Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 986open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 July 2000
That this House notes the advice of Advocate General Siegbert Alber that VAT should be levied on bridge tolls within the United Kingdom; regrets the possible implications of this advice for charges on the Tamar Bridge; is particularly concerned about the implications of extra charges for residents of Devon and Cornwall who use the Tamar Bridge as an essential link between the two counties; believes that the imposition of VAT on Tamar tolls would have a damaging impact on business, particularly in the Objective One area of Cornwall, and individuals as there is currently no genuine alternative route; and, noting the ability of member state governments to allow exemptions from VAT requirements, urges Her Majesty's Government to recognise that the one-lane 15th century bridge at Gunnislake does not provide a viable alternative route between Devon and Cornwall and that, therefore, the Tamar Bridge should be exempted from VAT.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 760open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 May 2000
That this House expresses deep concern that unintentional injury is the single largest cause of death and disability in children under the age of 14 years in the United Kingdom; notes that the number of severe accidents suffered by children while playing outside is on the increase; calls for greater education and awareness about injury prevention, while encouraging children to be more active and independent; commends the Child Accident Prevention Trust and its partners, Child Safe Scotland, Child Safe Wales, University College Hospital, Lewisham and Johnson & Johnson for developing the SAFE KIDS Campaign, which is committed to contributing to a 25 per cent. reduction in the number of deaths and serious injuries to children and young people aged 14 years and under by 2010; and welcomes the launch of the Campaign's theme for 2000, SAFE KIDS at Play, which aims to reduce accidents among children by helping them to develop safe places to play near their homes, which they can reach and use without risk of serious injury.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 758open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 May 2000
That this House notes that, for a number of months, supplies of the BCG vaccine have been limited, forcing some local authorities to suspend vaccination programmes in schools; further notes that at a time of resurgence in the number of cases of tuberculosis world-wide the continuation of such a programme of immunisation is of paramount importance; and therefore calls upon the Government to investigate fully how such a shortage arose, and to identify, as soon as possible, an additional supplier of the BCG vaccine to allow the earliest possible reinstatement of the immunisation scheme in schools and to safeguard the nation against further suspension of such schemes.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 594open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 April 2000
That this House notes with concern the delays experienced by the victims of last Christmas's flooding in receiving insurance payments for essential household items; further notes that there are many people in the worst affected areas, such as Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, who have either had insurance cover refused or cannot afford to pay the now elevated premiums for cover against future flood damage; and calls upon the insurance industry to ensure that all claims outstanding from last Christmas's floods are paid as a matter of urgency, and that the full cost to insurers is made known to the Environment Agency so that they can include it in their cost/benefits analysis for flood prevention schemes.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 528open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 March 2000
That this House deplores the decision of Barclays and Lloyds banks to close several of their branches around Devon and Cornwall, including branches in Polperro, Mullion, St Just, Porthleven, Portscatho and Torquay, and to do so without any consultation with the local community; notes that these closures will cause considerable inconvenience to both individuals and businesses in the areas affected, especially given that in many areas these are the only remaining banks; regrets that Barclays has given only until 7th April for alternative arrangements to be made; and calls on Barclays and Lloyds to postpone these closures for a period of six months to reassess the economic viability of the branches, and to arrange for alternative provision to be made for their customers, either within the existing bank buildings or through the local post offices.