That this House urges caution in dealing with the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) on the part of all those in local authorities, town centre management and retail groups with authority to allow direct debit collections for charity, because in spite of its name, PFRA does not operate any serious regulatory standards on the way its member bodies run such collections; notes that its main functions appear to be to promote bookings for direct debit collections by its member bodies, and to do general lobbying, further notes that its voluntary code of conduct is at variance with, and falls far short of, the good practice recommended by the Home Office in its Statement of Guidance issued in November 2003 on the declaration of fundraisers' expenses in collections; and regrets the false impression that has been widely spread that PFRA is a public authority, because its name has often been incorrectly shown as an authority rather than an association.

That this House urges caution in dealing with the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) on the part of all those in local authorities, town centre management and retail groups with authority to allow direct debit collections for charity, because in spite of its name, PFRA does not operate any serious...

That this House notes neither Good Friday nor Christmas Day are included in the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 on the grounds that they are traditional days of rest and worship; further notes that the restrictions under the Sunday Trading Act 1994 do not apply to either of these important days in the Christian calendar; recognises that competitive pressures find many Christians in a position where they feel compelled to work on these days, and that many Christians view commercial activities on these days as showing a disregard and disrespect for their religion; and therefore calls upon Her Majesty's Government to review existing legislation relating to the holiest days in the Christian calendar and bring forward change that will protect Christians from being compelled to engage in commercial activities on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

That this House notes neither Good Friday nor Christmas Day are included in the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 on the grounds that they are traditional days of rest and worship; further notes that the restrictions under the Sunday Trading Act 1994 do not apply to either of these...

That this House believes a significant lack of education is allowing healthcare professionals and patients alike to become confused as to the best and most effective use of blood glucose monitoring for diabetes and that because the current primary care trust guidelines discourage the prescription of blood glucose strips for self-monitoring, it may become difficult for those in primary care to meet the National Institute for Clinical Excellence-recommended blood glucose target levels; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to ensure that blood glucose monitoring strips are not restricted for type II diabetes patients who are best placed to self-manage their condition.

That this House believes a significant lack of education is allowing healthcare professionals and patients alike to become confused as to the best and most effective use of blood glucose monitoring for diabetes and that because the current primary care trust guidelines discourage the prescription of blood glucose strips for...

That this House notes the continuing slaughter of dolphins and other cetaceans as a consequence of industrial pair trawling for sea bass; believes all buyers should follow the example of restaurants in the South Hams, Teignbridge and Torbay and source their supply from hand-line fishermen rather than pair trawlers; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to encourage all outlets across all departments under its influence to do likewise.

That this House notes the continuing slaughter of dolphins and other cetaceans as a consequence of industrial pair trawling for sea bass; believes all buyers should follow the example of restaurants in the South Hams, Teignbridge and Torbay and source their supply from hand-line fishermen rather than pair trawlers; and...

That this House commends the recent launch of the Greenpeace ship Esperanza and the organisation's investigation into cetacean by-catch as a consequence of pelagic pair trawling in the Western Approaches and the Irish Sea; notes however that hundreds of dead dolphins, porpoises and small whales continue to be washed ashore onto West Country beaches every day when pair trawlers are active; and urges Her Majesty's Government and the EU to ban pair trawling for bass immediately, to prevent any further unnecessary slaughter.

That this House commends the recent launch of the Greenpeace ship Esperanza and the organisation's investigation into cetacean by-catch as a consequence of pelagic pair trawling in the Western Approaches and the Irish Sea; notes however that hundreds of dead dolphins, porpoises and small whales continue to be washed ashore...

That this House believes that urgent action is needed to deal with fraudulent charity collections, that the existing law does not prevent the registration of crooked charities, and that the official advice on how to prevent fraudulent collections on private premises is ineffective; notes that the Dundee Report to the Scottish Executive, published in June 2000, contains many essential lessons for the better administration of charitable collections outwith as well as inside Scotland, including its warning to owners of premises against the common reliance on a charity number and headed notepaper when considering whether a proposed collection is in order, its finding that charities commonly refuse to help police with their enquiries, and its suggestions that charities cannot be relied upon to police themselves; further notes that many signs of support for the Charity Check System, including a written statement of opinion in the National Assembly for Wales signed by a majority of backbenchers, a motion passed unanimously by the London Assembly, welcoming the support already shown for the Charity Check system by licensing authorities and retail managers, endorsements from many eminent institutions, including the British Retail Consortium, the Guild of Management Consultants, the London Voluntary Service Council and the continued use of the system by some leading retailers which has prevented many fraudulent collections; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to investigate a non-legislative solution along the lines of the Charity Check System to reduce fraudulent charity collections.

That this House believes that urgent action is needed to deal with fraudulent charity collections, that the existing law does not prevent the registration of crooked charities, and that the official advice on how to prevent fraudulent collections on private premises is ineffective; notes that the Dundee Report to the...

That this House recognises the achievements of the winners of the Lilly Outstanding Achievement and Recognition Awards announced by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE on World Diabetes Day 14th November; urges that these people with diabetes should be seen as positive role models of what can be achieved despite this condition; notes that their success at both national and regional levels in these awards will raise public expectation for the publication of the delivery plan for the Diabetes National Service Framework; and calls on the Government to publish their delivery strategy immediately to ensure that all people diagnosed with diabetes receive world class diabetes care in the UK, particularly those at risk of developing complications of diabetes such as diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment to affect the working population, and the theme for this year's World Diabetes Day.

That this House recognises the achievements of the winners of the Lilly Outstanding Achievement and Recognition Awards announced by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE on World Diabetes Day 14th November; urges that these people with diabetes should be seen as positive role models of what can be achieved despite this condition;...

That this House wishes British born Will Cross every success in his 700 mile trek to the South Pole as part of a three person US/UK team; notes that he will be joined by his 60 year old father, Michael Cross OBE, for the last 120 miles; and further notes that both father and son are insulin dependent diabetics who, with the rest of the team undertaking what has been described as the 'Ultimate Trek to Cure Diabetes', will conduct en-route research into diabetic metabolism in extreme conditions, raise money for research and hopefully inspire diabetics not to allow the disease to limit their ambitions.

That this House wishes British born Will Cross every success in his 700 mile trek to the South Pole as part of a three person US/UK team; notes that he will be joined by his 60 year old father, Michael Cross OBE, for the last 120 miles; and further notes...

That this House welcomes Diabetes UK's current awareness raising campaign, Too Deadly to Ignore; notes that 2.5 million people in the UK have diabetes, one million of these as yet undiagnosed; recognises that the severe complications of diabetes can be delayed or even prevented by early diagnosis and effective management of the condition; acknowledges that investing in diabetes services now will save money and lives over the long-term; recognises that tackling diabetes will help delivery existing health targets on older people and heart disease; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to ensure prompt publication of the National Service Framework for Diabetes delivery strategy and to make a clear statement about the priority it attaches to diabetes.

That this House welcomes Diabetes UK's current awareness raising campaign, Too Deadly to Ignore; notes that 2.5 million people in the UK have diabetes, one million of these as yet undiagnosed; recognises that the severe complications of diabetes can be delayed or even prevented by early diagnosis and effective management...

That this House deeply regrets the delay to the publication and implementation of the Diabetes National Service Framework; recognises that too many people with diabetes are not receiving adequate standards of care; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to make a clear statement about the priority it attaches to diabetes, to supply a firm date for the publication of the National Service Framework, to commit to open consultation on implementation, and to encourage local NHS bodies to start laying the foundations for service improvement so that National Service Framework implementation can begin without further delay following publication.

That this House deeply regrets the delay to the publication and implementation of the Diabetes National Service Framework; recognises that too many people with diabetes are not receiving adequate standards of care; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to make a clear statement about the priority it attaches to diabetes,...