That this House welcomes the appeal of President Evo Morales for economic partners not masters at the Vienna Summit; notes that the privatisation of Bolivia's natural gas and petroleum reserves in the 1990s took place without the consent of Congress; regrets that to date its natural wealth has had no positive effect on the impoverished majority of Bolivians, particularly the indigenous population; recognises that President Morales pledged to regain national control of Bolivia's natural resources and was subsequently democratically elected with an overwhelming mandate; expresses hope that the considerable profits of these resources will help lift South America's poorest country out of poverty; and acknowledges that neo-liberal policies, US trade agreements and corporate-driven globalisation often act as obstacles to social progress in developing countries.

That this House welcomes the appeal of President Evo Morales for economic partners not masters at the Vienna Summit; notes that the privatisation of Bolivia's natural gas and petroleum reserves in the 1990s took place without the consent of Congress; regrets that to date its natural wealth has had no...

That this House welcomes the announcement by President Morales that the Bolivian State will take over all gas deposits and control of the gas industry in Bolivia; recognises that this is a fulfilment of an election pledge and that the people of Bolivia who are amongst the poorest in Latin America deserve to benefit from its natural resources; and calls on all other countries to respect the decision and support Bolivia's aim of the elimination of poverty.

That this House welcomes the announcement by President Morales that the Bolivian State will take over all gas deposits and control of the gas industry in Bolivia; recognises that this is a fulfilment of an election pledge and that the people of Bolivia who are amongst the poorest in Latin...

That this House applauds the popular campaign in Bolivia to ensure that the water supply in Cochabamba is returned to public ownership; is concerned that one of the companies that took part in the privatisation, and attempted to raise water prices by 300 per cent. is now demanding $25 million from the people of Bolivia; and believes that Abengoa should end their legal action and respect the democratic wish of Bolivians to continue to own their own natural resources.

That this House applauds the popular campaign in Bolivia to ensure that the water supply in Cochabamba is returned to public ownership; is concerned that one of the companies that took part in the privatisation, and attempted to raise water prices by 300 per cent. is now demanding $25 million...