That this House condemns Estates & Management Ltd of Ballards Lane, London for charging an administration charge of ??225 to collect an arrears of ??6.30 annual ground rent; notes that other freeholders try to overcharge Burnley leaseholders with long term leases (999 years), low ground rents and minimal conditions by trying to enforce insurance conditions which do not exist in all the leasehold documents, or charging substantial retrospective fees for approving alterations or improvements made to properties; and calls upon the Government to legislate to stop these malpractices.

That this House condemns Estates & Management Ltd of Ballards Lane, London for charging an administration charge of ??225 to collect an arrears of ??6.30 annual ground rent; notes that other freeholders try to overcharge Burnley leaseholders with long term leases (999 years), low ground rents and minimal conditions by...

That this House applauds the campaign by Mr and Mrs Van Neck of Plympton, Plymouth for improvements to cervical smear tests following the tragic death of their daughter Sue in 1999, following a number of inaccurate test results; welcomes the Government's decision in 2004 to introduce throughout England the liquid-based cytology method of screening, and anticipates real benefits for all women as a result; is concerned, however, that the Government has indicated that it may take as long as five years to roll out liquid-based cytology testing throughout the whole country; and calls upon the Government and every strategic health authority to speed up the introduction of the same so that more women's lives may be saved.

That this House applauds the campaign by Mr and Mrs Van Neck of Plympton, Plymouth for improvements to cervical smear tests following the tragic death of their daughter Sue in 1999, following a number of inaccurate test results; welcomes the Government's decision in 2004 to introduce throughout England the liquid-based...

That this House notes the comments made by the hon Member for South Thanet on the National Institute for Clinical Excellence's (NICE) draft guidance on drugs for Alzheimer's; welcomes the Minister's statement that NICE should consider the wider implications of not approving Alzheimer's drugs' use, especial ly the benefits and costs to carers as well as patients; calls on NICE to reconsider the proposals to discontinue the prescription of Alzheimer's drugs on the NHS; and urges Ministers to listen closely to the concerns of honourable Members and their constituents on the Alzheimer's Society lobby of Parliament on 16th March.

That this House notes the comments made by the hon Member for South Thanet on the National Institute for Clinical Excellence's (NICE) draft guidance on drugs for Alzheimer's; welcomes the Minister's statement that NICE should consider the wider implications of not approving Alzheimer's drugs' use, especial ly the benefits and...

That this House recognises the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's finding that up to one fifth of all road accidents resulting in death or serious injury are caused by driver sleepiness; notes that at least one per cent. of the United Kingdom's adult population has a medical cause for sleepiness but that an estimated 80 per cent. of people with sleep disorders are unaware they have a treatable medical condition; acknowledges the Royal College of Physician's observation that untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnoea sufferers may have driving impairments comparable with drivers in excess of the legal alcohol limit; further acknowledges that Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is readily treatable with a machine costing ??300 which lasts for 10 years but that the Sleep Apnoea Trust has evidence of individuals who have suffered fatal crashes whilst on NHS waiting lists; further notes the research undertaken by the Sleep Centre at Edinburgh University which shows the cost of treating 500 sleep apnoea patients with continuous positive airway pressure treatment for five years would be a total of ??400,000 in comparison to the estimated cost of accidents caused by untreated patients with sleep apnoea over the same five year period being ??5,300,000; and urges the Government to seize the opportunity of the Road Safety Bill to incorporate this issue into its proposals on driver sleepiness by helping to raise awareness of sleep disorders amongst unknowing sufferers and by improving the provision of NHS diagnosis and treatment services.

That this House recognises the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's finding that up to one fifth of all road accidents resulting in death or serious injury are caused by driver sleepiness; notes that at least one per cent. of the United Kingdom's adult population has a medical cause for sleepiness...

That this House welcomes the New Law Now To Protect Our Sea Life campaign by the Marine Conservation Society, RSPB, Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, The Wildlife Trusts and WWF under the banner of Wildlife and Countryside Link; notes that this coalition of organisations is advocating comprehensive new legislation to improve the protection and management of the marine environment around the UK; further notes that they are campaigning for this legislation to include improved protection of wildlife sites and species at sea and a planning system for the seas to allow wildlife conservation and economic and recreational activities to be planned and co-ordinated in a rational way; and calls on the Government to bring forward a Marine Bill at the earliest opportunity to deliver these multiple gains, and ensure a sustainable future for the UK's seas and their wildlife.

That this House welcomes the New Law Now To Protect Our Sea Life campaign by the Marine Conservation Society, RSPB, Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, The Wildlife Trusts and WWF under the banner of Wildlife and Countryside Link; notes that this coalition of organisations is advocating comprehensive new legislation to...

That this House congratulates Jamie Oliver on his groundbreaking Channel 4 series, Jamie's School Dinners, and his Feed Me Better campaign; notes the worrying increase of child obesity across the United Kingdom and the negative effects that a poorly balanced diet has on pupils' concentration, behaviour and social skills; is appalled that the average 35 to 45 pence per meal available to schools is a quarter of what is available in Her Majesty's prisons; welcomes the Government's introduction of tougher minimum standards allowing less sugar, fat and salt in school meals but calls on it to ban processed foods from school meals altogether and to encourage schools to adopt the Feed Me Better Manifesto for Change; and further calls on the Government to focus on implementing a healthy diet-exercise balance in all our schools.

That this House congratulates Jamie Oliver on his groundbreaking Channel 4 series, Jamie's School Dinners, and his Feed Me Better campaign; notes the worrying increase of child obesity across the United Kingdom and the negative effects that a poorly balanced diet has on pupils' concentration, behaviour and social skills; is...

That this House believes that dentistry should be a core part of the National Health Service; notes with concern that less than 40 per cent. of adults in England are currently registered with an NHS dentist, and that in many areas dentists are no longer taking on new NHS patients; further notes the delay in implementing a new system of patient charging and a new Personal Dental Services contract; further believes that current measures to address the shortfall in NHS dentistry are insufficient to meet immediate local needs; and calls on the Government to work with the dental profession to attract and retain more NHS dentists.

That this House believes that dentistry should be a core part of the National Health Service; notes with concern that less than 40 per cent. of adults in England are currently registered with an NHS dentist, and that in many areas dentists are no longer taking on new NHS patients;...

That this House congratulates the FA and the Metropolitan Police Authority on adopting the Report Racism initiative to help combat racism at grassroots level football matches; notes that the work of Kick it Out and Show Racism the Red Card has already shown marked results in the eradication of racism in football; further congratulates AFC Wimbledon and Kingston Police on their adoption of the Report Racism initiative on 1st February; and urges close community co-operation to ensure the success of this initiative and to support the eradication of racism in all grassroots football matches.

That this House congratulates the FA and the Metropolitan Police Authority on adopting the Report Racism initiative to help combat racism at grassroots level football matches; notes that the work of Kick it Out and Show Racism the Red Card has already shown marked results in the eradication of racism...

That this House notes with grave concern the assessment made by the Chair of the Greater Manchester Police Authority in his letter of 21st January to the Home Secretary that, without additional police grant, the authority will be forced to move operational police officers from front line service into essential support roles currently staffed by civilians and will be unable to train or equip PCSOs for their extra powers; further notes that the police's existing high levels of performance will be seriously undermined; and therefore calls on the Home Secretary to give a clear assurance to the people of Greater Manchester that he will guarantee a level of funding that will at the least permit the current level of operational policing on the streets to be maintained throughout the coming financial year.

That this House notes with grave concern the assessment made by the Chair of the Greater Manchester Police Authority in his letter of 21st January to the Home Secretary that, without additional police grant, the authority will be forced to move operational police officers from front line service into essential...

That this House congratulates Ellen MacArthur on the news that she will be appointed a Dame in recognition of her record breaking solo circumnavigation; notes that her journey, completed in 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds, was over 32 hours faster than the previous solo non-stop sailing record; further notes that she is only the second person ever to sail solo non-stop around the world on a multi-hull boat; recognises the extraordinary mental and physical courage necessary to undertake such a daunting voyage; and welcomes her role in bringing the spirit of adventure and exploration to new generations.

That this House congratulates Ellen MacArthur on the news that she will be appointed a Dame in recognition of her record breaking solo circumnavigation; notes that her journey, completed in 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds, was over 32 hours faster than the previous solo non-stop sailing...

That this House congratulates the BBC and BBC Worldwide on their agreement to include listings for BBC Parliament in the Radio Times; notes that BBC Parliament is Europe's first parliamentary channel to broadcast around the clock and since its launch in 1998 has enjoyed an average monthly audience of 800,000; recognises the important role of BBC Parliament in making politics accessible and open to the public; and hopes that this latest decision will lead further in this direction.

That this House congratulates the BBC and BBC Worldwide on their agreement to include listings for BBC Parliament in the Radio Times; notes that BBC Parliament is Europe's first parliamentary channel to broadcast around the clock and since its launch in 1998 has enjoyed an average monthly audience of 800,000;...

That this House recognises that endometriosis can be a distressing disease which can lead to infertility, severe and chronic pain, emotional distress, inability to finish an education or sustain a career, with subsequent financial cost to the individual and the State due to delayed and incorrect diagnosis, as well as ineffective hit-and-miss treatments; is concerned that endometriosis, which is still a relatively unknown disease despite the fact that there are an estimated two million sufferers in the UK alone, is not a current national or primary care trust priority; and therefore would urge the Secretary of State for Health to look at this with the utmost urgency to ensure that girls and women in the UK with endometriosis will receive the specialist care they need and rightly deserve, but which most are presently not getting.

That this House recognises that endometriosis can be a distressing disease which can lead to infertility, severe and chronic pain, emotional distress, inability to finish an education or sustain a career, with subsequent financial cost to the individual and the State due to delayed and incorrect diagnosis, as well as...

That this House condemns the Chinese Government over its treatment of Tibet and for a regime of religious intolerance within the People's Republic of China; notes that China is due to host the 2008 Olympic Games; recognises that the Olympic Games look to promote peace, tolerance and fairness and that, according to the Olympic Committee website, 'the Olympic Games have always brought people together in peace to respect universal moral principles'; and therefore calls upon the Chinese Government to put in practice the principles of tolerance, fairness and peace both in relation to Tibet and towards Christians living in China who wish to practise their faith.

That this House condemns the Chinese Government over its treatment of Tibet and for a regime of religious intolerance within the People's Republic of China; notes that China is due to host the 2008 Olympic Games; recognises that the Olympic Games look to promote peace, tolerance and fairness and that,...

That this House notes with concern the report by the World Wildlife Fund which found that key species in the United Kingdom seas are under serious threat with 13 of the 16 species and habitats investigated in decline, including reefs and salt marshes; further notes that the blame for damage to marine habitats is being placed on coastal developments, trawling and dredging, aquaculture, and oil and gas exploitation; and calls on the Government to work with marine conservationists and other interested parties to ensure that marine protection is at the forefront of the forthcoming Marine Policy Bill.

That this House notes with concern the report by the World Wildlife Fund which found that key species in the United Kingdom seas are under serious threat with 13 of the 16 species and habitats investigated in decline, including reefs and salt marshes; further notes that the blame for damage...

That this House notes the vital role played by carers throughout the UK; recognises that much of the work performed by an estimated six million carers goes unnoticed with only minimal financial support; welcomes the package of measures included in the National Strategy for Carers; and calls on the Government to look urgently into increasing financial support for carers, encouraging carers to take up the ??660 in unclaimed benefits that are open to them, and further improve the means of support and assistance for carers.

That this House notes the vital role played by carers throughout the UK; recognises that much of the work performed by an estimated six million carers goes unnoticed with only minimal financial support; welcomes the package of measures included in the National Strategy for Carers; and calls on the Government...

That this House notes with great concern the special report by Felicity Lawrence in The Guardian on the 10th and 11th January, describing the horrendous conditions that some of the migrant workers coming to Britain live under; urges that an inquiry be held into the workings and recruiting methods of the agencies responsible for recruiting migrant workers from Eastern Europe and overseas; calls on supermarkets such as Sainsbury's to take greater responsibility for their supplier staff in terms of their living conditions and well-being and the adherence to minimum wage legislation; and urges the Home Office to reconsider the fee of ??50 to register with the work placement scheme, as it appears to be a disincentive for migrant workers actually to register.

That this House notes with great concern the special report by Felicity Lawrence in The Guardian on the 10th and 11th January, describing the horrendous conditions that some of the migrant workers coming to Britain live under; urges that an inquiry be held into the workings and recruiting methods of...

That this House acknowledges all the work done by many honourable Members to persuade the Government to strengthen road safety law; believes that the Transport Committee's recent report, Traffic Law and its Enforcement sheds light on gaps in current law, in particular the absence of an offence of causing death by careless driving; is alarmed that because of this lacuna in the law, when 17-year-old Alexine Melnik was killed by a careless driver, the court was able only to fine that driver and put points on his licence; believes that this valued Alexine's life far too cheaply; recognises that the Road Safety Bill provides a prime opportunity to change the law; and calls upon the Government to support an amendment to the Bill to fill the gap and create an offence of causing death by careless driving.

That this House acknowledges all the work done by many honourable Members to persuade the Government to strengthen road safety law; believes that the Transport Committee's recent report, Traffic Law and its Enforcement sheds light on gaps in current law, in particular the absence of an offence of causing death...

That this House welcomes the recent launch of the Joint Position Statements on Young Carers; notes that this partnership between the Princes Royal Trust for Carers, the Children's Society and the Disabled Parents Network illustrates the voluntary sector's leadership in working together to provide whole-family, preventative support for young carers and their families; applauds the Department for Education and Skills for funding this initiative; recognises that the vast majority of the United Kingdom's 175,000 young carers endure their entire childhoods unsupported and receive no form of assessment, a fact highlighted by the latest report from the Young Carers Research Group; regrets that services for adults and services for children often struggle to work in partnership, especially where a local authority does not have a protocol for joint working; believes that disabled parents should be able to access the support they need to enable them to get their children to school and that young carers should receive appropriate recognition and support once at school; and calls for services that support adults to recognise that many fo their clients are parents and require support with that role in order to prevent their children having to take on inappropriate caring roles.

That this House welcomes the recent launch of the Joint Position Statements on Young Carers; notes that this partnership between the Princes Royal Trust for Carers, the Children's Society and the Disabled Parents Network illustrates the voluntary sector's leadership in working together to provide whole-family, preventative support for young carers...

That this House congratulates NASA and the European Space Agency on the success of the Cassini Huygens mission; notes that the Huygens science probe is a UK effort; congratulates the team involved on the dramatic landing on Titan; recognises the importance of the scientific data being obtained; and lauds the tremendous effort of UK scientists and industry in this achievement.

That this House congratulates NASA and the European Space Agency on the success of the Cassini Huygens mission; notes that the Huygens science probe is a UK effort; congratulates the team involved on the dramatic landing on Titan; recognises the importance of the scientific data being obtained; and lauds the...

That this House congratulates Jubilee Research, Jubilee Debt Campaign and Jubilee Scotland, the UK successor organisations to Jubilee 2000, on their outstanding work in supporting debt and economic justice campaigners worldwide and integrating ecological debts into negotiations around debt cancellation; supports the Chancellor's proposal of 100 per cent. debt cancellation for the world's poorest countries; calls upon the rest of the G8 countries to follow suit to ensure that no country has foreign debts at such a level as to impede its progress towards the Millennium Development Goals, while ensuring that debt reduction does not divert resources from other forms of development assistance; calls on all members of the G8 to delivery the resources necessary to cancel all unpayable debts of the world's poorest countries by fair and transparent means; believes that the G8 should help stop the IMF and World Bank from forcing poor countries to jump through inappropriate hoops, such as the privatisation of basic services to qualify for debt cancellation; and calls upon politicians of all parties to promote the work of these organisations in eradicating the debts of the world's poorest countries.

That this House congratulates Jubilee Research, Jubilee Debt Campaign and Jubilee Scotland, the UK successor organisations to Jubilee 2000, on their outstanding work in supporting debt and economic justice campaigners worldwide and integrating ecological debts into negotiations around debt cancellation; supports the Chancellor's proposal of 100 per cent. debt cancellation...