Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1103open
FUTURE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2000
after 'councils', insert 'in England'.
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Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1129open
BILLINGTON WAR MEMORIAL
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2000
That this House condemns thuggery and mindless violence but in particular the vandalism against war memorials perpetrated by small groups of mindless thugs; deplores the vandalism of the Billington War Memorial in the Ribble Valley; congratulates the British Legion, Billington and Whalley Brass Band and Billington Parish Council who have worked together to restore the War Memorial to its original glory; supports the work of the British Legion and other groups in helping to keep alive the memories of those who sacrified their lives fighting for our country during World War I, World War II and other conflicts; and emphasises that this House must also work hard to ensure that every person in the country is made aware of the sacrifices that were made.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1130open
SIX-NATION FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT (CM 4895)
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2000
That this House takes note of Cm 4895, Framework Agreement between the French Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning Measures to Facilitate the Restructuring and Operation of the European Defence Industry, presented to Parliament on 1st November; and requests that Her Majesty's Government does not ratify the Agreement until the Defence Committee has reported its opinion on its provisions to the House.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1131open
YOUNG MINDS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2000
That this House recognises that as many as 20 per cent. of all children, about 2.5 million, are experiencing mental health problems serious enough to require extra help over and above what their families alone can provide and that around 10 per cent. of five to 15 year olds in Great Britain suffer some type of diagnosable mental disorder; welcomes the manifesto proposals of the charity 'Young Minds' to improve services for such young people and support for their families and schools; calls attention to the complex factors and new developments in relevant scientific fields which may add to understanding young people; and calls on the Government to consider the need for a national strategy which integrates prevention, promotion and treatment approaches to support the mental health of children and young people.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1132open
CLIMATE CHANGE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2000
That this House notes with alarm the unusually severe weather conditions in many parts of the UK; recognises that climate change is likely to play a large part in this as research confirms that the Arctic ice pack is melting so fast that within 50 years it may disappear each summer, and that an area of it the size of Texas has disappeared in the last 20 years; calls attention to the ongoing and probably increasing threat to the Arctic posed by BP's oil exploration activities, despite a vote by BP investors to cancel Northstar and to transfer the capital to BP's solar division, and to the fact that, despite BP's recent global rebranding exercise as an environmentally responsible multinational beyond petroleum, the company in fact is planning to expand its oil and gas investment by 40 per cent. and is spending more on the exercise than it spent on renewable energy last year; and calls on the Government substantially and rapidly to increase its support for renewable energy alternatives, including solar and biomass.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1133open
ROMEO AND JULIET AT THE ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2000
That this House congratulates the Paul Hamlyn Foundation for once again having given the Royal National Theatre a very generous donation to subsidise tickets for first-time visitors at ú5 or less for Romeo and Juliet on Monday 4th December.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1134open
PIGEONS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE (No. 2)
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2000
That this House supports the commitment of the Greater London Authority to create an attractive and accessible environment for citizens and visitors in Trafalgar Square as befits one of the capital's most famous landmarks; agrees that although pigeons are an integral part of the wildlife of London, the number of feral pigeons in the Square is estimated to have doubled in the past five years contributing to a level of overcrowding which is no longer tenable; agrees with the findings from numerous experts which attest to the alarming number of diseases which pigeons carry which post a potential hazard to public health; expresses its concern that the escalating amount of pigeon droppings deface and damage the buildings and monuments in the historic Square leaving Londoners with an annual cleaning bill of tens of thousands of pounds; believes that the most humane and responsible policy available is to decrease the number of pigeons by reducing the food supply and avoiding extreme measures such as culling; agrees that the accumulated problems caused by the increased volume of pigeons in recent years have become a deterrent for many people visiting Trafalgar Square; and believes that tackling this problem will encourage the use of the area for the enjoyment and benefit of all visitors.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1135open
SHIFTING THE BALANCE
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2000
That this House believes that the First Report from the Liaison Committee, Session 1999-2000, HC 300, Shifting the Balance: Select Committees and the Executive provides the right basis for the further development of the Select Committee system as a means of increasing the scrutiny and accountability of government; and invites the Liaison Committee and the Government to bring forward the necessary Standing Orders for detailed consideration by the House.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1136open
ROBERT HAMILL (No. 2)
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2000
That this House welcomes the decision of the Prime Minister that he will meet the family of Robert Hamill who, in 1997, was kicked to death in Portadown town centre and in the presence of armed RUC officers; and joins the Irish Government, the United States Congress International Relations Committee and Amnesty International in calling upon him to establish an independent judicial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Robert Hamill's death as soon as possible.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1108open
VISITORS APPEALS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 November 2000
leave out 'ú580 for oral hearing (or ú250) and insert 'ú500 for oral hearing (or ú150)'.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1128open
RESIDENTIAL PARK OWNERS OF THE YEAR 2000-2001
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 November 2000
That this House congratulates Michael and Julie Ward of Wyne Vale Park, Cabus and Lodge Park Catterall on their achievement in being voted Residential Park Owners of the Year for an unprecedented second time; records this signal achievement as a recognition not only of very high standards but of excellent harmonious relationships with residents; challenges the rest of the residential parks industry to emulate the Wards; and calls upon the Government to bring forward far-reaching park homes legislation which incorporates statutory duties of registration, inspection and enforcement as early as possible.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1100open
CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 November 2000
after '1981', insert 'but welcomes the establishment by Blackpool Council of an Ethics Committee for Blackpool Zoo on which a member of CAPS is represented, to address this and other animal welfare issues'.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1121open
CHIEF INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 November 2000
That this House welcomes the opportunity there now is to appoint a new Chief Inspector of Schools; and believes that, while maintaining an evidence-based school inspection system in support of raising standards, the new postholder should address the following priorities; providing better support for staff and schools following inspection, raising the morale of teachers, encouraging more people to come into the teaching profession and realising that encouragement and praise are just as effective tools for getting the best out of teachers as they are for pupils.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1122open
INDEPENDENT PETROL RETAILERS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 November 2000
That this House supports the struggle of small independent petrol retailers to stay in business; condemns large petrol companies for charging higher prices for the petrol they sell on the open market than the price they charge on their own forecourts; and calls for the Government to launch an investigation into this predatory pricing which is driving many small independent petrol retailers out of business and reducing services in rural areas.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1123open
COMMISSIONING SPECIALISED SERVICES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 November 2000
That this House congratulates the charity SCOPE on its work for people with cerebral palsy, in particular its campaign to overcome problems associated with the commissioning of specialist services for sufferers; recognises that enabling the implementation of service agreements between health authorities and specialist centres is crucial; is therefore deeply concerned that under present arrangements this could take up to two years to achieve; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to speed up urgently such agreements and in the meantime for permission to be given which would allow health authorities wishing to fund neurosurgery for children with the illness to do so.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1124open
BILL BARAZETTI
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 November 2000
That this House notes with great sadness the death of the 'British Schindler' Bill Barazetti; notes that along with his wife Anna, Mr Barazetti saved the lives of 669 Jewish children through the Kindertransport project in Czechoslovakia in 1939; further notes that both Mr and Mrs Barazetti showed immense courage and determination in resisting the Nazi menace; and calls on Her Majesty's Government also to recognise the Barazetti's valiant efforts both before the Second World War and subsequently in Mr Barazetti's case, when he made a significant contribution to the allied war effort as an agent of the Secret Service MI19.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1125open
121ST BIRTHDAY OF MACA
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 November 2000
That this House congratulates MACA (the Mental After Care Association), the oldest community mental health service in the country, on its 121st birthday; supports its key values based on the understanding that everyone with mental health problems is a unique individual with rights and needs like any other person; commends its aim to improve the quality of life for people with mental health needs and their carers in a way that reflects and respects their individuality; and welcomes the role it continues to play in promoting good mental health policy and innovative practice in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector service organisations.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1126open
THOMAS MORE
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 November 2000
That this House welcomes the proclamation of his Holiness Pope John Paul II of St. Thomas More, former Speaker of this honourable House and Lord Chancellor of England, as the Patron Saint of Statesmen and Politicians.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1127open
TIMING OF NEWS BULLETINS ON BBC1
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 November 2000
That this House condemns the decision of the BBC's Board of Governors to move BBC1's Nine O'clock News to 10 pm one year ahead of schedule and without public consultation; believes that this decision and the decision to move Panorama to a late Sunday evening slot represent a further marginalisation of news and current affairs on BBC1; and calls on the BBC's Board of Governors to reinstate the Nine O'clock News on BBC1 with immediate effect.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1098open
PIGEONS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 November 2000
leave out from 'London' to end and insert 'that pigeons are but rats with wings; and wishes him every success in his campaign to rid the capital of this verminous, pestilential nuisance.'.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1117open
FUEL AND VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 November 2000
That this House is concerned that the United Kingdom haulage industry is being undermined by excessive costs as a consequence of high vehicle excise duty and the escalating fuel costs which affect almost every household in the United Kingdom and most seriously farmers and rural dwellers; and calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to take measures to lessen the impact of high fuel costs on the economic well-being of the United Kingdom and its people, and to promote fair competition and to discourage the illegal transportation of fuel across national boundaries.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1118open
THE ALBATROSS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 November 2000
That this House notes the plight of the albatross and many other species of endangered seabirds who are indiscriminately killed as a result of longline fishing activities in the southern oceans; is concerned that hundreds of thousands of seabirds die every year, accidentally hooked on the longlines put out by fishing vessels; urges longline fishermen to use bird scaring lines with plastic streamers towed behind their vessels or set their fishing lines under water out of reach of birds; and calls upon the Government to press fishing nations to adopt action plans devised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation to reduce seabird catches in longline fisheries and to persuade the UK's European Union partners to adopt an active part in ensuring that member states with longline fleets reduce the slaughter of seabirds by fishing responsibly.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1119open
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIME FOCUS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 November 2000
That this House congratulates Prime Focus on its 75th Anniversary; notes the considerable work done since its foundation in 1925 to alleviate the problems of homelessness in the West Midlands; further congratulates Prime Focus on its attempts to extend its area of activity to include social goods and services as a social investment agency; hopes that the 75th Anniversary celebrations on 3rd November are a success; and further expresses a hope that other housing associations follow the lead of Prime Focus in extending their areas of activity to assist in alleviating the problems of social exclusion.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1120open
SOCIAL SECURITY (S.I., 2000, No. 2545)
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 November 2000
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Amendment (Capital Limits and Earnings Disregards) Regulations 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 2545), dated 18th September 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25th September, be annulled.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1049open
TOP UP FEES FOR UNIVERSITIES
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
at end add 'for the whole of the next Parliament and to provide alternative funding for universities which have had funding cut on a per student basis since 1997.'.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1053open
BEXLEY WOMEN'S AID 25TH ANNIVERSARY
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
at end add 'including the provision of funding for such initiatives.'.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1076open
BRITISH OLYMPIC ACHIEVEMENTS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
after 'groups', insert 'particularly for women's and visual sports which are poorly funded.'.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1077open
CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMMES ON BBC1
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
at end insert '; and believes that some of the excellent BBC science programmes currently scheduled on BBC2 would benefit from being shown on BBC1.'.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1078open
FUEL DUTY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
after 'efficiency', insert ', protect essential rural users'.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1109open
CYPRUS (No. 3)
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
That this House notes with approval the statement made by the UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, on 12th September 2000 that each party in the Cyprus dispute represents its own side and no one else, and that the two peoples of Cyprus are the political equals of each other; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to cease dealing with the government elected in Southern Cyprus by the Greek Cypriots as if it were the government of the whole island, and to accord equal treatment in all respects to the government elected in Northern Cyprus by the Turkish Cypriots.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1110open
DRAFT FOOD SUPPLEMENTS DIRECTIVE
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
That this House notes that the Draft Food Supplements Directive was broadly welcomed by United Kingdom consumers, manufacturers and retailers as a step to harmonise the European market; notes with deep concern that amendments now being promoted in Europe may undermine the provision it makes for allowing a liberal market based upon the principle of safety; further fears that uncertainty over this interpretation by the Commission and an over-cautious scientific analysis of the safety of vitamins and minerals could lead to unnecessarily low limits being set on the vitamin and mineral content of safety dietary supplements in the United Kingdom and Europe; and urges her Majesty's Government to redouble its efforts to achieve an outcome that will not disadvantage millions of consumers, damage the economic prospects of the natural health product industry and undermine public health.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1111open
IMMIGRATION APPEALS (FAMILY VISITOR) (No. 2) (S.I.,2000, No. 2446)
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration Appeals (Family Visitor) (No. 2) Regulations 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 2446), dated 11th September 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13th September, be annulled.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1112open
SHREWSBURY FLOODS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
That this House congratulates the emergency services, including fire, police and ambulance services, Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council and Shropshire County Council, particularly its emergency planning team and volunteers, for showing dedication and professionalism in working in partnership to cope with the worst floods in Shrewsbury for 50 years; appreciates the Dunkirk spirit of local people across Shropshire; expresses concern for the anxiety and stress caused to those affected and the damage to property; and urges the Government and the Environment Agency to speedily prioritise and find new environmentally sensitive flood defence schemes after consulting with local people.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1113open
CORNISH PASTY AND PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION STATUS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
That this House believes that the humble Cornish pasty is the product of a unique tradition of working men and women in Cornwall, that it is vital to the local economy, generating an estimated turnover of ú150 million, provides thousands of jobs, is an essential part of the Cornish character in the food market and that any pasty described as 'Cornish' in the European Market should actually me made in Cornwall; and therefore support its case for Protected Geographical Indication status.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1114open
PEDAL CYCLIST CRASH HELMETS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
That this House, being convinced of the effectiveness of crash helmets worn by pedal cyclists in averting serious head injuries in road accidents, believes that the wearing of crash helmets by pedal cyclists in road traffic should be if not made compulsory then at least strongly encouraged through publicity by the Government.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1115open
S4C
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
That this House congratulates S4C on the launch of Wales Digital College; notes the innovative use of new technology which will provide 15 hours a week of education and training on S4C digital; applauds the fact that this is an important new venture in lifelong learning which is free and accessible to all; and wishes S4C a happy 18th birthday.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1116open
ASSOCIATE PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON SUDAN
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2000
That this House welcomes the foundation of an associate parliamentary group on Sudan with the aim of promoting peace, justice and development for all the people of Sudan in parliament and with government; approves of its involvement of Sudanese people, non-governmental organisations and officials in debate and active participation in pursuing its aims; and calls upon concerned honourable Members on all sides to offer their support.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1099open
LICENSING HOURS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 31 October 2000
That this House regrets the failure of the Government to take measures to extend licensing hours for pubs and clubs in England and Wales for celebrations of this year's New Year's Eve, which falls on a Sunday night; notes that most licensed premises must therefore close at 10.30p.m., unless licensees make applications to local magistrates for an extension; further notes that mass applications to magistrates would result in a needlessly increased workload for magistrates, with no guarantee of uniformity in the granting of applications, plus further delay for licensees who have not planned festivities because they have been expecting Government guidelines on opening times for that night; and calls upon the Government to extend the licensing hours on New Year's Eve according to the limits set in the Government's deregulation order brought in for last year's millennium celebrations.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1100open
CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 31 October 2000
That this House notes that in 1998 the Captive Animals Protection Society revealed that electric shock devices or goads were being used in the training and management of the elephants at Blackpool Zoo; further notes that subsequent inquiries led the CAPS to believe that this was not an isolated case and that many zoos and safari parks in the UK have such devices; condemns the lack of protection given to captive elephants in the Zoo Licensing Act 1981; and calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to give elephants greater protection by amending the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 to prohibit discipline by menas of (a) deprivation of food, water, or rest, (b) the use of electric shocks (e.g. by an electric goad) for training, (c) physical punishment resulting in damage, scarring, or breakage of the skin and (d) insertion of any instrument into any bodily orifice (e.g. hooks in mouth) and to prohibit members of the public from riding captive elephants with any breach of these conditions, being treated as a criminal offence punishable by law.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1101open
MILLENNIUM COMMISSION
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 31 October 2000
That this House notes that the extension of the Millennium Commission after 2000 requires approval of each House of Parliament by way of affirmative procedure; and calls upon the Government to ensure that approval is considered by the full House in order that funding of the Millennium Dome may be debated.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1102open
DEBT RECOVERY
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 31 October 2000
That this House denounces the unacceptable tactics used by lenders, specifically Abbey National Bank, to try to force settlements on debts which they will not properly substantiate; notes that such tactics breach the Mortgage Code, while lenders are not being held to account; condemns mortgage shortfall debt recovery by lenders such as Abbey National Bank many years after repossession; and therefore calls upon the Government to take the necessary steps to ensure borrowers are given the protection they deserve from lenders intent on maximising their profits at any expense.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1103open
FUTURE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 31 October 2000
That this House notes that the National Health Service Plan proposes the abolition of the Community Health Councils and the redistribution of their functions between the Patient Advocacy and Liaison Service, patients' forums, advisory citizens' panels, local council all-party scrutiny committees and the Commission for Health Improvement; and calls for the Government to engage in a robust national debate and consultation on how to deliver effective patient empowerment by adding to the best of Community Health Councils and particularly by addressing the need for independence, integration locally and nationally, appropriate statutory powers and access to information and support mechanisms to identify and promote best practice.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1104open
ACCESS TO CASH MACHINES
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 31 October 2000
That this House notes with concern that many cash machines at high street banks and building societies are not accessible for disabled people in wheelchairs; believes that people should not be excluded from this everyday facility due to their disability; and calls on all high street banks and building societies to undertake an urgent review of the provision of and access to cash machines in order to accommodate wheelchair users.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1105open
FUTURE OF THE FOOTBALL TRANSFER SYSTEM
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 31 October 2000
That this House expresses great concern at the threat posed to the future of professional football in the United Kingdom by the insistence of the European Competition Commissioner that the Established transfer system of players is contrary to Article 81(1) of the Treaty of Rome; recognises that the existing transfer system, however imperfect, does enable clubs in lower divisions to survive by selling players; welcomes the united opposition to the Commission's position presented by the football authorities in the United Kingdom; is gratified that the Prime Minister has made clear his concern about the abolition of the transfer system; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to rigorously oppose the European Commission's view and to seek an exemption for sport, and professional football in particular, from the provisions of the Treaty of Rome at the Nice summit in December.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1106open
RETIREMENT OF MR EDWARD "TED" WELDIN
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 31 October 2000
That this House records its appreciation to Mr Edward (Ted) Weldin on his retirement from the House of Commons after 40 years of service to Members of Parliament, latterly in the Vote Office; recalls that Mr Weldin has always shown helpfulness and courtesy when dealing with enquiries from honourable Members; and wishes him a very happy retirement.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1107open
ORGAN DONOR SYMBOLS ON CREDIT AND BANK CARDS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 31 October 2000
That this House, bearing in mind the growing shortage of human organs for transplantation, congratulates Goldfish/HFC Bank on its support for a new scheme to allow the organ donor symbol to be put on its credit cards by customers; believes that this is an effective way of increasing the number of people carrying organ donor cards; welcomes the backing given to the scheme by the Department of Health and United Kingdom Transplant; applauds the interest shown both in this initiative and in the general promotion or organ donation by other financial services companies, including Nationwide, MBNA, Europay (Mastercard) and VISA; and expresses the hope that the whole industry will demonstrate its support for the scheme by adopting it for all customers in due course.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1108open
VISITORS APPEALS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 31 October 2000
That this House notes the considerable public concern at the prohibitive level of the proposed charge of ú580 for oral hearing (or ú250 for a review on the papers) to be paid before the right of visitors' appeal can be exercised a sum for which for many people in the Indian sub-continent represent one year's earnings; and urges the Government to abolish such charges so as to restore the principle of equal access to British courts.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1076open
BRITISH OLYMPIC ACHIEVEMENTS
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 30 October 2000
after 'Redgrave', insert ', an insulin-dependent diabetic,'.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1095open
STATUS OF NURSERY NURSES
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 30 October 2000
That this House recognises that nursery nurses play a vital role in managing and providing childcare and early years' education in a wide variety of settings; believes that the suggested introduction of classroom assistant as a job title should be rejected by government, local government and private employers as inappropriate for these trained, qualified and professional staff; and urges the Government to work with local government and the private sector to establish professional career and pay structures for nursery nurses which properly reward their training, qualifications and responsibilities.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1096open
SOIL PROTECTION STRATEGY
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 30 October 2000
That this House notes that public concern for soil protection is high, especially in the wake of extreme events such as recent flooding in the South East; believes that erosion caused by inappropriate land use blocks highways, damages property and dwellings, destroys fisheries and wildlife habitats, fills in lakes and degrades the productive potential of the land; urges the Government to give an active commitment to the protection and sustainable use of the nation's vital and finite soil resources; and calls for a soil protection strategy as a framework for the current work on sustainability by Government and regional planning agencies.