That this House notes the recent Prime Minister's Strategy Unit report on the life chances of disabled people which states that there are currently no incentives for local service providers to prioritise disabled children; believes that schools in England and Wales need a clearer, more effective and less bureaucratic framework if they are meaningfully to tackle current inequalities for such children; further notes that disabled children's access to other services including wraparound childcare increasingly depends upon schools promoting their equality; further notes that the current legislative framework does not cover the promotion of equality for disabled teachers, support staff or disabled parents; supports the call for change in these areas presented by the Disability Rights Commission, the Special Educational Consortium, the Disability Charities Consortium, the Children's Society and teachers' unions; and therefore calls on the Government to follow these organisations' advice and include schools in England and Wales in the list of public bodies to be subject to specific duties to promote disability equality in regulations to be made under the new Disability Discrimination Bill in line with schools' existing duties under the Race Relations Amendment Act and to ensure effective joint working with other public sector partners.

That this House notes the recent Prime Minister's Strategy Unit report on the life chances of disabled people which states that there are currently no incentives for local service providers to prioritise disabled children; believes that schools in England and Wales need a clearer, more effective and less bureaucratic framework...

That this House supports the Park the Car, Park the Charges Campaign by Action for Sick Children; notes that a telephone audit of 67 hospital trusts done by Action for Sick Children revealed that some hospital trusts are charging flat rates of around ??2 an hour, bringing a 24-hour stay to around ??50, whilst some trusts only charge ??1 per day, and that the average parking charge for a 24 hour stay was ??8.50 with more than a third of respondents charging more than ??10 per day; notes that for many parents, when a child needs hospital treatment, public transport does not allow them to juggle work commitments and looking after other children; and therefore calls on the Government both to radically improve public transport and to direct hospital trusts to replace unnecessary parking costs with family-friendly provisions for parents visiting a child in hospital.

That this House supports the Park the Car, Park the Charges Campaign by Action for Sick Children; notes that a telephone audit of 67 hospital trusts done by Action for Sick Children revealed that some hospital trusts are charging flat rates of around ??2 an hour, bringing a 24-hour stay...

That this House notes that the new formula for Child Support Agency (CSA) maintenance calculations has now been in place since April 2003, which is more than enough time to stabilise the system; considers that existing cases have experienced a long and avoidable delay under the old rules; and calls upon Ministers in the Department for Work and Pensions to instruct the CSA to take the necessary steps to bring in the new simplified and fairer method of assessment for all cases with immediate effect.

That this House notes that the new formula for Child Support Agency (CSA) maintenance calculations has now been in place since April 2003, which is more than enough time to stabilise the system; considers that existing cases have experienced a long and avoidable delay under the old rules; and calls...

That this House is extremely concerned about the unfair nature of the Disabled Facilities Grant means test, particularly for families with disabled children; notes that many families who need to make vital adaptations to their home are often forced into massive debt by having to pay for the full cost of adaptations themselves or are unable to carry out the work, leaving their home inaccessible for their child; believes this situation is unacceptable; welcomes the ODPM's current review of the Disabled Families Grant and urges the Government to follow the recent decision to abolish the means test in Northern Ireland; and further believes that such a move would greatly improve the quality of life for many disabled children and their families.

That this House is extremely concerned about the unfair nature of the Disabled Facilities Grant means test, particularly for families with disabled children; notes that many families who need to make vital adaptations to their home are often forced into massive debt by having to pay for the full cost...

That this House notes with concern that less than half of disabled people of working age are in work and that disabled people are more tha twice as likely as non-disabled people to have no qualifications; supports the Shaw Trust's Break the Chains campaign; believes that it is right to provide opportunities and support for disabled people to move from welfare to work through programmes such as the New Deal for Disabled People and Workstep; and calls on the Government to reinvest benefit savings to expand these programmes so that increasing numbers of disabled people can be supported into work.

That this House notes with concern that less than half of disabled people of working age are in work and that disabled people are more tha twice as likely as non-disabled people to have no qualifications; supports the Shaw Trust's Break the Chains campaign; believes that it is right to...

That this House notes that, according to official statistics, over one million children in Britain are homeless or in housing which is either overcrowded or unfit for human habitation; notes that all the available research indicates that this can have devastating effects on their health, education and future prospects; and welcomes Shelter's Million Children campaign, highlighting the plight of these children and supports its call to end bad housing for the next generation of children.

That this House notes that, according to official statistics, over one million children in Britain are homeless or in housing which is either overcrowded or unfit for human habitation; notes that all the available research indicates that this can have devastating effects on their health, education and future prospects; and...

That this House congratulates Daniel Barenboim, Israeli conductor, on is determination to continue the work of the charitable foundation which he founded with the late Edward Said, his new initiative in opening a kindergarten in Ramallah for four to five year olds to attend music classes and his determination to forge links between Israeli and Palestinian children; and hopes that the Israeli Government and the newly elected Palestinian President follow his example to encourage peaceful co-operation between Israel and Palestine.

That this House congratulates Daniel Barenboim, Israeli conductor, on is determination to continue the work of the charitable foundation which he founded with the late Edward Said, his new initiative in opening a kindergarten in Ramallah for four to five year olds to attend music classes and his determination to...

That this House asks the Secretary of State for Health to undertake an urgent review of NHS funding for children's hospices with a view to reducing the gap which currently exists between NHS funding for children's hospices and adult hospices.

That this House asks the Secretary of State for Health to undertake an urgent review of NHS funding for children's hospices with a view to reducing the gap which currently exists between NHS funding for children's hospices and adult hospices.

That this House deplores the continuing problems at the Child Support Agency; notes the recent resignation of Doug Smith, the CSA's former Chief Executive; recognises that since May 2003 the Government has consistently refused to set a date for when old cases will be transferred to the new system; is concerned that hundreds of thousands of children are missing out on money to which they are entitled; believes that sorting out the current problems would be a vital step in tackling child poverty; agrees with the Prime Minister that the current performance of the Agency is unacceptable; notes that Ministers continue to fail to acknowledge their role in the current problems and accept responsibility; and calls on Ministers to set out a timetable for action, including a full response to the recent recommendations of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, so that people can understand when the problems will be eliminated.

That this House deplores the continuing problems at the Child Support Agency; notes the recent resignation of Doug Smith, the CSA's former Chief Executive; recognises that since May 2003 the Government has consistently refused to set a date for when old cases will be transferred to the new system; is...

That this House congratulates thje Government on reducing the minimum age for eligibility for the mobility component of disability living allowance, and, therefore, Motability, from five to three years, in 2001; appreciates that this change has benefited many families with disabled children who are three and four years old; acknowledges, however, that some severely disabled children under the age of three need the continual availability of large items of special equipment such as pump feeding or respiratory aid systems; welcomes innovations in posture protecting seating and standing technology for earliest years' use in conditions like cerebral palsy, which can reduce pain, improve physical development and obviate the need for later surgery; recognises that the weight, size and rigidity of this equipment often makes it impossible to take the child in an unadapted family car or by public transport; and therefore calls on the Government to make the mobility component of disability living allowance available to families where best care of a disabled child under three years requires the use of exceptional vehicle space or a specially adapted vehicle.

That this House congratulates thje Government on reducing the minimum age for eligibility for the mobility component of disability living allowance, and, therefore, Motability, from five to three years, in 2001; appreciates that this change has benefited many families with disabled children who are three and four years old; acknowledges,...

That this House believes that children who have multiple disabilities and complex health needs and their families have a need for short breaks either in the family home or in specialist residential settings; recognises the intense pressure placed on so many families who provide 24 hour care to children and young people with multiple disabilities; urges local authorities to ensure that such breaks are in adequate supply to meet the needs of the thousands of families and children who require such support; applauds the aims of the awareness campaign, Give us a Break!, set up by the Children's Trust, Tadworth, to highlight the need for short breaks in the UK; is encouraged by the reference to the need for short breaks in the recent National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services; and calls on the Government to fully consider how such breaks should be funded in the future.

That this House believes that children who have multiple disabilities and complex health needs and their families have a need for short breaks either in the family home or in specialist residential settings; recognises the intense pressure placed on so many families who provide 24 hour care to children and...

That this House notes with concern guidelines introduced on 1st May that prevent parents taking more than one child under the age of four years or two children under the age of eight years into a public swimming pool at any time; deplores the effect that this will have on single parents and large families, on young children learning to swim and the ability of children to take exercise; and urges the Government to intervene with the Health and Safety Executive and the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management to relax the ruling.

That this House notes with concern guidelines introduced on 1st May that prevent parents taking more than one child under the age of four years or two children under the age of eight years into a public swimming pool at any time; deplores the effect that this will have on...

That this House believes that specific attention needs to be given to orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS, and that commitment needs to be given to this marginalised group; and calls for efforts to be made to strengthen the capacity of extended families and communities to protect the rights of, and care for, the children, as well as to ensure the Government provide them with access to schooling and health services.

That this House believes that specific attention needs to be given to orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS, and that commitment needs to be given to this marginalised group; and calls for efforts to be made to strengthen the capacity of extended families and communities to protect the rights...

That this House notes that the new formula for Child Support Agency (CSA) maintenance calculations has now been in place since April 2003, which is more than enough time to stabilise the system; considers that existing cases have experienced a long and avoidable delay under the old rules; and calls upon the Minister to instruct the CSA to take the necessary steps to bring in the new, simplified and fairer method of assessment for all cases with immediate effect.

That this House notes that the new formula for Child Support Agency (CSA) maintenance calculations has now been in place since April 2003, which is more than enough time to stabilise the system; considers that existing cases have experienced a long and avoidable delay under the old rules; and calls...

That this house congratulates the Government for reducing the minimum age for eligibility for the mobility component of disability living allowance, and, therefore, motability from five to three, in 2001; appreciates that this change has benefited many families with disabled children who are three and four years old; acknowledges, however, that some severely disabled children under the age of three need the continual availability of large items of special equipment such as pump feeding or respiratory aid systems; welcomes innovations in posture protecting seating and standing technology for earliest years' use in conditions like cerebral palsy, which can reduce pain, improve physical development and obviate the need for later surgery; recognises, however, that the weight, size and rigidity of this equipment often make it impossible to take with the child in an unadapted family car or by public transport; and calls, therefore, on the Government to make the mobility component of disability living allowance available to families where best care of a disabled child under three requires the use of exceptional vehicle space or a specially adapted vehicle.

That this house congratulates the Government for reducing the minimum age for eligibility for the mobility component of disability living allowance, and, therefore, motability from five to three, in 2001; appreciates that this change has benefited many families with disabled children who are three and four years old; acknowledges, however,...

That this House commends the independent organisation Triangle and the NSPCC for enabling the All-Party Group for Children to receive a presentation from the the youngest group of children (aged 5 to 10 years) ever to communicate with honourable Members in Parliament; commends both organisations for their superb skill in communicating with very young children and children and young people with disabilities; and urges the Government to initiate a cultural transformation to develop the skills of adults to listen effectively to all children on the basis of rights, participation and respect.

That this House commends the independent organisation Triangle and the NSPCC for enabling the All-Party Group for Children to receive a presentation from the the youngest group of children (aged 5 to 10 years) ever to communicate with honourable Members in Parliament; commends both organisations for their superb skill in...

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 condemns the terrorist cowards who carried out mass murder at School Number 1 in Beslan in North Ossetia, inflicting death and injuries on defenceless children; expresses its sorrow and extends its sympathy to parents, teachers, relations and friends who have lost their loved ones; calls on Her Majesty's Government to offer whatever assistance, including medical, which may be required by the Russian authorities; and vows to fight such terrorism and its causes until this threat to humanity is eliminated.

That this House condemns the terrorist cowards who carried out mass murder at School Number 1 in Beslan in North Ossetia, inflicting death and injuries on defenceless children; expresses its sorrow and extends its sympathy to parents, teachers, relations and friends who have lost their loved ones; calls on Her...

That this House believes that law reform on corporal punishment of children in the family is an issue on which every honourable Member should be free to vote according to their own conscience.

That this House believes that law reform on corporal punishment of children in the family is an issue on which every honourable Member should be free to vote according to their own conscience.

That this House notes the report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation published in 1999 that highlighted the fact that over four million people in the United Kingdom do not have reasonable access to a healthy diet; further notes reports by the Malnutrition Advisory Group that show that up to 5,000 people in each parliamentary constituency may be malnourished and that one in seven people over 65 years are malnourished or at serious risk of malnourishment; recognises that this situation can be caused by a number of factors such as inadequate income, lack of reasonable access to shops or other outlets selling healthy food and inadequate information; notes also that one of the causes of childhood obesity is inadequate access to, or information concerning, healthy food; and therefore supports the Food Justice Strategies Bill introduced by a cross party group of honourable Members on 23rd June which will require the drawing up and implementation of a national strategy to promote food justice and end food poverty and which would also help alleviate childhood obesity.

That this House notes the report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation published in 1999 that highlighted the fact that over four million people in the United Kingdom do not have reasonable access to a healthy diet; further notes reports by the Malnutrition Advisory Group that show that up to 5,000...