That this House expresses its gratitude for the tireless commitment, hard work and assistance when the House of Commons sits long hours of its attendants, cleaning and maintenance services, clerks and assistants, doorkeepers, police, fire and security services, Hansard reporters, the Vote Office, the Table Office, the Library, office keepers, Press Gallery reporters, the Post Office, the Refreshment Department, the Serjeant at Arms Department, the Speaker's Office and all support staff; recognises the considerable demands placed upon them; and praises such professionalism which is a vital part of the Parliamentary process and without which honourable Members could not operate effectively.

That this House expresses its gratitude for the tireless commitment, hard work and assistance when the House of Commons sits long hours of its attendants, cleaning and maintenance services, clerks and assistants, doorkeepers, police, fire and security services, Hansard reporters, the Vote Office, the Table Office, the Library, office keepers,...

That this House notes that half a million or more families were overpaid child tax credit in 2003-04, often as a result of Inland Revenue error; is concerned by the hardship and difficulties experienced by families when these overpayments are recovered automatically from future tax credit entitlements; and calls on the Inland Revenue to introduce an amnesty in respect of overpayments of child tax credit in 2003-04 unless the overpayment was caused by fraud on the part of the claimant.

That this House notes that half a million or more families were overpaid child tax credit in 2003-04, often as a result of Inland Revenue error; is concerned by the hardship and difficulties experienced by families when these overpayments are recovered automatically from future tax credit entitlements; and calls on...

That this House pays tribute to the courageous and professional service provided to the entire community in Northern Ireland by the members of the Part-Time Reserve of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (GC) from its formation in 1970 to its replacement by the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve in 2001; salutes the bravery of the men and women who served as part-time officers and acknowledges the huge sacrifice they made to protect the community from terrorism, with 53 part-time officers murdered by terrorists, equivalent to one in six of all police officers murdered in the troubles, and many hundreds injured in the course of their duties; notes that part-time reservists were often required to serve in excess of 100 hours per month at the height of the terrorist activity in addition to holding down their regular occupation and that they did so at considerable personal risk to themselves and their families; notes that there was no pension provision for the Part-Time Reserve and regrets the lack of recognition for these reservists with only one BEM, one MBE and one QGM awarded to part-time officers; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in consultation with the Policing Board and the Chief Constable, to make an appropriate gratuity payment to all part-time reserve officers who served a minimum of three years with the Royal Ulster Constabulary (GC) in recognition of their excellent service to the people of Northern Ireland.

That this House pays tribute to the courageous and professional service provided to the entire community in Northern Ireland by the members of the Part-Time Reserve of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (GC) from its formation in 1970 to its replacement by the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve in 2001;...

That this House commends the Government for securing a derogation to the European Energy Products Directive which has enabled private recreational boat users to purchase red diesel; notes that this derogation will expire on 1st January 2007 but that the Government has yet to state whether it intends to seek an extension to it; further notes that unless recreational boat users are allowed to continue purchasing red diesel then the cost of their fuel will triple; further notes that it is already more expensive to own a boat in the UK than in many other EU countries due to the escalating mooring charges imposed by the Crown Estate Commissioners; further notes that there are an estimated 451,000 private pleasure boats in the UK and that the marine industry employs over 30,000 people in economically fragile coastal and inland waterways communities; further notes that a significant rise in the price of diesel for recreational boat users will constitute a direct threat to safety, through the increased use of petrol engines with all the associated risks, and through a fall in the availability of waterside diesel suitable for recreational craft; further notes, however, that pleasure boats use up only 0.05 per cent. of the diesel consumed in the UK; and therefore calls on the Government to pursue an extension of this derogation so that recreational boat users can continue to purchase red diesel at a lower rate of duty which will remain readily and widely available.

That this House commends the Government for securing a derogation to the European Energy Products Directive which has enabled private recreational boat users to purchase red diesel; notes that this derogation will expire on 1st January 2007 but that the Government has yet to state whether it intends to seek...

That this House congratulates Ellen MacArthur from Whatstandwell in Derbyshire on her latest outstanding achievement, which sets a new world record; pays tribute to her courage and commitment to excellence; believes that she has become a major role model to young people in this and many other countries; and wishes her well in the future.

That this House congratulates Ellen MacArthur from Whatstandwell in Derbyshire on her latest outstanding achievement, which sets a new world record; pays tribute to her courage and commitment to excellence; believes that she has become a major role model to young people in this and many other countries; and wishes...

That this House notes that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is currently undertaking a consultation exercise on its fee structure; expresses concern that three of the four options under review would impose an annual fee or possession tax upon the owners of vehicles currently off the road and not in use; is alarmed that, if implemented, this proposal would apply to historic and classic vehicles currently off the road and undergoing restoration; deplores the fact that it would mean for the first time in the history of British motoring that the keeper of a vehicle which is not currently being used would have to pay to the Government a fee based on vehicle ownership; and calls upon the Government to reject proposals to impose this annual vehicle possession tax.

That this House notes that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is currently undertaking a consultation exercise on its fee structure; expresses concern that three of the four options under review would impose an annual fee or possession tax upon the owners of vehicles currently off the road and not...

That this House notes with concern the Government's plan for a substantial increase in overseas student visa charges; believes that the increase is a consequence of the Government's failure to tackle illegal immigration through language schools and that as a result higher enforcement costs are being passed on to bona fide students; and calls on the Government to carry out a detailed assessment of the impact of its plans on universities in the UK before taking any further action.

That this House notes with concern the Government's plan for a substantial increase in overseas student visa charges; believes that the increase is a consequence of the Government's failure to tackle illegal immigration through language schools and that as a result higher enforcement costs are being passed on to bona...

That this House expresses deep concern at the large and increasing number of people who suffer from reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, also known as complex regional pain syndrome, and who are not receiving prompt and adequate treatment through the NHS because of lack of knowledge and appreciation of the condition; acknowledges that the condition can affect anyone following mild trauma and injury or minor surgery; recognises that there are no known cures at the present time but that there are effective treatments; requests that the Government gives priority to much needed and overdue research into this chronic neurological disease and requires greater dissemination of information regarding the disease to raise awareness among general practitioners and consultants; urges the medical profession to recommend amputation only as a last resort; and emphasises that early diagnosis and treatment is vitally important to prevent patients suffering life long chronic pain and deformities.

That this House expresses deep concern at the large and increasing number of people who suffer from reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, also known as complex regional pain syndrome, and who are not receiving prompt and adequate treatment through the NHS because of lack of knowledge and appreciation of the condition;...

That this House notes the valuable service to the local community of Kingswood and the wider surrounding area provided by Cossham Hospital, which was bequeathed in perpetuity to the people of Kingswood by Handel Cossham MP and opened in 1907; expresses its concern at the proposals put forward in the context of the Bristol Health Services Plan for its closure, especially in the light of no adequate alternative proposals for improved local healthcare; and therefore calls on the North Bristol NHS Trust and the Government to reconsider and to formulate new proposals which command the confidence and support of local people in regard to the future of Cossham Hospital.

That this House notes the valuable service to the local community of Kingswood and the wider surrounding area provided by Cossham Hospital, which was bequeathed in perpetuity to the people of Kingswood by Handel Cossham MP and opened in 1907; expresses its concern at the proposals put forward in the...

That this House welcomes the Equal Opportunities Commission's campaign against pregnancy discrimination; notes with alarm new research indicating that, each year, around 30,000 working women are either sacked, made redundant or are treated so badly that they feel they have to leave their jobs due to their pregnancies; further notes that in a survey of 1000 women who had been pregnant at work, almost half said that they experienced some form of disadvantageous treatment because of their pregnancy and a fifth were disadvantaged financially; observes that there are 441,000 women who work while pregnant each year; strongly believes that the UK economy needs the skills and experience of pregnant women in the workplace and women returning from maternity leave; and calls on the Government to act to put a stop to pregnancy discrimination by supporting pregnant women at work and their employers.

That this House welcomes the Equal Opportunities Commission's campaign against pregnancy discrimination; notes with alarm new research indicating that, each year, around 30,000 working women are either sacked, made redundant or are treated so badly that they feel they have to leave their jobs due to their pregnancies; further notes...

That this House notes that the Vietnamese Government has arrested and imprisoned thousands of Christians over the last decade; recognises that the ethnic minority Montagnard and Hmong peoples have been heavily persecuted by the authorities, and that Christians within those groups have been particularly targeted; further notes, that when central areas of Vietnam suffered severe storms and floods in late 2003, many Christians in Quang Ngai and Ninth provinces were denied help and assistance from the Vietnamese Government because of their Christian faith; further notes that Buddhists, especially those linked to the United Buddhist Church of Vietnam, have also faced persecution; further notes that there is concern amongst religious groups about the Vietnamese Government's recent Ordinance on Religion; expresses strong concern at the arrests in particular of Pastor Nguyen Hong Quang, General Secretary of the Vietnam Mennonite Church, Father Nguyen Van Ly, a Catholic priest, and the Venerable Thich Quang Do, a Buddhist monk, is aware that their main 'offence' is that they have spoken out against the Government's violation of religious freedom; is strongly concerned at reports that some prisoners, notably a young Christian woman, Le Thi Hong Lien, have been severely ill-treated; calls for the immediate release of all religious prisoners, including those imprisoned under other pretexts; and calls upon the Vietnamese Government to honour the international human rights treaties to which it is a party, and to allow genuine religious freedom in Vietnam.

That this House notes that the Vietnamese Government has arrested and imprisoned thousands of Christians over the last decade; recognises that the ethnic minority Montagnard and Hmong peoples have been heavily persecuted by the authorities, and that Christians within those groups have been particularly targeted; further notes, that when central...

That this House believes that existing animal welfare legislation fails to provide animals with an appropriate level of protection from neglect and cruelty and is in urgent need of updating; supports the creation of a welfare offence as proposed in the draft Animal Welfare Bill but considers that such an important Bill and the proposed powers contained therein demand proper legislative scrutiny and parliamentary time in order that the opportunity to improve animal welfare is not missed; and regrets that the Government has failed to introduced the Bill in time for this to take place before a possible election in May.

That this House believes that existing animal welfare legislation fails to provide animals with an appropriate level of protection from neglect and cruelty and is in urgent need of updating; supports the creation of a welfare offence as proposed in the draft Animal Welfare Bill but considers that such an...

That this House expresses concern at reports from the Insulin Dependent Diabetes trust that NovoNordisk is threatening to cease production of animal-based insulin products, one of only two current suppliers of such insulin in the UK; acknowledges the reduction of warning symptoms of an impending hypoglycaemic attack experienced by some diabetics who were switched from animal based to synthetic human insulins; notes the importance of providing easy and consistent access to both types of insulin; and calls on the Government to ensure a reliable supply of animal insulin is secured for the foreseeable future.

That this House expresses concern at reports from the Insulin Dependent Diabetes trust that NovoNordisk is threatening to cease production of animal-based insulin products, one of only two current suppliers of such insulin in the UK; acknowledges the reduction of warning symptoms of an impending hypoglycaemic attack experienced by some...

That this House notes that the Government was defeated in the Northern Ireland Standing Committee on 20th January on the issue of top-up university tuition fees in Northern Ireland; further notes that all political parties in Northern Ireland oppose such fees; and calls upon the Government to abandon its current policy.

That this House notes that the Government was defeated in the Northern Ireland Standing Committee on 20th January on the issue of top-up university tuition fees in Northern Ireland; further notes that all political parties in Northern Ireland oppose such fees; and calls upon the Government to abandon its current...