That this House welcomes the third annual World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day on 17th November which aims to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) across the world; regrets that COPD is the only major cause of death on the increase in the UK with an estimated three million sufferers and more than 30,000 deaths a year; further regrets that an estimated 100,000 hospital admissions were recorded for COPD in England in 2000, equating to around one million bed days; recognises the importance of effective management of COPD in primary care to improve patients' quality of life and reduce unnecessary hospitalisations; calls for the full implementation of the NICE Guideline recommendations such as early diagnosis with spirometry testing, pulmonary rehabilitation, non-invasive ventilation therapy and access to a multi-disciplinary healthcare team; supports the efforts of the British Lung Foundation and GlaxoSmithKline in highlighting the benefits of these services for improving outcomes for patients and reducing the major burden on the NHS; urges honourable Members to contact and liaise with their local primary care trusts or health boards to ensure these services are available to their constituents; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to ensure that COPD and respiratory disease is given appropriate prominence in the NHS.

That this House welcomes the third annual World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day on 17th November which aims to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) across the world; regrets that COPD is the only major cause of death on the increase in the UK with an estimated three...

That this House notes that a large proportion of entrants to the nursing workforce are from overseas and that the Government is aware that its own Code of Practice on ethical recruitment from developing countries has not been signed up to by all the agencies which the NHS uses to recruit nurses from overseas; believes that the Government's commitment in August 2004 to strengthen the Code does not go far enough to solve the problem; and calls on the Government to ban the NHS from using recruitment agencies which have not signed up to its own Code of Practice.

That this House notes that a large proportion of entrants to the nursing workforce are from overseas and that the Government is aware that its own Code of Practice on ethical recruitment from developing countries has not been signed up to by all the agencies which the NHS uses to...

That this House notes with concern the remarks of the Spanish coach and the reaction of parts of the crowd at the Under 21 and full friendly internationals in Spain in November; applauds the English team and coach for their restrained response on the night and the Football Association in the Kick It Out campaign for their strenuous efforts to drive racism out of the English game; and urges FIFA to take the necessary action to ensure that this behaviour is seen as unacceptable in the modern game.

That this House notes with concern the remarks of the Spanish coach and the reaction of parts of the crowd at the Under 21 and full friendly internationals in Spain in November; applauds the English team and coach for their restrained response on the night and the Football Association in...

That this House notes with concern the growing demand for illegal bushmeat and the discovery of simian foaming virus in humans who have eaten infected ape flesh; recognises that the same practice of eating infected monkeys is understood to have allowed simian immunodeficiency viruses to leap species and mutate into HIV; warns the Government that failure to act against illegal imports of bushmeat could have devastating consequences for human and animal health and the survival of threatened species in the wild; and calls on the Government to take action against those involved in the illegal bushmeat trade and immediately to commence trials of new technology to prevent illegal bushmeat entering the UK.

That this House notes with concern the growing demand for illegal bushmeat and the discovery of simian foaming virus in humans who have eaten infected ape flesh; recognises that the same practice of eating infected monkeys is understood to have allowed simian immunodeficiency viruses to leap species and mutate into...

That this House expresses concern over the planned closure of the Sketty Park Post Office in Swansea West constituency; calls on the Post Office to take into account not only the distance between existing post offices but also the nature of the community of older or disabled people, and to take the views of both the public and Postwatch into account before announcing any closures; believes that the Government's failure to intervene has resulted in the closure of urban post offices which would have remained open had a systematic closure programme with full consultation been undertaken by the Post Office; and therefore deplores the closure of any post office which did not take these factors fully into account.

That this House expresses concern over the planned closure of the Sketty Park Post Office in Swansea West constituency; calls on the Post Office to take into account not only the distance between existing post offices but also the nature of the community of older or disabled people, and to...

That this House supports the work of organisations, including Rehab UK and Headway, that run successful support and vocational programmes to help people who are living with an acquired brain injury get back to work, thereby increasing their social independence and quality of life; believes that there must be improved co-ordination between local agencies and the Government departments; and urges the Government to undertake a review of the provision of acquired brain injury rehabilitation services within the UK in order to ensure a better and seamless provision of services.

That this House supports the work of organisations, including Rehab UK and Headway, that run successful support and vocational programmes to help people who are living with an acquired brain injury get back to work, thereby increasing their social independence and quality of life; believes that there must be improved...

That this House notes the continuing availability and use of remote-control electric-shock collars to train and control dogs; shares the view of the Kennel Club, the Dogs Trust and the RSPCA that these devices are unnecessary and cruel, with considerable potential for abuse; believes that there are alternative training methods which are more effective, as are employed by the police, prison services and armed forces; regrets that the draft Animal Welfare Bill contains no provisions to ban the sale and use of electric-shock training collars; and calls on the Government to include such provisions in the Bill.

That this House notes the continuing availability and use of remote-control electric-shock collars to train and control dogs; shares the view of the Kennel Club, the Dogs Trust and the RSPCA that these devices are unnecessary and cruel, with considerable potential for abuse; believes that there are alternative training methods...

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 notes that, just like in the United Kingdom, the people of Gibraltar voted as full participants in the European parliamentary elections in June, thus setting an important precedent; and therefore calls upon Her Majesty's Government to ensure that the people of Gibraltar are also given the right to vote in the proposed referendum on the European constitution.

That this House notes that, just like in the United Kingdom, the people of Gibraltar voted as full participants in the European parliamentary elections in June, thus setting an important precedent; and therefore calls upon Her Majesty's Government to ensure that the people of Gibraltar are also given the right...

That this House calls for a strengthened Code of Practice, legally enforced, to ensure fair trade in the food supply chain; recognises that the current Supermarket Code of Practice is ineffective, not enforced and does not cover all parts of the supply chain; notes the Office of Fair Trading report that fear amongst suppliers of being de-listed by the major supermarkets has prevented anyone complaining under the current Code; and recommends that a strengthened Code is proactively enforced to ensure fair play for all those in the food supply chain and to safeguard against reprisals.

That this House calls for a strengthened Code of Practice, legally enforced, to ensure fair trade in the food supply chain; recognises that the current Supermarket Code of Practice is ineffective, not enforced and does not cover all parts of the supply chain; notes the Office of Fair Trading report...

That this House values the wide range of work and activities undertaken by charities, including those involved in hospice care, care of the elderly and youth and sports organisations; welcomes the statement in the Treasury Cross Cutting Review into the Role of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Service Delivery that the voluntary and community sector organisations have a crucial role to play in the reform of public services and reinvigoration of civic life; notes, however, that irrecoverable value added tax has a massive impact on the ability of charities to achieve their objectives and help to deliver essential services; further notes that the irrecoverable VAT burden on charities is estimated to be at least ??400 million per year and that the increase in National Insurance contributions is estimated to cost charities a further ??50 million per year; and calls on the Government, as a priority, to introduce measures to reduce or remove crippling financial burdens on charities.

That this House values the wide range of work and activities undertaken by charities, including those involved in hospice care, care of the elderly and youth and sports organisations; welcomes the statement in the Treasury Cross Cutting Review into the Role of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Service Delivery...

That this House congratulates the noble Lord Lloyd of Berwick, and his colleagues Dr Norman Jones and Sir Michael Davies, on their exhaustive inquiry into the illnesses suffered by British troops who served in the 1991 Gulf War; welcomes the comprehensive report of their investigation; and endorses the recommendations of the report which specifically require that the Ministry of Defence should now formally recognise the causal connection between that service and the illness of veterans and should make appropriate compensation arrangements forthwith.

That this House congratulates the noble Lord Lloyd of Berwick, and his colleagues Dr Norman Jones and Sir Michael Davies, on their exhaustive inquiry into the illnesses suffered by British troops who served in the 1991 Gulf War; welcomes the comprehensive report of their investigation; and endorses the recommendations of...

That this House welcomes the publication of the first ever pensioners' manifesto; believes that the views of the UK's 11 million pensioners are currently not adequately addressed; and calls upon the Government to endorse the key points of this manifesto, in particular the linking of the basic state pension to earnings.

That this House welcomes the publication of the first ever pensioners' manifesto; believes that the views of the UK's 11 million pensioners are currently not adequately addressed; and calls upon the Government to endorse the key points of this manifesto, in particular the linking of the basic state pension to...

That this House is concerned by the rising number of complaints about the noise levels produced by train horns; recognises that these noise levels can cause real damage to local people's quality of life; takes note of the Rail Safety and Standards Board's decision to reduce the decibel level of train horns and to relax some of the rules regarding their use; recognises the paramount importance of safety on trains; but believes that the RSSB should at least reconsider their current rejection of alternative technologies for train horns which could do a great deal to improve the daily lives of a great many local residents.

That this House is concerned by the rising number of complaints about the noise levels produced by train horns; recognises that these noise levels can cause real damage to local people's quality of life; takes note of the Rail Safety and Standards Board's decision to reduce the decibel level of...

That this House calls on the Government to make St. George's Day a public holiday in England while maintaining all other existing public holidays.

That this House calls on the Government to make St. George's Day a public holiday in England while maintaining all other existing public holidays.

That this House notes that there are at least 100,000 men, women and children currently known to healthcare professionals who suffer from lymphoedema in this country, with the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) receiving over 2,000 referrals for information and support each year and requests for 60,000 LSN fact sheets from lymphoedema clinics and hospitals in this country this year; and congratulates the LSN on its patient-led initiative to raise awareness of this debilitating condition within primary care trusts, gaining endorsements from influential organisations including The Royal College of General Practitioners, The Royal College of Physicians, The Royal College of Nursing, Macmillan Cancer Relief, Breakthrough Breast Cancer and the Long-Term Medical Conditions Alliance, which highlights the extent of the primary and secondary lymphoedema population, the benefit of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment for both cancer and non-cancer related lymphoedema patients, the cost-effectiveness of professional management and related cost savings.

That this House notes that there are at least 100,000 men, women and children currently known to healthcare professionals who suffer from lymphoedema in this country, with the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) receiving over 2,000 referrals for information and support each year and requests for 60,000 LSN fact sheets from...

That this House is appalled by the actions of extreme animal cruelty which take place in China's animal markets, where millions of cats and dogs are killed annually for human consumption; rejects the claim that these practices are part of a cultural tradition; condemns the cruel ways in which these animals are raised, transported and slaughtered, which include boiling cats alive to make medicine and tonics, beating dogs to death to increase their adrenalin levels and hanging dogs to preserve the quality of their fur; urges the Government to raise this subject with the Chinese Ambassador in the UK; and further urges the Government to support the enlightened work of voluntary associations such as Animals Asia Foundation, who work not only to end such cruel practices, but also to educate individuals within the Chinese community to recognise the many health and social benefits from being in the company of companion animals, whilst further encouraging the closure of all live animal markets in China.

That this House is appalled by the actions of extreme animal cruelty which take place in China's animal markets, where millions of cats and dogs are killed annually for human consumption; rejects the claim that these practices are part of a cultural tradition; condemns the cruel ways in which these...

That this House congratulates all those involved in the production of the Band Aid 20 songs Do They Know Its Christmas; urges all honourable Members to raise awareness of this good cause amongst their constitutents and to remind them that all VAT paid on this product will be redirected to this worthwhile cause; further congratulates Woolworth's Group Plc on its decision to donate all profits made on the sale of Band Aid 20 to the charity; and calls on other retailers to follow suit.

That this House congratulates all those involved in the production of the Band Aid 20 songs Do They Know Its Christmas; urges all honourable Members to raise awareness of this good cause amongst their constitutents and to remind them that all VAT paid on this product will be redirected to...

That this House calls for Government action against freeholders who engage in activities often against vulnerable homeowners, such as refusing to take cheques paid in advance and then charging a fine for non-payment at the due date, failing to cash cheques properly sent and then charging an extortionate fine for late payments, cashing cheques properly sent and then charging an extortionate fine for supposed late payment, threatening to visit the home and gain access unless photographs are sent, charging for registering extensions when the lease terms make no such requirements and requiring levels of third party insurance on the property which are disproportionate and from the insurer unreasonably insisted on by the freeholder.

That this House calls for Government action against freeholders who engage in activities often against vulnerable homeowners, such as refusing to take cheques paid in advance and then charging a fine for non-payment at the due date, failing to cash cheques properly sent and then charging an extortionate fine for...

That this House shares the concern of the Trade Justice Movement about the plight of the poorest people in the world and congratulates it on bringing them to the attention of the public; notes with concern that a billion people live on less than a dollar a day, that life expectancy in many African countries is declining and that 30 million people in Africa have HIV/AIDS; believes that rising levels of international trade and trade liberalisation offer the best hope of alleviating poverty in the developing world; calls for good quality legal and economic advice for developing countries on trade issues; believes that the Government has failed to do enough to promote trade liberalisation, reform agricultural subsidies and phase out European trade barriers; and further calls on the Government to do more to reform the international trade rules to give poor countries a fair deal on international trade.

That this House shares the concern of the Trade Justice Movement about the plight of the poorest people in the world and congratulates it on bringing them to the attention of the public; notes with concern that a billion people live on less than a dollar a day, that life...

That this House is concerned by the considerable delay in publishing Government research into the eligibility of children with autistic spectrum disorder for the Blue Badge Scheme; notes that this research was first mentioned in March 2002; urges the Government to give a report of the finding of this research; and calls on the Department of Transport to review the regulations of the Blue Badge Scheme to extend the criteria to include consideration of safety.

That this House is concerned by the considerable delay in publishing Government research into the eligibility of children with autistic spectrum disorder for the Blue Badge Scheme; notes that this research was first mentioned in March 2002; urges the Government to give a report of the finding of this research;...

That this House registers its concern at the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan as the result of conflict in the area; notes that more than 50,000 people have been killed in the conflict, thousands of women raped and at least 1.4 million people forcibly displaced, their villages burned and possessions looted; further notes that UN officials have described the situation as the world's worst humanitarian crisis; recognises that the continuing violence is hampering the work of aid agencies; and calls on the Government and the international community to do everything within their power to relieve the suffering of civilians in Darfur, ensure that aid agencies can operate effectively and help bring the conflict to an end.

That this House registers its concern at the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan as the result of conflict in the area; notes that more than 50,000 people have been killed in the conflict, thousands of women raped and at least 1.4 million people forcibly displaced, their...

That this House is dismayed that the gap between rich and poor has widened since 1997; is disturbed that the percentage of wealth held by the top 10 per cent. of the population has increased from 47 per cent. to 54 per cent.; congratulates the Institute of Public Policy Research Commission on Social Justice, set up at the request of the late Labour leader John Smith, for drawing these worrying facts to public attention; and calls on the Government to explain why over the past seven years the gap betweeen the rich and the poor has widened, with the result that Britain has becomes a less equal society.

That this House is dismayed that the gap between rich and poor has widened since 1997; is disturbed that the percentage of wealth held by the top 10 per cent. of the population has increased from 47 per cent. to 54 per cent.; congratulates the Institute of Public Policy Research...

That this House welcomes the United Kingdom Government's commitment to the Millennium Development Goals; notes with concern that the current debt crisis, trade injustice and shortcomings of aid further exacerbate poverty, inequality, the HIV/AIDS crisis and environmental degradation across the developing world; notes that if the international community is to make poverty history then there needs to be further co-ordinated political action by the world's governments, including the United Kingdom, aimed at trade justice, dropping the debt and providing more and better aid; and calls on the United Kingdom Government to lead the way for change and use its influence when it holds the presidency of the G8 and chairs the EU to make poverty history in 2005.

That this House welcomes the United Kingdom Government's commitment to the Millennium Development Goals; notes with concern that the current debt crisis, trade injustice and shortcomings of aid further exacerbate poverty, inequality, the HIV/AIDS crisis and environmental degradation across the developing world; notes that if the international community is to...

That this House is concerned at the increasing incidence of rogue dialling; and supports calls from the Trading Standards Institute that all providers of telephone services should provide a call barring service to customers free of charge.

That this House is concerned at the increasing incidence of rogue dialling; and supports calls from the Trading Standards Institute that all providers of telephone services should provide a call barring service to customers free of charge.

That this House welcomes the commemoration of the life and achievements of Alan Turing, brought up in Guildford and a one-time academic at Cambridge University, Princeton University, the National Physical Laboratory and Manchester University, by the unveiling of a sculpture by John W. Mills at the University of Surrey; also welcomes the establishment of the Alan Turing Institute at the University of Manchester in 2004; expresses its admiration for his achievements as inventor of the machine which cracked the Enigma code and the founder of computer science; acknowledges his vital contribution to the Battle of the Atlantic in particular and to Britain's war effort in general through his work at Bletchley Park; notes his untimely death by suicide two years after being prosecuted for his homosexuality and prevented from continuing his work at Bletchley Park; and supports efforts by the Government and campaigners to further the progress that has taken place in Britain since Turing's tragic death towards understanding and acceptance of homosexuality.

That this House welcomes the commemoration of the life and achievements of Alan Turing, brought up in Guildford and a one-time academic at Cambridge University, Princeton University, the National Physical Laboratory and Manchester University, by the unveiling of a sculpture by John W. Mills at the University of Surrey; also...

This this House welcomes the verdict of the Wiltshire coroner that Ronald Maddison's death, caused by exposure to chemical warfare tests at the Porton Down government research establishment in 1953, was unlawful; urges the Secretary of State for Defence to examine the cases of other victims of these tests, including those from Cornwall and Devon, with a view to accepting claims for compensation from them and their families; calls for the release of all the evidence presented to the original secret inquest in 1953; and demands an early statement from the Secretary of State on the implications of this verdict for future Government policy.

This this House welcomes the verdict of the Wiltshire coroner that Ronald Maddison's death, caused by exposure to chemical warfare tests at the Porton Down government research establishment in 1953, was unlawful; urges the Secretary of State for Defence to examine the cases of other victims of these tests, including...

That this House expresses its deep concern at the deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe; further notes with concern that the policy of quiet diplomacy has failed and that human rights abuses now abound in that country; notes the recent introduction of the NGO Bill which seeks to ban civic organisations operating in the areas of governance and human rights; highlights the illegal detention of MDC MP Roy Bennett; draws attention to the need for international pressure to be brought to bear to ensure accurate voter registrations; and calls upon the African Union, the SADC countries and the United Nations to bring pressure to bear upon Robert Mugabe to allow free and fair elections in March 2005.

That this House expresses its deep concern at the deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe; further notes with concern that the policy of quiet diplomacy has failed and that human rights abuses now abound in that country; notes the recent introduction of the NGO Bill which seeks to ban civic organisations operating...

That this House welcomes the Stop AIDS Campaign's new policy report Access to Care and Treatment Now: Meeting the AIDS Challenge; notes with extreme concern that the HIV/AIDS epidemic to date has claimed the lives of 20 million people and orphaned 15 million children; finds it unacceptable that millions of people will die of AIDS without access to basic care and treatment and that less than eight per cent. of people who need anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs in developing countries get them; recognises that in 2004 the Government has made two significant promises to take action for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, with ??1.5 billion allocated in the comprehensive spending review to HIV/AIDS and the subsequent launch of the Government strategy on HIV/AIDS; believes that 2005 and the presidencies of the G8 and the EU will give the Government major opportunities to encourage greater political leadership on HIV/AIDS; and therefore calls on the Government to respond to the Stop AIDS Campaign's report by acting to strengthen health systems, ensuring that the international community provides the necessary and appropriate funding, promoting the lowered price of ARV drugs and other essential medicines, including through the reform of trade rules, and ensuring that at a minimum the G8 in 2005 commits to a binding timetable for universal access to care and treatment.

That this House welcomes the Stop AIDS Campaign's new policy report Access to Care and Treatment Now: Meeting the AIDS Challenge; notes with extreme concern that the HIV/AIDS epidemic to date has claimed the lives of 20 million people and orphaned 15 million children; finds it unacceptable that millions of...

That this House recognises that HIV/AIDS is a huge obstacle to poverty eradication in the developing world; notes that 58 million people worldwide are currently living with AIDS; further notes that last year, nearly five million people became infected with HIV, 2.9 million died from AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa alone and around 12 million children have lost one or both parents to AIDS; fully supports the millennium development goal to begin to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS; notes that that goal must be central to any poverty reduction strategy and must be made an integral priority during 2005, the UK's presidency of the EU and the G8; and further calls on the Government to act on the recommendations of the National Audit Office in its Report of Session 2003-04, Responding to HIV/AIDS, HC664, to improve its response to this crisis.

That this House recognises that HIV/AIDS is a huge obstacle to poverty eradication in the developing world; notes that 58 million people worldwide are currently living with AIDS; further notes that last year, nearly five million people became infected with HIV, 2.9 million died from AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa alone...

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 condemns the poor service endured by Mr Keith Roads and other disabled rail users as a result of the failure of Central Trains to make reasonable adjustments to overcome the barriers presented by inaccessible stations; agrees with the Disability Rights Commission that it is reasonable to expect train operating companies to pay the cost of accessible taxis, reasonable adjustments or other replacement services for disabled travellers where their stations are not accessible; notes with concern that over 1,850 stations out of a total of 2,500 on the rail network are classed as small, or unstaffed, inaccessible stations by the Strategic Rail Authority; further notes with concern that the Government has yet to begin consultation on accessibility regulations for taxis which are a vital part of the transport network for disabled people; and calls on the Government to take urgent action to ensure that train operating companies are actively undertaking access audits and making improvements to stations.

That this House condemns the poor service endured by Mr Keith Roads and other disabled rail users as a result of the failure of Central Trains to make reasonable adjustments to overcome the barriers presented by inaccessible stations; agrees with the Disability Rights Commission that it is reasonable to expect...

That this House applauds the exemplary recruitment record of the Royal Anglian Regiment, which was created from several former historic county regiments representing Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Rutland and Suffolk; notes that the population of these counties is greater than that of Scotland and Yorkshire; further notes that the Royal Anglian Regiment already forms an integral part of the Government's proposals to establish regional regiments of three battalions elsewhere in the United Kingdom; believes that the reinstatement of the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment would be fully in accord with the proposed new structure; and therefore calls on the Secretary of State for Defence to reinstate the 3rd Battalion.

That this House applauds the exemplary recruitment record of the Royal Anglian Regiment, which was created from several former historic county regiments representing Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Rutland and Suffolk; notes that the population of these counties is greater than that of Scotland and Yorkshire;...

That this House supports World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day on 17th November; commends the British Lung Foundation for organising the event in this country and its aims of raising awareness of a disease with an estimated three million people living with COPD in the UK; notes that COPD - chronic bronchitis and emphysema - is a progressive and disabling lung disease, caused primarily by smoking and that, as the disease progresses, patients suffer from increasingly sever attacks of breathlessness that can leave them housebound or result in repeated extended hospital admissions; and thus welcomes the NHS focus on chronic disease management in the NHS Improvement Plan, published in June 2004, and the publication of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence Guideline on the Management of COPD in the Primary and Secondary Care in February 2004 which, if implemented fully, would assist in reducing emergency hospitalisations and help improve the prognosis for people with this highly debilitating condition.

That this House supports World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day on 17th November; commends the British Lung Foundation for organising the event in this country and its aims of raising awareness of a disease with an estimated three million people living with COPD in the UK; notes that COPD...

That this House congratulates the Gloucester Clubhouse on its work for adults with severe and enduring mental ill health; supports the vocational, educational and social services provided by clubhouses throughout Britain; notes that many of the core beliefs and functions of Clubhouse are mentioned in the recent report on Mental Health and Social Exclusion by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; recognises that clubhouses will be able to provide even better services if they have greater funding and support from central Government and local authorities; and calls on the Government to work with the National Clubhouse Association and individual clubhouses to ensure that modernising mental health services remains a priority.

That this House congratulates the Gloucester Clubhouse on its work for adults with severe and enduring mental ill health; supports the vocational, educational and social services provided by clubhouses throughout Britain; notes that many of the core beliefs and functions of Clubhouse are mentioned in the recent report on Mental...

That this House believes that the issue of sewer flooding is devastating and unpleasant for the thousands of householders it affects every year; recognises that the appropriate means of addressing the problem in the long term is through the Periodic Review of Water Prices carried out by Ofwat; notes that in his draft determination, Ofwat's Director General has not made sufficient allowances to tackle all known cases during the next regulatory period (2005-2010) despite calls from Watervoice and others that he do so; further notes that a wet winter may exacerbate the problem; and calls on Ofwat's Director General to give many long suffering households respite from this distressing problem by making sewer flooding his top priority for investment in his final determination, which will be announced on 2nd December.

That this House believes that the issue of sewer flooding is devastating and unpleasant for the thousands of householders it affects every year; recognises that the appropriate means of addressing the problem in the long term is through the Periodic Review of Water Prices carried out by Ofwat; notes that...

That this House remembers with sadness the 20th anniversary of the November 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms when thousands of innocent Sikhs were killed or injured across India; notes with pleasure the many positive changes that have since taken place in India where the current Prime Minister is a Sikh; and expresses the hope that the Government of India will continue to pursue the path of reconciliation in relation to those events by instituting an inquiry into them that can bring closure to the victims and relatives of those who suffered at that time.

That this House remembers with sadness the 20th anniversary of the November 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms when thousands of innocent Sikhs were killed or injured across India; notes with pleasure the many positive changes that have since taken place in India where the current Prime Minister is a Sikh; and expresses...

That this House regrets the exclusion from the 2004 Paralympic Games of all learning-disabled athletes as a result of a dispute between the International Paralympic Committee and the International Sports Federation for People with Intellectual Disability about verification procedures; believes that people with learning disability should be able and entitled to compete at the highest level of sport; is deeply concerned that, at its Extraordinary General Meeting on 25th November, in Cairo, the International Paralympic Committee may permanently ban all learning-disabled athletes from participating in the Paralympic Games; recognises that funding for disability sport is dependent on participation in the Paralympic Games; calls on both the International Paralympic Committee and the International Federation for People with Intellectual Disability to work constructively to find a way of testing learning disability and its impact on sporting capacity that is mutually acceptable; and urges the UK Government to use its influence to help secure a satisfactory agreement that will see learning-disabled athletes once more eligible to compete in the Paralympic Games.

That this House regrets the exclusion from the 2004 Paralympic Games of all learning-disabled athletes as a result of a dispute between the International Paralympic Committee and the International Sports Federation for People with Intellectual Disability about verification procedures; believes that people with learning disability should be able and entitled...

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 President Putin on ratifying the Kyoto Protocol and thereby enabling it to come into force; calls on Her Majesty's Government to ensure that the EU offers its closest co-operation with Russia in technology exchange and emissions trading; and calls upon the Prime Minister to continue to press the US Administration to accept its responsibilities for carbon dioxide emissions and to engage with the international community in fighting climate change.

That this House congratulates President Putin on ratifying the Kyoto Protocol and thereby enabling it to come into force; calls on Her Majesty's Government to ensure that the EU offers its closest co-operation with Russia in technology exchange and emissions trading; and calls upon the Prime Minister to continue to...

That this House is appalled at the decision of Post Office Ltd to close post offices on Beech Road in Chorlton and Burton Road in Old Moat, Withington; condemns the abject failure of Post Office Ltd to take into account the views of local people, particularly the elderly and disabled, during the sham consultation exercise and its total inability to understand the local area, leaving the Old Moat Ward with no post office; and calls upon the Department of Trade and Industry to fully investigate the incompetence of Post Office Ltd to undertake the Urban Reinvention Programme in South Manchester.

That this House is appalled at the decision of Post Office Ltd to close post offices on Beech Road in Chorlton and Burton Road in Old Moat, Withington; condemns the abject failure of Post Office Ltd to take into account the views of local people, particularly the elderly and disabled,...

That this House condemns the practice of computer-generated random telephone number dialling to circumvent people's preferences for telephone privacy in order to sell them goods and services by cold-calling; notes that when one call is answered, many others are automatically terminated, thus causing disturbance, annoyance and fear that silent calls are being made by individuals with evil intent; is gravely concerned at the amount of fear, suspicion and mistrust sown amongst the recipients of these silent calls; and puts the telephone marketing industry on notice that, if such calls continue to be generated, legislation must be brought forward to ban them.

That this House condemns the practice of computer-generated random telephone number dialling to circumvent people's preferences for telephone privacy in order to sell them goods and services by cold-calling; notes that when one call is answered, many others are automatically terminated, thus causing disturbance, annoyance and fear that silent calls...

That this House is deeply concerned by the arrest on 25th September and continued detention of Abdul-Hadi Al-Khawaja, Executive Director of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights and prominent Bahraini human rights activist, reportedly as a result of critical comments made against the Government of Bahrain during a symposium on poverty sponsored by the Centre; is deeply alarmed by the attempted dissolution of the Centre and the freezing of its assets; hopes that these events do not signal an end to the recent reforms welcomed in Bahrain; and calls upon the British Government to raise these matters with the Government of Bahrain as a matter of urgency.

That this House is deeply concerned by the arrest on 25th September and continued detention of Abdul-Hadi Al-Khawaja, Executive Director of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights and prominent Bahraini human rights activist, reportedly as a result of critical comments made against the Government of Bahrain during a symposium on...

That this House welcomes the findings of the report by the Environmental Audit Committee on Wildlife Crime; supports in particular the report's recommendations that the Government re-states its commitment to tackling wildlife crime; further supports the recommendation that wildlife crime be recognised as an issue worthy of a serious commitment of police resources, including the appointment of a properly trained wildlife crime officer for each police force; endorses the committee's view that wildlife crime should be classified by the Home Office as recordable; and calls on the Government to respond positively to this report, and act speedily on its key recommendations.

That this House welcomes the findings of the report by the Environmental Audit Committee on Wildlife Crime; supports in particular the report's recommendations that the Government re-states its commitment to tackling wildlife crime; further supports the recommendation that wildlife crime be recognised as an issue worthy of a serious commitment...

That this House recognises the importance of post office branches to local communities, particularly the elderly, disabled and people without access to private cars; commends the work of post office managers and franchises in providing benefits, banking services, passport checking and many other important services to people in their communities; welcomes the Government's announcement of funding to enable rural post offices to remain open; regrets plans by Post Office Ltd to begin a programme of closures of directly managed post office branches staffed by employees; notes that transferring branches to franchises may allow Post Office Ltd to avoid taking responsibility for future closures when franchisees agree to give up these post office branches; and calls on the Government to take immediate action to prevent Post Office Ltd from closing these vital community facilities either directly or indirectly by transferring to franchisees.

That this House recognises the importance of post office branches to local communities, particularly the elderly, disabled and people without access to private cars; commends the work of post office managers and franchises in providing benefits, banking services, passport checking and many other important services to people in their communities;...

That this House welcomes the reassurance of the Leader of the House on Thursday 4th November that the Deputy Prime Minister and his ministerial colleagues are prepared to consult with honourable Members representing the constituencies concerned on the plan to centralise fire and rescue control facilities in regional centres, and looks forward to meetings being arranged urgently for this purpose.

That this House welcomes the reassurance of the Leader of the House on Thursday 4th November that the Deputy Prime Minister and his ministerial colleagues are prepared to consult with honourable Members representing the constituencies concerned on the plan to centralise fire and rescue control facilities in regional centres, and...

That this House is concerned that the continuing failure of self-regulation of complaints against solicitors by the Law Society has still not been adequately addressed by Government, whose only action so far has been the half measure of appointing a legal services complaints commissioner who is also the full-time Legal Services Ombudsman, whose power to fine has already been reduced from a suggested five million pounds to one million after consultation with the Law Society, and whose work has been made dependent on milestones or targets determined by the Society despite the fact that the Law Society has consistently failed to achieve its own targets; is further concerned that the review of the regulatory framework on legal services in England and Wales, due to report in December, has been compromised by its close meetings with and sympathetic responses to a Law Society still fighting vigorously to retain the maximum degree of self-regulation, despite the huge weight of evidence showing that it has already failed; therefore calls on the Government to stop deferring to the Law Society and taking hesitant half measures and instead to set up a fully independent, full-time, external system of regulation of complaints against solicitors with power to fine and award compensation.

That this House is concerned that the continuing failure of self-regulation of complaints against solicitors by the Law Society has still not been adequately addressed by Government, whose only action so far has been the half measure of appointing a legal services complaints commissioner who is also the full-time Legal...

That this House is concerned by the imprisonment of Dr Wang Bingzhang, a leading figure in the formation of the Chinese Alliance for Democracy, in the People's Republic of China, since his life sentencing by a Chinese Communist Court in February 2003 for political subversion; condemns the treatment suffered by Dr Wang whilst serving his sentence, which has seen him subjected to solitary confinement and deprived of family visitation rights for more than six months; is concerned at Dr Wang's increasing deterioration in health following his hunger strike in protest against his conditions, believes that no individual should be imprisoned for wishing to spread ideas of freedom and democracy; and calls upon the Government to work with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Louise Arbour, who has promised her personal intervention in this matter, to put pressure on the Chinese Government to release Dr Wang from custody so that he may receive adequate medical attention.

That this House is concerned by the imprisonment of Dr Wang Bingzhang, a leading figure in the formation of the Chinese Alliance for Democracy, in the People's Republic of China, since his life sentencing by a Chinese Communist Court in February 2003 for political subversion; condemns the treatment suffered by...

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 deplores in the strongest possible terms the unfounded and insulting criticism of Sir David King, the Government's Chief Scientist, by Myron Ebell, an adviser to US President George W. Bush, on climate change; notes that Mr Ebell is Director of Global Warming and International Environment Policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, an organisation funded by, amongst others, Exxon Mobil and the American Petroleum Institute; fervently hopes that Mr Ebell's comments do not represent official US policy; congratulates Sir David King on the work he has done to raise the issue of global warming both at home and abroad; believes that the planet cannot afford another four years of inaction and denial from the US Administration; and calls on the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary to do everything possible to get President Bush to accept the need to take climate change seriously and ensure the US plays its part internationally in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

That this House deplores in the strongest possible terms the unfounded and insulting criticism of Sir David King, the Government's Chief Scientist, by Myron Ebell, an adviser to US President George W. Bush, on climate change; notes that Mr Ebell is Director of Global Warming and International Environment Policy at...

That this House welcomes the extension of the pneumococcal immunisation programme for older adults to all those over 75 years of age from April 2004 and over 65 from April 2005; recognises that pneumococcal infection causes a broad range of diseases in older people, including serious pneumonia, which is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics worldwide; welcomes also the commitment to an on-going surveillance of the effectiveness of the immunisation programme; and calls on the Government to ensure that the benefits of immunisation are extended equally to all areas of the UK.

That this House welcomes the extension of the pneumococcal immunisation programme for older adults to all those over 75 years of age from April 2004 and over 65 from April 2005; recognises that pneumococcal infection causes a broad range of diseases in older people, including serious pneumonia, which is becoming...

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 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 that 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 notes that oil and gas producers will derive massively inflated profits, estimated at an additional ??5 billion per year, as a result of unprecedentedly high oil prices; expresses its concern over the impact of both past and future domestic energy price increases to households, which struggle to pay for the fuel they need to maintain a warm and healthy indoor environment; recognises that many of the households worst affected by high fuel prices will be elderly, on a low fixed income and living in properties that are inadequately heated and insulated; advocates a new tax on members of the UK Offshore Operations Association to fund a major programme to protect these households from the windfall profits that will accrue as a result of hyper-inflated gas and oil prices; and urges the Chancellor of the Exchequer to take urgent action.

That this House notes that oil and gas producers will derive massively inflated profits, estimated at an additional ??5 billion per year, as a result of unprecedentedly high oil prices; expresses its concern over the impact of both past and future domestic energy price increases to households, which struggle to...

That this House notes the centenary of the birth of Jennie Lee, former Labour Minister for the Arts, on 3rd November, and is reminded that the pinnacle of her career was bringing into being the ground-breaking institution, The Open University; congratulates the Open University on marking this significant day with the official opening of a new university library, a state-of-the-art facility to serve a new generation of distance learners and to continue its pioneering work in widening participation in higher education; further congratulates the Open University on its achievements in enhancing the learning opportunities and the life chances of many hundreds of thousands of UK citizens and on its world-leading expertise in learning and teaching technologies; welcomes the Government's support for the unique role of the Open University in UK higher education; and hopes that decisions on funding now being considered by the Higher Education Funding Council for England will not inadvertently put the future of the Open University and Jennie Lee's remarkable legacy at risk.

That this House notes the centenary of the birth of Jennie Lee, former Labour Minister for the Arts, on 3rd November, and is reminded that the pinnacle of her career was bringing into being the ground-breaking institution, The Open University; congratulates the Open University on marking this significant day with...

That this House acknowledges that 2004 is the 400th anniversary of the King James (Authorised) version of the Bible; and recognises that it is a version written in the most wonderful English language and throughout the four centuries since publications has lost none of its splendour, still offering spiritual guidance and wisdom to millions in the 21st century.

That this House acknowledges that 2004 is the 400th anniversary of the King James (Authorised) version of the Bible; and recognises that it is a version written in the most wonderful English language and throughout the four centuries since publications has lost none of its splendour, still offering spiritual guidance...

That this House welcomes the publication on 2nd November of a report by the Bishop of Rochester on the ordination of women bishops in the Church of England; notes that the Anglian Church in Canada, New Zealand and the USA already ordains women bishops; further notes that the Church of England now has women as curates, chaplains, vicars, rectors, deacons, archdeacons and deans; and hopes that the Church of England will soon move towards abolishing the stained glass ceiling that prevents women from becoming bishops and archbishops.

That this House welcomes the publication on 2nd November of a report by the Bishop of Rochester on the ordination of women bishops in the Church of England; notes that the Anglian Church in Canada, New Zealand and the USA already ordains women bishops; further notes that the Church of...

That this House condemns the announcement of 27th October by Post Office Ltd. to progress with 18 of the 21 Edinburgh post office closures put to public consultation over the summer; recognises that the futures of the three remaining branches at Saughtonhall, Stenhouse Cross and South Gyle are far from secure with the potential for these branches to also permanently close; believes all the announced closures will cause considerable difficulties for local communities across the City of Edinburgh and will particularly harm the many elderly and disabled residents who depend most on the services offered at these branches; criticises Post Office Ltd. for its complete failure to properly take account of the considerable evidence and overwhelming public opposition to its closure plans and to recognise the flawed basis on which its final decisions have been taken; further notes that Post Office Ltd. has failed to deny that some of the branches could close before the busy Christmas period; and therefore understands the immense disappointment, anger and betrayal which many people in the City of Edinburgh now feel.

That this House condemns the announcement of 27th October by Post Office Ltd. to progress with 18 of the 21 Edinburgh post office closures put to public consultation over the summer; recognises that the futures of the three remaining branches at Saughtonhall, Stenhouse Cross and South Gyle are far from...

That this House calls upon the Prime Minister, in concert with the United States Administration and the Iraqi interim government, to immediately institute a dedicated body to gather, collate and publish the number of Iraqi civilians killed and injured as a result of coalition forces' actions since 20th March 2003; believes that such a body should incorporate procedures employed by Iraq Bodycount and those United States and Iraqi health experts whose findings, detailing 100,000 civilian deaths, was published by the Lancet on 30th October.

That this House calls upon the Prime Minister, in concert with the United States Administration and the Iraqi interim government, to immediately institute a dedicated body to gather, collate and publish the number of Iraqi civilians killed and injured as a result of coalition forces' actions since 20th March 2003;...

That this House condemns the proposals by Post Office Ltd. to close post office branches in Abbey Street and Bermondsey Street in North Southwark and Bermondsey; notes that Bermondsey Street Post Office is the oldest branch in the UK; notes that these proposals come on top of previous closures in North Southwark and Bermondsey and other areas; sympathises with local residents and businesses who will suffer significant inconvenience if these post offices are closed; urges the Post Office to ensure that all comments and petitions are taken into account when considering the closures; urges Post Office Ltd. to consider seriously the offer of a local businessman to take over the business; condemns both Conservative and Labour governments for presiding over the closure of over 8,000 post offices across the United Kingdom; and invites the Government to halt the closure programme and prevent the closure of these post offices.

That this House condemns the proposals by Post Office Ltd. to close post office branches in Abbey Street and Bermondsey Street in North Southwark and Bermondsey; notes that Bermondsey Street Post Office is the oldest branch in the UK; notes that these proposals come on top of previous closures in...

That this House notes that November marks the 10th anniversary of the Heritage Lottery Fund; congratulates the 15,000 projects that have successfully applied for funding and received over ??3 billion from the fund in that time; supports the crucial job that the fund does in funding historic public parks, museums and galleries, industrial, transport and maritime heritage, historic buildings, cultural traditions and natural environment heritage in almost every community of the UK; and wishes the Heritage Lottery Fund every success for the next 10 years.

That this House notes that November marks the 10th anniversary of the Heritage Lottery Fund; congratulates the 15,000 projects that have successfully applied for funding and received over ??3 billion from the fund in that time; supports the crucial job that the fund does in funding historic public parks, museums...

That this House is alarmed by reports that the Post Office is planning to close or sell up to half of its high street Crown post offices; notes that this would leave hundreds of thousands of people without easy access to basic postal services and would cause the loss of jobs for highly trained postal workers; further notes that the Post Office would appear to be asset stripping in an attempt to raise profits; and calls on the Government to intervene and do all in its power to prevent the unacceptable loss of service to the public.

That this House is alarmed by reports that the Post Office is planning to close or sell up to half of its high street Crown post offices; notes that this would leave hundreds of thousands of people without easy access to basic postal services and would cause the loss of...

That this House notes that over 800,000 cases of abuse were reported between 1995 and 2001 against shopworkers; compliments USDAW for highlighting this issue; and calls upon the Government to work with the employers and unions to raise awareness of the levels of violence and abuse, to make the workplace safer, to make retail crime a police key performance indicator, to promote Safer Shopping Partnerships and to improve the Criminal Injuries Compensation scheme.

That this House notes that over 800,000 cases of abuse were reported between 1995 and 2001 against shopworkers; compliments USDAW for highlighting this issue; and calls upon the Government to work with the employers and unions to raise awareness of the levels of violence and abuse, to make the workplace...

That this House notes the historic ceremony at Campidoglio in the Sala Degli Orazi and Curiazi in Rome where, on Friday 29th October, the heads of state or government and ministers of foreign affairs of 28 European countries will sign the treaty and the final act establishing a constitution for Europe; notes that the candidate countries Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania will sign the final act and that Croatia will attend the ceremony; and congratulates the member states of the EU on this historic achievement and wishes them well in the ratification process due to take place over the next two years.

That this House notes the historic ceremony at Campidoglio in the Sala Degli Orazi and Curiazi in Rome where, on Friday 29th October, the heads of state or government and ministers of foreign affairs of 28 European countries will sign the treaty and the final act establishing a constitution for...

That this House congratulates Oxford, Swindon and Gloucester Co-operative Society on its Local Harvest initiative demonstrating that it is practicable to develop and deliver local food chains, and that both suppliers and customers gain from this.

That this House congratulates Oxford, Swindon and Gloucester Co-operative Society on its Local Harvest initiative demonstrating that it is practicable to develop and deliver local food chains, and that both suppliers and customers gain from this.

That this House celebrates the pioneering research of the ultra-low temperature physics group at Lancaster University, in particular for developing the world's best facility for experiments on superfluid helium-3 at temperatures close to absolute zero, used for instance to provide insights into the evolution of the early universe after the Big Bang.

That this House celebrates the pioneering research of the ultra-low temperature physics group at Lancaster University, in particular for developing the world's best facility for experiments on superfluid helium-3 at temperatures close to absolute zero, used for instance to provide insights into the evolution of the early universe after the...

That this House welcomes the judgement in favour of the Meadows family in their case versus London North Securities; and urges the Government to bring forward legislation to prevent similar activities by loan sharks.

That this House welcomes the judgement in favour of the Meadows family in their case versus London North Securities; and urges the Government to bring forward legislation to prevent similar activities by loan sharks.

That this House condemns the decision of the Government, announced first to journalists and pressure groups and only subsequently to the House, and then in a written rather than oral statement to apply to the European Union to increase by almost three per cent. the UK's permitted carbon emissions under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme; sympathises with the Environment Secretary whose wishes to hold the line were overruled by the Prime Minister; notes that the only interventions by the Prime Minister on environmental matters, notwithstanding the promise held out by his speeches, are when he seeks to weaken environmental protection; and suggests that he will find it difficult to achieve his stated aim of persuading other countries in the EU and G8 to take the fight against climate change seriously if he fails to do so himself.

That this House condemns the decision of the Government, announced first to journalists and pressure groups and only subsequently to the House, and then in a written rather than oral statement to apply to the European Union to increase by almost three per cent. the UK's permitted carbon emissions under...

That this House is sickened by the foul act of cruelty in which six foxes were tortured and mutilated and their carcasses left at the entrance to the animal sanctuary All Creatures Great and Small at Llanfrechfa, near Newport, following the support given to the anti-Hunting Bill by the sanctuary's manager; believes this proves the calculated viciousness of some hunt supporters; congratulates the sanctuary for their exemplary care of 450 animals; and hopes that public repugnance against bloodsports will increase financial support to All Creatures Great and Small.

That this House is sickened by the foul act of cruelty in which six foxes were tortured and mutilated and their carcasses left at the entrance to the animal sanctuary All Creatures Great and Small at Llanfrechfa, near Newport, following the support given to the anti-Hunting Bill by the sanctuary's...

That this House is saddened by the sudden death of John Peel and recognises his enormous contribution to British music and culture across many decades; and celebrates the life of this extraordinary man.

That this House is saddened by the sudden death of John Peel and recognises his enormous contribution to British music and culture across many decades; and celebrates the life of this extraordinary man.

That this House welcomes the tighter regulations proposed in the Gambling Bill, but declines to support any clauses that would allow for the introduction of supercasinos.

That this House welcomes the tighter regulations proposed in the Gambling Bill, but declines to support any clauses that would allow for the introduction of supercasinos.

That this House notes the 33rd anniversary of Britain's application to join the European Community under the premiership of Edward Heath on 28th October 1971; further notes the subsequent referendum which resulted in a hefty majority for remaining in the Community; welcomes the Prime Minister's visit to Rome to sign the European Union Constitutional Treaty on 29th October; and eagerly anticipates ratification in each of the other member states and a resounding yes vote in the UK referendum.

That this House notes the 33rd anniversary of Britain's application to join the European Community under the premiership of Edward Heath on 28th October 1971; further notes the subsequent referendum which resulted in a hefty majority for remaining in the Community; welcomes the Prime Minister's visit to Rome to sign...

That this House is concerned by the considerable delay in publishing Government research into the eligibility of children with autistic spectrum disorder for the Blue Badge Scheme; notes that this research was first mentioned in March 2002; urges the Government to give a report of the findings of this research; and calls on the Department of Transport to review the regulations of the Blue Badge Scheme to extend the criteria to include consideration of safety.

That this House is concerned by the considerable delay in publishing Government research into the eligibility of children with autistic spectrum disorder for the Blue Badge Scheme; notes that this research was first mentioned in March 2002; urges the Government to give a report of the findings of this research;...

That this House welcomes the appointment of Rachel Hayhoe-Flint to the MCC Committee; pays tribute to her enormous contribution to women's cricket over many years; and looks forward to her using her considerable experience, both inside and outside the game, to build on the success of the Test side this summer in developing the game at all levels.

That this House welcomes the appointment of Rachel Hayhoe-Flint to the MCC Committee; pays tribute to her enormous contribution to women's cricket over many years; and looks forward to her using her considerable experience, both inside and outside the game, to build on the success of the Test side this...

That this House notes the severe illness and deaths of haemophiliacs and some partners from HIV and hepatitis C, caused by the use of contaminated blood products, and the potential for future deaths from vCJD; and supports the Haemophilia Society in its call for an independent public inquiry into the contamination of haemophilia treatment since the 1970s, in particular the failure to make the UK self-sufficient in blood products, the failure in some parts of the UK to make a timely switch to virally inactivated treatment when this became available from 1985 and the failure to make timely provision of genetically-engineered recombinant Factor VIII and IX for all haemophiliacs.

That this House notes the severe illness and deaths of haemophiliacs and some partners from HIV and hepatitis C, caused by the use of contaminated blood products, and the potential for future deaths from vCJD; and supports the Haemophilia Society in its call for an independent public inquiry into the...

That this House notes growing concerns about the difficulties facing pensioners who are ill in accessing their pensions since the introduction of Post Office Card accounts, the transfer to bank accounts and the closure of large numbers of post offices.

That this House notes growing concerns about the difficulties facing pensioners who are ill in accessing their pensions since the introduction of Post Office Card accounts, the transfer to bank accounts and the closure of large numbers of post offices.

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 is saddened by the tragic and untimely death of legendary DJ, broadcaster and baby-boomers hero John Peel; believes that radio will never be the same again; and calls on the BBC and the Government to commemorate his life and work in a manner which befits his tremendous contribution to music and to broadcasting.

That this House is saddened by the tragic and untimely death of legendary DJ, broadcaster and baby-boomers hero John Peel; believes that radio will never be the same again; and calls on the BBC and the Government to commemorate his life and work in a manner which befits his tremendous...