That this House is saddened, disappointed and alarmed that the present United States Administration should see fit to withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in order to facilitate their implementation of the National Missile Defence System, thus compounding the offence given to other members of the international community by their abandoning of Kyoto and the refusal of Congress to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and the Ottawa Agreement on anti-personnel land mines; and believes that these actions by the now pre-summit world power do not bode well for the future of planet earth and the human race.

That this House is saddened, disappointed and alarmed that the present United States Administration should see fit to withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in order to facilitate their implementation of the National Missile Defence System, thus compounding the offence given to other members of the international community by their...

That this House, in common with many Yorkshire people, does not share the enthusiasm of the Leader of the Opposition and his party for the U.S. Government's plans to use Fylingdale for the implementation of its national missile defence system.

That this House, in common with many Yorkshire people, does not share the enthusiasm of the Leader of the Opposition and his party for the U.S. Government's plans to use Fylingdale for the implementation of its national missile defence system.

That this House expresses concern at President Bush's intention 'to move beyond the constraints' of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in developing Missile Defence; and endorses the unanimous conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, which recommended that the Government voice the grave doubts about NMD in the UK, questioned whether US plans to deploy NMD represent an appropriate response to the proliferation problems faced by the international community; and recommended that the Government encourage the USA to explore all ways of reducing the threat it perceives.

That this House expresses concern at President Bush's intention 'to move beyond the constraints' of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in developing Missile Defence; and endorses the unanimous conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, which recommended that the Government voice the grave doubts about NMD in the UK, questioned whether...

That this House congratulates the Right honourable Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne East and Wallsend for his actions and determination to overcome foot and mouth disease in the UK; further notes his commitment to parliamentary accountability by keeping this House fully informed throughout the current outbreak; pays tribute to all those who have worked tirelessly and in distressing circumstances to gain control over this disease; expresses sympathy to those farmers who have suffered greatly in recent months; and further notes the Right honourable Member's determination to avoid any complacency in the management and eradication of this disease from the UK.

That this House congratulates the Right honourable Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne East and Wallsend for his actions and determination to overcome foot and mouth disease in the UK; further notes his commitment to parliamentary accountability by keeping this House fully informed throughout the current outbreak; pays tribute to all those who...

That this House recognises the continued public unease surrounding the use of animal experiments; notes the half million signature petition presented to the Prime Minister's Office by Naturewatch supporters; deplores the excessive secrecy which still permeates the animal experiment industry; and urges Her Majesty's Government to set up a Royal Commission inquiry to review the effectiveness of and justification for animal experiments.

That this House recognises the continued public unease surrounding the use of animal experiments; notes the half million signature petition presented to the Prime Minister's Office by Naturewatch supporters; deplores the excessive secrecy which still permeates the animal experiment industry; and urges Her Majesty's Government to set up a Royal...

That this House welcomes the communique issued by the Prime Minister and President Bush following their discussions in Washington and the assurance that there would be no development of Fylingdales prior to completion of open consultations on the national missile defence (NMD) programme; notes that the Danish Government is in a similar position over their early warning station at Thule in Greenland and that the Danish parliament will have a full debate on the subject in May; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to have a full parliamentary debate on the implications of involving Fylingdales in the NMD programme.

That this House welcomes the communique issued by the Prime Minister and President Bush following their discussions in Washington and the assurance that there would be no development of Fylingdales prior to completion of open consultations on the national missile defence (NMD) programme; notes that the Danish Government is in...

That this House notes that between 1931 and 1945 Japan systematically rounded up over 200,000 girls and young women in occupied territories and forced them to work as sex slaves for the Japanese military; further notes that girls as young as 10 years old were systematically raped and tortured in these government 'comfort stations' and that only 25 per cent. of the 200,000 women forced into these camps survived the war; welcomes the fact that survivors are now seeking legal justice against the Japanese Government in the international courts; and rejects any attempt by Japan to claim 'sovereign immunity' to avoid legal responsibility for these crimes against humanity.

That this House notes that between 1931 and 1945 Japan systematically rounded up over 200,000 girls and young women in occupied territories and forced them to work as sex slaves for the Japanese military; further notes that girls as young as 10 years old were systematically raped and tortured in...

That this House notes that Sir Brian Moffat, the Chief Executive of Corus Plc, was awarded his knighthood by Her Majesty for services to the steel industry; further notes the recent announcements of massive plant closures and job losses by Corus in Wales, the North East of England and South Yorkshire; notes also the loss of markets and customer s for the UK steel industry that such closures will bring; a nd believes that he no longer deserves this honour on the grounds that his occupancy of the role of Chief Executive is no longer of any service to the steel industry and the communities that have built up and sustained that industry.

That this House notes that Sir Brian Moffat, the Chief Executive of Corus Plc, was awarded his knighthood by Her Majesty for services to the steel industry; further notes the recent announcements of massive plant closures and job losses by Corus in Wales, the North East of England and South...

That this House believes that every employer should have the right, and every public employer or employer enjoying public subsidy should have the duty, only to deal with contractors, national or foreign, which supply goods and services manufactured and supplied by employers which recognise unions and comply with international trade union rights; further believes that the courts should have the duty to construe all existing legislation and to adapt the common law so as to make them consistent with the provisions of international trade union rights ratified by the UK and, where an existing law cannot be so construed, then, to the extent that it is inconsistent, it should be rendered void; and invites Her Majesty's Government to incorporate all the international trade union rights ratified by the UK into national law and all future legislation to be scrutinised to ensure consistency with those provisions.

That this House believes that every employer should have the right, and every public employer or employer enjoying public subsidy should have the duty, only to deal with contractors, national or foreign, which supply goods and services manufactured and supplied by employers which recognise unions and comply with international trade...

That this House condemns Virgin Trains for their treatment of passengers on the West Coast Main Line, who continue to face long delays following cancellations of trains without warning; notes Virgin's refusal to provide coaches or taxis in order to allow people to continue on their onward journey; and calls on the Government to restrict Virgin from tendering for the East Coast Main Line following their failure to take into consideration the needs and interests of their passengers and their prioritising profits instead of customers.

That this House condemns Virgin Trains for their treatment of passengers on the West Coast Main Line, who continue to face long delays following cancellations of trains without warning; notes Virgin's refusal to provide coaches or taxis in order to allow people to continue on their onward journey; and calls...

That this House notes with concern reports in the Independent and the Mirror newspapers of links between the Italian party, the Alleanza Nazionale, described by the Conservative leader in the European Parliament as neo-fascist, and the British Conservative Party; further notes that a leading member of the Alleanza Nazionale recently met the honourable Member for Chingford and Woodford Green and the honourable Member for Chesham and Amersham in the House; further notes that a meeting was also scheduled with the Right honourable Member for Richmond (Yorks); further notes that the series of meetings was organised by the Conservative prospective candidate for Romford, Mr Andrew Rosindell; also notes that the youth section of the Conservative Party is allied to the youth section of the neo-fascist Alleanza Nazionale through the European Young Conservatives; therefore demands the Right honourable Member for Richmond (Yorks) withdraw the Conservative Party's affiliation to the European Young Conservatives; further calls upon the Right honourable Member for Richmond (Yorks) to give an undertaking that there will be no further contacts between the Conservative Party and the Alleanza Nazionale; and further demands that the Right honourable Member for Richmond (Yorks) rule out the possibility of alliance between Conservative and Alleanza Nazionale members of the European Parliament in accordance with previous commitments he has given and take action to remove Mr Rosindell as a Conservative candidate.

That this House notes with concern reports in the Independent and the Mirror newspapers of links between the Italian party, the Alleanza Nazionale, described by the Conservative leader in the European Parliament as neo-fascist, and the British Conservative Party; further notes that a leading member of the Alleanza Nazionale recently...

That this House notes that Thursday 15th March marks the second anniversary of the death of human rights lawyer, Rosemary Nelson, killed as a result of a bomb explosion beneath her car in Lurgan, County Armagh; notes that to date nobody has been brought to justice for her murder; notes that in the months before her death, Ms Nelson's professional work representing the interests of the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition, the family of murder victim Robert Hamill, the miscarriage of justice victim Colin Duffy and other nationalists in her area became the focus of threats to her life she alleges were conveyed by members of the RUC; notes that an international campaign for an independent judicial inquiry has been supported by the Irish Government, the European Parliament, the United States House of Representatives, Amnesty International and other respected non-governmental organisations; notes that a candlelight vigil is to be held at 10 Downing Street on 15th March; and further urges the Government to establish such an inquiry without delay.

That this House notes that Thursday 15th March marks the second anniversary of the death of human rights lawyer, Rosemary Nelson, killed as a result of a bomb explosion beneath her car in Lurgan, County Armagh; notes that to date nobody has been brought to justice for her murder; notes...

That this House welcomes the launch of Divine Chocolate in the House during Fair Trade Week; and urges honourable Members to indulge their taste buds in the interests of both sampling this delicious confectionary and supporting a fair deal for Ghanaian cocoa growers, which has the enthusiastic support of Comic Relief and Christian Aid.

That this House welcomes the launch of Divine Chocolate in the House during Fair Trade Week; and urges honourable Members to indulge their taste buds in the interests of both sampling this delicious confectionary and supporting a fair deal for Ghanaian cocoa growers, which has the enthusiastic support of Comic...

That this House notes that the Police Pensions Scheme limits the payments for widows of post-retirement marriage to the period of service undertaken by their husbands from 6th April 1978; is aware that this leads to a situation in which a number of widows do not qualify under the scheme; and believes that the service undertaken by their husbands prior to 6th April 1978 should also be taken into account.

That this House notes that the Police Pensions Scheme limits the payments for widows of post-retirement marriage to the period of service undertaken by their husbands from 6th April 1978; is aware that this leads to a situation in which a number of widows do not qualify under the scheme;...

That this House congratulates the Barnsley Domestic Violence Group and all those concerned with the publication of 'Our Story - Barnsley Survivors Speak Out', which is a moving collection of stories and poems written by women and children who have experienced domestic violence and the book will be publicly launched at a conference in Barnsley Town Hall on International Women's Day on 8th March 2001 giving inspiration and encouragement to women everywhere to stand together and break the chain of violence and abuse forever.

That this House congratulates the Barnsley Domestic Violence Group and all those concerned with the publication of 'Our Story - Barnsley Survivors Speak Out', which is a moving collection of stories and poems written by women and children who have experienced domestic violence and the book will be publicly launched...

That this House acknowledges the efforts of the practice nurses within the Harwich Constituency in highlighting the need for all NHS nurses including those working in GP practices to receive the full recommendations of the Pay Review Body; calls upon the Government to take the necessary action to ensure that this occurs; and further calls upon the Government to institute an investigation into the differentials in pay and conditions that have resulted in some practice nurses being significantly disadvantaged.

That this House acknowledges the efforts of the practice nurses within the Harwich Constituency in highlighting the need for all NHS nurses including those working in GP practices to receive the full recommendations of the Pay Review Body; calls upon the Government to take the necessary action to ensure that...

That this House notes with concern the ongoing protests by residents living in the London Borough of Wandsworth as to the introduction of parking controlled zones within the borough; further notes that many residents claim that they were not properly consulted by council officers and that despite clear opposition to the introduction of these CPZs Wandsworth Council still implements them; and calls on the Chief Executive Officer of Wandsworth Borough Council, Mr Gerald Jones, and the Director of the Technical Services Department, Mr W. G. Myers, to ensure that every resident is fully and properly consulted before any further CPZ schemes are introduced, and that open declaration is made of the voting results by residents as to their support or opposition to the introduction of CPZs in the areas in which they live.

That this House notes with concern the ongoing protests by residents living in the London Borough of Wandsworth as to the introduction of parking controlled zones within the borough; further notes that many residents claim that they were not properly consulted by council officers and that despite clear opposition to...

That this House notes with grave concern the commitment by the new US administration to the early deployment of a national missile defence system; deeply regrets their statements that they are prepared to negotiate the amendment of, or unilaterally withdraw from, the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Russia in order to make sure they have an adequate and effective and reliable theatre-based anti-ballistic missile system; deplores the announcement by the Leader of the Opposition that a Conservative Government would support the deployment of national missile defence; fears that these moves would lead to a renewed nuclear arms race; which will have dire implications for international peace and security; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to recognise their obligation under Article VI of the 2000 non-proliferation treaty agreement, which commits them to give an unequivocal undertaking to accomplish the total elimination of their nuclear arsenals leading to a global nuclear disarmament.

That this House notes with grave concern the commitment by the new US administration to the early deployment of a national missile defence system; deeply regrets their statements that they are prepared to negotiate the amendment of, or unilaterally withdraw from, the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Russia in order...

That this House congratulates the Birchwood Youth Association on the opening of its new Birchwood Youth Centre; commends the work of its committee and all the partners involved in bringing the Centre into being; believes that the entertainment on the opening night demonstrated the talent and potential of our young people; and wishes them every success in the future.

That this House congratulates the Birchwood Youth Association on the opening of its new Birchwood Youth Centre; commends the work of its committee and all the partners involved in bringing the Centre into being; believes that the entertainment on the opening night demonstrated the talent and potential of our young...

That this House welcomes the statement in the Government's recent Globalisation White Paper that recognises the role of government in ensuring that basic services are provided to all; notes that negotiations to expand the reach of the WTO's General Agreement on Trade in Services are underway; further notes that the GATS applies to all tradable services, including public services, if they are provided commercially or in competition with other suppliers; further notes that the GATS applies to all levels of government, including local authorities; is concerned over the lack of parliamentary and public debate on this agreement given its far-reaching implications; and calls on the Government to ensure that there is an independent and thorough assessment of the likely impact of the extension of the GATS on the provision of key services both in the UK and internationally, particularly on the poor in developing countries.

That this House welcomes the statement in the Government's recent Globalisation White Paper that recognises the role of government in ensuring that basic services are provided to all; notes that negotiations to expand the reach of the WTO's General Agreement on Trade in Services are underway; further notes that the...