That this House congratulates the World in Action Programme on exposing the disgraceful politically-motivated smear campaign waged over at least 10 years against leading Labour Party members and supporters by the Right honourable Member for Blackpool South and the honourable Member for South Ribble; and notes that they (a) were personally involved in securing secret payments amounting to many thousands of pounds to fund the dirty tricks campaign and (b) acknowledged to The Sunday Times that there was no substance whatsoever to any of their claims.

That this House congratulates the World in Action Programme on exposing the disgraceful politically-motivated smear campaign waged over at least 10 years against leading Labour Party members and supporters by the Right honourable Member for Blackpool South and the honourable Member for South Ribble; and notes that they (a) were...

That this House calls on the Government to reject the proposal from the Office for Telecommunications to hive off the 999 emergency operator service to an independent agency, since the new 999 service will employ less than 700 operators in just three centres, whereas it is currently fully integrated into the comprehensive nationwide British Telecom network of operator centres employing some 8,000 staff specially trained in all the skills needed to handle emergency calls and able to switch from their general duties to handle priority 999 calls during disasters or emergencies, and since concentrating such 999 calls into just three centres in England, Wales and Scotland can only be at the cost of local knowledge and pronunciation of places and names often vital for a speedy and accurate response from the police, ambulance and fire services, thus endangering lives and personal security.

That this House calls on the Government to reject the proposal from the Office for Telecommunications to hive off the 999 emergency operator service to an independent agency, since the new 999 service will employ less than 700 operators in just three centres, whereas it is currently fully integrated into...

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment of Scheme's Resources) Regulations 1992 (S.I., 1992, No. 246), dated 12th February 1992, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17th February, be annulled.

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment of Scheme's Resources) Regulations 1992 (S.I., 1992, No. 246), dated 12th February 1992, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17th February, be annulled.

That this House applauds the initiative being promoted by Christian Aid to raise awareness among British and other European parliamentarians of the problem of Third World debt; and supports Christian Aid's call for the Trinidad Terms to be made available to all low income countries and all lower middle income countries with debt problems, for the debt relief offered to be at least 50 per cent., increasing to 80 per cent. for the poorest countries, for the whole stock of debt to be addressed, for the United States of America to be encouraged to cancel rather than reschedule debts and for the British Government to ensure that there is a comparable response from the United Kingdom commercial banks.

That this House applauds the initiative being promoted by Christian Aid to raise awareness among British and other European parliamentarians of the problem of Third World debt; and supports Christian Aid's call for the Trinidad Terms to be made available to all low income countries and all lower middle income...

That this House views with concern the pressure applied by Her Majesty's Government on non-departmental bodies and other grant-aided organisations to introduce so called performance related pay; notes that there is no evidence to suggest that performance related pay improves performance; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to desist from requiring non-departmental and grant-aided bodies from introducing performance related pay systems.

That this House views with concern the pressure applied by Her Majesty's Government on non-departmental bodies and other grant-aided organisations to introduce so called performance related pay; notes that there is no evidence to suggest that performance related pay improves performance; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to desist from...

That this House calls on the Secretary of State for the Environment to note the opinions expressed by the United States Government on the proposed regulation of biotechnology in the United Kingdom, which point out that while both countries believe that effective regulations play a vital role in ensuring health and environmental safety, the proposed United Kingdom regulations have major deficiencies which will affect international trade, are far removed from the risk-based approach founded on sound scientific principles adopted by other countries, will lead to considerable erosion of the primacy the United Kingdom now enjoys in certain areas of biotechnology, will eliminate or severely restrict the potential of United Kingdom institutions to bring products to market and will force the termination of Britain's healthy biotechnology industry, or its relocation outside the United Kingdom, without any corresponding improvement in health or environmental safety; and therefore urges the Secretary of State for the Environment to revise the regulations substantially in order to sustain the research and industrial base of the United Kingdom and its international competitive position.

That this House calls on the Secretary of State for the Environment to note the opinions expressed by the United States Government on the proposed regulation of biotechnology in the United Kingdom, which point out that while both countries believe that effective regulations play a vital role in ensuring health...

That the House calls on the Prime Minister to arrange for the Conservative Party to return forthwith to Touche Ross, the administrators of Polly Peck, the ??440,000 of contributions made to his party by Asil Nadir, the Chairman of the company, without disclosure in the company accounts; and expects prompt action from the party of law and order.

That the House calls on the Prime Minister to arrange for the Conservative Party to return forthwith to Touche Ross, the administrators of Polly Peck, the ??440,000 of contributions made to his party by Asil Nadir, the Chairman of the company, without disclosure in the company accounts; and expects prompt...

That this House expresses concern at the news that the Canadian Government is contemplating an expansion of harp seal culling; believes there is insufficient scientific evidence to substantiate a claim that seals have significantly contributed to a fall in East Coast cod stocks; notes that Canada still has the largest annual seal hunt in the world with a current quota of 186,000 per year with over 50,000 seals killed last year; calls upon the Canadian Government to put in place improved fishing management schemes in conjunction with member states of the North West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation including the European Community; and warns the Canadian Government that any expansion of seal slaughter will undoubtedly result in a campaign to boycott Canadian fish stocks.

That this House expresses concern at the news that the Canadian Government is contemplating an expansion of harp seal culling; believes there is insufficient scientific evidence to substantiate a claim that seals have significantly contributed to a fall in East Coast cod stocks; notes that Canada still has the largest...

That this House notes with alarm the decision of British Midland to pull out of operations at Liverpool Airport; expresses its extreme concern at the consequence in terms of the Merseyside economy, particularly in view of the extremely high levels of unemployment already on Merseyside; notes that Liverpool Airport's development is being hampered by the recession which was made in Downing Street; calls on the Government to enter into urgent talks with interested parties, including local authorities and trade unions, to secure new routes and alternative contracts; also notes that the next Labour Government will work closely with the relevant bodies to secure a viable future and role for the airport.

That this House notes with alarm the decision of British Midland to pull out of operations at Liverpool Airport; expresses its extreme concern at the consequence in terms of the Merseyside economy, particularly in view of the extremely high levels of unemployment already on Merseyside; notes that Liverpool Airport's development...

That this House reaffirms its support for the negotiating process in South Africa, which it hopes will lead to a genuine end to apartheid and the creation of a united, non-racial and democratic South Africa; welcomes the progess which has been made towards achieving this goal by the Convention for a Democratic South Africa; expresses its grave concern that the all-white referendum on 17th March could lead to a slowing down or reversal of the negotiating process; recognises that such an outcome of this referendum could lead to the renewed isolation of South Africa and the reimposition of sanctions; and therefore urges Her Majesty's Government to demonstrate it support for negotiations leading to a genuinely democratic constitution and to promote vigorously such a policy.

That this House reaffirms its support for the negotiating process in South Africa, which it hopes will lead to a genuine end to apartheid and the creation of a united, non-racial and democratic South Africa; welcomes the progess which has been made towards achieving this goal by the Convention for...

That this House notes with alarm that while legislation on seat-belt wearing for children has significantly increased wearing rates, 20 per cent. of all children are still unrestrained in cars; that VAT now represents a significant proportion of the total cost of a new child's car seat; that this is an additional and unavoidable burden for the safety conscious parent to bear, which is made heavier where more than one such seat is required; believes that the exemption from VAT on sales of crash helmets provides a model for policy concerning VAT on children's car seats; and calls on the Government to correct this anomaly and announce that it will cease levying VAT on children's car seats in the forthcoming Budget speech.

That this House notes with alarm that while legislation on seat-belt wearing for children has significantly increased wearing rates, 20 per cent. of all children are still unrestrained in cars; that VAT now represents a significant proportion of the total cost of a new child's car seat; that this is...

That this House is appalled by the decision to increase tolls on the Severn Bridge from 26th April to ??2.80 for a motor car, ??5.60 for a minibus and ??8.40 for a lorry, with collection for westward bound traffic only; is mindful of the damage this decision will have on employment and investment prospects and on the Welsh tourist trade; and realises these increases are a direct consequence of the Government's decision to hand over this vital crossing to a French-backed consortium.

That this House is appalled by the decision to increase tolls on the Severn Bridge from 26th April to ??2.80 for a motor car, ??5.60 for a minibus and ??8.40 for a lorry, with collection for westward bound traffic only; is mindful of the damage this decision will have on...

That this House welcomes the publication of the survey conducted by the Central Council for Physical Recreation and National Association of Head Teachers into physical education in primary schools; notes with alarm the survey's findings that 56 per cent. of all schools covered by the survey do not believe that, with current staffing levels and resources, they can deliver the National Curriculum for physical education; is concerned that of all teachers responsible for physical education, only 8 per cent. have formal physical education qualifications; is dismayed that a quarter of the schools do not have access to safe off-site swimming pools; believes that this seriously jeopardises the opportunities for young schoolchildren to benefit from sport and physical education in schools; strongly supports the provision of a prominent and appropriate place for sport and physical association within the school curriculum, together with an adequate supply of physical education teachers; and calls on the Government to enter into immediate discussions with teachers' organisations, professional associations, employers and training institutions to agree a comprehensive package of training and support for physical education in primary schools.

That this House welcomes the publication of the survey conducted by the Central Council for Physical Recreation and National Association of Head Teachers into physical education in primary schools; notes with alarm the survey's findings that 56 per cent. of all schools covered by the survey do not believe that,...

That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to give a clear undertaking that the requirement that all electrical appliances can only be sold with a pre-fitted plug will be implemented with the requirement that such a plug shall be suitable for use by disabled people or those with wasting muscles, wastening of the muscles or other problems.

That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to give a clear undertaking that the requirement that all electrical appliances can only be sold with a pre-fitted plug will be implemented with the requirement that such a plug shall be suitable for use by disabled...

That this House declares that every pensioner has the right to choice, dignity, independence and security as an integral and valued member of society, and that in addition to an adequate income a pensioner should, as of right, live in accommodation which is appropriate to personal need and circumstances with a reasonable degree of choice, including sheltered housing, be able to call on the full range of community and personal social services to give full support as need arises, including, for example, home helps, meals on wheels, chiropody, television and telephone, be able to use a national scheme of substantial concessionary facilities on all public transport in all parts of the country, have ready access to comprehensive free health care on demand, be able to maintain a warm and well lit home with adequate heating allowances covering all fuels, have full access to a varied and extensive range of education and leisure facilities, be paid a regular tax-free Christmas bonus of ??20, adjusted in future in line with inflation, be eligible for an adequate retirement pension on ceasing work at any time of his or her choice after the age of 60 years, be exempted from paying standing charges for electricity, gas, telephone and water, be entitled to an adequate death grant irrespective of age and be provided with a free television licence.

That this House declares that every pensioner has the right to choice, dignity, independence and security as an integral and valued member of society, and that in addition to an adequate income a pensioner should, as of right, live in accommodation which is appropriate to personal need and circumstances with...

That this House notes the Home Secretary's suggestion of putting young offenders to 'work'; and regrets the Government's failure to provide real work before the offending took place.

That this House notes the Home Secretary's suggestion of putting young offenders to 'work'; and regrets the Government's failure to provide real work before the offending took place.

That this House calls for an immediate inquiry into the Government's duplicity in selling arms to Iraq; is concerned at the evidence which has emerged at the Select Committee on Trade and Industry's investigation into the supergun affair; demands an investigation into the so-called Savoy Mafia whose members included Mark Thatcher, the son of the former Prime Minister;and believes any Government who will sell arms to evil dictators such as Saddam Hussein and then send their own young people to fight such dictators is bereft of all decency and morality and is unfit to govern.

That this House calls for an immediate inquiry into the Government's duplicity in selling arms to Iraq; is concerned at the evidence which has emerged at the Select Committee on Trade and Industry's investigation into the supergun affair; demands an investigation into the so-called Savoy Mafia whose members included Mark...

That this House welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations between the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi and the liquidators of BCCI and the announcement of the proposals; however considers that it is of the utmost importance that all the creditors of BCCI as far as practicable are fully consulted on the proposals by means of a properly convened creditors' meeting to enable the creditors to have the opportunity to question the liquidators about the settlement proposals and that no final agreement should be made until such a meeting takes place; considers that in the interim, until a full creditors' meeting is convened, the present informal consultative committee should be given sufficient powers to give full and proper directions to the liquidators provided it is made fully representative of the vast majority of creditors; and calls on the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to continue his best endeavours to ensure that the liquidation proceeds in a just manner having regard to the widest possible consultation.

That this House welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations between the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi and the liquidators of BCCI and the announcement of the proposals; however considers that it is of the utmost importance that all the creditors of BCCI as far as practicable are fully consulted on the...

That this House regrets the initiative taken by 37 honourable Members from both Houses of Parliament in their letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury which seeks to depart from the long and democratic procedures of the Church of England; and warmly welcomes and endorses the positive and realistic response of the Archbishop.

That this House regrets the initiative taken by 37 honourable Members from both Houses of Parliament in their letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury which seeks to depart from the long and democratic procedures of the Church of England; and warmly welcomes and endorses the positive and realistic response of...