That this House notes the enduring hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh in Panjaab, India, which has now exceeded 170 days; further notes this protest against the Indian state and calls for the release of multiple political prisoners who are held by the Indian state; notes the continuing 20-year incarceration of Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, whose conviction and imprisonment in 1995 has been widely criticised; notes the lack of medical care offered to Dr Gokarakonda Naga Saibaba whilst in detention and the ban on Indian Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai from coming to the UK to address British MPs; notes the ongoing 14-year hunger strike of Irom Sharmila in Manipur protesting against Indian army human rights abuses; notes the Indian government's ban on the BBC's documentary India's Daughter in March 2015 and its attempts to block the broadcasting of the same in the UK; notes the current Amnesty International special report on human rights atrocities in Kashmir entitled India: accountability still missing for human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir and its annual report on India for 2014-15; believes that given the UK's so-called special relationship with India as declared by the Prime Minister, these concerns should be raised with the Indian government; and urges the Government to investigate the reports and raise concerns with the Indian government.

That this House notes the enduring hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh in Panjaab, India, which has now exceeded 170 days; further notes this protest against the Indian state and calls for the release of multiple political prisoners who are held by the Indian state; notes the continuing 20-year incarceration...

That this House welcomes the broadcast of the BBC's documentary India's Daughter, which draws attention to the rape and murder of Jyoti Singh and other women; applauds the students from Jawaharlal Nehru University who marched to protest against the treatment of women; commends the police force and justice system of India that arrested those responsible and brought them to trial; notes the documentary brought home the pain of Singh's parents, the brutality of rape and the loss of an empowered woman; acknowledges the economist Amartya Sen's article entitled More than 100 million women are missing, which highlights the unequal rights for women in the developing world and the resulting attitudes to women; further notes that 8 March 2015 was International Women's Day which represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality; and calls on the Government to promote gender equality in the UK and around the world.

That this House welcomes the broadcast of the BBC's documentary India's Daughter, which draws attention to the rape and murder of Jyoti Singh and other women; applauds the students from Jawaharlal Nehru University who marched to protest against the treatment of women; commends the police force and justice system of...

That this House notes the serious problem of child poverty in Mumbai; congratulates Celador Films and Film4, the makers of Slumdog Millionaire, for their commitment to provide a ??500,000 funding package to tackle child poverty in Mumbai; notes with grave concern recent media coverage regarding the child actors in the film, in particular Rubina Ali; welcomes the efforts of the Indian authorities to investigate these allegations; encourages other filmmakers to provide sufficient support for the communities in which they produce films; and calls on the Government to work with the Indian government and the organisations involved in the delivery of the funding package to ensure that the film leaves a positive legacy in Mumbai.

That this House notes the serious problem of child poverty in Mumbai; congratulates Celador Films and Film4, the makers of Slumdog Millionaire, for their commitment to provide a ??500,000 funding package to tackle child poverty in Mumbai; notes with grave concern recent media coverage regarding the child actors in the...

That this House notes the importance and prestige of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, which has an estimated global audience of over 500 million; believes that it was a great honour for the United Kingdom and Yorkshire to be chosen as hosts for the event; commends the efforts of the IFFA Brand Ambassador Amitab Bachdan; congratulates Shilpa Shetty for the award she received recognising the dignity she displayed during her experience in the Big Brother house; further congratulates Wembley-born Upen Patel for winning the Newcomer of the Year Award; further notes that the Indian film industry sells more than three and a half billion cinema tickets per year; and hopes that the 2007 IIFA Awards ceremony marks a further strengthening of the strong relationship between the British and Indian cultural industries.

That this House notes the importance and prestige of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, which has an estimated global audience of over 500 million; believes that it was a great honour for the United Kingdom and Yorkshire to be chosen as hosts for the event; commends the efforts...

That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing violence with impunity against Dalits in India (formerly called untouchables); recalls the tragic murder of Surekha, Priyanka, Sudhir and Roshan Bhotmange in Khairlanji village in September 2006; regrets the chronic deficiencies in the investigation and the lack of prosecution of negligent police officers involved in the case; notes that official figures record approximately 26,000 atrocities against Dalits every year; further notes that this statistic is unlikely to represent the true extent of violence; further notes a recent study on untouchability in rural India finding that Dalits faced discrimination in their access to police stations in 28 per cent. of villages and in their treatment in police stations in 32 per cent. of villages; further notes the European Parliament Resolution of 1st February on the human rights situation of the Dalits in India; recognises the existence of legislation to protect Dalits from caste-based violence and humiliation in India; and calls upon the UK Government to make representations to the Indian government to urge the effective implementation of laws protecting Dalits from violent attacks.

That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing violence with impunity against Dalits in India (formerly called untouchables); recalls the tragic murder of Surekha, Priyanka, Sudhir and Roshan Bhotmange in Khairlanji village in September 2006; regrets the chronic deficiencies in the investigation and the lack of prosecution of negligent...

That this House is concerned at the arbitrary arrest of the human rights activist and General Secretary of the Chhattisgarh unit of the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Dr Binayak Sen, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh; notes with concern that this arrest has taken place in the aftermath of the alleged involvement by the police in the unlawful killing of 12 adivasis or tribal people; further notes that, despite these allegations being substantiated by a police inquiry, the state government still refuses to approve the prosecution of those suspected to be involved; further notes that this has occurred in the context of an escalation in violence between Maoist rebels and the Salwa Judum militia, which is widely believed to be sponsored by the state government; further notes with concern that other members of the PUCL have been subject to harassment and threats of arrest; and therefore supports the calls of Amnesty International for the state government to release Dr Sen immediately unless he is charged with a recognisably criminal offence and take urgent steps to end the harassment of the other human rights defenders in the state.

That this House is concerned at the arbitrary arrest of the human rights activist and General Secretary of the Chhattisgarh unit of the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Dr Binayak Sen, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh; notes with concern that this arrest has taken place in the aftermath...

That this House congratulates Leicester on being named the Curry Capital of Britain, beating other strong candidate cities; believes that this demonstrates Leicester's culinary diversity and quality; and further believes that Leicester will become the Curry Capital of the world.

That this House congratulates Leicester on being named the Curry Capital of Britain, beating other strong candidate cities; believes that this demonstrates Leicester's culinary diversity and quality; and further believes that Leicester will become the Curry Capital of the world.

That this House notes with great concern China's efforts to overturn a ban on the domestic sale of tiger parts used widely in Chinese medicine; supports WWF-India in its struggle to uphold the ban which protects India's fragile tiger population; recognises that China's proposed system of tiger farming would not protect wild tigers or stem poaching in India but would bolster the illegal market where poached tiger parts would be cheaper than those of farmed animals; notes with disappointment the failure by the Indian government to take a firm stance on the proposals; urges all Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species members to vote in favour of the ban at their meeting at the Hague on 3rd to 15th June; and further urges the Government to condemn an overturning of the ban and the practice of trading in endangered animal parts.

That this House notes with great concern China's efforts to overturn a ban on the domestic sale of tiger parts used widely in Chinese medicine; supports WWF-India in its struggle to uphold the ban which protects India's fragile tiger population; recognises that China's proposed system of tiger farming would not...

That this House notes with concern that Afzal Guru, convicted of attacking the Indian parliament in December 2001, is facing the death penalty in India; notes that there are concerns and questions being raised by campaigning organisations regarding Afzal's trial and therefore the legitimacy of the verdict; further notes that there are claims that Afzal Guru was tortured by the police and security forces; believes that the death penalty is inhumane; and asks the President of India to intervene urgently to use his prerogative of mercy to revoke the death sentence and call an inquiry into Afzal Guru's conviction.

That this House notes with concern that Afzal Guru, convicted of attacking the Indian parliament in December 2001, is facing the death penalty in India; notes that there are concerns and questions being raised by campaigning organisations regarding Afzal's trial and therefore the legitimacy of the verdict; further notes that...

That this House condemns those responsible for the terrorist attacks that killed 66 people and injured many more on the train from New Delhi, India to Lahore, Pakistan on Sunday 18th February 2007; expresses its sympathy and condolences to the families of the killed and the injured; recognises that by targeting civilians the terrorists seek to destabilise any opportunity for peace between two countries seeking to improve bilateral relationships and understanding; and urges India and Pakistan to be firm in their resolution in the face of such murderous and indiscriminate attacks.

That this House condemns those responsible for the terrorist attacks that killed 66 people and injured many more on the train from New Delhi, India to Lahore, Pakistan on Sunday 18th February 2007; expresses its sympathy and condolences to the families of the killed and the injured; recognises that by...

That this House notes with concern that the European company Novartis, the makers of the anti-leukaemia drug Glivec, has brought a case against the Indian government to prevent manufacturers of generic medicines from producing low-cost copies of that drug; further notes that the generic medicines produced in India are essential treatments for many people in the developing world, especially those living with HIV/AIDS, and that millions of people rely on drugs produced in India for affordable medicines; and therefore urges Novartis to withdraw its action.

That this House notes with concern that the European company Novartis, the makers of the anti-leukaemia drug Glivec, has brought a case against the Indian government to prevent manufacturers of generic medicines from producing low-cost copies of that drug; further notes that the generic medicines produced in India are essential...

That this House welcomes the unveiling of a statue of Shaheed Nanak Singh in Amritsar on 26th January; acknowledges the fact that he dedicated his life to freedom and peace in India; notes the sacrifice that he made when he was killed while trying to save students who were coming under attack during a peaceful protest; and hopes that others can learn from Shaheed Nanak Singh's dedication to religious harmony.

That this House welcomes the unveiling of a statue of Shaheed Nanak Singh in Amritsar on 26th January; acknowledges the fact that he dedicated his life to freedom and peace in India; notes the sacrifice that he made when he was killed while trying to save students who were coming...

That this House is appalled by the massacre of 22 unarmed Hindu villagers in Pandjobi and Thava in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir in a pre-dawn attack on 1st May by Lash Kar-is-Toiba terrorists; expresses its deep sympathy to the friends and family of the slain; and urges the governments of India and Pakistan to persevere in their efforts to bring an end to cross-border terrorist outrages of this type.

That this House is appalled by the massacre of 22 unarmed Hindu villagers in Pandjobi and Thava in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir in a pre-dawn attack on 1st May by Lash Kar-is-Toiba terrorists; expresses its deep sympathy to the friends and family of the slain; and urges the...

That this House urges the President of India to intervene in the case of Doctor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar, who was deported from Germany in 1995 contrary to Article 3 of the European Human Rights Convention and who has been facing a sentence of death in India since 2001, despite the serious doubts expressed by many, including human rights bodies and the most senior judge on the bench in his trial, about the manner in which his conviction was obtained including the use of torture; and urges the United Kingdom Government to do all it can in conjunction with the German Government and the European Union in making representations to the Indian Government to secure justice in this case.

That this House urges the President of India to intervene in the case of Doctor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar, who was deported from Germany in 1995 contrary to Article 3 of the European Human Rights Convention and who has been facing a sentence of death in India since 2001, despite the...

That this House expresses its deep concern at the recent examples of brutal behaviour of the Indian Police in the eviction of Punjabi farmers from their farms in Kashipur in the State of Uttaranchal, in their violent attack on the protesting vegetable merchants in the old fruit market in Amritsar, and the beating to near death of Sukhvinder Singh Sukha at Phagawara; and calls upon the Government to express formally its condemnation to the Indian High Commission.

That this House expresses its deep concern at the recent examples of brutal behaviour of the Indian Police in the eviction of Punjabi farmers from their farms in Kashipur in the State of Uttaranchal, in their violent attack on the protesting vegetable merchants in the old fruit market in Amritsar,...

That this House notes the important contribution that Tesco has made to the development of popular retailing in the UK in the last decade; further notes however that there is a line to be drawn between innovation and dominance, between competition and monopoly; further notes the visit of Sir Terry Leahy to Bangalore in a bid to launch Tesco into the Indian market; admires his enterprise in seeking to sell Basmati rice to the Indian population, the retail equivalent of selling sand to Saudi Arabia; and calls on the British High Commission to recognise that Tesco is not the only British retailer seeking to expand abroad and hopes that he will be equally supportive to others.

That this House notes the important contribution that Tesco has made to the development of popular retailing in the UK in the last decade; further notes however that there is a line to be drawn between innovation and dominance, between competition and monopoly; further notes the visit of Sir Terry...

That this House offers its deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of those slain in the brutal and indiscriminate terrorist outrages perpetrated in Delhi on 29th October; praises the swift and effective response of the local and national agencies; recognises the strength and resilience of the Indian people; and notes that an assault on one democracy is an attack on all.

That this House offers its deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of those slain in the brutal and indiscriminate terrorist outrages perpetrated in Delhi on 29th October; praises the swift and effective response of the local and national agencies; recognises the strength and resilience of the...

That this House notes with extreme concern the arrest by the Indian Government of senior Dal Khalsa leaders, Mr Kanwarpal Singh Bittu and Mr Sarbjit Singh Ghuman, the President of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Mr Simranjit Singh Mann, and the President of the Khalsa Raj Party, Mr Jagjit Singh Chohan; and calls upon the Government to press the Indian government to draw back from what many regard as a campaign of oppression of free speech and legitimate political activity.

That this House notes with extreme concern the arrest by the Indian Government of senior Dal Khalsa leaders, Mr Kanwarpal Singh Bittu and Mr Sarbjit Singh Ghuman, the President of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Mr Simranjit Singh Mann, and the President of the Khalsa Raj Party, Mr Jagjit Singh Chohan;...

That this House notes with great concern the continuing and dramatic rise in energy prices throughout the UK; further notes that huge economic growth in China and India is placing enormous strains on global energy resources; believes that relying upon importing 80 per cent. of the nation's oil and gas could affect the UK's security of supply; calls upon the Government to prevent the sterilisation of indigenous coal reserves including those at Hatfield which could make a major contribution to the UK's energy needs; and further calls upon the Government to establish a clean energy centre in the Wansbeck constituency, bringing together clean coal technology and renewable energy in the form of wind power, wave power and advanced photovoltaics combining research and development and demonstration projects.

That this House notes with great concern the continuing and dramatic rise in energy prices throughout the UK; further notes that huge economic growth in China and India is placing enormous strains on global energy resources; believes that relying upon importing 80 per cent. of the nation's oil and gas...

That this House is aware that on 3rd December 1984 poisonous gas leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide factory in Bhopal, India; notes that Amnesty International has reported that 7,000 people died in the immediate aftermath, that a further, 15,000 have died of related diseases since 1984, and that 100,000 people still suffer from chronic and debilitating illnesses as a consequence of the leak; further notes that Union Carbide was guilty of storing this ultra hazardous gas without regard to proper safety arrangements, that no individuals, including in management, have been brought to account for the leak and its consequences, and that neither Union Carbide nor the subsequent purchaser Dow Chemicals has done enough to clean up the site or compensate the victims; further notes that toxic wastes still pollute the environment and contaminate the water that communities in the area depend on, that the 1989 deal between the Indian Government and Union Carbide of ??470 million in exchange for an end to legal proceedings was not in the best interest of victims and the successful claimants have only received a pittance in compensation, that thousands of claims remain outstanding, and that the Reserve Bank of Inda has pocketed ??330 million of the ??470 million which should have been paid to survivors; and believes that not enough has been done in the last 20 years to ensure there is no repeat of a Bhopal disaster in either the developing or developed world and that the findings and judgment of the Permanent People's Tribunal on Industrial Hazards and Human Rights, disclosed on 2nd December 1994, still represents the best analysis and recommendations for law changes and enforcement in individual states and internationally to avoid any recurrence.

That this House is aware that on 3rd December 1984 poisonous gas leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide factory in Bhopal, India; notes that Amnesty International has reported that 7,000 people died in the immediate aftermath, that a further, 15,000 have died of related diseases since 1984, and that 100,000...