That this House congratulates the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, for his inspired initiative and leadership in bringing the Grand D??part of the Tour de France to London in July 2007; further congratulates the Mayor, the Tour de France organisation, the Royal Parks, the Metropolitan Police and other police forces, partners in the event, associated events and activities, employees and volunteers, all others involved, and most of all the 189 riders, including British riders Mark Cavendish, David Millar, Geraint Thomas, Charly Wegelius and Bradley Wiggins, for providing three days of outstanding live sporting entertainment to several million people in London and South-East England and to many more millions of people throughout the world; and believes that this will give greater impetus to cycling in the UK and that it has been an excellent showcase for the United Kingdom and its ability to stage major sporting events as London prepares to host the Olympic Games in 2012.

That this House congratulates the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, for his inspired initiative and leadership in bringing the Grand D??part of the Tour de France to London in July 2007; further congratulates the Mayor, the Tour de France organisation, the Royal Parks, the Metropolitan Police and other police forces,...

That this House applauds the establishment of the new Research and Enterprise Partnership by the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and the University of Wales, Bangor, which significantly enhances the United Kingdom's research and development capabilities in respect of the urgent ecological challenges posed by climate change, and also the challenges of biotechnology and space science; and calls on the Government to help maintain the United Kingdom's position as a world leader in science, technology and culture by supporting the work of the Research and Enterprise Partnership at Aberystwyth and Bangor.

That this House applauds the establishment of the new Research and Enterprise Partnership by the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and the University of Wales, Bangor, which significantly enhances the United Kingdom's research and development capabilities in respect of the urgent ecological challenges posed by climate change, and also the challenges...

That this House warmly welcomes the recent announcement of an independent public inquiry, headed by the former Solicitor General the right hon. Lord (Peter) Archer of Sandwell QC, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the supply to patients of contaminated NHS blood and blood products, its consequences for the haemophilia community and others afflicted, and further steps to address both their problems and needs and those of bereaved families; notes that he will call patients, bereaved dependents, former Health Ministers and other eminent witnesses to assist the inquiry; and calls on the relevant Government departments to offer their full co-operation.

That this House warmly welcomes the recent announcement of an independent public inquiry, headed by the former Solicitor General the right hon. Lord (Peter) Archer of Sandwell QC, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the supply to patients of contaminated NHS blood and blood products, its consequences for the haemophilia community...

That this House believes that family support and respite services are vital for families of children with Fragile X Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders; notes that local authorities and other partners highlighted family support and respite as priority issues to be addressed with regard to autistic spectrum disorders in the recent National Audit of Support, Services and Provision for Children with Low Incidence Needs, commissioned by the Department for Education and Skills; regrets that support for families of children with Fragile X Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders varies across the country and is insufficient overall; welcomes the Treasury review of children and young people as an opportunity to consider ways to improve support for families with children with these conditions; and calls on the Government to work with local authorities to ensure that appropriate and timely services are in place to prevent families from reaching crisis point.

That this House believes that family support and respite services are vital for families of children with Fragile X Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders; notes that local authorities and other partners highlighted family support and respite as priority issues to be addressed with regard to autistic spectrum disorders in the...

That this House notes that the Welsh Farmers Union has asked the Welsh Assembly Government to request that responsibility for statutory amendments to exemptions to the Hunting Act 2004 be devolved to the Assembly; recalls that the House of Commons has previously rejected the suggestion that the law on hunting should be different in England and Wales; deplores the suggestion that traditional hunting with packs of dogs should be allowed to resume in Wales; and therefore welcomes the statement by Carwyn Jones AM that the Welsh Assembly `has no intention of revisiting this matter'.

That this House notes that the Welsh Farmers Union has asked the Welsh Assembly Government to request that responsibility for statutory amendments to exemptions to the Hunting Act 2004 be devolved to the Assembly; recalls that the House of Commons has previously rejected the suggestion that the law on hunting...

That this House welcomes the findings of the report by the Environmental Audit Committee on Wildlife Crime; supports in particular the report's recommendations that the Government re-states its commitment to tackling wildlife crime; further supports the recommendation that wildlife crime be recognised as an issue worthy of a serious commitment of police resources, including the appointment of a properly trained wildlife crime officer for each police force; endorses the committee's view that wildlife crime should be classified by the Home Office as recordable; and calls on the Government to respond positively to this report, and act speedily on its key recommendations.

That this House welcomes the findings of the report by the Environmental Audit Committee on Wildlife Crime; supports in particular the report's recommendations that the Government re-states its commitment to tackling wildlife crime; further supports the recommendation that wildlife crime be recognised as an issue worthy of a serious commitment...

That this House congratulates Mark Hughes and his Wales football team on their excellent performance against Russia in Moscow on Saturday 15th November in the play off match for the 2004 European Championships; and wishes them every success in the second leg at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium on Wednesday 19th November.

That this House congratulates Mark Hughes and his Wales football team on their excellent performance against Russia in Moscow on Saturday 15th November in the play off match for the 2004 European Championships; and wishes them every success in the second leg at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium on Wednesday 19th...

That this House notes that carers play an important role in providing vital support to many of the 120,000 people with Parkinson's disease in the UK; recognises that there is no cure at present for Parkinson's disease and that the condition is degenerative and progressive; acknowledges that caring for someone with Parkinson's disease can be demanding socially, psychologically and physically; further notes that over three-quarters of carers who look after someone with Parkinson's disease have a health problem themselves and many report more than one; welcomes this year's Parkinson's Awareness Week with the theme, Time to Care, which takes place from 6th to 13th April and aims to raise awareness of the valuable role carers play; and calls on all honourable Members to join with the Parkinson's Disease Society in challenging Parkinson's disease by supporting PAW and agreeing to look at all practical ways of implementing better services for people with Parkinson's disease, their carers and families.

That this House notes that carers play an important role in providing vital support to many of the 120,000 people with Parkinson's disease in the UK; recognises that there is no cure at present for Parkinson's disease and that the condition is degenerative and progressive; acknowledges that caring for someone...

That this House agrees with the Chairman of British American Tobacco that people are better of avoiding tobacco; accepts the position of the pub and restaurant trade that non-smoking is the general norm and there should be increasing provision of facilities for non-smokers and the availability of clean air; recognises that this House has a responsibility to provide a good working environment for its honourable Members, officers and employees; notes that the Scottish Parliament is entirely smoke-free; acknowledges that almost three-quarters of smokers want to quit smoking but because tobacco is addictive, many smokers find it very difficult to stop; understands the importance of supporting smokers trying to stop, including the provision of smoke-free places that help smokers deal with temptation and craving; and believes that occasions such as No Smoking Day on 13th March are excellent opportunities to try such policies within the House.

That this House agrees with the Chairman of British American Tobacco that people are better of avoiding tobacco; accepts the position of the pub and restaurant trade that non-smoking is the general norm and there should be increasing provision of facilities for non-smokers and the availability of clean air; recognises...

That this House recognises the grave situation caused by the foot and mouth epidemic; expresses immense concern at the devastating effects this crisis is having on tourism-related and agriculture-related businesses; believes that the whole undivided attention of government should be given to dealing with this crisis; asserts that it would be seen as an incomprehensible dereliction of duty for a General Election to be called in the middle of such a crisis; and calls on the Prime Minister to announce that no election will be called earlier than May 2002 unless and until at least four weeks after the last confirmed case of foot and mouth disease in the United Kingdom, and that the county elections in England shall be rescheduled to May 2002.

That this House recognises the grave situation caused by the foot and mouth epidemic; expresses immense concern at the devastating effects this crisis is having on tourism-related and agriculture-related businesses; believes that the whole undivided attention of government should be given to dealing with this crisis; asserts that it would...

That this House congratulates Bangor City Football Club on winning the Welsh Cup.

That this House congratulates Bangor City Football Club on winning the Welsh Cup.

That this House congratulates the District Audit on its damning Review of Grant-Funded Economic Development Schemes of Gwynedd Council, published in November 1999 and reported to the Wales Office (Office of the Secretary of State for Wales); deplores the actions of Plaid Cymru members of the Council criticised in the Review for not declaring their interests in companies of which they were directors when discussing the allocation of public funds to those companies; further notes the failure of a Plaid Cymru councillor to fulfill his statutory obligation to register directorships of companies; notes the many further irregularities disclosed in the Review and, recognising that Gwynedd is included in the area awarded Objective 1 status secured by a Labour Government, believes that decisive action is required by the Council because, in the words of the District Audit, 'it must now ensure it has adequate arrangements in place to ensure that value for money is obtained from Objective 1 investment and the highest standards of probity are maintained'; and calls on the said Plaid Cymru councillors to resign and for the Council urgently to implement the recommendations of the Review, failing which this House believes the public will not have confidence in Gwynedd Council.

That this House congratulates the District Audit on its damning Review of Grant-Funded Economic Development Schemes of Gwynedd Council, published in November 1999 and reported to the Wales Office (Office of the Secretary of State for Wales); deplores the actions of Plaid Cymru members of the Council criticised in the...

That this House is concerned for the well-being of people who contracted Hepatitis C from contaminated blood products given to them under NHS treatment up until the mid-1980s; regrets that to date 113 such people have died from Hepatitis C; supports the campaign of the Haemophilia Society to obtain financial assistance for those affected in line with assistance received by those infected with HIV; and while recognising that the NHS was not negligent, asks the Government to consider how these people can be helped financially to enable them to live normal lives.

That this House is concerned for the well-being of people who contracted Hepatitis C from contaminated blood products given to them under NHS treatment up until the mid-1980s; regrets that to date 113 such people have died from Hepatitis C; supports the campaign of the Haemophilia Society to obtain financial...

That this House notes Parkinson's Disease is a leading cause of neurological disability affecting over 120,000 people in the United Kingdom; and welcomes the pioneering efforts of the Parkinson's Disease Society of the United Kingdom to provide help and support for people with Parkinson's and their families living with this progressive and incurable illnes; and further notes that the launch of the first ever World Parkinson's Disease Day on 11th April 1997, co-sponsored by the World Health Organisation and initiated by the European Parkinson's Disease Association, has provided the opportunity for global collaboration to increase awareness of this condition throughout this year until World Parkinson's Disease Day 1998.

That this House notes Parkinson's Disease is a leading cause of neurological disability affecting over 120,000 people in the United Kingdom; and welcomes the pioneering efforts of the Parkinson's Disease Society of the United Kingdom to provide help and support for people with Parkinson's and their families living with this...