That this House congratulates the Benedictine Community of Pluscarden Abbey, near Elgin, on the rededication of its Abbey Church on Thursday 5 November 2015; notes that the Abbey was originally founded in 1230, but was unused from the Reformation until monastic observance was begun again in 1948; further notes the commitment of the community to the preservation of Gregorian plainchant in their monastic services and commends the welcome offered to visitors of all faiths and none seeking a peaceful retreat from the secular world; believes that the rededication of the Church is an important milestone in the Abbey's modern history, and wishes the community well as it continues to live out its motto, taken from the Bible (Haggai 2:9), in loco isto dabo pacem, meaning in this place I will give peace.

That this House congratulates the Benedictine Community of Pluscarden Abbey, near Elgin, on the rededication of its Abbey Church on Thursday 5 November 2015; notes that the Abbey was originally founded in 1230, but was unused from the Reformation until monastic observance was begun again in 1948; further notes the...

That this House notes the Conservative Party's policy to bring forward an in/out referendum in the next parliament, and growing support for such a vote in other UK political parties; further notes that academic research by Durham University and the University of East Anglia suggest that an in/out referendum on EU membership could generate a result in Scotland to stay in and a UK-wide result to exit; believes that the impact of an EU exit would be disastrous on jobs and on the economy; further believes that for any of the four constituent nations of the UK to be taken out of the EU against its wishes would be democratically indefensible; further notes the Prime Minister's description of the UK as a family of nations; and calls on the Government to support a requirement that for the UK to leave the EU, each of the four constituent nations, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, would have to vote to do so, not just the UK as a whole.

That this House notes the Conservative Party's policy to bring forward an in/out referendum in the next parliament, and growing support for such a vote in other UK political parties; further notes that academic research by Durham University and the University of East Anglia suggest that an in/out referendum on...

That this House notes that Dr Malcolm Macdonald, of the Strathclyde Space Institute at Strathclyde University, has stated in a report on the space sector that Scottish independence could be said to be worth £15-20 million per year to the sector in the medium term, and the long-term size and scale of the sector may be of the order of £100 million, almost triple the current size; welcomes recognition that RAF Lossiemouth and Kinloss Barracks with its runway are excellently placed to be locations for a future spaceport and have been included in a shortlist of sites; and calls on the Government to work with the Scottish Government, local authority and other public agencies to maximise the potential of this opportunity.

That this House notes that Dr Malcolm Macdonald, of the Strathclyde Space Institute at Strathclyde University, has stated in a report on the space sector that Scottish independence could be said to be worth £15-20 million per year to the sector in the medium term, and the long-term size and...

That this House congratulates Chivas Brothers on winning Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge Awards; notes that the company also collected gold medals for three Moray malts: The Glenlivet 18-year old, Aberlour 16-year-old Double Matured and Strathisla 12-year-old; also congratulates William Grant Son who won a trophy and gold medal for The Balvenie Portwood and gold medals for their Glenfiddich 40-year-old, Glenfiddich Age of Discovery and The Balvenie Signature; further notes that with more than 1,000 entries from nearly 70 countries these accolades are for a significant achievement; and recognises that whisky is a key industry for Moray and the successes in this competition are thoroughly deserved.

That this House congratulates Chivas Brothers on winning Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge Awards; notes that the company also collected gold medals for three Moray malts: The Glenlivet 18-year old, Aberlour 16-year-old Double Matured and Strathisla 12-year-old; also congratulates William Grant Son who won a trophy...

That this House pays tribute to the convoy heroes who sailed through a gauntlet of Nazi air, submarine and battleship attack in subzero conditions to keep the Soviet Union supplied in the Second World War; notes the strong cross-party support in recent years for an official campaign medal to be created for the veterans of the Second World War's Arctic campaign from 1941 to 1945, including previous promises from Conservative and Liberal Democrat leaders and defence spokesmen in opposition that they would create such a medal in Government; as such welcomes the Government's review of the creation of medals; welcomes the assurances by the hon. Member for Aldershot, the Minister for International Security Strategy, that he will ask for the issue of an Arctic medal to be looked at again; asks that a campaign medal be created; further notes that the surviving veterans are now in their 80s and 90s; and requests that the question of whether an Arctic medal should be created should be dealt with quickly so that as many of them as possible can receive the medal they deserve.

That this House pays tribute to the convoy heroes who sailed through a gauntlet of Nazi air, submarine and battleship attack in subzero conditions to keep the Soviet Union supplied in the Second World War; notes the strong cross-party support in recent years for an official campaign medal to be...

That this House pays tribute to our ex-servicemen and women, who have served this country with such courage and distinction; applauds the contribution of the Help for Heroes charity in supporting those wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan; recognises the organisation's work in facilitating the transition of veterans from the battlefield back into civilian life; and welcomes the financial support of the Scottish Government via the Scottish Veterans' Fund towards Help for Heroes projects throughout Scotland.

That this House pays tribute to our ex-servicemen and women, who have served this country with such courage and distinction; applauds the contribution of the Help for Heroes charity in supporting those wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan; recognises the organisation's work in facilitating the transition of veterans from the battlefield...

That this House expresses concern at UK Government plans to cut the Army Cadet Force budget by ??4 million; believes that the army cadets are the soldiers of tomorrow and these short-sighted cuts risk the future of an organisation which has given young people a taste of military discipline and leadership for nearly 150 years; notes the UK Government's turnaround on residency rights for the Gurkhas and planned cuts to the Territorial Army; and now calls for Ministers to abandon proposed cuts to the Army Cadet Force.

That this House expresses concern at UK Government plans to cut the Army Cadet Force budget by ??4 million; believes that the army cadets are the soldiers of tomorrow and these short-sighted cuts risk the future of an organisation which has given young people a taste of military discipline and...

That this House congratulates Winnie Ewing on her 80th birthday; notes Dr Ewing's remarkable contribution to public life as one of the most influential Scotswomen of her generation, serving in the House of Commons, the European Parliament and the Scottish Parliament; believes that her determination, ambition, and her dedication to Scotland is inspirational to all who believe that the world can be improved through politics; and further notes that her nickname, Madame Ecosse, testifies to the affection and respect in which she is and will continue to be held.

That this House congratulates Winnie Ewing on her 80th birthday; notes Dr Ewing's remarkable contribution to public life as one of the most influential Scotswomen of her generation, serving in the House of Commons, the European Parliament and the Scottish Parliament; believes that her determination, ambition, and her dedication to...

That this House notes that the Ministry of Defence currently counts travel time to and from service areas as part of forces personnel's well-deserved vacations; believes that servicemen and women who risk their lives for their country should be afforded full vacations excluding time in transit and therefore allowing them to have more contact with family and friends; and calls on the Government to make the necessary changes as soon as is practically possible.

That this House notes that the Ministry of Defence currently counts travel time to and from service areas as part of forces personnel's well-deserved vacations; believes that servicemen and women who risk their lives for their country should be afforded full vacations excluding time in transit and therefore allowing them...

That this House notes that Scotland is leading the way in helping ex-servicemen and servicewomen rebuild their lives as civilians; welcomes the establishment of a dedicated veterans' hub which will help those leaving the armed forces to access specialist help and support to get into work, find a home and increase their wellbeing; understands that this is the first time in the UK that specialist help and advice has been brought under one roof for veterans and their families; and believes that this is an excellent example of the Scottish government, Ministry of Defence, NHS and veteran charities all working together to deliver services that will improve the lives of veterans in Scotland.

That this House notes that Scotland is leading the way in helping ex-servicemen and servicewomen rebuild their lives as civilians; welcomes the establishment of a dedicated veterans' hub which will help those leaving the armed forces to access specialist help and support to get into work, find a home and...

That this House congratulates the Scottish government for its actions to extend free bus travel to Scotland's disabled veterans; notes that there will be cuts made to concessionary travel in England from 1 April 2009; further notes that the cost of bus travel has fallen in Scotland, in comparison to a one per cent. rise in the cost across the UK, and that more Scottish commuters are taking longer bus journeys; and believes that even more people will be encouraged to use buses and other forms of public transport in Scotland, therefore helping Scotland to meet its climate change targets and move towards a cleaner, greener future.

That this House congratulates the Scottish government for its actions to extend free bus travel to Scotland's disabled veterans; notes that there will be cuts made to concessionary travel in England from 1 April 2009; further notes that the cost of bus travel has fallen in Scotland, in comparison to...

That this House welcomes the compelling argument, Start worrying and learn to ditch the bomb, by former Conservative foreign secretaries, Lord Hurd of Westwell and the right hon. Member for Kensington and Chelsea, former Labour Foreign Secretary Lord Owen, and former Labour Defence Secretary and recent former NATO Secretary-General Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, published in The Times on 30th June 2008; notes that this argument follows two similar arguments developed by former US secretaries of state, Dr Henry Kissinger and George Shultz, former US Defense Secretary William Perry and former US Senator Sam Nunn, published over the past 18 months in the Wall Street Journal; congratulates The Times authors for recognising the increasing dangers of nuclear weapons and the related concerns over nuclear proliferation, declaring that the ultimate aspiration should be to have a world free of nuclear weapons and calling for a dramatic reduction in the world's nuclear weapons; recognises the close UK/US co-operation on nuclear weapons programmes which significantly contributes to nuclear dangers; and therefore calls on the Government to heed this call by taking specific practical steps, including supporting a nuclear weapons convention, and reversing the decision on Trident replacement, in order to significantly contribute to the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons.

That this House welcomes the compelling argument, Start worrying and learn to ditch the bomb, by former Conservative foreign secretaries, Lord Hurd of Westwell and the right hon. Member for Kensington and Chelsea, former Labour Foreign Secretary Lord Owen, and former Labour Defence Secretary and recent former NATO Secretary-General Lord...

That this House welcomes the publication of the 2007 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey; notes that prior to the Scottish elections in May 2007 51 per cent. of people surveyed trusted the Scottish Executive to act in the interests of Scotland always or most of the time; congratulates the Scottish Government on achieving a rating of 71 per cent. on the same indicator four months after election; and further notes with concern that only 35 per cent. of those surveyed trust the UK Government to act in Scotland's interest always or most of the time.

That this House welcomes the publication of the 2007 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey; notes that prior to the Scottish elections in May 2007 51 per cent. of people surveyed trusted the Scottish Executive to act in the interests of Scotland always or most of the time; congratulates the Scottish Government...

That this House welcomes the remarks of the leader of the Labour Group of MSPs, Ms Wendy Alexander, that Labour `will not vote down the opportunity for Scotland to speak' in a referendum on Scottish independence on the BBC Scotland Politics Show on 11th May, which confirms the statement of the Chairman of the Labour Group of MSPs, Mr Duncan McNeil, that `we are now in a position where, as a group, we will not vote down any Referendum Bill that comes into the Parliament' reported by the Scottish Press Association on 6th May; further welcomes this confirmation that an independence referendum is a matter for the Scottish Parliament to decide; believes that these clear statements mean that Labour MSPs cannot oppose the Scottish Government's proposed independence referendum bill in 2010; and invites Labour hon. Members to endorse the position of Ms Alexander and her colleagues in the Scottish Parliament.

That this House welcomes the remarks of the leader of the Labour Group of MSPs, Ms Wendy Alexander, that Labour `will not vote down the opportunity for Scotland to speak' in a referendum on Scottish independence on the BBC Scotland Politics Show on 11th May, which confirms the statement of...

That this House commends the work of the Holocaust Educational Trust in educating school children throughout the United Kingdom on the history of the Holocaust and the ongoing threats of genocide throughout the world; supports the Government's programme to finance these visits and notes that last year the Trust successfully arranged its first direct flights from Scotland to allow more children in Scotland to participate and to share their experiences with their other school colleagues; but is dismayed to note that the SNP-led Scottish Executive supported by the Tory group in the Scottish Parliament have voted this month against the use of the Barnett consequential amounting to ??150,000 per annum to continue funding these visits in Scotland; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next meets the First Minister to urge him urgently to reconsider this regressive and narrow-minded decision.

That this House commends the work of the Holocaust Educational Trust in educating school children throughout the United Kingdom on the history of the Holocaust and the ongoing threats of genocide throughout the world; supports the Government's programme to finance these visits and notes that last year the Trust successfully...

That this House recognises the misery and suffering that can frequently result from the actions of drink drivers; condemns the actions of those who engage in this unacceptable behaviour; and supports the reduction of the drink driving limit from 80mg to 50mg per 100ml of blood.

That this House recognises the misery and suffering that can frequently result from the actions of drink drivers; condemns the actions of those who engage in this unacceptable behaviour; and supports the reduction of the drink driving limit from 80mg to 50mg per 100ml of blood.

That this House notes with regret the stereotypes used by Citroen to market the new C5 as `Unmistakably German', including imagery, symbolism and style reminiscent of the 1930s; believes this is counterproductive to the reputation of Citroen; and urges it to withdraw the advertisement.

That this House notes with regret the stereotypes used by Citroen to market the new C5 as `Unmistakably German', including imagery, symbolism and style reminiscent of the 1930s; believes this is counterproductive to the reputation of Citroen; and urges it to withdraw the advertisement.

That this House notes that the price of prescriptions in England will rise by 25 pence on 1st April to ??7.10; further notes that prescriptions are free in Wales and will be cut to ??5 in Scotland from April; and calls on the Government to recognises the imbalance of prescription charges in the UK and to create the parity that ought to be present in a national health service.

That this House notes that the price of prescriptions in England will rise by 25 pence on 1st April to ??7.10; further notes that prescriptions are free in Wales and will be cut to ??5 in Scotland from April; and calls on the Government to recognises the imbalance of prescription...

That this House welcomes the Kosovan Declaration of Independence; calls on the UK Government, and other countries, to act quickly to recognise and respect Kosova's status as a sovereign state; notes that the Kosovan government has promised to respect democracy and the rights of all minorities within the country; and looks forward to embracing both Kosova and Serbia as sovereign nations within Europe.

That this House welcomes the Kosovan Declaration of Independence; calls on the UK Government, and other countries, to act quickly to recognise and respect Kosova's status as a sovereign state; notes that the Kosovan government has promised to respect democracy and the rights of all minorities within the country; and...

That this House notes the publication of the House of Commons Defence Committee 7th Report of Session 2007-08, which draws attention to the shortcomings of NHS treatment for veterans in Scotland inherited by the current SNP Scottish Government from the previous Labour/Liberal Democrat administration; further notes that, since taking office in May 2007, the Scottish Government has taken action to improve healthcare for veterans and issued guidance to NHS boards on how priority treatment should be extended to all armed forces veterans, not just those in receipt of war pensions; and commends Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, for acting to ensure that servicemen and women receive the highest quality of healthcare.

That this House notes the publication of the House of Commons Defence Committee 7th Report of Session 2007-08, which draws attention to the shortcomings of NHS treatment for veterans in Scotland inherited by the current SNP Scottish Government from the previous Labour/Liberal Democrat administration; further notes that, since taking office...