Author Archives: Duncan Hames - Early Day Motions

Community Sentences

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2595. Motion reads: “That this House recognises the contribution community sentences make to reducing reoffending rates and keeping communities safer as a result; notes that community sentences cost on average a tenth of what…

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80th Anniversary Of The Kinder Scout Trespass

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2973. Motion reads: “That this House notes the 80th anniversary of the Kinder Scout trespass on 24 April 2012; recognises the role the Kinder Scout trespass played in highlighting the issue of publicaccess to Britain’s countr…

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Violence Against The Nuba People

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2941. Motion reads: “That this House condemns the continued violenceagainst the people of the Nuba Mountains by the Sudanese government; is concerned over the continuation of military offensives in the region, the denial of a…

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Chinese Fur Farms

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2169. Motion reads: “That this House notes the film evidence of extreme animal cruelty in Chinese fur farms gathered by undercover investigators and revealed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals through its China’s …

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Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

Duncan Hames has proposed EDM2960. Motion reads: “That this House notes with concern that an estimated 127,000 people in the UK have Parkinson’s disease, that a further 10,000 people will be diagnosed with the disease in 2012 and that one in 20 will be…

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Relay Services For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2687. Motion reads: “That this House notes that people with a hearing loss of any degree have the right to be able to access the telecommunications network using modernised text relay, captioned relay and video relay services…

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Faithfulness Matters Campaign

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2375. Motion reads: “That this House supports the Faithfulness Matters campaign which affirms that faithfulness between people in committed relationships matters, for individuals, for families, for children and for communitie…

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Deteriorating Human Rights In Tibet

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2715. Motion reads: “That this House strongly condemns the Chinese security forces’ unwarranted use of force including opening fire on unarmed demonstrators to quash peaceful protests in Tibet; is greatly saddened by the loss…

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Palestinian Membership Of Unesco

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2357. Motion reads: “That this House welcomes the admission of Palestine to full membership of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.”

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The Times’ Cities Fit For Cycling Campaign

Duncan Hames has signed EDM2689. Motion reads: “That this House believes that cycling is an extremely efficient form of transport which is good for health and the environment; supports successive governments’ commitment to encourage the use of bikes an…

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