That this House deplores the recommendations of the Council of Europe's Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals calling for a ban on many long-term and well established canine characteristics which, if successful, would lead to the outlawing of the splendid British bulldog and other findbreeds such as St. Bernards, several breeds of terrier and some types of corgi; and notwithstanding the fact that 11 European states have signed the treaty, calls upon the Government not to sign this disgraceful convention under any circumstances.

That this House deplores the recommendations of the Council of Europe's Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals calling for a ban on many long-term and well established canine characteristics which, if successful, would lead to the outlawing of the splendid British bulldog and other findbreeds such as St. Bernards,...

That this House deplores the fact that Sir Nicholas Lloyd is advising the Prime Minister as Leader of the Conservative Party whilst continuing to broadcast a regular radio programme on LBC; and considers this to be a breach of the principle of impartiality under the broadcasting legislation.

That this House deplores the fact that Sir Nicholas Lloyd is advising the Prime Minister as Leader of the Conservative Party whilst continuing to broadcast a regular radio programme on LBC; and considers this to be a breach of the principle of impartiality under the broadcasting legislation.

That this House warmly welcomes the 60th anniversary of the unique left-wing weekly newspaper, Tribune, which has been a fearless and eloquent thorn in the side of the Establishment, including successive Labour leaderships, since 1937; strongly endorses Voltaire's maxim of defending to the death the right to hold and disseminate dissident views; regrets, therefore, the decision of WH Smith to refuse to stock Tribune and other minority publications as a blow to pluralism and diversity in the printed media; and hopes that Tribune will continue to provide a wide range of left-wing writing for many years to come.

That this House warmly welcomes the 60th anniversary of the unique left-wing weekly newspaper, Tribune, which has been a fearless and eloquent thorn in the side of the Establishment, including successive Labour leaderships, since 1937; strongly endorses Voltaire's maxim of defending to the death the right to hold and disseminate...

That this House notes that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the trial, and subsequent conviction, of Mr John Quinn of Carlisle for receiving stolen property; notes that Mr Quinn was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment and that since his conviction Mr Quinn has campaigned vigorously to have his conviction overturned and has always maintained his innocence; observes that Mr Quinn has written repeatedly to his Member of Parliament, over the years, to the county constabulary and to every Home Secretary since 1957; and urges the Home Secretary to allow Mr Quinn to appeal against his conviction.

That this House notes that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the trial, and subsequent conviction, of Mr John Quinn of Carlisle for receiving stolen property; notes that Mr Quinn was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment and that since his conviction Mr Quinn has campaigned vigorously to have his...

That this House welcomes the publication of the Report on Securing the Future for Gaelic, produced by Comunn na Gaidhlig; supports its key aim of achieving secure status for the language through legislation; praises CNAG for the many constructive and responsible suggestions in their report; hopes that it will receive support in principle from all political parties; and believes that the provision of an official measure of support by legislation, as proposed by CNAG, will contribute to consolidating the enormous progress made with cross-party support in recent years, and also contribute to developing the potential of Gaelic in the life of modern Scotland.

That this House welcomes the publication of the Report on Securing the Future for Gaelic, produced by Comunn na Gaidhlig; supports its key aim of achieving secure status for the language through legislation; praises CNAG for the many constructive and responsible suggestions in their report; hopes that it will receive...

That this House notes with regret that the honourable Member for Dover has refused to withdraw his deplorable comment that 'There was one simple, basic reason why the 'Herald of Free Enterprise' went down - alcoholism among certain members of the crew'; reminds the House that the investigation into the disaster by Mr Justice Sheen found no evidence that alcohol misuse was in any way connected to the sinking of the ferry; hopes that the honourable Member for Dover will take the opportunity to apologise to the families of those who died for his insensitive comments; notes that 6th March 1997 marks the 10th anniversary of the 'Herald of Free Enterprise' tragedy and sends its condolences to the families and friends of all those who died; and remembers the heroic and gallant rescue attempts by the crew, many of whom lost their lives.

That this House notes with regret that the honourable Member for Dover has refused to withdraw his deplorable comment that 'There was one simple, basic reason why the 'Herald of Free Enterprise' went down - alcoholism among certain members of the crew'; reminds the House that the investigation into the...

That this House deplores the use of animal fur on clothes designed by Clements Ribeiro during London Fashion Week; reminds designers such as Mr Ribeiro that the animals who were killed to provide the fur lived in misery and died in pain; congratulates the Boss Models Agency for boycotting the Ribeiro outfits; and advises designers who believe that they can ignore the campaign against the fur trade that they are gravely underestimating the depth of public feeling in this country.

That this House deplores the use of animal fur on clothes designed by Clements Ribeiro during London Fashion Week; reminds designers such as Mr Ribeiro that the animals who were killed to provide the fur lived in misery and died in pain; congratulates the Boss Models Agency for boycotting the...

That this House condemns the decision of the Israeli Government to go ahead with the Har Homa settlement in Jabal Abu-Ghneim, in East Jerusalem; believes that this has undermined recent progress in the peace process; notes that this will complete the ring of Israeli settlements separating Arab East Jerusalem from the West Bank; notes that this will intensify existing Israeli pressure on Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem; notes the protests being lodged at the UN by Arab states; notes the criticism of the Israeli decision by President Clinton and many leaders of European Union countries; welcomes the condemnation by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; and urges that this is followed by continuing to hold meetings at the highest level at Orient House in East Jerusalem, the affirmation of United Nations resolutions on Jerusalem and British Government pressure to ensure that progress in the imminent final status negotiations on Jerusalem, settlements and borders is not rendered impossible by this action.

That this House condemns the decision of the Israeli Government to go ahead with the Har Homa settlement in Jabal Abu-Ghneim, in East Jerusalem; believes that this has undermined recent progress in the peace process; notes that this will complete the ring of Israeli settlements separating Arab East Jerusalem from...

That this House welcomes the remarks made by the Prime Minister in Pakistan on 14th January that 'there are three essential parties to a solution to the Kashmir issue: the government of Pakistan, the government of India and the people themselves who live in Kashmir', endorsing in particular his recognition that Kashmiris themselves must be a party to resolving the dispute; notes that in the deeply-flawed elections of September 1996, held in Kashmir in the presence of several hundred thousand Indian troops, candidates supporting constitutional change for Kashmir could not participate; and declares that a lasting resolution will only be possible when the people of Kashmir have been able freely to express their own aspirations for the political and constitutional status of their homeland.

That this House welcomes the remarks made by the Prime Minister in Pakistan on 14th January that 'there are three essential parties to a solution to the Kashmir issue: the government of Pakistan, the government of India and the people themselves who live in Kashmir', endorsing in particular his recognition...

That this House notes the quotation by Paul Foot in the Press Gazette of 21st February that 'Justice can work both ways and sometimes journalists may have to intervene. Usually we fail. It is very rare that we actually succeed'; and congratulates him for a persistent, courageous campaign over the Bridgewater Four case, recognising that many will share insights into the reasons for an unsound conviction after pioneering and lonely work by a smaller number over the years.

That this House notes the quotation by Paul Foot in the Press Gazette of 21st February that 'Justice can work both ways and sometimes journalists may have to intervene. Usually we fail. It is very rare that we actually succeed'; and congratulates him for a persistent, courageous campaign over the...

That this House notes the application of the Republic of Yemen to become a member of the Commonwealth; believes that Yemen's joining the Commonwealth would make a positive contribution to the strengthening of democracy and the promotion of national reconciliation in that country, and to economic development and enhanced trade, particularly in the Aden free zone; further notes that it will positively contribute to regional peace and stability in the Arabian Peninsula and the Red Sea region, as well as to good and harmonious community relations in a number of Britain's towns and cities where there is a substantial Yemeni community, including Sheffield, Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff and Tower Hamlets in London; notes that the renewed interest in Commonwealth membership on the part of Yemen, as well as other states in the Middle East and Africa, is testimony to the continued relevance of the Commonwealth and to the integrity of its leadership; and looks forward to seeing the Republic of Yemen welcomed to membership at October's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Edinburgh.

That this House notes the application of the Republic of Yemen to become a member of the Commonwealth; believes that Yemen's joining the Commonwealth would make a positive contribution to the strengthening of democracy and the promotion of national reconciliation in that country, and to economic development and enhanced trade,...

That this House congratulates the Right Honourable Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup on his forthright and admirable endorsement of a national minimum wage, the Social Chapter and devolution for Scotland and Wales, on which he has been consistent for so many years; and commends his views to the Party he once led as Prime Minister.

That this House congratulates the Right Honourable Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup on his forthright and admirable endorsement of a national minimum wage, the Social Chapter and devolution for Scotland and Wales, on which he has been consistent for so many years; and commends his views to the Party...

That this House is appalled at the policy of the management of the Northern Rock Building Society who, since the announcement of their intention to float on the Stock Market, have held both their borrowers and investors to ransom by charging above average interest rates on investment accounts safe in the knowledge that huge numbers of their customers are trapped in their respective accounts in fear of missing out on conversion shares; furthermore notes that they doubled the Government's one quarter point base rate rise to their borrowers on 1st January, which they have now reversed by a cut of one fifth of a point, which has resulted in a cost to the typical Northern Rock borrower of ??30, which should be repaid; and is not surprised that the Northern Rock has one of the worst reputations in the industry.

That this House is appalled at the policy of the management of the Northern Rock Building Society who, since the announcement of their intention to float on the Stock Market, have held both their borrowers and investors to ransom by charging above average interest rates on investment accounts safe in...

That this House condemns the persistence of serious human rights abuses in the Ivory Coast, including extra-judicial killings, beatings, arbitrary detentions and torture of detainees by members of the security forces; deplores the repression of the student union FESCI; and calls on the British Government to urge the Ivorian government to end these abuses, to bring those members of the security forces responsible for murder, beatings and torture to justice, to revoke its ban on FESCI, to set free all political prisoners unconditionally, and to do its upmost to safeguardand guarantee to all its citizens the basic human rights of freedom of association and expression.

That this House condemns the persistence of serious human rights abuses in the Ivory Coast, including extra-judicial killings, beatings, arbitrary detentions and torture of detainees by members of the security forces; deplores the repression of the student union FESCI; and calls on the British Government to urge the Ivorian government...

That this House supports the current struggle of Iranian oil workers for the right to collective bargaining; deplores the fact that the fundamental human rights of workers to organise, strike and seek collective agreement are not recognised by Iran's Islamic regime; notes that thousands of workers have been arrested, tortured and executed for organising strikes and protests; is outraged by the recent violent attack by the regime's Pasdaran militia on demonstrating workers from the Teheran oil refinery; condemns the arrest and detention of 300 workers on 16th February ; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to make strong representations to the Iranian government for the immediate and unconditional release of these workers and to urge that the fundamental rights of all workers in Iran be recognised at once.

That this House supports the current struggle of Iranian oil workers for the right to collective bargaining; deplores the fact that the fundamental human rights of workers to organise, strike and seek collective agreement are not recognised by Iran's Islamic regime; notes that thousands of workers have been arrested, tortured...

That this House condemns Camelot's plans revealed by the Daily Mirror to extend lottery gambing into people's homes and overseas; considers that efforts by Camelot directors to suborn Oflot and its Director-General, Peter Davies, reveal links between the regulator and companies profiting from lottery gambling which render his position untenable; expresses concern at the high number of under-age children now attracted to gambling by Camelot's advertising and failure to supervise its outlets; and calls upon the Secretary of State for National Heritage to institute an immediate public inquiry into the operations of Camelot with a view to running a lottery system in the interests of the people of Britain.

That this House condemns Camelot's plans revealed by the Daily Mirror to extend lottery gambing into people's homes and overseas; considers that efforts by Camelot directors to suborn Oflot and its Director-General, Peter Davies, reveal links between the regulator and companies profiting from lottery gambling which render his position untenable;...

That this House expresses its extreme concern at the Camelot dossier revealed by the Daily Mirror; believes that Camelot has now become a law unto itself, that the Secretary of State for National Heritage has abandoned her responsibilities in respect of the National Lottery and that Peter Davies, the Director General of OFLOT, is nothing more than a toothless and gumless watchdog whose relationship with Camelot calls into question his independence; and demands that before any further developments take place in the National Lottery, such as additional weekly draws, overseas participation and possible deals with BSkyB and Bass, there must be a full examination by the House into both the current activities of Camelot and that organisation's future plans.

That this House expresses its extreme concern at the Camelot dossier revealed by the Daily Mirror; believes that Camelot has now become a law unto itself, that the Secretary of State for National Heritage has abandoned her responsibilities in respect of the National Lottery and that Peter Davies, the Director...