That this House welcomes the announcement from the Scottish Executive proposing legislation to end smoking in all enclosed public places in Scotland; congratulates the First Minister Jack McConnell for putting health at the top of Scotland's political agenda; notes the cross-party support in the Scottish Parliament for ending smoking in enclosed public places; further notes that no-one has the right to damage the health of others; and therefore calls on Her Majesty's Government to go further than the Choosing Health White Paper recommendations and introduce similar comprehensive legislation for the UK.

That this House welcomes the announcement from the Scottish Executive proposing legislation to end smoking in all enclosed public places in Scotland; congratulates the First Minister Jack McConnell for putting health at the top of Scotland's political agenda; notes the cross-party support in the Scottish Parliament for ending smoking in...

That this House believes that, as shown by recent high-profile cases in Amber Valley, Rotherham, Ceredigion and Tower Hamlets, criminals are reaping significant rewards from large-scale meat crimes and often going unpunished; is concerned that these criminals are undeterred because of the inadequate penalties currently available under the Food Safety Act and the difficulties associated with bringing successful prosecutions for conspiracy to defraud; and believes that, for these reasons, a new legal offence is required applying to those who introduce unfit meat into the human food chain and those who trade in it and that this offence should be associated with penalties which are sufficiently severe to deter callous criminals who are indifferent to human and animal health, the reputation of the farming industry and the bio-security of the United Kingdom.

That this House believes that, as shown by recent high-profile cases in Amber Valley, Rotherham, Ceredigion and Tower Hamlets, criminals are reaping significant rewards from large-scale meat crimes and often going unpunished; is concerned that these criminals are undeterred because of the inadequate penalties currently available under the Food Safety...

That this House believes that, as shown by recent high-profile cases in Amber Valley, Rotherham, Ceredigion and Tower Hamlets, criminals are reaping significant rewards from large-scale meat crimes and often going unpunished; is concerned that these criminals are undeterred because of the inadequate penalties currently available under the Food Safety Act 1990 and the difficulties associated with bringing successful prosecutions for conspiracy to defraud; believes that, for these reasons, a new legal offence is required, applying to those who introduce unfit meat into the human food chain and those who trade in it; and further believes that this offence should be associated with penalties which are sufficiently severe to deter callous criminals who are indifferent to human and animal health, the reputation of the farming industry and the bio-security of the United Kingdom.

That this House believes that, as shown by recent high-profile cases in Amber Valley, Rotherham, Ceredigion and Tower Hamlets, criminals are reaping significant rewards from large-scale meat crimes and often going unpunished; is concerned that these criminals are undeterred because of the inadequate penalties currently available under the Food Safety...

That this House notes that the medical and scientific evidence of the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke in the workplace is now overwhelming; further notes that exposure to secondhand smoke in the workplace may cause more than 700 premature deaths a year, three times the number killed in industrial accidents; further notes that the Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health has concluded that exposure to secondhand smoke may increase non-smokers' risk of both lung cancer and ischaemic heart disease by about one quarter; further notes that the voluntary approach to smoking restrictions has left at least two million people still working in places where smoking is allowed throughout and at least another 10 million in places where smoking is allowed somewhere on the premises; further notes that the legislation in Ireland ending smoking in workplaces has been a medical and political success, resulting in a 97 per cent. observance rate, large falls in cigarette sales and a large rise in the number of smokers seeking to quit; believes that an end to smoking in the workplace would be a major advance towards a healthier population; and calls on the Government to commit itself to legislation ending smoking in all workplaces in the forthcoming White Paper on public health.

That this House notes that the medical and scientific evidence of the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke in the workplace is now overwhelming; further notes that exposure to secondhand smoke in the workplace may cause more than 700 premature deaths a year, three times the number killed in industrial...

That this House congratulates the collection of institutions, including the British Dental Association, the British Dental Health Foundation, Action on Smoking Health and Cancer Research UK, that are organising Mouth Cancer Awareness Week which is taking place this year from 7th November; notes that the main aim of this year's event is to promote prevention and early diagnosis of mouth cancer by encouraging a healthy diet, smoking cessation, moderate alcohol intake and self-examination; further notes that local activities at district level are organised to this end, such as drives to reach people through local newspapers and radio; recognises that self-examination is key, since whilst only half of the 4,300 people who each year are diagnosed with mouth cancer are currently expected to survive, survival rates can be as high as 90 per cent. if the cancer is diagnosed early; and congratulates all the volunteers who will be taking part in the local events during this week.

That this House congratulates the collection of institutions, including the British Dental Association, the British Dental Health Foundation, Action on Smoking Health and Cancer Research UK, that are organising Mouth Cancer Awareness Week which is taking place this year from 7th November; notes that the main aim of this year's...

That this House welcomes the progress that has been made so far on the Government's Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy; in particular welcomes the commitment from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health in the debate on 5th January that our work in this area will also cover issues such as the display of unit information and the sensible drinking message; recognises the medical case for moderation in alcohol consumption; welcomes the campaign led by National Health Service clinicians to promote a sensible drinking message; recognises the additional costs arising from alcohol related crime and disorder and the burden placed on the police and the justice system as well as on the National Health Service; and therefore calls upon the Department of Health to initiate discussion between the medical profession and the alcohol drinks industry with a view to setting the responsible drinking message across including the potential for doing this through a labelling scheme covering the display of unit information and the sensible drinking message.

That this House welcomes the progress that has been made so far on the Government's Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy; in particular welcomes the commitment from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health in the debate on 5th January that our work in this area will also cover issues such as...

That this House believes that the public should have the right to know what pesticides to which they are exposed in the air, and potentially by skin contact, are being used near their homes, and in fields crossed or skirted by rights of way; notes that pesticide users should provide advance notification, and signs on-site, giving this information, or a hotline number, or website; and believes that no-spray buffer zones around residential areas, including homes, nurseries, schools and homes for the elderly, should be observed as a precautionary public health measure.

That this House believes that the public should have the right to know what pesticides to which they are exposed in the air, and potentially by skin contact, are being used near their homes, and in fields crossed or skirted by rights of way; notes that pesticide users should provide...

That this House acknowledges that smoking near children is a major cause of respiratory illness such as respiratory syncytial virus bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma and problems such as wheezing, coughing and breathlessness; regrets that an estimated 17,000 under five-year olds are hospitalised every year as a result of second-hand smoke; further regrets that 42 per cent. of children live in a house where at least one person smokes; congratulates the British Lung Foundation for highlighting the negative effects of second-hand smoke on the respiratory health of babies and young children; urges all smokers to pledge to protect our children's fragile lungs by observing No Smoking Day on 10th March; and asks the Government to do more to promote this message.

That this House acknowledges that smoking near children is a major cause of respiratory illness such as respiratory syncytial virus bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma and problems such as wheezing, coughing and breathlessness; regrets that an estimated 17,000 under five-year olds are hospitalised every year as a result of second-hand smoke; further...

That this House supports National Salt Awareness Day; notes the mounting evidence that a high-salt diet can lead to higher blood pressure and that high blood pressure contributes to around 100,000 deaths from heart disease and 50,000 deaths from strokes every year; also notes that many people are unaware of their intake of hidden salt in processed foods which on average constitute 75 per cent. of a person's intake of dietary salt; and calls on the Government to introduce measures to ensure food manufacturers significantly reduce the levels of salt in processed foods to take action to ensure clearer food labelling, such as translating sodium content into the salt equivalent, and to increase public awareness of recommended daily salt intake levels.

That this House supports National Salt Awareness Day; notes the mounting evidence that a high-salt diet can lead to higher blood pressure and that high blood pressure contributes to around 100,000 deaths from heart disease and 50,000 deaths from strokes every year; also notes that many people are unaware of...

That this House welcomes the British Heart Foundation's, Smoking Clogs Arteries, anti-smoking campaign, which highlights how every cigarette we smoke makes fatty deposits stick in our arteries; recognises that, alongside high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels and physical inactivity smoking is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease; recognises that smoking just three to six cigarettes each day doubles your chance of a heart attack and that smokers are more than twice as likely to have a fatal heart attack than non-smokers; and calls on the Government to take a lead in making smoking in public places socially unacceptable.

That this House welcomes the British Heart Foundation's, Smoking Clogs Arteries, anti-smoking campaign, which highlights how every cigarette we smoke makes fatty deposits stick in our arteries; recognises that, alongside high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels and physical inactivity smoking is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease;...

That this House welcomes the call by the Salvation Army and the Methodist Church that health warning labels should be attached to all alcoholic drinks; requests that the Government introduces legislation requiring the drinks industry to print cigarette-style health warnings on all products and advertisements, together with advice relating to weekly alcohol intake for men and women; notes that alcohol abuse remains a bigger killer than deaths caused through illegal drugs; believes that the drinks industry should take more responsibility for the harm alcohol causes, by contributing to the costs of prevention and treatment of problem drinking, including paying for the running of detoxification centres and community-based projects to support families affected by drink-related problems; and wishes the Government success with its National Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy.

That this House welcomes the call by the Salvation Army and the Methodist Church that health warning labels should be attached to all alcoholic drinks; requests that the Government introduces legislation requiring the drinks industry to print cigarette-style health warnings on all products and advertisements, together with advice relating to...

That this House notes that Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 2003, Watch Your Mouth, is from 9th to 15th November; congratulates the British Dental Health Foundation, the British Dental Association and other leading health organisations in publicising and hosting the Week; expresses deep concern that mouth cancer is now the fastest growing type of cancer, with the number of incidences rising by 17 per cent. in four years and with 1,700 deaths every year attributable to the disease; notes that smoking, chewing tobacco and drinking are the major risk factors associated with mouth cancer; further notes that early detection by a dentist is crucial in improving survival chances from 50 per cent. to nearer 90 per cent; calls on the Government to ensure that mouth cancer has a bigger priority in tobacco cessation and alcohol abuse public awareness programmes; and urges the Government to offer primary care trusts, local health boards and individual dentists increased provision for mouth cancer screening services, which is properly funded and not allowed to be used to pay off NHS debts.

That this House notes that Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 2003, Watch Your Mouth, is from 9th to 15th November; congratulates the British Dental Health Foundation, the British Dental Association and other leading health organisations in publicising and hosting the Week; expresses deep concern that mouth cancer is now the fastest...

That this House is appalled at the revelation on the BBC Watchdog programme that Peugeot failed to issue a safety recall despite being aware of a spontaneous fire hazard in over 20,000 Peugeot 307 cars; notes technical advice that the nature of the fault in the ignition switch could leave people trapped inside their car during the fire because of consequent failure of the central locking system; calls upon the Government to ensure that the car company takes full, appropriate and urgent action to alert its customers, and to remedy the defects at its own cost; and calls for the strongest possible action to be taken against Peugeot should anyone suffer injury because of their neglect.

That this House is appalled at the revelation on the BBC Watchdog programme that Peugeot failed to issue a safety recall despite being aware of a spontaneous fire hazard in over 20,000 Peugeot 307 cars; notes technical advice that the nature of the fault in the ignition switch could leave...

That this House notes the publication by the Food Standards Agency of the Report of the Expert Group on Vitamins and minerals; supports the principles established by the Group that the safety of nutrients should be considered on a case by case basis and that all relevant scientific evidence should be taken into account in assessing their safety; regrets that in relation to a number of nutrients the Report interprets the existing data in an inappropriate or overly-cautious manner which, if adopted as the basis for regulatory action, would lead to the banning of some nutrients, including chromium picolinate and vanadium, and the imposition of unnecessarily low maximum permitted levels for other nutrients including vitamin B6 and vitamin C; urges the Government and the Board of the Food Standards Agency to pause before making any decisions on the basis of this Report and to submit it instead for further comment, particularly by other reputable international scientific bodies which have reached different conclusions on nutrient safety; and further urges the Government to redouble its efforts to persuade other member states of the European Union to accept that safety should be the principle upon which regulation is based and to defend the principle that consumers should continue to have access to safe dietary supplements of their choice.

That this House notes the publication by the Food Standards Agency of the Report of the Expert Group on Vitamins and minerals; supports the principles established by the Group that the safety of nutrients should be considered on a case by case basis and that all relevant scientific evidence should...

That this House deplores Network Rail's lack of public consultation regarding tree clearance work; notes the poor standard of work carried out, which leaves brush wood which is a fire hazard and logs which are a safety hazard, the felling of trees during the nesting season, clearance work undertaken within 20 yards of badger setts and general failure to consider the needs of wildlife; further notes the unnecessary exposure of residents' gardens resulting in increased burglaries; calls on Network Rail to fulfil its corporate social responsibility by consulting with English Nature and local wildlife trusts regarding further clearance and with home owners affected by the work; and further calls on the Government to consider making such consultation a statutory requirement.

That this House deplores Network Rail's lack of public consultation regarding tree clearance work; notes the poor standard of work carried out, which leaves brush wood which is a fire hazard and logs which are a safety hazard, the felling of trees during the nesting season, clearance work undertaken within...

That this House congratulates the Government of the Republic of Ireland on introducing a total ban on smoking in the workplace, including restaurants and pubs, from January 2004 and the Norwegian Government on proposing to ban smoking in public places from January 2004; notes that the BMA report Towards Smoke-free Public Places published in November 2002 concluded that 1,000 people die as a result of passive smoking every year in the UK and that there is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke; and calls upon the UK Government to join those countries such as Finland, South Africa and Thailand and now the Republic of Ireland and Norway with successful smokefree policies by legislating urgently to ban smoking in public places.

That this House congratulates the Government of the Republic of Ireland on introducing a total ban on smoking in the workplace, including restaurants and pubs, from January 2004 and the Norwegian Government on proposing to ban smoking in public places from January 2004; notes that the BMA report Towards Smoke-free...

That this House notes that people in Britain eat on average 16 times more sugar than they did 100 years ago, from 4lb per year to 65lb per year; believes that excess sugar can pose a serious risk to health; expresses concern that sugar is difficult to avoid because it is often hidden in the ingredients in processed food; acknowledges that too much sugar in the blood can cause insulin resistance and can lead to Type II diabetes, which is a huge problem in the UK and is directly linked to diet and lifestyle, as well as heart disease and polycystic ovary syndrome in women; further notes that more than 1.4 million people in the UK are known to have diabetes and that the number is expected to double by 2010; and urges the Government to take steps to bring about a reduction in sugar content in food.

That this House notes that people in Britain eat on average 16 times more sugar than they did 100 years ago, from 4lb per year to 65lb per year; believes that excess sugar can pose a serious risk to health; expresses concern that sugar is difficult to avoid because it...

That this House congratulates and pledges its support to the million United Kingdom smokers who will try to stop smoking this No Smoking Day, 12th March; calls on users of the Palace of Westminster's bars, restaurants and corridors to support the Day; but laments the fact that smoke-free air is still not the norm within its precincts.

That this House congratulates and pledges its support to the million United Kingdom smokers who will try to stop smoking this No Smoking Day, 12th March; calls on users of the Palace of Westminster's bars, restaurants and corridors to support the Day; but laments the fact that smoke-free air is...