That this House notes the inconvenience and distress caused by local authorities giving a new street a name that is similar or identical to the name of another street in the same area; recognises that problems arising from this can include missing credit card bills, the unwanted and unauthorised change of utility suppliers and bailiffs trying to repossess the wrong person's property; therefore calls on local authorities to take greater note of the Street Name Plates and the Numbering of Premises guidelines, as issued by the then Department of Transport in 1993; urges local authorities to consult with Royal Mail when considering new street names, as advised by the guidelines; and stresses the importance to both Royal Mail and the emergency services for local authorities not to give new streets similar names to exiting roads that are in the same locality.

That this House notes the inconvenience and distress caused by local authorities giving a new street a name that is similar or identical to the name of another street in the same area; recognises that problems arising from this can include missing credit card bills, the unwanted and unauthorised change...

That this House notes with concern the fifth payment performance table recently published by the Federation of Small Businesses which shows that plcs in the UK have made no improvement in the time it takes them to pay their bills over the last four years; recognises that despite the introduction of statutory interest rights, late payment remains a major problem for small businesses, with large businesses owing small firms a net trade debt of around ??20 billion; expresses further concern that the late payment of commercial debt is forcing an estimated 10,000 small firms out of business each year and restricting the cash flow of countless others; recognises that the Government is failing to lead by example given the outstanding ??55 million DEFRA still owes contractors for work carried out during the foot and mouth epidemic, as highlighted by the Forum of Private Business; condemns the fact that around 73 per cent. of companies are failing to meet their legal obligation to file details of their payment records in their annual reports and laments the fact that the DTI is failing to ensure that this legislation is enforced properly; and therefore calls upon the Government to lead by example by settling its own outstanding debts, introducing an annual register to name and shame those plcs that consistently fail to pay their bills on time, introducing a single standard for reporting payment records and imposing tougher penalties on those companies that fail to disclose these details as required by law.

That this House notes with concern the fifth payment performance table recently published by the Federation of Small Businesses which shows that plcs in the UK have made no improvement in the time it takes them to pay their bills over the last four years; recognises that despite the introduction...

That this House recognises the ten year anniversary commemoration of the genocide in Rwanda which began in April 1994; acknowledges the importance of such an anniversary for international relations; hopes that, following this human tragedy, the United Nations as well as all countries, regions and peoples throughout the world will learn from its terrible consequences and ensure that a similar tragedy never happens again; notes that the campaign by the Survivors' Fund to support women survivors of the genocide who have contracted HIV/AIDS as a result of a concerted campaign of rape and sexual violence in 1994 is valid and indeed crucial for helping the women to lead a normal life; further recognises that the lack of access to affordable antiretroviral drugs inhibits their ability to work and take care of Rwanda's children; therefore acknowledges that the legacy of the genocide is still very much a problem in today's Rwanda; and calls upon the Government to increase pressure on international pharmaceutical companies to reduce the cost of antiretroviral drugs for the developing world.

That this House recognises the ten year anniversary commemoration of the genocide in Rwanda which began in April 1994; acknowledges the importance of such an anniversary for international relations; hopes that, following this human tragedy, the United Nations as well as all countries, regions and peoples throughout the world will...

That this House condemns the Chancellor's refusal to consult with small firms regarding his announcement on IR591 in the Pre-Budget Report 2003; urges the Chancellor to be open and to publish further details of his plans to 'ensure that the right amount of tax is paid by owner managers of small incorporated businesses'; presses the Government to introduce a proper period of consultation prior to any new legislation that is unveiled; further notes that the Chancellor's excessive tinkering has created an impenetrable maze of taxation law which most small businesses struggle to comprehend; concludes that it would be more sensible to ensure that all forms of income are taxed equally; and therefore calls on the Chancellor to reduce burdens on business by introducing a fair and transparent system of taxation.

That this House condemns the Chancellor's refusal to consult with small firms regarding his announcement on IR591 in the Pre-Budget Report 2003; urges the Chancellor to be open and to publish further details of his plans to 'ensure that the right amount of tax is paid by owner managers of...

That this House notes that the findings of the report published on 3rd June by the Department of Work and Pensions and the Office of Fair Trading into liability insurance; considers that the Department of Work and Pensions report lacks firm recommendations and necessary urgency; notes that a number of useful points are contained in the Office of Fair Trading report, but regrets that the Government has not come forward with firm action in relation to insurance premium tax on employers' liability compulsory insurance fixed notice periods where premiums are to be raised or cover is to be withdrawn, the introduction of measures to limit the scope of employers' liability compulsory cover and the establishment of a stronger link between risk and cost; further notes with concern the Government's plans to increase the insurance burden on business by using employers' liability compulsory insurance to recover the National Health Service costs for work place injuries; draws the Government's attention to the findings of the report carried out by Davis Langdon Consultancy on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry, which revealed that premiums within the construction industry have already risen by as much as 500 per cent.; and calls upon the Government to take immediate action and not delay matters to a further report in the Autumn.

That this House notes that the findings of the report published on 3rd June by the Department of Work and Pensions and the Office of Fair Trading into liability insurance; considers that the Department of Work and Pensions report lacks firm recommendations and necessary urgency; notes that a number of...

That this House warmly welcomes the findings of the Office of Fair Trading's review of undertakings given by newspaper wholesalers; notes that they confirm what independent newsagents have been saying; that power is increasingly concentrated in the hands of just three wholesalers, that carriage charges have risen faster than costs yet service quality has fallen, that such high carriage charge increases reduce newspaper availability, that exclusive territories are questionable especially where there is not competitive tendering for the territories, that newsagent shop numbers have peaked and are now falling and that this is affecting home delivery; therefore believes that if the resultant recommendations are to offer any possibility of introducing greater competition in the industry, their implementation must include allowing selling on across territories as suggested in para 6.25; recognises that only newsagents can indicate whether sub-retailing is workable at all; and therefore calls upon the Office of Fair Trading to pay particular attention to the NFRN's further response.

That this House warmly welcomes the findings of the Office of Fair Trading's review of undertakings given by newspaper wholesalers; notes that they confirm what independent newsagents have been saying; that power is increasingly concentrated in the hands of just three wholesalers, that carriage charges have risen faster than costs...

That this House believes that the current reform of Parliament should include consideration of the status of Members of the Upper House who have been convicted in a court of law, and that the rules that apply to honourable Members in such circumstances should apply also to Members of the Upper House.

That this House believes that the current reform of Parliament should include consideration of the status of Members of the Upper House who have been convicted in a court of law, and that the rules that apply to honourable Members in such circumstances should apply also to Members of the...

That this House notes with concern the substantial increase in the insurance costs to business for employer's liability and public liability cover; further notes that businesses have had premium increases of 500 per cent. or more imposed, or have been refused insurance cover at short notice; recognises the recent findings of the British Chamber of Commerce survey, showing that 9 per cent. of manufacturing companies have been refused cover, along with 6 per cent. of other businesses; considers that the Government should take an urgent lead; and calls upon the Government to promote an enforceable code of conduct, ensuring a consistent and transparent approach by the insurance industry, and that an acceptable notice period is given when premiums are to be raised significantly or cover is to be withdrawn and to instigate an inquiry into this issue.

That this House notes with concern the substantial increase in the insurance costs to business for employer's liability and public liability cover; further notes that businesses have had premium increases of 500 per cent. or more imposed, or have been refused insurance cover at short notice; recognises the recent findings...

That this House calls on the Government to recognise that many village and community halls are facing closure as a result of the increasing pressure being placed on employees and volunteers to implement health and safety regulations; requests that the effect of such regulations on village and community halls should be reviewed bearing in mind that halls are frequently run by volunteers with limited time and resources; furthermore recognises that difficulties with implementation have been intensified as a result of the lack of funding that is currently available to cover capital costs such as building maintenance; further notes the importance of village and community halls to the life of local people in providing support and opportunities for young and old; and requests that urgent consideration be given to this issue, and also to the underlying problem of the lack of available funding for village halls and community centres.

That this House calls on the Government to recognise that many village and community halls are facing closure as a result of the increasing pressure being placed on employees and volunteers to implement health and safety regulations; requests that the effect of such regulations on village and community halls should...

That this House believes that the current reform of Parliament should include consideration of the status of Members of the Upper House who have been convicted in a court of law, and that the same rules apply to honourable Members in such circumstances should apply also to Members of the Upper House.

That this House believes that the current reform of Parliament should include consideration of the status of Members of the Upper House who have been convicted in a court of law, and that the same rules apply to honourable Members in such circumstances should apply also to Members of the...

That this House welcomes the continuing development of NICE guidelines for the treatment of eating disorders in England and Wales, but expresses its concern that according to the Eating Disorders Association, an estimated 1.1 million people are affected by eating disorders in the United Kingdom today; notes that, without adequate funding, the publication of the treatment guidelines will raise expectations and lead to a dramatic escalation of waiting lists in an already overburdened sector of the NHS; regrets the woeful lack of specialist service provision for eating disorders, so that many patients have to travel long distances to receive desperately needed treatment; further notes with concern that treatment is commonly offered within general psychiatric units which can cause unnecessary distress and negatively affect or even halt recovery; and therefore calls upon the Government to work with the Eating Disorders Association and other specialist organisations to put in place proper funding arrangements and resources in order to reduce the growing number of people suffering and dying from eating disorders every year.

That this House welcomes the continuing development of NICE guidelines for the treatment of eating disorders in England and Wales, but expresses its concern that according to the Eating Disorders Association, an estimated 1.1 million people are affected by eating disorders in the United Kingdom today; notes that, without adequate...

That this House notes with concern the contents of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents' Report, 'Ending anti-competitive practices in the national newspaper industry'; recognises the important role that independent retail newsagents play within our communities; further recognises that high carriage charges relating to newspaper distribution present a substantial threat to the viability of these small businesses; and urges The Office of Fair Trading to investigate whether high charges on carriage are a result of geographical monopolies operating between publishers and wholesalers by examining the agreements made between them under the terms of the Competition Act 1998 and to ensure, at the very least, that transparency applies to all such arrangements by making agreements subject to a fair and open bidding round.

That this House notes with concern the contents of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents' Report, 'Ending anti-competitive practices in the national newspaper industry'; recognises the important role that independent retail newsagents play within our communities; further recognises that high carriage charges relating to newspaper distribution present a substantial threat...