That this House congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers for reaching the major milestone of enrolling its 10,000th participant in its Lifelong Learning campaign; notes that this achievement is all the more remarkable considering that it only initiated the campaign six years ago; considers it a major achievement that learning projects are up and running in over 150 workplaces across the UK and that the union has more than 450 trained Union Learning representatives who promote Lifelong Learning in workplaces; and wishes Usdaw every success in providing this worthwhile service to its members.

That this House congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers for reaching the major milestone of enrolling its 10,000th participant in its Lifelong Learning campaign; notes that this achievement is all the more remarkable considering that it only initiated the campaign six years ago; considers it a major...

That this House congratulates Macmillan Cancer Relief on the successful launch of its exciting new Better Deal campaign to get a better deal for people dealing with cancer, especially from the benefits system; notes that three-quarters of people surveyed by Macmillan who have had a cancer diagnosis say they suffered financially as a result; further notes that for some people affected by cancer, money worries are second only to pain as a cause of stress; welcomes Macmillan's resolve to champion these issues and campaign with people struggling to meet the unexpected extra costs resulting from the debilitating effects of treatment, including travel to hospital, hospital car parking and higher heating bills; supports Macmillan's calls for the Government to ensure every cancer patient is offered specialist benefits advice at diagnosis and to change the law to improve cancer patients' access to disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA); and calls on the Government to stop cancer affecting people's finances and to act urgently to ensure the DLA and AA schemes are fast, fit for purpose and fair for people dealing with cancer.

That this House congratulates Macmillan Cancer Relief on the successful launch of its exciting new Better Deal campaign to get a better deal for people dealing with cancer, especially from the benefits system; notes that three-quarters of people surveyed by Macmillan who have had a cancer diagnosis say they suffered...

That this House congratulates the Energy Saving Trust for organising National Energy Efficiency Week, 25th to 30th October; recognises that energy efficiency is the cleanest, safest and cheapest way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions; supports tough energy efficiency targets as a means of achieving climate change goals; notes the potential of energy efficiency measures to deliver substantial savings on fuel bills for households and businesses; and urges all honourable Members to show leadership in their constituencies by supporting the Big Turn Off of electrical appliances in their offices on Friday 29th October.

That this House congratulates the Energy Saving Trust for organising National Energy Efficiency Week, 25th to 30th October; recognises that energy efficiency is the cleanest, safest and cheapest way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions; supports tough energy efficiency targets as a means of achieving climate change goals; notes the potential...

That this House supports the launch of a new campaign by the West Midlands, entitled 'At the Heart of it All', to acknowledge and celebrate the vital contribution this region has made and will continue to make to the nation's economy and cultural life and address the outdated perceptions that the region has been associated with.

That this House supports the launch of a new campaign by the West Midlands, entitled 'At the Heart of it All', to acknowledge and celebrate the vital contribution this region has made and will continue to make to the nation's economy and cultural life and address the outdated perceptions that...

That this House welcomes the Positive Images campaign launched by Young People Now magazine to improve the media coverage of young people noting with concern that research carried out recently by MORI revealed that 70 per cent. of press articles about young people are negative, young people are only quoted in 8 per cent. of stories about them, two thirds of 11 to 18 year olds would not trust a journalist to tell them the truth and young people think the press is finger-wagging, authoritarian and prone to exaggeration; calls upon all media to give a much fairer representation of the qualities of young people across the United Kingdom.

That this House welcomes the Positive Images campaign launched by Young People Now magazine to improve the media coverage of young people noting with concern that research carried out recently by MORI revealed that 70 per cent. of press articles about young people are negative, young people are only quoted...

That this House notes Janice Norman's Considerate Commuters campaign; commends the Sutton Guardian for covering her story; calls on the Right honourable Member Alistair Darling, the Secretary of State for Transport, George Muir, the Director General of the Association of Train Operating Companies and Ken Livingstone, London's Mayor to respond positively to her campaign by highlighting the needs of vulnerable commuters and setting out their plans in support of her Considerate Commuters campaign; and further calls on the Secretary of State for Transport, the Association of Train Operating Companies and London's Mayor to help establish the extent of the problems experienced by vulnerable people by confirming how many vulnerable people are injured on public transport as a result of a lack of reserved places for vulnerable people or the failure of other commuters to vacate their seats.

That this House notes Janice Norman's Considerate Commuters campaign; commends the Sutton Guardian for covering her story; calls on the Right honourable Member Alistair Darling, the Secretary of State for Transport, George Muir, the Director General of the Association of Train Operating Companies and Ken Livingstone, London's Mayor to respond...

That this House congratulates the Stroke Association for organising Stroke Awareness Week, which this year is taking place between 4th and 10th October; notes that the theme for this year's event is 'Eat a rainbow - beat a stroke' and will be encouraging 4 to 11 year olds to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day which will reduce their risk of stroke in later life; is concerned that those requiring stroke care are not able to access dedicated care facilities; and calls on the Government to ensure dedicated stroke units are established in all hospitals as they pledged to do so by April and that such units have adequate capacity to meet demand.

That this House congratulates the Stroke Association for organising Stroke Awareness Week, which this year is taking place between 4th and 10th October; notes that the theme for this year's event is 'Eat a rainbow - beat a stroke' and will be encouraging 4 to 11 year olds to eat...

That this House congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for organising World Diabetes Day which takes place every year on 14th November, the anniversary of the birth of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea that led to the discovery of insulin; notes that the focus for this year's worldwide event will be Diabetes and Obesity; congratulates Diabetes UK for the work they will be doing in raising awareness of diabetes around the time of the event, recognises that diabetes can be a cause of a range of other secondary conditions including diabetic retinopathy, which affects six out of 10 people with diabetes and is the most common cause of sight lost among people of working age; further notes that World Diabetes Day will be marked by member associations in over 140 countries including the UK; and further congratulates all those taking part across the world.

That this House congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for organising World Diabetes Day which takes place every year on 14th November, the anniversary of the birth of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea that led to the discovery of insulin; notes that the focus for...

That this House congratulates Alzheimer's Disease International, and the Alzheimer's Society, for organising World Alzheimer's Day, taking place on 21st September, notes that the theme for this year's awareness day is 'no time to lose'; recognises that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of Alzheimer's Disease International and the 10th anniversary of the first World Alzheimer's Day; further recognises that because around 400,000 people in the UK currently have Alzheimer's and that it will afflict up to 1 in 5 people over 80, that campaigns such as this are key to raising awareness of this degenerative disease; congratulates them on a long record of seeking to raise awareness of this issue; and further congratulates all of those organising and taking part in events across the world this year.

That this House congratulates Alzheimer's Disease International, and the Alzheimer's Society, for organising World Alzheimer's Day, taking place on 21st September, notes that the theme for this year's awareness day is 'no time to lose'; recognises that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of Alzheimer's Disease International...

That this House congratulates the ALDFST, or Adrenoleukodystrophy Family Support Trust, for organising the ALD Awareness Week, taking place this year from 21st until 28th October; notes that the society has been successful over the last decade since it was founded by the parents of an ALD sufferer in August 1993 to help and support ALD sufferers and their families and to raise the public's awareness of this fatal disease; notes the ALD, also known as Addison-Schilder disease, is an hereditary neurological disease affecting almost exclusively males, the most severe form occurring in boys between the ages of four and 10; and congratulates the society's volunteers across the country, who will be organising events throughout the awareness week.

That this House congratulates the ALDFST, or Adrenoleukodystrophy Family Support Trust, for organising the ALD Awareness Week, taking place this year from 21st until 28th October; notes that the society has been successful over the last decade since it was founded by the parents of an ALD sufferer in August...

That this House draws attention to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September; commends the International Association for Suicide Prevention for designating this date; recognises the work of Samaritans in supporting an international network of centres and in its work across the United Kingdom to focus attention on the importance of targeted suicide reduction work; and calls on the Government to increase funding to grassroots organisations working in areas where the potential to access those at risk of suicide and suicidal behaviour has been proven, such as healthcare centres, schools, workplaces, the armed forces and prisons.

That this House draws attention to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September; commends the International Association for Suicide Prevention for designating this date; recognises the work of Samaritans in supporting an international network of centres and in its work across the United Kingdom to focus attention on the importance...