That this House believes that, for the good of our parliamentary system and in the public interest, this House should not Prorogue on 21st March in order to allow the Committee on Standards and Privileges to receive and publish the report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on allegations referred to by Madam Speaker in her Statement to the House on 14th October 1996.

That this House believes that, for the good of our parliamentary system and in the public interest, this House should not Prorogue on 21st March in order to allow the Committee on Standards and Privileges to receive and publish the report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on allegations referred...

That this House welcomes the Third Report of the Social Security Committee into the Uprating of State Retirement Pensions payable to People Resident Abroad (HC 143) of Session 1996-97) and strongly supports its concluding recommendation: That there should be a free vote at prime time to allow honourable Members to express their opinion on the principle of whether the Government should pay upratings to some or all of those pensioners living in countries where upratings are not paid at present.

That this House welcomes the Third Report of the Social Security Committee into the Uprating of State Retirement Pensions payable to People Resident Abroad (HC 143) of Session 1996-97) and strongly supports its concluding recommendation: That there should be a free vote at prime time to allow honourable Members to...

That this House welcomes the Third Report of the Social Security Committee into the Uprating of State Retirement Pensions Payable to People Resident Abroad (HC 143 of Session 1996-97) and strongly supports its concluding recommendation: That there should be a free vote at prime time to allow honourable Members to express their opinion on the principle of whether the Government should pay upratings to some or all of those pensioners living in countries where upratings are not paid at present.

That this House welcomes the Third Report of the Social Security Committee into the Uprating of State Retirement Pensions Payable to People Resident Abroad (HC 143 of Session 1996-97) and strongly supports its concluding recommendation: That there should be a free vote at prime time to allow honourable Members to...

That this House welcomes the progress that has been made in providing support and services for people with learning disabilities in the community, notes that there is still a small minority of people with learning disabilities who are still living in long stay institutions; and urges the Government to implement the recommendation in Building Expectations - Opportunities and Service for People with a Learning Disability for further improvements in the extent and quality of community-based services.

That this House welcomes the progress that has been made in providing support and services for people with learning disabilities in the community, notes that there is still a small minority of people with learning disabilities who are still living in long stay institutions; and urges the Government to implement...

That this House welcomes the joint appeal by the church councils of both parts of the Sudan entitiled 'Here We Stand United in Action for Peace' noting particularly their appeal for international help to oversee a cease-fire and a referendum; and encourages the Foreign Secretary to respond positively.

That this House welcomes the joint appeal by the church councils of both parts of the Sudan entitiled 'Here We Stand United in Action for Peace' noting particularly their appeal for international help to oversee a cease-fire and a referendum; and encourages the Foreign Secretary to respond positively.

That this House congratulates Care & Repair (England) on its 10th anniversary as an organisation committed to improving the housing conditions of vulnerable people living in private sector housing through developing and supporting a network of local home improvement agencies; which have assisted over 100,000 people to improve their house conditions; and recognises, following the implementation of Part 1 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the continuing need for home improvement agency services to assist older people, people with disabilities and other vulnerable households to repair, improve or adapt their homes in order to remain living in the community in comfort and safety.

That this House congratulates Care & Repair (England) on its 10th anniversary as an organisation committed to improving the housing conditions of vulnerable people living in private sector housing through developing and supporting a network of local home improvement agencies; which have assisted over 100,000 people to improve their house...

That this House expresses its grave concern at the discrimination practised by Her Majesty's Government against British state pensioners living in certain countries abroad; believes that the denial of pension increases to persons who have paid national insurance contributions is indefensible; and calls on the Government to end without further delay this discrimination against the hero generation who saved the world from Hitler.

That this House expresses its grave concern at the discrimination practised by Her Majesty's Government against British state pensioners living in certain countries abroad; believes that the denial of pension increases to persons who have paid national insurance contributions is indefensible; and calls on the Government to end without further...

That this House notes that one year has passed since Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni environmental campaigners were executed by the Nigerian Government after grossly unfair trials; is concerned that a further 19 members of the Ogoni ethnic group remain in detention facing the same unfair tribunal and potentially the same fate; is further concerned that 43 people, including human rights and pro-democracy activists such as the former Head of State, retired General Olusegun Obasanjo, have tried and convicted of treason by a secret special military tribunal and are now facing long prison sentences; condemns the arbitrary detention of prisoners of conscience and the unfair trials and treatment of political prisoners in Nigeria; is deeply concerned about the allegations of extrajudicial executions by Nigerian security officials; welcomes the publication of Amnesty International's report on Nigeria, together with its proposals for human rights reform; calls on the Nigerian Government to release immediately all prisoners of conscience and implement a comprehensive and far reaching programme of human rights reform; and urges Her Majesty's Government to do all it can to ensure that respect for human rights is established in Nigeria.

That this House notes that one year has passed since Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni environmental campaigners were executed by the Nigerian Government after grossly unfair trials; is concerned that a further 19 members of the Ogoni ethnic group remain in detention facing the same unfair tribunal and potentially...

That this House warmly welcomes the leadership of The Royal British Legion in renewing the call for a two minute silence at 11 a.m. on Monday 11th November to increase understanding of the continuing need for remembrance and to give people of all ages the opportunity to pause and reflect together.

That this House warmly welcomes the leadership of The Royal British Legion in renewing the call for a two minute silence at 11 a.m. on Monday 11th November to increase understanding of the continuing need for remembrance and to give people of all ages the opportunity to pause and reflect...

That this House warmly welcomes the Korean company, LG's decision to locate at the Imperial Park, Newport; congratulates the Secretary of State for Wales, the Welsh Development Agency and everyone else involved in enabling the company to arrive at this decision which is a vote of confidence in the Welsh economy; and wishes the company all success with its ??1.7 billion investment and the eventual creation of some 6,000 jobs.

That this House warmly welcomes the Korean company, LG's decision to locate at the Imperial Park, Newport; congratulates the Secretary of State for Wales, the Welsh Development Agency and everyone else involved in enabling the company to arrive at this decision which is a vote of confidence in the Welsh...

That this House salutes the Right honourable Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup, Father of the House, on the occasion of his 80th birthday; pays tribute to his long and distinguished Parliamentary service; and wishes him many more happy returns of the day.

That this House salutes the Right honourable Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup, Father of the House, on the occasion of his 80th birthday; pays tribute to his long and distinguished Parliamentary service; and wishes him many more happy returns of the day.

That this House welcomes the opening statement by the Prime Minister at the Middle East summit; shares his abhorrence of terrorist violence and revulsion of those who murder innocent people; further shares his concern at those asylum seekers who actively conspire to commit terrorist acts and who abuse the hospitality and protection afforded by Britain to foster terrorism in their home countries; recognises that leaders such as Prime Minister Miss Benazir Bhutto need our support to counter terrorism; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to continue to take the initiative in leading international efforts to combat the activities of terrorists.

That this House welcomes the opening statement by the Prime Minister at the Middle East summit; shares his abhorrence of terrorist violence and revulsion of those who murder innocent people; further shares his concern at those asylum seekers who actively conspire to commit terrorist acts and who abuse the hospitality...

That this House recommends that Her Majesty's Government introduces such legislation as is necessary to ensure that overseas nationals who have been granted asylum and permission to remain in the United Kingdom retain that privilege only on condition that they do not engage in any activity from a base within the United Kingdom which causes damage to British interests overseas, puts at risk the employment of British workers at home and abroad or damages the prospects of British companies seeking to negotiate contracts with nations which have a friendly disposition towards the United Kingdom.

That this House recommends that Her Majesty's Government introduces such legislation as is necessary to ensure that overseas nationals who have been granted asylum and permission to remain in the United Kingdom retain that privilege only on condition that they do not engage in any activity from a base within...