Emily Thornberry

That this House recognises that emissions from urban road traffic make a significant contribution towards climate change; notes that carbon dioxide emissions from the largest 4x4s, high powered sports cars and large luxury vehicles can be up to four times as great of those of the

21 Feb 2008

That this House agrees that all adults with autism should be supported to achieve their potential, including those with Asperger's syndrome; recognises that too many adults with autism are isolated and ignored, struggle to access support and are heavily dependent on their familie

4 Feb 2008

That this House welcomes the increased legal minimum age of sale for tobacco products from 16 to 18 years of age; notes that, according to a recent survey by the British Retail Consortium, retail crime has increased by 50 per cent.; notes retailers' concern that they may face int

13 Nov 2007

That this House congratulates the achievement of the British Deaf Football Team in reaching the finals of the European Deaf Football Championships due to be held in Portugal from 10th to 23rd June 2007; recognises the struggle Great Britain Deaf Football has faced in raising fund

4 Jun 2007

That this House welcomes the success of the Freedom Pass in London, which provides freedom to travel for hundreds of thousands of older and disabled Londoners on the tube, Docklands Light Railway, bus and tram and helps protect the environment by encouraging the use of public tra

26 Feb 2007

That this House welcomes the ongoing campaign by a coalition of environmental organisations, including the Marine Conservation Society, the RSPB, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, The Wildlife Trusts and WWF, for a comprehensive Marine Bill; regrets the absence of such

19 Dec 2006

That this House welcomes the Why Women campaign launched by the Women's Resource Centre, which challenges the idea that society is in a post-feminist era and highlights the continuing need for services and advocacy run by women for women; applauds the free, often life-saving, wor

21 Jun 2006

That this House deplores the actions of Islington's Liberal Democrat Council in selling off areas of Barnard Park to be built over; values every bit of the park as vital green space in one of the least green boroughs in the country; and urges this Council and others to respond to

18 Apr 2006

That this House notes that individual railway companies have different policies towards cycling and that provision for cyclists at railway stations and on trains is patchy at best but generally remains completely inadequate; further notes that the winding up of the Strategic Rail

24 Jan 2006

That this House welcomes the report by the Chief Executive and Clerk of the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) for the MPA's Full Authority meeting on Thursday 27th October, recommending an independent review into the murder of Daniel Morgan in South East London in 1987; notes t

26 Oct 2005