That this House notes the election in early 1906 of the 29 Labour Members of Parliament who formed the Parliamentary Labour Party on 12th February of that year: G Barnes (Glasgow, Blackfriars), C Bowerman (Deptford), J R Clynes (Manchester North East), W Crooks (Woolwich), C Duncan (Barrow), A H Gill (Bolton), T Glover (St Helens), J K Hardie (Merthyr), A Henderson (Barnard Castle), J Hodge (Manchester, Gorton), W Hudson (Newcastle), J Jenkins (Chatham), F Jowett (Bradford West), G Kelly (Manchester South West), R MacDonald (Leicester), J T MacPherson (Preston), J O'Grady (Leeds), J Parker (Halifax), T F Richards (Wolverhampton West), G Roberts (Norwich), J Seddon (Newton), D Shakleton (Clitheroe), P. Snowden (Blackburn), T Summerbell (Sunderland), W Thorne (West Ham), S Walsh (Ince), G Wardle (Stockport), A Wilkie (Dundee) and W T Wilson (Westhoughton); further notes that many of these men were the first Labour Members of Parliament to represent their constituencies; and congratulates the Parliamentary Labour Party on its centenary.

That this House notes the election in early 1906 of the 29 Labour Members of Parliament who formed the Parliamentary Labour Party on 12th February of that year: G Barnes (Glasgow, Blackfriars), C Bowerman (Deptford), J R Clynes (Manchester North East), W Crooks (Woolwich), C Duncan (Barrow), A H Gill...

That this House welcomes the Trade Justice Campaign and the repeated commitments made by Her Majesty's Government to make trade rules fairer and to reform the World Trade Organisation; notes the increasing public concern about the impact of current international trade rules on poor communities, the environment and democracy, and the extension of trade rules in negotiations launched in Doha last November; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to use the opportunities presented by the EU Heads of Government meeting and G8 Summit, the forthcoming World Summit on Sustainable Development and the WTO negotiations to take a lead in reforming international trade rules so that they place as their highest priorities the fight against global poverty and the promotion of sustainable development.

That this House welcomes the Trade Justice Campaign and the repeated commitments made by Her Majesty's Government to make trade rules fairer and to reform the World Trade Organisation; notes the increasing public concern about the impact of current international trade rules on poor communities, the environment and democracy, and...

That this House urges the Governments of India and Pakistan to seek to resolve their differences peacefully and to reduce the risks of nuclear conflict.

That this House urges the Governments of India and Pakistan to seek to resolve their differences peacefully and to reduce the risks of nuclear conflict.

That this House notes the enormous support from honourable Members of all parties for the Warm Homes and Energy Conservation (15 Year Programme) Bill introduced in the last session, when 351 honourable Members signed a motion calling for it to become law; notes that the Bill required the Secretary of State to draw up a programme of action to ensure that energy conservation measures were taken on 500,000 homes per year over a period of 15 years with the aim of ending fuel poverty in the United Kingdom; recognises that such a programme would improve public health, benefit the environment and create jobs; welcomes the announcement of 11th November 1999 of an Inter-Ministerial Group to examine the way ahead on fuel poverty with a remit to set a target date for eliminating the problem; and hopes that there will be time this session to discuss and pass a Bill that will lead to an end to the problem of fuel poverty.

That this House notes the enormous support from honourable Members of all parties for the Warm Homes and Energy Conservation (15 Year Programme) Bill introduced in the last session, when 351 honourable Members signed a motion calling for it to become law; notes that the Bill required the Secretary of...

That this House welcomes the publication of the consultation paper on high hedges, which at last holds out some hope of action to protect those whose lives have been blighted by overgrown trees and hedges; believes that measures to promote mediation and provide better information on planting and growing of leylandii, and similar fast-growing trees, have a part to play in preventing and defusing conflicts between neighbours but will be of little assistance to those already adversely affected by a high hedge; recognises the efforts already made by local authorities and the police to find solutions to these disputes, but is concerned that valuable time and resources have been unnecessarily expended tackling a problem which, ultimately, they have no power to resolve; and, therefore, supports Option 4 in the consultation paper, which proposes to set up a new system of statutory powers to deal with complaints about problem hedges.

That this House welcomes the publication of the consultation paper on high hedges, which at last holds out some hope of action to protect those whose lives have been blighted by overgrown trees and hedges; believes that measures to promote mediation and provide better information on planting and growing of...

That this House expresses grave concern at the US Senate's rejection of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; fears this could undermine nuclear non-proliferation; urges Her Majesty's Government to make further representations to the UK's American allies to this effect; and hopes that the Senate will reconsider this decision.

That this House expresses grave concern at the US Senate's rejection of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; fears this could undermine nuclear non-proliferation; urges Her Majesty's Government to make further representations to the UK's American allies to this effect; and hopes that the Senate will reconsider this decision.

That this House welcomes the Government's decision to set up a working group to draw up a voluntary code of practice on providing better information on planting and growing leylandii and similarly fast-growing trees; believes however that some form of statutory protection is required for those whose lives have been blighted by overgrown trees and hedges; suggests that one option might be an amendment to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to allow environmental health officers to judge whether an excessively high hedge constitutes a nuisance; would welcome the flexibility and discretion that such a solution would offer, as well as the subsequent legal action that could be taken to protect victims of giant hedges; and calls on the Government to bolster the objectives of the Working Group to allow consideration of whether such legislative proposals are desirable.

That this House welcomes the Government's decision to set up a working group to draw up a voluntary code of practice on providing better information on planting and growing leylandii and similarly fast-growing trees; believes however that some form of statutory protection is required for those whose lives have been...

That this House commends the Warm Homes and Energy Conservation (15 Year Programme) Bill introduced in the last Session by a cross-party group of honourable Members which would require the Secretary of State to draw up a 15 year programme of action to ensure that energy conservation measures are taken on 500,000 homes per year over a period of 15 years; acknowledges that such a programme is designed to end fuel poverty in the United Kingdom; recognises that it would benefit the environment and create jobs; notes that the Bill does not create powers of entry into private homes; further notes that it does not involve compelling private individuals to carry out works, but rather relies on persuasion and promotion; and hopes that there will be time to discuss and pass the Bill in this Session.

That this House commends the Warm Homes and Energy Conservation (15 Year Programme) Bill introduced in the last Session by a cross-party group of honourable Members which would require the Secretary of State to draw up a 15 year programme of action to ensure that energy conservation measures are taken...

That this House welcomes the leadership taken by this Government and its predecessors in reducing the debts of the poorest countries of the world; shares the view expressed by the Prime Minister in the House on 20th May that despite the progress made at the Birmingham G8 summit, debt reduction has not been pushed forward as much as it should be; and supports the principle of the Remission of Third World Debt (Jubilee 2000) Bill introduced by the honourable Member for Stone on 21st July.

That this House welcomes the leadership taken by this Government and its predecessors in reducing the debts of the poorest countries of the world; shares the view expressed by the Prime Minister in the House on 20th May that despite the progress made at the Birmingham G8 summit, debt reduction...

That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's statement in 1996 that a Freedom of Information Act 'is not some isolated constitutional reform' but 'a change that is absolutely fundamental to how we see politics developing in this country over the next few years'; congratulates the Government on its Freedom of Information White Paper; expresses concern at the prospect of any delay in bringing the measure forward; and calls on the Government to publish its draft Freedom of Information Bill before the end of the current session and to ensure that the actual Bill is introduced in the coming session.

That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's statement in 1996 that a Freedom of Information Act 'is not some isolated constitutional reform' but 'a change that is absolutely fundamental to how we see politics developing in this country over the next few years'; congratulates the Government on its Freedom of...

That this House calls on the Government to give sympathetic consideration to a concessionary television licence scheme for pensioners; and hopes that such a scheme can be brought in within the lifetime of this Parliament.

That this House calls on the Government to give sympathetic consideration to a concessionary television licence scheme for pensioners; and hopes that such a scheme can be brought in within the lifetime of this Parliament.

That this House congratulates the State of Israel on its 50th Anniversary; recognises Israel is a vibrant, diverse and democratic society; applauds its achievements in 50 years, having now become a world leader in medical, agricultural and technological development; celebrates the warm relations between Britain and Israel; welcomes Britain's extensive trade links with Israel; and looks forward to the successful conclusion of a comprehensive peace settlement for the benefit of all those living in the region.

That this House congratulates the State of Israel on its 50th Anniversary; recognises Israel is a vibrant, diverse and democratic society; applauds its achievements in 50 years, having now become a world leader in medical, agricultural and technological development; celebrates the warm relations between Britain and Israel; welcomes Britain's extensive...

That this House welcomes the Answer given by the Minister of State for the Regions, Regeneration and Planning to a Parliamentary Question in which he stated that he would consider 'whether some form of government intervention in relation to Leylandii trees and other high boundary hedges is necessary'; recognises that a key element in many of the most distressing disputes over high hedges is unsociable behaviour and harassment; therefore, believes that the Crime and Disorder Bill also represents an excellent opportunity to introduce effective measures to tackle the vindictive impulses of those who insist on allowing their hedges to reach monstrous heights, with the main purpose of inflicting misery on their neighbours; and urges the Government to take steps, either through improved planning regulations or crime legislation, to tackle this increasing menace.

That this House welcomes the Answer given by the Minister of State for the Regions, Regeneration and Planning to a Parliamentary Question in which he stated that he would consider 'whether some form of government intervention in relation to Leylandii trees and other high boundary hedges is necessary'; recognises that...

That this House is concerned by the extent of illegal child employment in the UK; recognises that almost two million school age children have some form of employment; acknowledges that for many this employment is a positive experience, encouraging independence and responsibility; but is concerned that three quarters of working children are employed illegally and that many of these may risk physical harm or educational disadvantage; and welcomes the Employment of Children Bill which seeks to limit working hours to 12 each week and to provide greater protection for Britain's school-age workforce.

That this House is concerned by the extent of illegal child employment in the UK; recognises that almost two million school age children have some form of employment; acknowledges that for many this employment is a positive experience, encouraging independence and responsibility; but is concerned that three quarters of working...

That this House expresses its strong support for rural communities throughout Britain; deplores the negligence of the previous government which led to the BSE disaster and recognizes the crises now facing agriculture and the beef industry; welcomes the action taken by the Labour government to implement the selective cull, to establish a national cattle traceability system, to guarantee the safety of food, to halt imports of potentially risky beef from 1st January, to restore consumer confidence and to make the case for the beef export ban to be lifted for cattle born after August 1996; notes the massive investment of public money to eradicate BSE and to support an industry which is vital for rural employment and for the rural landscape; calls on supermarkets to promote quality British beef; and urges the Government to do everything possible to help the industry to keep Britain farming and to reopen the export market for the best and safest beef in the world.

That this House expresses its strong support for rural communities throughout Britain; deplores the negligence of the previous government which led to the BSE disaster and recognizes the crises now facing agriculture and the beef industry; welcomes the action taken by the Labour government to implement the selective cull, to...

That this House is disturbed by the reports that Treasure Islands, a children's book programme presented by Michael Rosen on BBC Radio 4, is under threat of cancellation; recognises the important role the programme has played over many years in informing parents, teachers, children and anyone who is interested about recently published books for children; believe that in the National Year of Reading such programmes should be increased rather than cut; is concerned that this coincides with the planned end of BBC Radio 4's Sunday children's serial; urges the BBC to recognise its responsibility to develop children's imaginations and support their access to a wide range of books; and asks the Director-General of the BBC to reconsider his decision.

That this House is disturbed by the reports that Treasure Islands, a children's book programme presented by Michael Rosen on BBC Radio 4, is under threat of cancellation; recognises the important role the programme has played over many years in informing parents, teachers, children and anyone who is interested about...

That this House calls on the Government to confirm that, whatever changes in law are made following the Green Paper and any subsequent Education Bill, the principle is maintained that individual children with special educational needs have a legal entitlement to receive the special educational provision their needs call for.

That this House calls on the Government to confirm that, whatever changes in law are made following the Green Paper and any subsequent Education Bill, the principle is maintained that individual children with special educational needs have a legal entitlement to receive the special educational provision their needs call for.

That this House pays tribute to the 640,000 women who served in the armed forces during the Second World War; acknowledges the invaluable contribution made by others who served in the Land Army; munitions factories, fire brigades and other wartime occupations; expresses concern at the lack of public recognition of the difficult and dangerous tasks undertaken by the servicewomen, which included flying unarmed planes across the Atlantic and Europe, staffing ack-ack gun sites in support of the Allied war effort and working behind enemy lines in the Special Operations Executive; recognises that their contribution played an essential part in defeating Nazism; notes that Canada, Australia and the USA have national memorials to their World War Two servicewomen; supports the Royal Artillery Association campaign for a United Kingdom memorial to the brave servicewomen who fought for this country during the Second World War; recognises that the cost of erecting war memorials is traditionally borne by public subscription; and calls on the Government to do everything possible to locate a suitable and prominent position for a World War Two United Kingdom servicewomen's memorial.

That this House pays tribute to the 640,000 women who served in the armed forces during the Second World War; acknowledges the invaluable contribution made by others who served in the Land Army; munitions factories, fire brigades and other wartime occupations; expresses concern at the lack of public recognition of...

That this House congratulates the Serjeant at Arms' staff for the efficient and courteous manner in which they settled honourable Members in offices after the General Election; and thanks in particular Judy Scott Thomson for her efforts, which went far beyond the already high standard of service delivered by all staff in the Palace.

That this House congratulates the Serjeant at Arms' staff for the efficient and courteous manner in which they settled honourable Members in offices after the General Election; and thanks in particular Judy Scott Thomson for her efforts, which went far beyond the already high standard of service delivered by all...

That this House acknowledges the fact that the chance of death of someone on the roads is 1 in 125 and the chance of winning ??10 on the National Lottery is 1 in 53, and that 90 per cent. of crashes on the roads are caused by human error and, therefore, that many of the 3,500 deaths that occur on our roads annually could be prevented; and, to this end calls on the Government to be tough on road crime and to start implementing the widely endorsed recommendation of the road safety group, Brake, and many support organisations, that the Home Office make road policing a core policy duty.

That this House acknowledges the fact that the chance of death of someone on the roads is 1 in 125 and the chance of winning ??10 on the National Lottery is 1 in 53, and that 90 per cent. of crashes on the roads are caused by human error and,...