That this House welcomes the publication of the Eastern Region Pharmaceutical Group's case pack highlighting many of the difficulties faced by patients in the UK in gaining access to medicines and treatment; notes the informative case studies drawn from a wide range of therapy areas including obesity, breast cancer, pain management and hepatitis C, displaying the myriad-factors that stand in the way of patients' access to healthcare; further notes that access to healthcare is not simply an issue of access to the best medicines, but also about access to consultants, specialists and support services; and calls on the Government to work in partnership with the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that the best treatment is always made available to patients.

That this House welcomes the publication of the Eastern Region Pharmaceutical Group's case pack highlighting many of the difficulties faced by patients in the UK in gaining access to medicines and treatment; notes the informative case studies drawn from a wide range of therapy areas including obesity, breast cancer, pain...

That this House congratulates the British Retail Consortium on its proposal for an accreditation scheme that applies a common standard to the plethora of proof of age cards; recognises that this will allow retailers, licensees and publicans to ensure that the range of age-restricted products from alcohol, tobacco, knives, solvents and fireworks are not sold to those who are under age; welcomes the endorsement of the All Party Parliamentary Retail Industry Group and the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to endorse the proposal and offer its support.

That this House congratulates the British Retail Consortium on its proposal for an accreditation scheme that applies a common standard to the plethora of proof of age cards; recognises that this will allow retailers, licensees and publicans to ensure that the range of age-restricted products from alcohol, tobacco, knives, solvents...

That this House notes that the Government intends to regulate 12 health professions, including chiropodists/podiatrists, physiotherapists, occuptional therapists, radiographers, dietitians, speech and language therapists, medical laboratory scientific officers, prosthetists and orthotists, orthoptists, arts therapists, clinical scientists and paramedics, as if they were a single profession; notes that this approach does not take account of the lack of similarity in the qualifications for, and clinical practice of, these professions; believes there should be parity of treatment for all health professions, with self-regulation for chiropodists and podiatrists as well as doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists and others; recalls that at the time the enabling legislation passed through the House of Lords, the Health Minister stated that the Health Bill would 'provide stronger self-regulation' but the Department of Health consultation paper gives no details of how uni-professional input will be secured, and suggests that most matters can be dealt with on a multi-professional basis; believes that commitments made at the time the Health Bill passed through Westminster should be respected; and calls on the Department of Health to work more closely with the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, and other professions concerned, and bring forward new proposals that command greater professional support and will provide better protection for the public.

That this House notes that the Government intends to regulate 12 health professions, including chiropodists/podiatrists, physiotherapists, occuptional therapists, radiographers, dietitians, speech and language therapists, medical laboratory scientific officers, prosthetists and orthotists, orthoptists, arts therapists, clinical scientists and paramedics, as if they were a single profession; notes that this approach does...

That this House, noting that it is a breach of international law and a defiance of mandatory United Nations sanctions to supply arms, fuel, equipment and goods to, or to purchase diamonds from, Jonas Savimbi's UNITA rebel force in Angola, calls for the public identification and, where possible, prosecution of all individuals, private companies and public officials involved; in particular calls upon the Governments of the Ukraine and Belarus to stop arms and munitions exports to UNITA, on Ukrainian pilots to stop flying weapons and diesel to UNITA, on the Government of Zambia to stop convoys of lorries and plans from crossing the border into UNITA-controlled areas with the occasional paid assistance of Zambian Ministers and public officials, on the Government of Uganda to sack senior officials implicated, including President Museveni's half brother, General Salim Saleh, on the Government of Cote d'Ivoir, Togo and Burkina Faso to act immediately to halt their longstanding supplies to UNITA, on the Government of Rwanda to stop their almost daily supply flights from Kigali and other airports to UNITA, on the Government of South Africa to crack down on the dozens of individual business people and arms suppliers who continue to supply UNITA, on the Government of Israel to act against those of its citizens involved in supply operations and those buying diamonds for sale via the Tel Aviv trading centre, on the Government of the United Arab Emirates to prevent arms being transited from eastern Europe via Dubai to UNITA, on the Government of Switzerland and banking authorities across the world to track down the millions of pounds of Savimbi's assets, secured through illegal sales of diamonds, and without which he cannot pay for the arms and fuel he needs to continue the dreadfully destructive war which has gone on for decades and which is now engulfing the whole region; supports the efforts of De Beers and the Governments of Belgium and the United Kingdom to block illegal sale of UNITA diamonds through Antwerp; welcomes the work of Canada's Ambassador Fowler in leading United Nations efforts to identify and block UNITA sanctions busters; and calls on the entire international community to act decisively to end the war by rigorously imposing sanctions on UNITA and preventing the making of money and private profit out of the misery of the Angolan people.

That this House, noting that it is a breach of international law and a defiance of mandatory United Nations sanctions to supply arms, fuel, equipment and goods to, or to purchase diamonds from, Jonas Savimbi's UNITA rebel force in Angola, calls for the public identification and, where possible, prosecution of...

That this House warmly congratulates Stevenage Borough Football Club on their tremendous achievement in their historic match against Premier club Newcastle United; and further congratulates their supporters for their unswerving layalty and commitment to their team.

That this House warmly congratulates Stevenage Borough Football Club on their tremendous achievement in their historic match against Premier club Newcastle United; and further congratulates their supporters for their unswerving layalty and commitment to their team.

That this House recognises that Britain's Presidency of the European Union comes at a crucial time in the continuing trade negotiations between the EU and South Africa, the outcome of which is crucial for people throughout the Southern African Development Community struggling to overcome poverty, inequality and the legacies of apartheid; commends the considerable progress made in the talks over recent months, presenting the opportunity for reaching a final agreement not only for Southern Africa, but also for future relations between Europe and the developing world, particularly given the forthcoming re-negotiation of the Lome Convention; calls on Her Majesty's Government to show strong leadership within the EU for an outward-oriented approach that fulfils Europe's responsibilities beyond its immediate borders; and further calls on Her Majesty's Government to commit itself to ensuring that the trade talks are a top political priority during the Presidency with a view to concluding a fair deal at the Cardiff Summit, as evidence of the support of the British people for Southern Africa's struggle to build a better future after apartheid.

That this House recognises that Britain's Presidency of the European Union comes at a crucial time in the continuing trade negotiations between the EU and South Africa, the outcome of which is crucial for people throughout the Southern African Development Community struggling to overcome poverty, inequality and the legacies of...