Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 2537open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2011
That this House congratulates the House of Commons chefs' football team on successfully retaining The State Opening Challenge Cup after a hard fought 2-2 draw against hon. Members on15 November 2011; recognises and appreciates the team's kind offer of donating a trophy in remembrance of Alan Keen, the late Member for Feltham and Heston; and would like to take this opportunity to thank the chefs for their continued hard work, dedication and professionalism in delivering the superb services they provide to all users of the facilities on the parliamentary estate.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 587open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2001
That this House views with concern the sacking of Mike 'The Mouth' Elliott and the removal of his popular northern chat show by Century Radio; and sees the move towards more national networking as an erosion of regional influence and a reduction in the opportunities available for local talent to flourish.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 974open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 July 2000
That this House welcomes the Ministry of Defence's procurement of Type 45 destroyers to be built at Glasgow and Vosper Thornycroft; but reminds the Government that the workforce of Cammell Laird on the Tyne and in Merseyside want similar fair treatment when awarding the ro-ro contract so that they can also achieve security of employment.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 503open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 March 2000
That this House notes the decision on the proposed National Athletics Stadium at Wembley; recognises the role of athletes like Steve Cram and Jonathan Edwards in putting United Kingdom athletics on the map; further notes that their base is the North East of England and calls upon the Government to site the new National Stadium in the North East.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 502open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 March 2000
That this House calls on the Government to support the vital role that the urban sub-post offices play in North Eastern community life; notes the importance of their income from Benefits Agency work, without which they will be under serious threat of closure; and, in view of the closure of community banking facilities, calls upon the Government to accelerate its programmes of computerisation of the Post Office so that local post offices can fill this void.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 501open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 March 2000
That this House deplores the closures of Barclays Bank, Cleadon Village, and East Boldon without any consultation with users; community leaders and other sectors within these communities; expresses dismay at the lack of responsibility for the elderly, disabled and those without transport; and calls upon the Government to institute a formal consultation procedure which would examine the consequences of such closures and ensure that adequate banking services are available to meet the needs of customers within their own community.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 477open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 March 2000
That this House applauds Sunderland AFC efforts in combating social exclusion; recognises the SAF Community, its non-profit making community arm, its role in focusing on health, education and children's coaching throughout the region; and commends the Sunderland AFC campaign, Take Care, Not Risks, through teaming up with local education authorities to prevent drug abuse amongst children.