Monthly Archives: July 2010

Capital Punishment In Trinidad And Tobago

Menzies Campbell has signed EDM550. Motion reads: “That this House is dismayed by reports that the new government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago plans to recommence capital punishment as a means of dealing with the country’s high murder rate; n…

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Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani (No. 3)

Menzies Campbell has signed EDM535. Motion reads: “That this House notes with grave concern that despite the decision by the Chief of Iran’s judiciary temporarily to halt the inhumane sentence of stoning to death for Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, there r…

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Edinburgh Airport

Menzies Campbell has seconded EDM551. Motion reads: “That this House regrets the decision by British Airports Authority (BAA) to introduce a 1 drop-off charge at Edinburgh Airport; notes that BAA has failed to consult widely with customers ahead of its…

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Cost Of Foster Care

Menzies Campbell has signed EDM270. Motion reads: “That this House welcomes the Fostering Network’s report, the Cost of Foster Care, on the cost of the foster care service; notes that the total number of children in foster care is rising year on year; …

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Firefighter Safety

Menzies Campbell has signed EDM465. Motion reads: “That this House notes that 16 firefighters have lost their lives at fires since 2003; further notes that, according to the Health and Safety Executive, the rate of injury is higher in the fire and resc…

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