That this House recognises the need to address the growing impact of aviation emissions on climate change; notes that inclusion of the aviation industry in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme in 2008 will encourage research and development into cleaner aviation technology; and welcomes the UK Government's commitment to use its Presidency of the European Union in 2005 to achieve this aim.

That this House recognises the need to address the growing impact of aviation emissions on climate change; notes that inclusion of the aviation industry in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme in 2008 will encourage research and development into cleaner aviation technology; and welcomes the UK Government's commitment to use its...

That this House notes that Fair Trade bananas are not available in any of the Palace of Westminster's eateries; further notes the website www.recessmonkey.com is campaigning with staff to make a Fair Trade banana available in the Palace precincts; and calls upon the catering departments to provide this alternative as soon as possible.

That this House notes that Fair Trade bananas are not available in any of the Palace of Westminster's eateries; further notes the website www.recessmonkey.com is campaigning with staff to make a Fair Trade banana available in the Palace precincts; and calls upon the catering departments to provide this alternative as...

That this House recalls the destruction in April of the Shrine of Quddus, a Baha'i holy site in Iran; notes with concern that on 27th June a second property with deep historical and spiritual significance to the Baha'i faith, the House of Mirza Buzurg, was destroyed in Tehran; laments this further act of cultural cleansing and notes that the Iranian authorities are so extreme in their desire to persecute the Baha'i faith that they will even destroy the assets of their own cultural heritage; and urges Her Majesty's Government to raise this matter with the Iranian authorities.

That this House recalls the destruction in April of the Shrine of Quddus, a Baha'i holy site in Iran; notes with concern that on 27th June a second property with deep historical and spiritual significance to the Baha'i faith, the House of Mirza Buzurg, was destroyed in Tehran; laments this...

That this House warmly congratulates the Pre-school Learning Alliance, whose 100,000 pre-school staff provide childcare for some 500,000 children; takes note of the longstanding commitment of the pre-school movement to help children to succeed, to create the childcare that families need and to build learning communities; acknowledges the need to create a sustainable workforce within the childcare and early years sector; and calls on the Government to work with its partners to encourage more people to join the childcare and early years workforce, to recognise the valuable role of volunteers in the childcare workforce, to offer a variety of routes to qualifications to meet individuals' learning needs and personal circumstances within a national framework, to invest in providing basic skills training to enable those entering the profession to make the best of their skills and abilities and to work towards establishing an equitable pay structure to include all early years' professionals that recognises and rewards levels of qualification and responsibility.

That this House warmly congratulates the Pre-school Learning Alliance, whose 100,000 pre-school staff provide childcare for some 500,000 children; takes note of the longstanding commitment of the pre-school movement to help children to succeed, to create the childcare that families need and to build learning communities; acknowledges the need to...

That this House welcomes the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council's launch of its Investing in Knowledge campaign, designed to create new and enticing routes to the collections of museums, archives and libraries so that everyone has access to the knowledge and information they need to shape their lives; acknowledges the contribution that museums, archives and libraries make to the cultural fabric of the United Kingdom. in terms of learning, regeneration and social inclusion; applauds the work that the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council has undertaken to enhance the profile of these resources; and urges the Government to ensure that museums, archives and libraries receive adequate funding to carry on their excellent work across a variety of fields.

That this House welcomes the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council's launch of its Investing in Knowledge campaign, designed to create new and enticing routes to the collections of museums, archives and libraries so that everyone has access to the knowledge and information they need to shape their lives; acknowledges the...

That this House condemns the terrorist, anti-Semitic attacks on the two Istanbul synagogues 'Oasis of Peace' and 'Beth Israel' killing 25 people and injuring over 300; also condemns the arson attack which destroyed a Jewish school near Paris on the same morning; notes that these attacks were preceded by deadly anti-Semitic terrorist attacks on synagogues and Jewish community centres in Casablanca and Tunisia; recalls the description of Jews by German MP Martin Hohman as 'guilty people' and a 'nation of perpetrators'; records the anti-Semitic speech of the outgoing Malaysian Prime Minister; recognises that the last three years have seen a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic incidents against the UK Jewish community and the rise in support for the BNP; notes that there is no conflict between Judaism, Islam and Christianity; rejects those who cynically exploit differences of opinion over Israel and Palestine to promote anti-semitism; and calls upon the Government to institute a zero tolerance policy to combat anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and racism in all its forms by raising the issue at the UN and in Europe and encouraging firm action by the police and the Crown Prosecution Service.

That this House condemns the terrorist, anti-Semitic attacks on the two Istanbul synagogues 'Oasis of Peace' and 'Beth Israel' killing 25 people and injuring over 300; also condemns the arson attack which destroyed a Jewish school near Paris on the same morning; notes that these attacks were preceded by deadly...

That this House abhors the fact that 3.8 million children still live in poverty in this country despite positive initiatives like Sure Start and working families tax credits; supports Barnardo's campaign to end child poverty; and calls on the Government to publish a co-ordinated strategy to fulfil its pledge to end child poverty by 2020.

That this House abhors the fact that 3.8 million children still live in poverty in this country despite positive initiatives like Sure Start and working families tax credits; supports Barnardo's campaign to end child poverty; and calls on the Government to publish a co-ordinated strategy to fulfil its pledge to...

That this House celebrates the centenary of the founding of the Women's Social and Political Union by the Pankhurst family and others on 10th October 1903; acknowledges and applauds the achievement of all those who campaigned for equality of the franchise in this country and elsewhere; and strongly supports continuing efforts throughout the world to establish democratic government and to secure the right to vote for everyone regardless of gender, colour, creed or race.

That this House celebrates the centenary of the founding of the Women's Social and Political Union by the Pankhurst family and others on 10th October 1903; acknowledges and applauds the achievement of all those who campaigned for equality of the franchise in this country and elsewhere; and strongly supports continuing...

That this House welcomes Barnardo's campaign 'Stolen Childhood'; notes that in the last three years Barnardo's have worked with 2,215 children who were abused through prostitution; and calls on the Government to strengthen the policing priority given to the protection of children, particularly those who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation, by making it a top priority in the National Policing Plan.

That this House welcomes Barnardo's campaign 'Stolen Childhood'; notes that in the last three years Barnardo's have worked with 2,215 children who were abused through prostitution; and calls on the Government to strengthen the policing priority given to the protection of children, particularly those who are victims of commercial sexual...

That this House believes companies can play an active and beneficial role if their freedom to operate is balanced with corresponding obligations to society; welcomes the broad support for the Corporate Responsibility Bill introduced in the last session of parliament; welcomes also the agreement at the World Summit on Sustainable Development 'to actively promote corporate responsibility and accountability; and urges the Government to enshrine in new company law such policies that require companies and directors to manage their environmental and social impacts, and consult with and report to their stakeholders on these impacts.

That this House believes companies can play an active and beneficial role if their freedom to operate is balanced with corresponding obligations to society; welcomes the broad support for the Corporate Responsibility Bill introduced in the last session of parliament; welcomes also the agreement at the World Summit on Sustainable...

That this House congratulates Sanath Jayasuriya, captain of the Sri Lanka test cricket team for his message of support for Autism Awareness Year 2002 launched in the United Kingdom as a result of campaigning by Ivan and Charika Corea, parents of an autistic boy, Charin; further thanks all Right honourable and honourable Members who are supporting Autism Awareness Year; and welcomes the government's commitment to improving services for people with autistic spectrum disorders.

That this House congratulates Sanath Jayasuriya, captain of the Sri Lanka test cricket team for his message of support for Autism Awareness Year 2002 launched in the United Kingdom as a result of campaigning by Ivan and Charika Corea, parents of an autistic boy, Charin; further thanks all Right honourable...

That this House believes that companies can be encouraged to play an active and beneficial role if their freedom to operate is balanced with corresponding obligations to society; therefore welcomes the launch of the campaign for the Corporate Responsibility Bill by environmental, human rights and economic reform NGOs; and urges the Government to enshrine such policies in new company legislation to ensure companies and directors consult on their activities and impacts to disclose information regularly on their activities and impacts, and to manage and to improve the impacts of their company on the environment and on society.

That this House believes that companies can be encouraged to play an active and beneficial role if their freedom to operate is balanced with corresponding obligations to society; therefore welcomes the launch of the campaign for the Corporate Responsibility Bill by environmental, human rights and economic reform NGOs; and urges...