That this House notes the negotiations taking place between Co-operative Insurance and MarkerStudy, with a view to MarkerStudy taking over operations; further notes that the Co-operative Insurance workforce have served the company loyally, some over many years; is concerned that this takeover will result in 200 jobs disappearing; is equally concerned that MarkerStudy have made it clear that they will not recognise or engage with Trade Union representatives for the remaining 800 staff; reminds Co-operative Insurance of the moral and ethical base of the co-operative movement, which is just as important today as at any time in its history; calls on the Co-operative Insurance management to examine its moral compass and to review its decision to so disadvantage key stakeholders in the Co-operative Insurance business.

That this House notes the negotiations taking place between Co-operative Insurance and MarkerStudy, with a view to MarkerStudy taking over operations; further notes that the Co-operative Insurance workforce have served the company loyally, some over many years; is concerned that this takeover will result in 200 jobs disappearing; is equally...

That this House notes the renewed attempt to take over Manchester United PLC by Malcolm Glazer and his company Tampa Bay Buccaneers American football franchise; recognises that senior players, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand, have spoken out against the bid; recalls that the overwhelming majority of Manchester United supporters oppose the bid; believes that any takeover designed to transform the club into a private company would be against the interests of supporters and football; considers that profit increases in ticket and merchandise prices in order to increase shareholder return would conflict with the club's wider obligations; accepts that football clubs differ from other trading companies in owing real accountability to their customers, the supporters; calls upon the Premier League and the football authorities to use the powers that they have to ensure that full information about the benefits and disbenefits of this bid to football in general and Manchester United in particular be placed in the public domain; is aware that bankers, N M Rothschild, are backing this bid; calls on them to issue a statement explaining how they intend to measure support for this takeover from football supporters in line with statements that that is their intention; and reiterates its request to the Department of Trade and Industry to take steps to regulate any takeover on public interest grounds.

That this House notes the renewed attempt to take over Manchester United PLC by Malcolm Glazer and his company Tampa Bay Buccaneers American football franchise; recognises that senior players, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand, have spoken out against the bid; recalls that the overwhelming majority of Manchester United supporters oppose...

That this House shares the concerns of Manchester United supporters as expressed by groups like Shareholders United and the Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association about the dangers of potential takeover activities for the club; recognises that such activity, especially when prolonged, is destabilising; believes that any takeover designed to transform the club into a private company would be against the interests of supporters; considers that profit increases in ticket and merchandise prices in order to increase shareholder return would conflict with the club's wider obligations; believes that football clubs differ from trading companies and owe real accountability to their supporters; calls on the football authorities to vet would-be owners against a fit and proper person test and their commitment to the wider interests of the game; asks the Department of Trade and Industry to take steps to regulate any takeover on public interest grounds; and demands that those planning aggressive share purchase campaigns should issue a public prospectus outlining the objectives of any takeover and the means by which those objectives would be met.

That this House shares the concerns of Manchester United supporters as expressed by groups like Shareholders United and the Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association about the dangers of potential takeover activities for the club; recognises that such activity, especially when prolonged, is destabilising; believes that any takeover designed to transform...

That this House expresses deep concern at the potential loss of 19,000 jobs in the GUS home shopping business if the proposed sale to March UK Ltd is not allowed to proceed, and at the damage this would cause in many of the country's poorer constituencies; believes that with sales declining by 20 per cent. this year and increasing pressure from the high street the only alternative to the sale would be the closure of the GUS home shopping business which would not only result in the loss of jobs, but would reduce consumer choice; notes that the sale has the full support of GUS's management, USDAW and the other GUS home shopping trade unions, who are best placed to judge the long-term interests of the workforce; and believes the sale to be in the public interest, urges the Competition Commission and the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to approve this transaction at the earliest possible opportunity.

That this House expresses deep concern at the potential loss of 19,000 jobs in the GUS home shopping business if the proposed sale to March UK Ltd is not allowed to proceed, and at the damage this would cause in many of the country's poorer constituencies; believes that with sales...