That this House recognises the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's finding that up to one fifth of all road accidents resulting in death or serious injury are caused by driver sleepiness; notes that at least one per cent. of the United Kingdom's adult population has a medical cause for sleepiness but that an estimated 80 per cent. of people with sleep disorders are unaware they have a treatable medical condition; acknowledges the Royal College of Physician's observation that untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnoea sufferers may have driving impairments comparable with drivers in excess of the legal alcohol limit; further acknowledges that Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is readily treatable with a machine costing ??300 which lasts for 10 years but that the Sleep Apnoea Trust has evidence of individuals who have suffered fatal crashes whilst on NHS waiting lists; further notes the research undertaken by the Sleep Centre at Edinburgh University which shows the cost of treating 500 sleep apnoea patients with continuous positive airway pressure treatment for five years would be a total of ??400,000 in comparison to the estimated cost of accidents caused by untreated patients with sleep apnoea over the same five year period being ??5,300,000; and urges the Government to seize the opportunity of the Road Safety Bill to incorporate this issue into its proposals on driver sleepiness by helping to raise awareness of sleep disorders amongst unknowing sufferers and by improving the provision of NHS diagnosis and treatment services.

That this House recognises the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's finding that up to one fifth of all road accidents resulting in death or serious injury are caused by driver sleepiness; notes that at least one per cent. of the United Kingdom's adult population has a medical cause for sleepiness...

That this House is extremely dismayed at the failure of the Strategic Rail Authority to consult over plans to remove train services to Victoria on the Bexleyheath Line; notes that the consultation paper published in February 2004 proposed six trains per hour throughout the day which included two trains to Victoria; considers these new plans to be such a major departure from the original proposals that they have rendered the consultation invalid; and calls on the Government to instruct the Strategic Rail Authority to hold a further consultation to allow those most affected by these proposals to express their views.

That this House is extremely dismayed at the failure of the Strategic Rail Authority to consult over plans to remove train services to Victoria on the Bexleyheath Line; notes that the consultation paper published in February 2004 proposed six trains per hour throughout the day which included two trains to...

That this House warmly welcomes the presentation of the Crossrail Bill, which will provide the planning powers required for the construction of Crossrail; notes the enormous improvements that Crossrail will bring to transport links and in relieving congestion in the capital and across the South East; notes that the scheme will benefit the whole of the United Kingdom, by boosting the railway and wider manufacturing industry, and by ensuring that construction and engineering skills are retained and developed in this country; acknowledges the support that Crossrail will give to regeneration and economic development; and celebrates Crossrail as one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe.

That this House warmly welcomes the presentation of the Crossrail Bill, which will provide the planning powers required for the construction of Crossrail; notes the enormous improvements that Crossrail will bring to transport links and in relieving congestion in the capital and across the South East; notes that the scheme...

That this House views with concern the increasing number of fee-charging ATMs in post offices; notes that up to 78 per cent. of ATMs in post offices now levy a surcharge; is concerned that many people on fixed and low incomes rely on ATMs for access to their state pensions or benefits; is further concerned that many benefit recipients cannot afford to travel elsewhere to use free cash machines and so they are disproportionately affected by this problem; believes that customers of any bank or building society should have the right to withdraw money free of charge if an ATM is located in their post office; notes that the major suppliers of ATMs to the Post Office are the Alliance and Leicester and Hanco; and calls on the Post Office, the Alliance and Leicester and Hanco to guarantee free withdrawals from ATMs in post office premises.

That this House views with concern the increasing number of fee-charging ATMs in post offices; notes that up to 78 per cent. of ATMs in post offices now levy a surcharge; is concerned that many people on fixed and low incomes rely on ATMs for access to their state pensions...

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 3372), dated 17th December 2004, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22nd December, be annulled.

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 3372), dated 17th December 2004, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22nd December, be annulled.

That this House congratulates NASA and the European Space Agency on the success of the Cassini Huygens mission; notes that the Huygens science probe is a UK effort; congratulates the team involved on the dramatic landing on Titan; recognises the importance of the scientific data being obtained; and lauds the tremendous effort of UK scientists and industry in this achievement.

That this House congratulates NASA and the European Space Agency on the success of the Cassini Huygens mission; notes that the Huygens science probe is a UK effort; congratulates the team involved on the dramatic landing on Titan; recognises the importance of the scientific data being obtained; and lauds the...

That this House is dismayed at the plight of thousands of widows of public service workers, who lose out on their widow's pension simply because they married the pension scheme member after his retirement; welcomes the acknowledgment of post-retirement widows' rights in the 1978 State Earnings Related Pension Scheme and subsequently in all contracted-out schemes; calls for this improvement in post-retirement widows' rights to be applied retrospectively in respect of the service of public sector pension scheme members prior to 1978; notes that this anomaly affects, among others, those in the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme, the Teachers' Pension Scheme, the Fire Service Pension Scheme, the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, the Police Service Pension Scheme and the NHS Pension Scheme; notes however that the Parliamentary Pension Scheme is not affected; and urges the Government to bring forward amendments to public sector pension schemes, so as to give equal rights to all widows regardless of when they married their late husband or when he worked in the public service.

That this House is dismayed at the plight of thousands of widows of public service workers, who lose out on their widow's pension simply because they married the pension scheme member after his retirement; welcomes the acknowledgment of post-retirement widows' rights in the 1978 State Earnings Related Pension Scheme and...

That this House congratulates the Ovarian cancer action (HHMT) and WellBeing of Women for organising the third annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which will run for the duration of March; notes that approximately 7,000 women are diagnosed each year in the UK with the disease, and that five year survival rates are approximately 30 per cent.; recognises that, although in the past, ovarian cancer has been known as the silent killer, new reseach now shows that most women do experience early symptoms, and that hence the theme for the month is breaking the silence, encouraging women and their doctors to notice the symptoms of the disease in its early stages, when prognosis is much improved; is alerted to the fact that no specific primary care referral guidelines exist for the disease; and further congratulates members of both charities for taking part in events across the country to raise money for research.

That this House congratulates the Ovarian cancer action (HHMT) and WellBeing of Women for organising the third annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which will run for the duration of March; notes that approximately 7,000 women are diagnosed each year in the UK with the disease, and that five year survival...

That this House notes Holocaust Memorial Day is on 27th January, which is the 60th anniversary of the day that the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated; recognises the significance of this year and the importance of all commemorations taking place in 2005; acknowledges the importance of the theme Survivors, Liberation and Rebuilding lives; remembers all those who lost their lives in the Holocaust and other more recent tragedies; further recognises the contribution that Holocaust Survivors have made to life in Britain; applauds organisations such as the Holocaust Educational Trust for their work; and encourages all honourable Members to be involved in a day that not only helps to ensure that the Holocaust is never forgotten but also warns of the dangers of all forms of discrimination today.

That this House notes Holocaust Memorial Day is on 27th January, which is the 60th anniversary of the day that the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated; recognises the significance of this year and the importance of all commemorations taking place in 2005; acknowledges the importance of the theme Survivors,...

That this House condemns the policy of high street banks to sell off their non-branch based ATM machines; notes that many have been replaced by ATMs which charge an average of ??1.50 per withdrawal; further notes that fee-charging ATMs are disproportionately located in poorer areas where few people can afford to travel to free alternatives; is concerned that this is a particular problem for people whose state benefits are paid into their bank accounts, and who are therefore charged simply for receiving their benefits; is disappointed the Royal Bank of Scotland has not done more to alleviate this problem since is acquired Hanco, which operates around a quarter of all free-charging ATMs; concurs with the Citizens Advice Bureau and the National Consumer Council, who have criticised the Royal Bank of Scotland for effectively levying a tax on the poor through their actions; further concurs with Gamblers Anonymous, who have criticised Hanco for locating an ATM in an amusement arcade in Glasgow; and calls on the Royal Bank of Scotland and other high street banks to guarantee the future of free withdrawal facilities at ATMs in disadvantaged areas.

That this House condemns the policy of high street banks to sell off their non-branch based ATM machines; notes that many have been replaced by ATMs which charge an average of ??1.50 per withdrawal; further notes that fee-charging ATMs are disproportionately located in poorer areas where few people can afford...