That this House is deeply concerned about the continuing possession and reliance on nuclear weapons, the risks posed by possible nuclear proliferation to more states and to non-state armed groups, and the possibility that nuclear weapons may be used by accident, miscalculation or intent; notes the opportunities provided by the 2005 Review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to show greater progress in implementing existing non-proliferation and disarmament commitments; and firmly supports the aims of the 100 strong lobby by international Mayors for Peace that will be present at the NPT Review Conference for the first time, under the leadership of the Mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, to press for early and full Treaty compliance.

That this House is deeply concerned about the continuing possession and reliance on nuclear weapons, the risks posed by possible nuclear proliferation to more states and to non-state armed groups, and the possibility that nuclear weapons may be used by accident, miscalculation or intent; notes the opportunities provided by the...

That this House congratulates HRH the Prince of Wales and Mrs Camilla Parker-Bowles on their forthcoming marriage; wishes them a long and happy future; and expresses the wish that they and their respective families will be allowed to support each other in their new lives together, free from intrusive and negative media reporting.

That this House congratulates HRH the Prince of Wales and Mrs Camilla Parker-Bowles on their forthcoming marriage; wishes them a long and happy future; and expresses the wish that they and their respective families will be allowed to support each other in their new lives together, free from intrusive and...

That this House notes that the Government has brought forward proposals to alter the provisions of the Teachers' Pension Scheme; is concerned about the introduction of a normal pension age of 65 years and other changes to existing contracts; and calls on the Government not to proceed with these proposals, pending negotiations with representatives of teachers' associations, in order to reach majority agreement.

That this House notes that the Government has brought forward proposals to alter the provisions of the Teachers' Pension Scheme; is concerned about the introduction of a normal pension age of 65 years and other changes to existing contracts; and calls on the Government not to proceed with these proposals,...

That this House notes with grave concern that the Canadian seal hunt is expected to kill a record number of 319,500 seals in 2005; is appalled by the unacceptable cruelty of the hunt; notes that a team of independent veterinarians who observed the Canadian seal hunt in 2001 found that 42 per cent. of the seals' skulls examined were found to have minimal or no fractures, suggesting a high probability that these animals were conscious when skinned; is further concerned that the current level of killing is unsustainable for the harp seal population; and calls upon the UK Government to renew diplomatic efforts with the Canadian Government to end this loathsome slaughter.

That this House notes with grave concern that the Canadian seal hunt is expected to kill a record number of 319,500 seals in 2005; is appalled by the unacceptable cruelty of the hunt; notes that a team of independent veterinarians who observed the Canadian seal hunt in 2001 found that...

That this House welcomes the 35th World Roma day on 8th April and sends greetings to seven million Roma, Gypsies and Travellers throughout Europe and the many others around the world whose forebears have struggled against centuries of exclusion and discrimination; celebrates the benefits of a rich and diverse cultural heritage; notes the proud record of public service of Roma, Gypsies and Travellers carrying out community work, working in schools and hospitals, working in or with the police and serving in the Army services; and urges the Government to seek the broad support required domestically and throughout Europe to promote social inclusion and ensure that Roma, Gypsies and Travellers may be treated as equal members of society and encouraged to play a full and active role as citizens.

That this House welcomes the 35th World Roma day on 8th April and sends greetings to seven million Roma, Gypsies and Travellers throughout Europe and the many others around the world whose forebears have struggled against centuries of exclusion and discrimination; celebrates the benefits of a rich and diverse cultural...

That this House believes that on-demand postal voting and the introduction of new ways of voting may fatally undermine public confidence in the integrity of the ballot; and urges the next Government to bring forward legislation with urgency to re-assert the primacy of the secret ballot, acknowledging that it is the cornerstone of the United Kingdom's democracy.

That this House believes that on-demand postal voting and the introduction of new ways of voting may fatally undermine public confidence in the integrity of the ballot; and urges the next Government to bring forward legislation with urgency to re-assert the primacy of the secret ballot, acknowledging that it is...

That this House salutes the honourable Member for Linlithgow, who is due to retire at the next election after 43 years' parliamentary service; remembers his service as a trooper in the Royal Scots Greys, teacher at Bo'ness High School, PPS to the Minister of Housing, Labour Opposition spokesman for Science, officer of numerous Labour Party and parliamentary committees, Rector at Edinburgh University, and author of many books and publications, including Dick Crossman: a portrait, and One Man's Falklands; notes that he tenaciously sought out the truth over the Belgrano affair; further notes his consistent opposition to wars in the former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan and Iraq and his stoical support for the United Nations; thanks him for his thoughtful, determined and passionate approach to helping constituents and his friendliness to honourable Members on all sides; and wishes him, his wife Kathleen and his family all the very best for the future.

That this House salutes the honourable Member for Linlithgow, who is due to retire at the next election after 43 years' parliamentary service; remembers his service as a trooper in the Royal Scots Greys, teacher at Bo'ness High School, PPS to the Minister of Housing, Labour Opposition spokesman for Science,...

That this House applauds the innovative, pioneering work undertaken by Hull City Council to ensure that all primary schools in Hull offer free healthy breakfasts, free healthy school lunches, free fruit and free after-school refreshments to all primary pupils; congratulates Hull City Council for making the provision of healthy food to all primary school pupils a main priority; notes that since the introduction of the free primary school meals policy the take-up rate of school meals in Hull's primary schools has significantly increased to nearly 70 per cent.; further congratulates Hull City Council, Hull Catering, schools, parents, pupils and all those involved in the effective delivery of this policy; believes that this policy is in tune with the Government's call to make the quality of school meals a priority and that this policy will greatly improve the life chances of children in Hull; further notes that Hull City Council is the first local authority to offer every primary school child free healthy school meals; and calls on all other councils to follow the example set by Hull City Council and ensure that all primary school children can have a healthy start to life.

That this House applauds the innovative, pioneering work undertaken by Hull City Council to ensure that all primary schools in Hull offer free healthy breakfasts, free healthy school lunches, free fruit and free after-school refreshments to all primary pupils; congratulates Hull City Council for making the provision of healthy food...

That this House notes that Iraqi civilians have been afflicted by a series of large-scale military interventions since 1990 resulting in considerable loss of human life; recognises that there is an urgent need to attempt to count the number of civilian deaths resulting from the latest conflict in Iraq; and calls on the Government to work with the new administration in Iraq to carry out such an investigation beyond NGO efforts as a fundamental tenet of upholding the jus in bello and to fulfil the spirit of the Geneva Conventions.

That this House notes that Iraqi civilians have been afflicted by a series of large-scale military interventions since 1990 resulting in considerable loss of human life; recognises that there is an urgent need to attempt to count the number of civilian deaths resulting from the latest conflict in Iraq; and...

That this House expresses its sadness at the death of Gladys Marin, the former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Chile; recalls her life in exile from the brutal Pinochet regime as one of struggle for the restoration of democratic government and that in 1988 she initiated legal action against the dictatorship; and expresses its condolences to her family and supporters in Chile.

That this House expresses its sadness at the death of Gladys Marin, the former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Chile; recalls her life in exile from the brutal Pinochet regime as one of struggle for the restoration of democratic government and that in 1988 she initiated legal action...

That this House notes that the Northern Ireland Department of Education has a duty to encourage and facilitate integrated education; recognises that the need for mixed housing and integrated education is specifically mentioned in the Belfast Agreement and that the Northern Ireland Office's Shared Future Policy and Strategic Framework for Good Relations contains commitments to `support the development of a more shared community where people wish to learn, live, work and play together', where `separate but equal is not an option' and where `parallel living and the provision of parallel services are unsustainable, morally and economically'; believes that the Government's refusal of funding for the Lir Integrated Primary School in Ballycastle undermines such commitments and relegates integrated education to second class status; agrees with Lir Principal Sharon Lyons that this presents a major equality issue as non-integrated schools already exist locally alongside an Irish language primary; commends the Integrated Education movement for continuing to support the school; and urges Ministers urgently to re-think this decision to allow genuine parental choice.

That this House notes that the Northern Ireland Department of Education has a duty to encourage and facilitate integrated education; recognises that the need for mixed housing and integrated education is specifically mentioned in the Belfast Agreement and that the Northern Ireland Office's Shared Future Policy and Strategic Framework for...

That this House welcomes the continued efforts of primary care trusts to prevent the need for patients suffering from chronic pulmonary disease (COPD) to be admitted to hospital as a result of their condition; notes that up to three million people suffer from this debilitating and life-threatening condition in the UK; further notes that avoiding hospitalisation can improve the quality and length of life for these patients and that there are major benefits to the NHS as a whole, reducing the burden on hospitals, freeing beds for use by other patients and reducing waiting times; congratulates those primary care trusts that are actively improving and providing excellent treatment for COPD patients, but notes significant variation in the quality of care from one trust to another; calls for pulmonary rehabilitation to be made available more consistently in all primary care trusts; and regrets that only 1.7 per cent. of patients currently have access to such pulmonary rehabilitation.

That this House welcomes the continued efforts of primary care trusts to prevent the need for patients suffering from chronic pulmonary disease (COPD) to be admitted to hospital as a result of their condition; notes that up to three million people suffer from this debilitating and life-threatening condition in the...

That this House welcomes Parkinson's Awareness Week 2005 on 11th to 17th April with the theme, Parkinson's Disease Society for every age at every stage; recognises the Society's continuing efforts to improve the quality of life for all people living with Parkinson's disease; notes the launch of the National Service Framework for Long Term Conditions; hopes that effective local implementation by local health organisations and committed health and social care professionals will lead to significant improvements in care and support for people with Parkinson's and their carers; further notes that there is currently no known cure for Parkinson's; supports the efforts of all those engaged in research into all aspects of Parkinson's disease at centres across the UK; and congratulates the Society for investing more than ??30 million in research since it was founded in 1969.

That this House welcomes Parkinson's Awareness Week 2005 on 11th to 17th April with the theme, Parkinson's Disease Society for every age at every stage; recognises the Society's continuing efforts to improve the quality of life for all people living with Parkinson's disease; notes the launch of the National Service...

That this House condemns the announcement of more than 3,780 job losses at the BBC, the privatisation of key services and outsourcing of jobs to the private sector without any prior consultation with staff representatives; believes that cuts to programme-making staff in core public service areas such as Radio 4 and Five Live, Parliamentary coverage, News 24, the Politics Show, newsgathering and world affairs as well as 735 job cuts in the nations and regions will reduce quality and cause standards to fall; is concerned that such falls in quality will result in viewers and listeners being less well served and the value for money of the licence fee being damaged; praises the campaign by the BBC's staff against the job losses; and calls on the Director General to halt job losses and to enter into meaningful consultation with staff representatives to explore other ways to achieve savings and real value for money.

That this House condemns the announcement of more than 3,780 job losses at the BBC, the privatisation of key services and outsourcing of jobs to the private sector without any prior consultation with staff representatives; believes that cuts to programme-making staff in core public service areas such as Radio 4...

That this House proposes an annual Senior Citizens Awareness Day in celebration and commemoration of the massive contribution made by ordinary people throughout the 20th century which has resulted in the greatest period of social, industrial, technological and scientific progress in the history of the United Kingdom, together with the highest sacrifice of life in two world wars; and honours and congratulates all those people for their unique contribution to the most rapidly changing period ever witnessed and recognises their sacrifices, endurance and fortitude, together with their indomitable spirit, which transformed and bequeathed to its citizens the bright prospect of a new 21st century.

That this House proposes an annual Senior Citizens Awareness Day in celebration and commemoration of the massive contribution made by ordinary people throughout the 20th century which has resulted in the greatest period of social, industrial, technological and scientific progress in the history of the United Kingdom, together with the...

That this House welcomes the recent decision of the Synod of the Church of England to support contraction and convergence as the overarching framework to tackle climate change; further welcomes the comments of the Honourable Kalonzo Musyoka, Minister for Environment and Natural Resources, Kenya, given at a meeting for African Environment Ministers in Nairobi in February, supporting contraction and convergence; congratulates Aubrey Meyer, founder of the Global Commons Institute, which formulated the concept of contraction and convergence, on receiving the Climate Change Champion Award made by the Corporation of London, for his work in attracting the support of many government and international agencies for contraction and convergence; and calls upon the Government to seek, during its presidency of the G8, to advance the international effort to avert the dangers of climate change by promoting the constitutional framework of contraction and convergence, which embodies the principle of equal rights to the global commons.

That this House welcomes the recent decision of the Synod of the Church of England to support contraction and convergence as the overarching framework to tackle climate change; further welcomes the comments of the Honourable Kalonzo Musyoka, Minister for Environment and Natural Resources, Kenya, given at a meeting for African...

That this House congratulates Private Johnson Beharry on being the first living recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award in the British and Commonwealth military, since 1965; notes that Private Beharry twice saved the lives of his colleagues while under enemy fire; and recognises that the Victoria Cross is held in very high regard and that Private Beharry's selfless display of courage has truly earned him the great honour bestowed upon him.

That this House congratulates Private Johnson Beharry on being the first living recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award in the British and Commonwealth military, since 1965; notes that Private Beharry twice saved the lives of his colleagues while under enemy fire; and recognises that the Victoria Cross is...

That this House deplores the actions by Israel's security services on 17th march 2005, in charging Mr Mordechai Vanunu with violating the ludicrous and unjust restrictions that were imposed against him upon his release from prison in April 2004; notes that such restrictions for a supposedly freed man are incompatible with democratic justice and human rights; and calls upon the UK Government to take the matter up with the Israeli government with a view to ensuring his proper release when the restrictions come up for review on 21st April.

That this House deplores the actions by Israel's security services on 17th march 2005, in charging Mr Mordechai Vanunu with violating the ludicrous and unjust restrictions that were imposed against him upon his release from prison in April 2004; notes that such restrictions for a supposedly freed man are incompatible...

That this House welcomes the launch by the Communication Workers Union of the consultation document `Delivering Quality: the Post Office in the Public Sector'; supports its assertion that Postcomm is neglecting its primary duty to defend the provision of a universal postal service at a uniform and affordable price throughout the UK in its eagerness to promote a liberalisation agenda; believes that regulators should not determine policy which is the responsibility of the elected Government; calls on Ministers to make it clear to Royal Mail that the Warwick Agreement is binding; and calls on the Government to embark on a programme for investment and growth within the industry via an extensive period of nil dividend.

That this House welcomes the launch by the Communication Workers Union of the consultation document `Delivering Quality: the Post Office in the Public Sector'; supports its assertion that Postcomm is neglecting its primary duty to defend the provision of a universal postal service at a uniform and affordable price throughout...

That this House congratulates the decision of 30 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union to march over 400 miles between Scotland and London to campaign for the renationalisation of the railways; notes that a clear majority in various opinion polls favour a policy of renationalisation; further notes that the current Government is spending up to three times more in subsidy than the sums received by the old British Rail; and believes that public money invested in rail transport should be invested in the network and not pocketed by shareholders.

That this House congratulates the decision of 30 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union to march over 400 miles between Scotland and London to campaign for the renationalisation of the railways; notes that a clear majority in various opinion polls favour a policy of renationalisation; further notes that...