strongly in favour of a full public inquiry into the UK's role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq; believes that such an inquiry would in no way detract from

SIR FRED GOODWIN'S KNIGHTHOOD

At end add `and notes that Sir Fred Goodwin's knighthood was awarded on the recommendation of the Prime Minister in recognition of services to banking.'.

2009 REVIEW OF UNIVERSITY AND STUDENT FINANCE

That this House believes that the forthcoming review of university and student finance must involve a broad debate about how higher education is and should be funded; notes that the National Union of Students, as the leading voice of students, must be fully involved in this review; further believes

DUTY ON BEERS AND CIDER

That this House believes that pubs and clubs are a vital part of communities and recognises that they are under pressure from long-term trends in how citizens consume alcohol; further believes that price and taxation constitutes only one of a limited number of factors affecting their income but that

STRASBOURG DEMONSTRATION ON NATO 60th ANNIVERSARY

That this House notes the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Baden Baden and the Heads of State gala dinner in Strasbourg on 3 and 4 April to mark the 60th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation; further notes that peace campaigners from 19 countries, united in their desire to highl

NATO MEMBERSHIP

That this House notes the 60th anniversary of the founding of NATO which takes place in April 2009; believes that the anniversary of this nuclear-armed alliance provides the opportunity to reconsider the organisation's role in the world, particularly given the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact; welcome

SCHOOL TOILETS AND DRINKING WATER

That this House regrets that the Government has decided not to update the Education (School Premises) Regulations 1999 with regards to the provision of school toilets and drinking water, due to concerns over increasing the burden of regulation; commends the provisions within the Building Schools for

DISABLED PEOPLE IN EMPLOYMENT

That this House notes that in 2007 around 350,000 people moved from employment on to incapacity benefit and that a fifth of these, 70,000 people, were on this benefit for less than three months; believes that with early intervention and the right help and support many of these people could have been

PEACE PROTESTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

after `Real IRA' insert `and the murder of Police Service of Northern Ireland Officer Stephen Carroll in Craigavon.'.

PERSONAL EXPENSE ALLOWANCE REVIEW AND CONSULTATION

That this House believes that over a quarter of a million of the poorest older people living in care homes are entitled to a dignified level of income; notes that under national means-testing rules, these people part with their only source of income, their pensions, to pay towards their care home fe

EVIDENCE-BASED DRUG TREATMENT

That this House welcomes the progress made to improve the availability and quality of drug treatment and the contribution made by drug service providers to the health and well-being of the nation; recognises that drug treatment is cost-effective and brings significant benefits to individuals, famili

JOBS AT BAE SYSTEMS

That this House notes the creation of 800 jobs over the next five to 10 years at BAE Systems Samlesbury site in the Ribble Valley as part of an £800 million investment programme; congratulates BAE Systems on the increased demand of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter programme and for securin

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY SERVICES IN THE SOUTH WEST

That this House congratulates the NHS South West Specialised Commissioning Group on their announcement of a new £1 million Neuromuscular Strategy; notes that this will serve the 5,000 people living in the South West affected by muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions; further notes t

FREE SWIMMING PROGRAMME CONSULTATION

That this House notes with concern that the Free Swimming Programme was designed in closed consultation; expresses concern that there is a lack of wider consultation in devising further initiatives and policies in relation to swimming; further notes that the national governing body for swimming has

PUBLIC RECOGNITION OF THE ARMED SERVICES

That this House applauds the people of Wootton Bassett for their selfless tributes to those who have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan; notes the widespread support for the welcome home ceremonies for returning British troops organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Army; and b

SEVENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SINKING OF HMS ROYAL OAK

That this House notes that October 2009 will be the 70th anniversary of the loss of HMS Royal Oak when the German U-boat, U-47, penetrated the defences protecting Scapa Flow and torpedoed the battleship, sinking HMS Royal Oak with the loss of 833 lives; further notes that many boy sailors aged betwe