That this House notes that Mr John Smillie, the General Manager of the Refreshment Department retires at the end of 1991 after 24 years of service to this House; thanks him for his loyalty and unfailing kindness to honourable Members of this House; and wishes him well in any venture he undertakes in the future.

That this House notes that Mr John Smillie, the General Manager of the Refreshment Department retires at the end of 1991 after 24 years of service to this House; thanks him for his loyalty and unfailing kindness to honourable Members of this House; and wishes him well in any venture...

That this House views with alarm the hardship faced by thousands of pub licencees and the damage being done to the interests of consumers and to the industry as a whole; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to review the 1989 Beer Orders as a matter of the utmost urgency.

That this House views with alarm the hardship faced by thousands of pub licencees and the damage being done to the interests of consumers and to the industry as a whole; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to review the 1989 Beer Orders as a matter of the utmost urgency.

That this House welcomes the book To Encourage the Others by David A. Yallop, calling for an independent public inquiry into the hanging of Derek Bentley in 1952; requests the Home Secretary to set up the inquiry as a matter of urgency; hopes that such a request will lead to a posthumous pardon; and feels that this will end a grave miscarriage of justice which leaves a permanent blot on the British judicial system - the hanging of an innocent man.

That this House welcomes the book To Encourage the Others by David A. Yallop, calling for an independent public inquiry into the hanging of Derek Bentley in 1952; requests the Home Secretary to set up the inquiry as a matter of urgency; hopes that such a request will lead to...

That this House views with alarm the disruption now occurring in the licensed trade; deplores the fact that many tenant licensees with long experience of serving the public are being forced either to accept long leases at extortionate rents and with full repairing liabilities or to leave the trade with little hope of finding new employment; notes that beer prices have been substantially increased while the market share held by the four biggest brewery companies has risen to almost 70 per cent., thus negating the aim of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to provide more consumer choice; and therefore calls on the Government (a) to instruct the Director General of Fair Trading to review the position immediately, (b) to introduce a minimum level of compensation for displaced tenants above that provided in the Landlord and Tenant Act and (c) to introduce a form of independent arbitration for the assessment of fair rents.

That this House views with alarm the disruption now occurring in the licensed trade; deplores the fact that many tenant licensees with long experience of serving the public are being forced either to accept long leases at extortionate rents and with full repairing liabilities or to leave the trade with...

That this House welcomes the European Community Commission's concern to ensure appropriate protection for the general public within its draft directive on data protection; regrets that the main emphasis of the draft directive as it relates to direct mail concentrates on regulation of every day use of direct mail as opposed to misuse of data; believes that the use of direct mailing techniques by the voluntary sector in the United Kingdom is a legitimate way of raising and distributing enormous resources in the other-than-for-profit sector; further believes that it is the misuse of data which damages an otherwise effective, efficient and appropriate form of communication between members, supporters and donors of non-profit groups; is concerned that the directive, as currently drafted, will be counter-productive to the agreed end of seeking to eradicate mis-directed and unwanted communication with individuals,and, furthermore, that it will severely restrict the voluntary sector's ability to raise funds and therefore carry out its charitable work; welcomes the establishment of CHANGE (Charities and Non-profit Groups in Europe) by the British voluntary sector; and support CHANGE's call for the Directive to be amended in favour of regulation against data misuse through a European-wide mailing preference service requiring mandatory registration.

That this House welcomes the European Community Commission's concern to ensure appropriate protection for the general public within its draft directive on data protection; regrets that the main emphasis of the draft directive as it relates to direct mail concentrates on regulation of every day use of direct mail as...

That this House warmly welcomes the visit to the Palace of Westminster of Britain's first astronaut, Helen Sharman; salutes the professional dedication and courage shown in her recent Juno mission; and urges Her Majesty's Government, British science and industry to follow this inspiring example of international collaboration in the pursuit of further British involvement in space activities.

That this House warmly welcomes the visit to the Palace of Westminster of Britain's first astronaut, Helen Sharman; salutes the professional dedication and courage shown in her recent Juno mission; and urges Her Majesty's Government, British science and industry to follow this inspiring example of international collaboration in the pursuit...

That this House unreservedly condemns those who perpetrated the wicked, callous and cowardly act of violence which killed Rajiv Gandhi, the leader of the Congress Party and former Prime Minister of India; considers that the Indian people have lost a figure of great importance in the life of their nation, and that the community of nations including Britain have lost a valued friend; reaffirms its faith in Indian democracy; and believes that these acts of terrorism will not be permitted to undermine or subvert the world's largest democracy.

That this House unreservedly condemns those who perpetrated the wicked, callous and cowardly act of violence which killed Rajiv Gandhi, the leader of the Congress Party and former Prime Minister of India; considers that the Indian people have lost a figure of great importance in the life of their nation,...

That this House, appalled by the cyclone disaster in the Bay of Bengal, expresses its deepest sympathy with the people of Bangladesh at their grievous loss of lives and possessions; notes with sympathy Prime Minister Begum Zia's call for international aid; and urges Her Majesty's Government to make an immediate, effective and generous response.

That this House, appalled by the cyclone disaster in the Bay of Bengal, expresses its deepest sympathy with the people of Bangladesh at their grievous loss of lives and possessions; notes with sympathy Prime Minister Begum Zia's call for international aid; and urges Her Majesty's Government to make an immediate,...

That this House recognises the importance of duty and tax free shopping to airlines, airports and shipping, to producers of scotch whisky and other quality United Kingdom products, to employees throughout the industry, and above all, to the millions of travellers all of whom enjoy lower fares because of the success of these facilities; calls upon the Government to press the European Commission, through the Council of Ministers, to undertake a specific study on the economic and social implications of the completion of the internal market on duty and tax free sales, as requested by a majority of 196 votes to 2 in the European Parliament's Plenary Session in November 1990; further calls for Her Majesty's Government to ensure that the Commission's proposals for abolition of duty and tax free sales, implicit in its draft fiscal legislation, are not approved by the Council of Ministers before such a study has been undertaken; and further calls on Her Majesty's Government to support the retention of duty and tax free sales to intra-Community travellers until abolition is truly justified.

That this House recognises the importance of duty and tax free shopping to airlines, airports and shipping, to producers of scotch whisky and other quality United Kingdom products, to employees throughout the industry, and above all, to the millions of travellers all of whom enjoy lower fares because of the...

This this House views with concern the recent Newsnight expose of serious flaws in the evidence which led to the conviction of four members of the Ulster Defence Regiment; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to have the case referred to the Court of Appeal.

This this House views with concern the recent Newsnight expose of serious flaws in the evidence which led to the conviction of four members of the Ulster Defence Regiment; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to have the case referred to the Court of Appeal.

That this House welcomes the decision to commemorate the siege of Malta, 1940-1943, by the building of a monument in Valetta overlooking St. Elmo Point, and congratulates both the British and Maltese Governments for giving their full support to this project and wishes the George Cross Island Memorial Siege Bell Trust every success in their task of raising the sum of ??200,000 as the United Kingdom contribution.

That this House welcomes the decision to commemorate the siege of Malta, 1940-1943, by the building of a monument in Valetta overlooking St. Elmo Point, and congratulates both the British and Maltese Governments for giving their full support to this project and wishes the George Cross Island Memorial Siege Bell...

That this House welcomes the progress being made towards a Bill based on the Green Paper, Friendly Societies: A New Framework (Cm. 919) as outlined in the Economic Secretary's written answer of 19th December; further welcomes the positive response of the friendly societies movement to the Economic Secretary's Statement; believes that mutual self-help and thrift, the guiding principles of the friendly societies movement, are as important today as ever; and looks forward to the introduction early in the next session of Parliament of the Bill which will free societies from the current restrictive Victorian framework and set in place a modern, fair and durable regime that will enable them to flourish into the next century.

That this House welcomes the progress being made towards a Bill based on the Green Paper, Friendly Societies: A New Framework (Cm. 919) as outlined in the Economic Secretary's written answer of 19th December; further welcomes the positive response of the friendly societies movement to the Economic Secretary's Statement; believes...

That this House warmly congratulates His Grace, the Archbishop of Liverpool, Monsignor Derek Worlock, on his celebration this week of 25 years as a Bishop; thanks him for his immense contribution to the social and spiritual life of the nation; and recognises the significance of his achievement with the Rt. Reverend David Sheppard, Bishop of Liverpool, and Dr John Newton, Moderator of the Free Churches of Merseyside, in creating strong ecumenical bonds in a community previously divided by sectarianism.

That this House warmly congratulates His Grace, the Archbishop of Liverpool, Monsignor Derek Worlock, on his celebration this week of 25 years as a Bishop; thanks him for his immense contribution to the social and spiritual life of the nation; and recognises the significance of his achievement with the Rt....

That this House welcomes the book To Encourage Others by David A. Yallop, calling for an independent public inquiry into the hanging of Derek Bentley in 1952; requests the Home Secretary to set up the inquiry as a matter of urgency; hopes that such a request will lead to a posthumous pardon; and feels that this will end a grave miscarriage of justice which leaves a permanent blot on the British judicial system - the hanging of an innocent man

That this House welcomes the book To Encourage Others by David A. Yallop, calling for an independent public inquiry into the hanging of Derek Bentley in 1952; requests the Home Secretary to set up the inquiry as a matter of urgency; hopes that such a request will lead to a...

That this House expresses its concern that, in addition to Rutland Water, some 501 rivers, lakes and waterways in England and Wales alone, with more in Scotland and Northern Ireland, have suffered algal blooms at levels which may be toxic, as a result of eutrophication caused by phosphates, some 30 per cent of which is attributable to phosphates in detergents; voices its further concern about the environmental problems of certain commonly-used household detergent compositions, particularly from the use of phosphates and phosphate substitutes, the inadequate biodegradability of other chemicals in detergents and the failure of most manufacturers to provide consumers with full information on the contents and environmental impact of household cleaners; notes that the Government's Environment White Paper did not accept the arguments of the Control of Detergents Pollution Bill, introduced in the last session, to control the use of phosphates, increase the level of biodegradability and introduce comprehensive labelling; further notes that numerous EC countries have imposed restrictions on phosphates in detergents; and urges all honourable Members to encourage the Government to act for consumer and environmental protection.

That this House expresses its concern that, in addition to Rutland Water, some 501 rivers, lakes and waterways in England and Wales alone, with more in Scotland and Northern Ireland, have suffered algal blooms at levels which may be toxic, as a result of eutrophication caused by phosphates, some 30...

That this House congratulates the Great Britain Rugby League team on their magnificent 19-12 victory over Australia on Saturday 27th October; notes that this was the first British victory over a touring Australian side since 1978 and ends the Kangaroos' 37 match unbeaten run on British soil; commends the Australian team for their contribution to a first class sporting occasion; and wishes the Lions every success in the remaining two matches of the Ashes series.

That this House congratulates the Great Britain Rugby League team on their magnificent 19-12 victory over Australia on Saturday 27th October; notes that this was the first British victory over a touring Australian side since 1978 and ends the Kangaroos' 37 match unbeaten run on British soil; commends the Australian...

That this House welcomes the book 'To Encourage Others' by David A. Yallop calling for an independent public inquiry into the hanging of Derek Bentley in 1952; requests the Home Secretary to set up the inquiry as a matter of urgency; hopes that such a request will lead to a posthumous pardon; and feels that this will end a grave miscarriage of justice which leaves a permanent blot on the British judicial system - the hanging of an innocent man.

That this House welcomes the book 'To Encourage Others' by David A. Yallop calling for an independent public inquiry into the hanging of Derek Bentley in 1952; requests the Home Secretary to set up the inquiry as a matter of urgency; hopes that such a request will lead to a...

That this House welcomes the establishment of the fund to purchase for the Royal Air Force and the nation the medals awarded to the late Squadron Leader 'Ginger' Lacey, DFM and Bar, Croix de Guerre; notes that these medals are, in their way, the highest representation of the gallantry of our fighter pilots during the Battle of Britain; hopes that the medals will remain in this country and be available for the public to see; congratulates Squadron Leader D. Haller, RAF (Retd) on his initiative; and wishes him success.

That this House welcomes the establishment of the fund to purchase for the Royal Air Force and the nation the medals awarded to the late Squadron Leader 'Ginger' Lacey, DFM and Bar, Croix de Guerre; notes that these medals are, in their way, the highest representation of the gallantry of...

That this House notes that current smoke hood technology can protect air passengers from toxic fumes for at least 20 minutes in the event of aviation fire and that certification to the Civil Aviation Authority's standard is being sought for three products; further notes research from Linacre College, Oxford and the United States Federal Aviation Administration confirming that the donning and wearing of smoke hoods does not impede emergency evacuations but makes them more orderly; is surprised by the Civil Aviation Authority's continuing adherence to the findings of its Smoke Hoods: Net Safety Benefit Analysis which has been criticised as being deeply flawed by specialists worldwide; regrets British Airways' announcement that they no longer intend to pursue the need to provide such safety equipment and is concerned that this may have contributed to manufacturers withdrawing from the market; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Transport to express to the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority the widespread concern that air passengers travelling in the foreseeable future will not be afforded reasonable, effective and available protection from toxic fumes in the event of an in-flight or ground fire.

That this House notes that current smoke hood technology can protect air passengers from toxic fumes for at least 20 minutes in the event of aviation fire and that certification to the Civil Aviation Authority's standard is being sought for three products; further notes research from Linacre College, Oxford and...

That this House warmly congratulates the management, the coach, Mr Roger Millward, the players, staff and supporters of Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby League Football Club on winning the Second Division Rugby League Championship for the season 1989-90.

That this House warmly congratulates the management, the coach, Mr Roger Millward, the players, staff and supporters of Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby League Football Club on winning the Second Division Rugby League Championship for the season 1989-90.