That this House notes that, alone amongst EU members states, the Netherlands has implemented EU Regulation 3254/91 requiring a ban on the import of furs from animals caught in inhumane leghold traps; further notes that the Commission's decision to delay the ban is anyway of dubious legality; deplores the British Government's failure to follow the Dutch lead, despite its stated support for the ban; calls upon the Government to implement the ban at once; and urges Ministers to use their influence in the Council of Ministers to persuade other member states to implement the ban.

That this House notes that, alone amongst EU members states, the Netherlands has implemented EU Regulation 3254/91 requiring a ban on the import of furs from animals caught in inhumane leghold traps; further notes that the Commission's decision to delay the ban is anyway of dubious legality; deplores the British...

That this House notes that British women are paying the price of the Maastricht summit, because the EC has allowed the United Kingdom a third `opt-out', in addition to the Social Chapter and the single currency, by agreeing to an opt-out from providing equal pensions for British women and men in a protocol which amends the Treaty of Rome to exempt British and occupational pension funds from the requirement to treat men and women equally on all contributions paid before 17th May 1990, thereby effectively blocking the Barber judgement and postponing equality for another 40 years, until contributions are built from a 1990 starting point; and recognises that this protocol applies only to the United Kingdom and the Netherlands since the other 10 countries already have equal rights and have no intention of removing them.

That this House notes that British women are paying the price of the Maastricht summit, because the EC has allowed the United Kingdom a third `opt-out', in addition to the Social Chapter and the single currency, by agreeing to an opt-out from providing equal pensions for British women and men...

That this House is sad to learn of the death of Mrs Kate ter Horst who in September 1944 gave aid and refuge to dying and wounded British soldiers trying to liberate Arnhem; recognises she was an exceptionally brave person whose contribution is not forgotten; and sends its condolences to her family.

That this House is sad to learn of the death of Mrs Kate ter Horst who in September 1944 gave aid and refuge to dying and wounded British soldiers trying to liberate Arnhem; recognises she was an exceptionally brave person whose contribution is not forgotten; and sends its condolences to...

That this House welcomes the Maastricht Statement on racism and xenophobia and the Council's reaffirmation of the European Parliament, Council and Commission's declaration against racism and xenophobia on 11th June 1986, and the declaration issued in Dublin on 26th June 1990 expressing its revulsion against racist sentiments and manifestations, finding these manifestations including expressions of prejudice and violence against foreign immigrants and exploitation of them unacceptable; further welcomes the European Council's expressed conviction that respect for human dignity is essential to the Europe of the Community, and that combating discrimination in all its forms is therefore vital to the European Community, as a community of states governed by the rule of law, and the European Council's consideration that it is necessary that the governments and parliaments of the member states should act clearly and unambiguously to counter the growth of sentiments of racism and xenophobia; further recognises its obligation to pursue and counter racism and xenophobia; and therefore welcomes the formation of the Anti-Racist Alliance. which has been established to co-ordinate activities against racism in Britain.

That this House welcomes the Maastricht Statement on racism and xenophobia and the Council's reaffirmation of the European Parliament, Council and Commission's declaration against racism and xenophobia on 11th June 1986, and the declaration issued in Dublin on 26th June 1990 expressing its revulsion against racist sentiments and manifestations, finding...

That this House salutes the success of all those involved in the hospice movement and in palliative care; congratulates those who care for the terminally ill and the dying on the great progress which has been achieved in the development of palliative medicine in the United Kingdom; notes with profound concern the fact that in the Netherlands euthanasia now accounts for 3,700 deaths each year of which more than 1, 000 are as a result of involuntary euthanasia; and registers its opposition to the decriminalisation of euthanasia in this country.

That this House salutes the success of all those involved in the hospice movement and in palliative care; congratulates those who care for the terminally ill and the dying on the great progress which has been achieved in the development of palliative medicine in the United Kingdom; notes with profound...

That this House deplores the extreme bias of the BBC Breakfast Time television broadcast from 8 a.m. to 8.45 a.m. on Wednesday, 11th December following the Maastricht Summit, which was nothing but a party political broadcast for the Prime Minister and the Tory party; considers that it made no attempt whatsoever to explain to viewers how the Social Chapter affected women, workers' rights, a minimum wage, young people, part-time jobs, overtime, maternity leave or any other aspects; notes that even the papers were reviewed by Sir Bernard Ingham, the former Prime Minster's aide; and regrets that, apart from a two minute interview with the Shadow Minister of Employment, the producers and presenters neglected to give a level playing field to the other side of the argument.

That this House deplores the extreme bias of the BBC Breakfast Time television broadcast from 8 a.m. to 8.45 a.m. on Wednesday, 11th December following the Maastricht Summit, which was nothing but a party political broadcast for the Prime Minister and the Tory party; considers that it made no attempt...