That this House believes that the heroism of the sailors of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy who took part in the Arctic campaign during World War Two should be recognised with a medal; regrets that the men who served in the severest of weather conditions, unlike any other in the war, whilst running the gauntlet of air and submarine attack, in order to maintain supplies to Russia on the Eastern Front have never been properly recognised; therefore supports the campaign being run by the Portsmouth News; and calls on the Prime Minister to require the Honours and Decorations Committee to recommend to the Queen that an Arctic star, or clasp, is created in order to finally recognise the unique contribution, and sacrifice, made by these veterens.

That this House believes that the heroism of the sailors of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy who took part in the Arctic campaign during World War Two should be recognised with a medal; regrets that the men who served in the severest of weather conditions, unlike any other...

That this House recognises the widespread dissatisfaction amongst service personnel and their families at the conditions and allocation of service accommodation; recognises the high level of spending on empty properties and private rented properties by the Ministry of Defence; calls for a re-organisation of the way housing is managed and maintained; and further calls for a review of the contract between the Ministry of Defence and Annington Homes plc.

That this House recognises the widespread dissatisfaction amongst service personnel and their families at the conditions and allocation of service accommodation; recognises the high level of spending on empty properties and private rented properties by the Ministry of Defence; calls for a re-organisation of the way housing is managed and...

That this House values the important educational and cultural roles of heritage and conservation charities, many of which are independent museums; recognises that the existence and development of such bodies relies not only on the efforts of volunteers but also on admission charges; welcomes the vital financial assistance which Gift Aid has given tho them; is concerned that there are proposals to remove the Gift Aid provision on admission charges; and urges the Government to continue to allow these charities to benefit from Gift Aid without restriction to the existing conditions.

That this House values the important educational and cultural roles of heritage and conservation charities, many of which are independent museums; recognises that the existence and development of such bodies relies not only on the efforts of volunteers but also on admission charges; welcomes the vital financial assistance which Gift...

That this House believes that the costs of policing entertainment areas at night in towns and cities across the country should not entirely fall on the central or council taxpayer; further believes that provisions should be made to provide a mechanism for the general control of anti-social behaviour by individuals once they are away from the vicinity of licensed premises; and to this end, and working on the principle that the polluter should pay, urges the Government to grant local authorities mandatory powers in order to impose a levy on those premises whose customers cause such an unwanted burden on policing and clean up costs throughout the country.

That this House believes that the costs of policing entertainment areas at night in towns and cities across the country should not entirely fall on the central or council taxpayer; further believes that provisions should be made to provide a mechanism for the general control of anti-social behaviour by individuals...

That this House celebrates the patient, clinical and economic benefits resulting from the use of medical technologies, as outlined in the Medical Technology Group's paper, Making the Economic Case for Medical Technology; regrets the low use of these technologies in the NHS, as compared with other industrialised countries; recognises the NHS financial reform measures outlined in the Government's Payment by Results paper, in particular the introduction of Healthcare Resource Groups (HRGs) as a tool for categorising patient treatments into standard groups according to common diagnoses and medical procedures; supports the idea the HRGs should allow a more manageable way of allocating funding for specific types of medical conditions, but hopes that the new HRG system will be quick to react to the introduction of new and innovative medical technologies, thereby offering broad and rapid patient access to treatments which play an important role in facilitating patient choice.

That this House celebrates the patient, clinical and economic benefits resulting from the use of medical technologies, as outlined in the Medical Technology Group's paper, Making the Economic Case for Medical Technology; regrets the low use of these technologies in the NHS, as compared with other industrialised countries; recognises the...

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 call for the Government to ensure that every cancer patient is offered specialist benefits and 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 spreading to people's finances and to act urgently to ensure that 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...

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 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 the recent ballot held by FBU in which 74 per cent. voted to keep the political fund; further notes that under legislation introduced by the Conservative Government in 1984, trade unions wishing to contributed to political parties or engage in other political activities must establish a political fund; further notes that each union must ballot their members every 10 years on whether to retain this fund; recognises that all individual union members have the right to opt out of paying into a political fund should they so choose; is concerned that this trade union bears an excessive financial burden in order to fulfill its natural role of representing its members' interests; believes that in light of the FBU members' recent overwhelming vote in favour of retaining the union's political fund the Government should abolish the legislation that puts such excessive burdens on trade unions.

That this House notes the recent ballot held by FBU in which 74 per cent. voted to keep the political fund; further notes that under legislation introduced by the Conservative Government in 1984, trade unions wishing to contributed to political parties or engage in other political activities must establish a...

That this House applauds the actions of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, which is now unilaterally clearing minefields within the United Nations buffer zone and in doing so is clearly showing its full support of the United Nations policy and the Ottawa convention on this important issue; notes that this work will take an estimated one year to complete and that some 2,300 mines will be cleared at a cost of 2.5 million euro; and calls on the Government to give the fullest support to the Republic of Cyprus Government in this programme, as the European Union and the United Nations are doing.

That this House applauds the actions of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, which is now unilaterally clearing minefields within the United Nations buffer zone and in doing so is clearly showing its full support of the United Nations policy and the Ottawa convention on this important issue; notes...

That this House deplores the number of animals killed during the 2003 and 2004 Canadian slaughter of harp and hooded seals counted as more than 600,000; notes that a study of the slaughter in 2001 by international veterinarians found that up to 42 per cent. of the seal pups were skinned alive while conscious; is concerned that a further 300,000 seals are set to be killed during 2005; notes that leading animal welfare groups from around the world are planning a boycott of Canadian fish products unless the Canadian Government brings an end to the seal slaughter; further notes that the Belgian Government has banned the import of seal fur; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to introduce at the earliest opportunity a ban on the import of, and trade in, all seal products and to convey its gravest concerns to the Canadian Government over the continuation of the seal slaughter.

That this House deplores the number of animals killed during the 2003 and 2004 Canadian slaughter of harp and hooded seals counted as more than 600,000; notes that a study of the slaughter in 2001 by international veterinarians found that up to 42 per cent. of the seal pups were...

That this House congratulates the Anthony Nolan Trust on its 30 years of working to save people's lives by promoting bone marrow donorship; and pays tribute to the Trust's many volunteers who, like Penny Phillips, have worked so hard despite their illness to increase the donor register so that more sufferers can benefit from a bone marrow transplant.

That this House congratulates the Anthony Nolan Trust on its 30 years of working to save people's lives by promoting bone marrow donorship; and pays tribute to the Trust's many volunteers who, like Penny Phillips, have worked so hard despite their illness to increase the donor register so that more...

That this House believes people with cystic fibrosis should not have to pay prescription charges.

That this House believes people with cystic fibrosis should not have to pay prescription charges.

That this House praises the valuable and vital role played by the estimated six million carers in the United Kingdom; notes that the fourth annual Carers' Rights Day is being held on Friday 3rd December; welcomes previous improvements to the carer's allowance; recognises, too, that an estimated ??660 million of carers' benefits go unclaimed each year; and calls upon the Government to mount a campaign to encourage better take-up of allowances rightly due to carers in this country.

That this House praises the valuable and vital role played by the estimated six million carers in the United Kingdom; notes that the fourth annual Carers' Rights Day is being held on Friday 3rd December; welcomes previous improvements to the carer's allowance; recognises, too, that an estimated ??660 million of...

That this House notes that on 9th May 2005 the governments and people of the Channel Islands will celebrate the 60th anniversary of their liberation from German military occupation by British military forces; pays the warmest tribute to the courageous stand for freedom taken by the people of the Channel Islands during their years of occupation when, despite the persecution and hardship they faced, they never lost hope that their liberation would take place; and therefore calls on the Government, and especially the Ministry of Defence, to enter into discussion with representatives of the Channel Islands as to how the United Kingdom will co-operate in celebrating this very special day for the Channel Islands and their people.

That this House notes that on 9th May 2005 the governments and people of the Channel Islands will celebrate the 60th anniversary of their liberation from German military occupation by British military forces; pays the warmest tribute to the courageous stand for freedom taken by the people of the Channel...

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 notes with concern that a billion people live in abject poverty; recognises the importance of the Millennium Development Goals in alleviating poverty and suffering in the developing world; further recognises the opportunity that the cancellation of Third World debt offers poor countries for progress in poverty reduction; and therefore calls on the Government and the international community to do more to reform the HIPC debt cancellation process while seeking assurances that revenues received by poor countries in cancelled debt are spent appropriately.

That this House notes with concern that a billion people live in abject poverty; recognises the importance of the Millennium Development Goals in alleviating poverty and suffering in the developing world; further recognises the opportunity that the cancellation of Third World debt offers poor countries for progress in poverty reduction;...

That this House expresses concern at the effect the two-week breast cancer urgent referral target has had on other breast cancer waiting times; notes that those waiting for non-urgent referrals now wait up to 12 weeks for an appointment and that overall waiting times have not changed; further expresses concern that the one-month target from diagnosis to treatment only considers the first stage of treatment and therefore ignores the significant delays taken to complete treatment in areas such as radiotherapy; and calls on the Government to assess whether these targeted areas have served to move patients from one queue to another.

That this House expresses concern at the effect the two-week breast cancer urgent referral target has had on other breast cancer waiting times; notes that those waiting for non-urgent referrals now wait up to 12 weeks for an appointment and that overall waiting times have not changed; further expresses concern...

That this House condemns the removal of hundreds of thousands of patients from chiropody lists who have not received treatment; is concerned that, where patients have been referred by general practitioners for treatment, the eligibility criteria set by primary care trusts or other local bodies vary considerably; notes the large differences in the availability of chiropody services in different regions of the country; believes that in the target culture of the NHS, the provision of services for which no targets exist will inevitably suffer; and calls on the Government to abandon all targets and allow clinicians to set priorities for the provision of healthcare.

That this House condemns the removal of hundreds of thousands of patients from chiropody lists who have not received treatment; is concerned that, where patients have been referred by general practitioners for treatment, the eligibility criteria set by primary care trusts or other local bodies vary considerably; notes the large...

That this House expresses its deep concern at the continuing crisis in care for the elderly and in particular those who suffer from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia; notes that the Government's current definition of nursing care fails to include nursing care that is provided by trained care staff specialised in providing nursing care to dementia sufferers; recognises the campaign by the Alzheimer's Society; and calls upon the Government to address the shortcomings of its nursing care policy which has been described by many as unworkable.

That this House expresses its deep concern at the continuing crisis in care for the elderly and in particular those who suffer from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia; notes that the Government's current definition of nursing care fails to include nursing care that is provided by trained care staff...