Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 646open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 December 2014
That this House expresses its concern that rail fares are too high, making it expensive for commuters and other travellers to travel by train; notes that from 2004 onwards the then Government set as its policy on rail fares that they should go up by one per cent above the retail price index (RPI) each year; further notes that this policy was continued under the current Government until 2012; further notes that it was then replaced with a policy of RPI-only increases; welcomes this reduction and the end of the era of above-inflation raises in rail fares, but believes that rail fares are currently too high; and calls on the Government to ensure that rail fares are reduced in real terms.
Bill· Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)Bill 1355open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 March 2014
A Bill to prevent the charging by letting agents of above–cost fees; to provide that the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 and Estate Agents Act 1979 apply to letting agencies; to facilitate the establishment by councils of landlord and property accreditation schemes; to establish a housing ombudsman service for tenants in the private rented sector; to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the legislation applying to the private rented sector; and for connected purposes.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 899open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 December 2013
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Criminal Legal Aid (Financial Resources) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I., 2013, No, 2791), dated 1 November 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 November, be annulled.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 898open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 December 2013
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Criminal Legal Aid (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I., 2013, No. 2790), dated 1 November 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 November, be annulled.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 875open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 December 2013
That this House is concerned about the burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK and overseas, including the most worrying threat of antibiotic resistance in gonorrhoea, and the risks STIs pose, including mortality, and infection of the unborn foetus, while recognising the promise of interdisciplinary scientific research that will contribute to efforts to combat STIs; supports microbiologists in their work to develop new treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections, innovative diagnostic devices that improve care, and an HIV vaccine; and welcomes the Society for General Microbiology statement, Microbiology and the challenge of sexually transmitted infections: Are we up to it?, which makes the case for basic scientific research as a contribution to wider efforts to improve sexual health.
Bill· Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)Bill 1073open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 July 2012
A Bill to enable local planning authorities to require the granting of planning permission prior to the demolition or change of use of premises or land used or formerly used as a public house or local independent shop, to enable local planning authorities to require the granting of planning permission if premises or land will be used for a supermarket; and for connected purposes.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 2547open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 December 2011
That this House welcomes the recent publication of the systematic review of the mental health outcomes of induced abortion by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health; notes that the review concludes that the rates of mental health problems for women with an unwanted pregnancy were the same whether they had an abortion or gave birth; further notes that all women have the right to non-judgemental and evidence-based information on pregnancy choices; and believes that all organisations who offer advice, information or counselling to women with an unplanned pregnancy should base their information on current, evidence-based guidance produced by a professional clinical body such as the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health review, or the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists clinical guidance on The Care of Women Requesting Induced Abortion.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1232open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 December 2010
That this House supports ARRO's All for Education campaign to give ex-offenders a fair chance in access to educational courses and also access to the professions in the UK; calls for reform of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a reconsideration of the manner in which old, irrelevant or first time offences are disclosed under the Exemptions Order so that applicants to courses have access to both employment and the professions, particularly those in which a diverse range of persons with varied experiences can make a positive impact on society; and recognises the need to embrace the contribution of reformed offenders with rights to gain skills and experience and to join a work force where difference and diversity are valued in making a beneficial contribution to a competitive national economy.