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 regrets the Transbus International plc announcement of the proposed closure of the Plaxton bus and coach factory, Eastfield, Scarborough at the end of the working day on Thursday 3rd May; is concerned that this proposal will deny 700 employees future employment and consequential loss of contracts to suppliers and sub-contractors in North Yorkshire and will result in one out of 20 members of the local workforce losing their livelihoods; notes that the withdrawal of the company will jeopardise future employment opportunities in Scarborough and North Yorkshire with the potential collapse of the local economy; commends the actions taken by Plaxton employees, local authorities and regional government agencies with the support of Her Majesty's Government in establishing an Eastfield rapid reaction taskforce to secure a sustainable outcome for the people of Scarborough; and supports representations by the honourable Member for Scarborough and Whitby to Her Majesty's Government for the enhancement of the economic prospects for the communities of Eastfield, Scarborough and North Yorkshire by urgent consideration of a special assisted area status for Scarborough, progress for upgrading of the A64 transport corridor to the North Yorkshire coast and the continued fullest support for the Eastfield rapid reaction taskforce.

That this House regrets the Transbus International plc announcement of the proposed closure of the Plaxton bus and coach factory, Eastfield, Scarborough at the end of the working day on Thursday 3rd May; is concerned that this proposal will deny 700 employees future employment and consequential loss of contracts to...

That this House notes that members of the Royal Family who perform duties in support of the Monarch receive accommodation in the Occupied Royal Palaces free of rent; notes that Prince Michael of Kent provides no such service; observes that parliamentary replies to the Right honourable Member for Swansea West say he enjoys rent-free accommodation in Kensington Palace consisting of seven bedrooms and nine reception rooms; also notes that from 1979 to 1996 he made no financial contribution to property maintenance costs, but that since 1994 he has made a contribution to these costs which, adjusted for inflation, today stands merely at ??68 per week; reflects that this may cause deep concern to the taxpayers who pay for these palaces when they think of the burden their own rents or mortgages impose on their families; regards the apparent extravagance of indulging this non-working member of the Royal Family cannot be justified; and calls on the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to consider whether grant-in-aid is appropriate if it is to be so used.

That this House notes that members of the Royal Family who perform duties in support of the Monarch receive accommodation in the Occupied Royal Palaces free of rent; notes that Prince Michael of Kent provides no such service; observes that parliamentary replies to the Right honourable Member for Swansea West...

That this House congratulates the now deceased bull who was able to gore the matador Jose Tomas in the Maestranza bull-ring in Seville; wishes a future bull greater success; and calls upon the European Parliament and Commission to effect a total ban throughout the European Community on the cruel, barbarous and anachronistic slaughter of bulls in the name of sport.

That this House congratulates the now deceased bull who was able to gore the matador Jose Tomas in the Maestranza bull-ring in Seville; wishes a future bull greater success; and calls upon the European Parliament and Commission to effect a total ban throughout the European Community on the cruel, barbarous...

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 welcomes National Cot Death Awareness Week, 7th to 13th May, and acknowledges the work of the Foundation for the Study of Infant Death and the Scottish Cot Death Trust; notes that cot death remains the biggest single cause of death in children, often in the first week of life and that on average almost eight babies die every week in the UK; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to work with the FSID and the SCDT to fund research, support families whose babies have died suddenly and raise parents' awareness of the risks of cot death.

That this House welcomes National Cot Death Awareness Week, 7th to 13th May, and acknowledges the work of the Foundation for the Study of Infant Death and the Scottish Cot Death Trust; notes that cot death remains the biggest single cause of death in children, often in the first week...

That this House congratulates Rotherham United on securing promotion to Division One, building on the team's promotion last year to Division Two; salutes the fantastic support of the people of Rotherham for their football team and sends its best wishes to manager Ronnie Moore, players and staff as well as expressing thanks to Chairman Ken Booth and the Board of Directors for their commitment; notes that Rotherham's success reflects the growing economic confidence in the borough and the lowest unemployment figures for a quarter of a century; and looks forward to welcoming Division One football to Rotherham next season.

That this House congratulates Rotherham United on securing promotion to Division One, building on the team's promotion last year to Division Two; salutes the fantastic support of the people of Rotherham for their football team and sends its best wishes to manager Ronnie Moore, players and staff as well as...

That this House notes the historic importance of the speech delivered to both Houses by President Mandela and of EDM 1155, tabled on 11th July 1996, supported on a cross party basis; and calls upon the House authorities to install a permanent reminder of the occasion by the setting of a brass plaque on the steps of Westminster Hall.

That this House notes the historic importance of the speech delivered to both Houses by President Mandela and of EDM 1155, tabled on 11th July 1996, supported on a cross party basis; and calls upon the House authorities to install a permanent reminder of the occasion by the setting of...

That this House notes with alarm the disreputable actions of Jacques Arnold in falsifying a letter from the Assistant Serjeant-at-Arms, distributing it to the media and misrepresenting its findings which rejected his complaints unreservedly against the honourable Member for Gravesham; considers Jacques Arnold's actions to be those of a dishonest and disreputable man; and calls for Jacques Arnold to be brought before the bar of the House to explain his deceitful misuse of the Serjeant-at-Arms' letter, apologise to the Serjeant-at-Arms and to the House, and accept whatever punishment the House decides for such a grave offence.

That this House notes with alarm the disreputable actions of Jacques Arnold in falsifying a letter from the Assistant Serjeant-at-Arms, distributing it to the media and misrepresenting its findings which rejected his complaints unreservedly against the honourable Member for Gravesham; considers Jacques Arnold's actions to be those of a dishonest...

That this House pays tribute to the great West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh on his retirement from Test Match cricket; applauds his world record-breaking achievement of taking 519 wickets at an average of 24.45; recalls with pleasure his appearances in Britain and the years he spent playing county cricket with Gloucestershire; notes his promise to be available for the West Indies in an emergency; thanks him for the enjoyment he has brought to cricket lovers all over the world, not least with his own unique style of batting; commends his sportsmanship and gentlemanly manner to sportsmen and women everywhere; wishes him a happy retirement; and hopes to see him gracing cricket grounds many times in the future.

That this House pays tribute to the great West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh on his retirement from Test Match cricket; applauds his world record-breaking achievement of taking 519 wickets at an average of 24.45; recalls with pleasure his appearances in Britain and the years he spent playing county cricket...

That this House congratulates the Peterborough Evening Telegraph for launching the Lifesaver appeal which will raise money to provide more kidney dialysis equipment and facilities in the Renal Unit in Peterborough District Hospital; recognises the scope for great improvements in treatment and care for the 30,000 patients in the UK on dialysis or living with a kidney transplant following decades of neglect and under investment; and welcomes the Government's announcement of plans to establish a National Renal Service Framework which will set UK-wide standards of renal care within four to five years.

That this House congratulates the Peterborough Evening Telegraph for launching the Lifesaver appeal which will raise money to provide more kidney dialysis equipment and facilities in the Renal Unit in Peterborough District Hospital; recognises the scope for great improvements in treatment and care for the 30,000 patients in the UK...

That this House regrets that despite representations from honourable Members, Her Majesty's Government still refuses to ban unnecessary animal experiments at the Ministry of Defence's Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down; is disgusted at the continued torture and slaughter of innocent animals exposed by the Sunday People; congratulates the newspaper on its ongoing campaign to put a stop to this barbarity; thanks TV actress Samantha Robson for delivering 10,000 letters from Sunday People readers to the Ministry of Defence demanding a ban on these pointless tests; and urges the Secretary of State for Defence to read every one so he can see for himself the strength of public feeling in favour of ending this unspeakable cruelty.

That this House regrets that despite representations from honourable Members, Her Majesty's Government still refuses to ban unnecessary animal experiments at the Ministry of Defence's Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down; is disgusted at the continued torture and slaughter of innocent animals exposed by the Sunday People; congratulates...

That this House notes the work of Yorkshire Arts in stimulating, financing and developing all forms of artistic endeavour and activity in Yorkshire and Humberside, as well as its successful record of co-operation with local authorities, businesses and arts organisations of all kinds, including the Yorkshire Cultural Consortium and the Local Authority Arts Forum, all of which demonstrates benefits of regional autonomy in the arts; is therefore deeply concerned at the lack of consultation and the increase in centralisation involved in the Arts Council's Prospectus for Change issued in March as a 'done deal'; therefore commends the rejection of these proposals by Yorkshire Arts and most of the bodies concerned with the arts in Yorkshire and Humberside; emphasises that the weakening of local representation, consultation and involvement produced by the replacement of representative regional boards by mere advisory boards could damage the strengths of Yorkshire Arts with its high levels of customer satisfaction, its strong and successful regional profile, its effective and representative board and the wider involvement that has achieved; and calls on the Arts Council to withdraw its centralising agenda and replace it by new proposals for more generous funding, so that the arts can play an increasing role in the developing regional agenda.

That this House notes the work of Yorkshire Arts in stimulating, financing and developing all forms of artistic endeavour and activity in Yorkshire and Humberside, as well as its successful record of co-operation with local authorities, businesses and arts organisations of all kinds, including the Yorkshire Cultural Consortium and the...

That this House believes that the Halifax, Yorkshire's biggest financial company, must keep its headquarters in Halifax, the town whose name it takes; does not accept that all major financial centres in the UK should be located only in capital cities; notes that Leeds is a growing centre of financial excellence; and that if the headquarters are moved to Edinburgh this would be a major blow to the Yorkshire Region as a place in which to invest and locate.

That this House believes that the Halifax, Yorkshire's biggest financial company, must keep its headquarters in Halifax, the town whose name it takes; does not accept that all major financial centres in the UK should be located only in capital cities; notes that Leeds is a growing centre of financial...

That this House, on the occasion of the Census 2001, pays tribute to the memory of the suffragette, Emily Wilding Davison, a member of the Women's Social and Political Union, who, in protest at the denial of the franchise to women, spent the night of the Census 1911 in this House so that she could state her address as the House of Commons; notes that this act is commemorated by a plaque erected by the Right honourable Member for Chesterfield in a room off the Crypt Chapel; and further recognises the efforts of members and supporters of women's suffrage movements in securing votes for women.

That this House, on the occasion of the Census 2001, pays tribute to the memory of the suffragette, Emily Wilding Davison, a member of the Women's Social and Political Union, who, in protest at the denial of the franchise to women, spent the night of the Census 1911 in this...

That this House believes that decent, affordable, secure and accountable council housing must continue to be provided and expanded; calls on the Government to invest in council housing to build new homes to meet housing need, to carry out repairs and improvements to existing council homes and estates and to ensure good quality housing services guaranteeing secure jobs with training and supports the manifesto for Council Housing promoted by the unions UNISON, GMBATU, UCATT, TAROE, Daylight Robbery Campaign and Defend Council Housing.

That this House believes that decent, affordable, secure and accountable council housing must continue to be provided and expanded; calls on the Government to invest in council housing to build new homes to meet housing need, to carry out repairs and improvements to existing council homes and estates and to...

That this House congratulates the Disability Rights Commission on a successful first year of activity to 25th April 2001; supports its vision of a society in which all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens; notes that it has established a range of high quality services, such as handling over 50,000 calls to its helpline, including 150 a week from employers and service providers, supporting over 2,000 individual disabled people to resolve issues relating to disability discrimination and arranging or providing representation for 41 disabled people to take cases under the Disability Discrimination Act 1994; and further notes its valuable advice to the Government on major policy and legislative issues.

That this House congratulates the Disability Rights Commission on a successful first year of activity to 25th April 2001; supports its vision of a society in which all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens; notes that it has established a range of high quality services, such as handling...