MUNCH Chat

Week 1 MUNCH Chat Resolution

Resolution on extended lockdown as a means of preventing the transmission of infectious diseases.

Noting with alarm the effect of closing businesses during an extended lockdown;

Concerned that many individuals have seen a rapid reduction in their salaries;

Realising that the closing down of much of society will have a damaging effect on the economy:

Demands that the lockdown is lifted as soon as possible;

Proposes that other means are found to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases;

Recommends that all available budget is dedicated to finding a vaccine rather than supporting businesses.

Week 2 MUNCH Chat Resolution

Life on Mars.

Concerned by the increase in the world’s population in recent years;

Deploring the fact that global levels of pollution have reached worrying levels:

Proposes that serious consideration is given to the possibility of setting up a colony on Mars;

Recommends that the United Nations sets up a body to research whether the atmosphere on Mars could be made conducive to human life;

Suggests that further resources are put into designing spacecraft that could transport human beings to Mars.

Week 3 MUNCH Chat Resolution

The Issue of making the United Kingdom more Self-Sufficient.

Concerned that some farmers are pouring away unwanted milk,

Pleased that the U.K. is on course to produce a bumper fruit and vegetable crop this year,

Worried about the effect on the environment of transporting food over long distances,

1. Urges that a survey is undertaken so that spare milk can be diverted to suitable places;

2. Suggests that ways are found so that more unemployed workers can help with the harvest;

3. Recommends that a central body be set up, [ Keep Food Fresh And Local ] KFFAL, to reduce food miles.

Week 4 MUNCH Chat Resolution

The effect of COVID 19 on the airline industry.

Noting with dismay the amount of airlines that are struggling to stay in business as a result of COVID 19:

Concerned by the large number of people that will lose their jobs and income if the airlines close:

Worried that travel by air will be much more difficult if many airlines go out of business, creating a serious impact on trade and tourism;

Demands that all countries open up their borders with immediate effect:

Recommends that a UN body is set up to advise on a rescue package for the struggling companies:

Proposes that financial help is provided over the next twelve months until airline companies are in a more secure position.

Week 5 MUNCH Chat Resolution

Public Transport and COVID 19.

Noting with dismay the advice given by the government to avoid the use of public transport during the COVID 19 pandemic:

Concerned that the level of air pollution will rise again in our cities if citizens return to travelling mainly by private car;

Demands that the government retracts the current advice not to travel on buses and trains:

Requests that a body is set up to consider the best way to maintain our current low levels of air pollution:

Proposes that money is taken from furlough payments and put into running more buses and trains in order to allow correct and safe social distancing measures.

Week 6 MUNCH Chat Resolution

PPE Resolution.

Acknowledges that due to lockdown, PPE has become high demand:

Understands that PPE has been all been bought by the general population, leaving little for hospitals:

Aware that hospitals need PPE more than the general public;

1. Recommends that PPE is no longer sold to the public and is reserved for medical institutions:
2. Calls for extra funding to be given to transport and manufacturing companies related to the production of PPE:
3. Asks that PPE is given to medical institutions or sold for a decreased price.

Week 7 MUNCH Chat Resolution

University Resolution

Notes with dismay the current lack of adult tuition in many University subjects, particularly in the Arts due to the pandemic;

Concerned that students are not getting value for money which urgently needs to be addressed;

Worried that poorer demographics will choose not to enter Higher Education under the new reduced provision with high fees:

1. Recommends that the students to return to University as soon as possible;

2. Urges that tuition fees and the interest on them should be reduced to reflect new provision;

3. Calls for all landlords (private and university) to be mandated to reduce rents by at least 50% during the COVID-19 period. This is because students are unable to use University accommodation at present.

Week 8 MUNCH Chat Resolution

School Fees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Acknowledges that schools need funding;

Understands that students are being temporarily schooled online;

However, aware that teachers’ wages still need to be paid:

Calls for parents to get a small refund on private school fees as students are currently not in school;

Asks that non-government funded schools discount fees for next year by 5 - 10% to help families that will be struggling to pay;

Demands that the government consider its obligation to fund state schools before looking to support private schools which give a clear advantage to their pupils.

Week 9 MUNCH Chat Resolution

Issue: Nuclear Weaponry

Believing that nuclear weapons programs pose a threat to our safety, despite the claim that they increase national security and prevent war from breaking out between major powers;

Noting with approval the actions of anti-nuclear groups who campaign to end such programs for the safety of humanity;

Believing that ending all nuclear production will bring more peace to humanity and create less tension over power and the threat of war;

1. Encourages all nations to end nuclear weapons programs;

2. Calls for all existing nuclear weapons to be destroyed in a safe and contained environment to prevent nuclear radiation pollution;

3. Suggests that all UN member states impose economic sanctions on nations that refuse to end nuclear programs and continue to manufacture nuclear weapons.