That this House notes the recent unexpected spike in the price of petrol at the pump; recognises that unexpected increases in the price of fuel impacts significantly upon hard-working families and businesses of all sizes, seriously affects those living in rural areas who have no transport alternative except private cars, and impacts upon the costs of public services; further recognises the need for greater research, development and support for reducing dependency upon oil for everyday use, but in the short-term calls for a freeze on fuel duty in Budget 2010 to protect those affected by the current price spike; and further calls for a fuel duty regulator to prevent unexpected spikes in prices from affecting hard-working families in future.

That this House notes the recent unexpected spike in the price of petrol at the pump; recognises that unexpected increases in the price of fuel impacts significantly upon hard-working families and businesses of all sizes, seriously affects those living in rural areas who have no transport alternative except private cars,...

That this House notes that the war in Afghanistan is the longest continuing international deployment of UK forces in a conflict zone since the 19th century; further notes that the number of UK service casualties is now higher than the number sustained in the war in Iraq; further notes that the Government's efforts should concentrate on reconstruction and local capacity building, including the training of the Afghan army; further notes that only the Afghan people will liberate Afghanistan from the scourges of corruption, lawlessness and religious extremism over the longer term; and calls on the Government to publish and commit to a fixed timetable for withdrawal of combat forces from Afghanistan.

That this House notes that the war in Afghanistan is the longest continuing international deployment of UK forces in a conflict zone since the 19th century; further notes that the number of UK service casualties is now higher than the number sustained in the war in Iraq; further notes that...

That this House recognises the excellent contribution of Ryan Jones as Welsh rugby captain and Shane Williams in being short-listed for the World IRB Player of the Year Award; and wishes both players the best of luck and notes the accolade is a fitting tribute to the fine performances they have contributed at both regional and international level.

That this House recognises the excellent contribution of Ryan Jones as Welsh rugby captain and Shane Williams in being short-listed for the World IRB Player of the Year Award; and wishes both players the best of luck and notes the accolade is a fitting tribute to the fine performances they...

That this House notes its disappointment at the decision to name Blaenau post office, Cwmann post office, Gorslas post office, Llansaint post office, Parcyrhun post office, Saron post office and Tirydail post office in the South and West Wales Area Plan proposals for closure; further highlights Nantgaredig post office, Rhandirmwyn post office, Rhydcymerau post office, Brechfa post office, Dryslwyn post office, Llanpumsaint post office and Llanwrda post office which have all been earmarked for an outreach service; believes the disproportionate number of post offices in the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency affected is especially damaging due to the rural nature of the area; and calls for the list to be reconsidered incorporating the social impacts these proposals will have on the community.

That this House notes its disappointment at the decision to name Blaenau post office, Cwmann post office, Gorslas post office, Llansaint post office, Parcyrhun post office, Saron post office and Tirydail post office in the South and West Wales Area Plan proposals for closure; further highlights Nantgaredig post office, Rhandirmwyn...

That this House notes with concern that the 2007 Budget announced plans to reduce capital gains tax on the sale of second homes to 18 per cent.; further notes that the new tax rate is due to come into force in April; welcomes the decision by the Prime Minister to establish an inquiry into the rural housing crisis; notes with interest the comments of the author of the review, the hon. Member for Truro and St Austell, that local planning authorities should have the power to prevent the purchase of second homes in areas of high housing pressure; further welcomes the comments of the Government's rural affairs adviser that the proposed reduction in capital gains tax on second homes will worsen rural poverty and make property unaffordable; and calls for the Government to scrap its reduction in capital gains tax on second homes in the 2008 budget.

That this House notes with concern that the 2007 Budget announced plans to reduce capital gains tax on the sale of second homes to 18 per cent.; further notes that the new tax rate is due to come into force in April; welcomes the decision by the Prime Minister to...

That this House congratulates Joe Calzaghe on winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2007; notes the terrific contribution he has made to Welsh sport and to boxing as World Champion over the past 10 years; also congratulates Enzo Calzaghe for winning Coach of the Year and for his contribution to boxing; and wishes the Calzaghe camp every success for 2008.

That this House congratulates Joe Calzaghe on winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2007; notes the terrific contribution he has made to Welsh sport and to boxing as World Champion over the past 10 years; also congratulates Enzo Calzaghe for winning Coach of the Year and for...

That this House recognises the contribution made by the economic development company Menter a Busnes to developing enterprise in Wales since December 1989; congratulates it on its 18 years of developing innovative programmes to foster a more entrepreneurial culture, particularly amongst Welsh speakers; and joins this social enterprise in celebrating its achievements and in looking forward to its continued success in years to come.

That this House recognises the contribution made by the economic development company Menter a Busnes to developing enterprise in Wales since December 1989; congratulates it on its 18 years of developing innovative programmes to foster a more entrepreneurial culture, particularly amongst Welsh speakers; and joins this social enterprise in celebrating...

That this House calls on the Welsh Rugby Union to name the cup to be played for by Wales and South Africa on Saturday 24th November 2007 after the late Ray Gravell; and believes that this would be a fitting tribute to a person who dedicated his life to Welsh rugby.

That this House calls on the Welsh Rugby Union to name the cup to be played for by Wales and South Africa on Saturday 24th November 2007 after the late Ray Gravell; and believes that this would be a fitting tribute to a person who dedicated his life to Welsh...

That this House believes that Remploy workers offer a significant contribution to the local economy and communities in which they are based; sees the role of Remploy not only as a business employer but as a way of offering social and economic assistance to individuals who otherwise would not have the opportunity to take an active role in the community; expresses deep concern at proposals by Remploy to close seven of its Welsh factories; agrees with the trade unions that there is a continued need for supported employment and that mainstream employment is not suitable for everyone; notes that Remploy workers have often made the conscious decision to work rather than spend a lifetime on benefits; and especially thanks the workers in the Remploy factory in Brynamman which has provided an excellent service to the community since 1950.

That this House believes that Remploy workers offer a significant contribution to the local economy and communities in which they are based; sees the role of Remploy not only as a business employer but as a way of offering social and economic assistance to individuals who otherwise would not have...

That this House congratulates S4C on winning the best soap/light drama award at the Rose d'Or Television Festival 2007 for the outstanding series Con Passionate, the first Welsh language programme to win this prestigious award; also congratulates the creator and writer of Con Passionate Siwan Jones of Carmarthenshire on creating a series appealing to both Welsh speakers and non-Welsh speakers alike; believes that television can play an important role bringing communities together and that S4C plays a unique role in fostering a positive environment for learners of the Welsh language; and further wishes S4C, Siwan Jones and the Con Passionate cast and production team well with the production of the next series.

That this House congratulates S4C on winning the best soap/light drama award at the Rose d'Or Television Festival 2007 for the outstanding series Con Passionate, the first Welsh language programme to win this prestigious award; also congratulates the creator and writer of Con Passionate Siwan Jones of Carmarthenshire on creating...

That this House notes with concern proposals by Carmarthenshire County Council to increase the independent provision of home care in Carmarthenshire; recognises the excellent work undertaken by the current home care staff who deliver a committed service; opposes any decision to privatise the home care service; fully supports the joint union action proposed by the GMB, the Transport and General Workers Union and Unison including demonstration rallies on 30th March 2007 in Ammanford, 14th April 2007 in Llanelli and 28th April 2007 in Carmarthen; and calls on the Council to rethink its strategy in light of the strong opposition from care workers, unions and residents reliant on the home care provision.

That this House notes with concern proposals by Carmarthenshire County Council to increase the independent provision of home care in Carmarthenshire; recognises the excellent work undertaken by the current home care staff who deliver a committed service; opposes any decision to privatise the home care service; fully supports the joint...

That this House notes the ??2 million donation by Lakshmi Mittal to the British Labour Party; deplores the deaths of 52 miners last year in Mittal-owned coal mines due to poor safety conditions condemned by trade unionists and public officials; denounces Mittal's decision to reopen an iron-ore mine at Omarska in northern Bosnia on the site of a former concentration camp in which hundreds of Croats and Bosnians were murdered; congratulates the government of Liberia on forcing Mittal to renegotiate a 25-year iron-ore concession widely regarded as unfair and exploitative; and calls on the Labour Party, in honour of miners who lost their lives and their health while working underground in the UK coal industry, to donate the money received from Mr Mittal to the families of the bereaved in Kazakhstan and the Ukraine as a gesture of solidarity with working people everywhere exploited by global industrial tycoons.

That this House notes the ??2 million donation by Lakshmi Mittal to the British Labour Party; deplores the deaths of 52 miners last year in Mittal-owned coal mines due to poor safety conditions condemned by trade unionists and public officials; denounces Mittal's decision to reopen an iron-ore mine at Omarska...

That this House notes the deployment by US President George W. Bush of 21,500 extra troops to Iraq; is totally opposed to escalating the coalition presence in Iraq; and instead believes that, nearly four years since the invasion of Iraq, it is time to disengage from the occupation and for the UK to pursue a policy that is independent of President Bush and his advisers.

That this House notes the deployment by US President George W. Bush of 21,500 extra troops to Iraq; is totally opposed to escalating the coalition presence in Iraq; and instead believes that, nearly four years since the invasion of Iraq, it is time to disengage from the occupation and for...

That this House welcomes the appointment of Stephen Jones as the new captain of the Welsh rugby team; wishes the best of luck to Wales in their forthcoming autumn internationals and looks forward to a successful Six Nations and World Cup under the leadership of Stephen Jones; recognises the hard work done by his predecessor Gareth Thomas; and welcomes the number of great leaders currently within the Welsh rugby set up.

That this House welcomes the appointment of Stephen Jones as the new captain of the Welsh rugby team; wishes the best of luck to Wales in their forthcoming autumn internationals and looks forward to a successful Six Nations and World Cup under the leadership of Stephen Jones; recognises the hard...

That this House notes with concern Carmarthen County Council's proposals to privatise much of the home care services in Carmarthenshire; fears for the possible decrease in quality of service and working conditions under privatisation plans; notes the strong opposition from both workers in the care service industry and the people currently receiving care; and calls on Carmarthenshire County Council to reassess its decision in relation to vocal opposition from many sections of the community.

That this House notes with concern Carmarthen County Council's proposals to privatise much of the home care services in Carmarthenshire; fears for the possible decrease in quality of service and working conditions under privatisation plans; notes the strong opposition from both workers in the care service industry and the people...

That this House is shocked at the news that the Christmas hamper firm Farepak has gone into administration; recognises that the families that have invested money in the hamper scheme will be left facing a difficult Christmas period; and calls on the Minister responsible for consumer affairs to investigate the matter.

That this House is shocked at the news that the Christmas hamper firm Farepak has gone into administration; recognises that the families that have invested money in the hamper scheme will be left facing a difficult Christmas period; and calls on the Minister responsible for consumer affairs to investigate the...

That this House congratulates Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn on their success on winning the Schools Question Time challenge for 2006; and notes the hard work and dedication of the pupils and teachers involved in the winning of this award and wishes them the best of luck in their special edition of Question Time in July.

That this House congratulates Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn on their success on winning the Schools Question Time challenge for 2006; and notes the hard work and dedication of the pupils and teachers involved in the winning of this award and wishes them the best of luck in their special edition of...

That this House joins the Welsh nation in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the composition of the Welsh national anthem in January; notes that the words and tune to the anthem were composed by father and son Evan and James James from Pontypridd in 1856; further notes that Royal Mail speedily produced stamps to mark the recent Ashes victory; calls on Royal Mail to issue specific stamps to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the National Anthem for Wales; and further calls on the Department for Trade and Industry to devolve responsibility for issuing stamps if Royal Mail continue to fail to reflect Wales' historical and cultural differences.

That this House joins the Welsh nation in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the composition of the Welsh national anthem in January; notes that the words and tune to the anthem were composed by father and son Evan and James James from Pontypridd in 1856; further notes that Royal Mail...

That this House notes the report by Christian Aid and the Tax Justice Network drawing attention to the negative effect of offshore financial havens on the economies of developing countries; further notes that according to the report the economies of developing countries are deprived of $500 billion a year in lost revenue via tax evasion and offshore banking; further notes that of the 72 tax havens in the world, 35 are British territories or Commonwealth members; and calls on the Government to address this issue as a key part of efforts to alleviate poverty in developing countries.

That this House notes the report by Christian Aid and the Tax Justice Network drawing attention to the negative effect of offshore financial havens on the economies of developing countries; further notes that according to the report the economies of developing countries are deprived of $500 billion a year in...

That this House notes with deep concern the report by Action Aid which highlights that only 40 per cent. of funds from the global aid system ends up helping to eradicate poverty in developing countries; further notes that the report states that 90 per cent. of development aid in countries such as the United States and France is phantom; further notes that the report states that the bulk of money currently allocated was wasted, misdirected or recycled within rich countries; recognises that the UK is one of the better performing countries with a phantom aid rate of 29 per cent.; welcomes the commitment of the Government to secure a doubling of aid at the forthcoming G8 conference; but calls on the Government at the Gleneagles summit to ensure a far greater share of global aid is directed towards developing countries.

That this House notes with deep concern the report by Action Aid which highlights that only 40 per cent. of funds from the global aid system ends up helping to eradicate poverty in developing countries; further notes that the report states that 90 per cent. of development aid in countries...