http://www.edms.org.uk/topics/transport Monitor early day motions listed under the topic of Transport en-gb Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:50:02 +0000 2 http://www.edms.org.uk/2010-12/2073.htm That this House is concerned that live export of farm animals to continental Europe has resumed,this timevia the Port of Ramsgate, despite widespread local opposition from residents and their elected representatives; is aware that currently over 30,000 UK nationals have signed a petition calling for transport times involving live animals to be reduced to a maximum of eight hours, the same petition having already attracted the attention of over 300,000 EU citizens; calls on the Government to ban the export of live animals to continental Europe; and urges the Secretaries of State for Transport and for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to amend the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 to allow ports authorities in the UK the right to refuse any ship involved in such activities the use of its port. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.edms.org.uk/edms/2010-12/2073 http://www.edms.org.uk/2010-12/1312.htm That this House expresses concern that NHS employees often cover a significant amount of the costs involved in travelling to carry out their daily duties, due to huge local variations in the expenses regime inherited from the previous Government; notes that employees in mental health services are particularly vulnerable due to a high level of travel in their profession; further notes that rising fuel costs have increased the burden on all staff who regularly travel; and urges the Government to review the current rates of reimbursement and to support the exemplary service NHS staff provide nationally. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.edms.org.uk/edms/2010-12/1312