That this House notes Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week 2001 between 22nd to 29th April; notes that this includes the launch of a campaign entitled Specialist Nursing in MS - the Way Forward: Key Elements for Developing MS Specialist Nurse Services in the United Kingdom, which will seek to end the inadequate provision of care with people with multiple sclerosis and to highlight the rights and interests of people with multiple sclerosis; further notes that a minimum of 300 MS specialist nurses in the United Kingdom rather than the current 80 are needed to provide an effective service to people suffering from MS; recognises that MS specialist nurses can reduce the need for hospital admissions, outpatient appointments and general practitioner consultations, as well as improve clinical outcomes and patient well-being; and calls upon the Government to recognise this guidance for commissioners, National Health Service managers and neurologists to improve the lives of 85,000 people who are suffering from this debilitating disease.

That this House notes Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week 2001 between 22nd to 29th April; notes that this includes the launch of a campaign entitled Specialist Nursing in MS - the Way Forward: Key Elements for Developing MS Specialist Nurse Services in the United Kingdom, which will seek to end the...

That this House urges the Government to set up forthwith an interest-free loan fund to help those rural businesses associated with agriculture and tourism which are in danger of closure because of a cash-flow crisis arising from the foot and mouth restrictions.

That this House urges the Government to set up forthwith an interest-free loan fund to help those rural businesses associated with agriculture and tourism which are in danger of closure because of a cash-flow crisis arising from the foot and mouth restrictions.

That this House congratulates all those involved on the ground in the fight against foot and mouth disease, on their hard work, dedication and professionalism; recognises that this work is often distressing and demanding for those concerned; and wishes to place on record its appreciation for all their efforts.

That this House congratulates all those involved on the ground in the fight against foot and mouth disease, on their hard work, dedication and professionalism; recognises that this work is often distressing and demanding for those concerned; and wishes to place on record its appreciation for all their efforts.

That this House supports the recent march and rally by haemophiliacs in support of an urgent inquiry into the issue of contaminated blood and the non-testing of concentrates; and further believes that treatment should be of the highest quality, with fair and just compensation to the victims.

That this House supports the recent march and rally by haemophiliacs in support of an urgent inquiry into the issue of contaminated blood and the non-testing of concentrates; and further believes that treatment should be of the highest quality, with fair and just compensation to the victims.

That this House notes the dramatic fall in revenues of payphones due to growth in mobile phone use; notes the potential for payphones to provide universal e-mail and Internet access; notes that at least 45 per cent. of calls to ChildLine are from payphones, as are 15 per cent. of emergency calls; also notes that 2.8 million people are still without access to fixed-line telephony in the home; believes that payphones are fundamental building blocks of communities, contributing to social inclusion and personal safety; believes that exterior advertising in appropriate locations can play a valid role in supporting and developing the network; welcomes the initiative by BT Payphones imposing a code of practice for payphone advertising which takes account of personal safety issues, CCTV cameras, rural areas, residential areas, listed buildings, Royal Parks and Conservation Areas; notes that BT Payphones is the first outdoor advertiser to volunteer such a Code of Practice; further notes that current regulations give local planning authorities the same power of control over payphone advertising as apply to bus shelter and shop window adverts; and therefore calls upon Her Majesty's Government to ensure that the estimated ??20 million impact of further regulation on the payphone network is taken into account in achieving a balanced approach to this issue.

That this House notes the dramatic fall in revenues of payphones due to growth in mobile phone use; notes the potential for payphones to provide universal e-mail and Internet access; notes that at least 45 per cent. of calls to ChildLine are from payphones, as are 15 per cent. of...

That this House believes President Bush is both reckless and wrong in his rejection of the Kyoto Protocol; recognises that international action has to reduce carbon emissions on a scale greater than the first stage of Kyoto targets if any impact is to be made on the accelerating rate of climate change; further recognises that, as the world's greatest polluter and consumer of energy, the USA has a duty to lead the way in pollution reduction rather than opting out of it; understands that President Bush is only responsive to measures which threaten American economic interests; and therefore welcomes actions taken by social and environmental movements to impose their own 'pollution tariffs' on the USA by boycotting American products in favour of ones produced on more sustainable economic terms.

That this House believes President Bush is both reckless and wrong in his rejection of the Kyoto Protocol; recognises that international action has to reduce carbon emissions on a scale greater than the first stage of Kyoto targets if any impact is to be made on the accelerating rate of...

That this House regrets the emotional stress the foot and mouth crisis is causing; is concerned that farmers may be driven to take their own lives as a result; and calls on the Government to make a statement of its plans to provide economic and emotional support to those affected by the crisis and their families in order to protect the mental health of individuals experiencing the devastating effects of the current difficulties.

That this House regrets the emotional stress the foot and mouth crisis is causing; is concerned that farmers may be driven to take their own lives as a result; and calls on the Government to make a statement of its plans to provide economic and emotional support to those affected...

That this House congratulates Clydebank Asbestos Group on its highly successful rally on 31st March for victims of asbestos-related diseases deprived of compensation by the actions of Chester Street Insurance Holdings; thanks the Australian trade unions in Melbourne for organising a rally for 2000 people in solidarity; condemns the directors of Chester Street for causing the bankruptcy of Chester Street; notes that the Chief Executive of Chester Street, Mr Robert Hardy, organised the sale of Iron Trades to the Australian company QBE for less than its assessed value; notes that he then became its Chief Executive in QBE; notes QBE's soaring profits; condemns him for taking more than ??1 million for this work from Chester Street and Iron Trades; criticises the Financial Services Authority for damaging the interests of the victims of asbestos-related disease by approving the sale of Iron Trades; calls on the Association of British Insurers to raise a levy on the industry to compensate those who have been damaged by Chester Street's actions; welcomes the statement by the Secretary of State for Scotland that the Government will face up to its responsibilities too and that its first priority has to be the sick and dying; calls on the insurance industry, employers and the Government to ensure that any asbestos disease sufferer will be fully compensated for the collapse of Chester Street; and calls on the Government to commission a full, independent inquiry into the conduct of Chester Street Insurance Holdings.

That this House congratulates Clydebank Asbestos Group on its highly successful rally on 31st March for victims of asbestos-related diseases deprived of compensation by the actions of Chester Street Insurance Holdings; thanks the Australian trade unions in Melbourne for organising a rally for 2000 people in solidarity; condemns the directors...

That this House applauds the moves now under way in the public sector to abolish the much abused system of cash retentions in the construction industry, which over many years has operated to the detriment of the profitability and competitiveness of the vast majority of firms in the industry, especially small businesses; believes that the system should not be perpetuated by public sector procurers who are committed to being best practice clients of the construction industry; urges the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, in conjunction with the Office of Government Commerce, to announce a programme for the phasing out of the retention system in respect of construction works procured by central government clients; and calls for the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions to issue a circular to local authorities in England and Wales advising local authorities to refrain from demanding retentions on all new contracts for construction works that are left following a date to be agreed between the Secretary of State and the Local Government Association.

That this House applauds the moves now under way in the public sector to abolish the much abused system of cash retentions in the construction industry, which over many years has operated to the detriment of the profitability and competitiveness of the vast majority of firms in the industry, especially...