That this House is concerned at the delay by the Government in depositing relevant papers with the European Scrutiny Committee; believes that following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the role of this House in national democracy and scrutiny is paramount; and calls on the next Government to ensure that a memorandum on each EU proposal is placed before this House no later than 10 working days after publication of the relevant proposal.

That this House is concerned at the delay by the Government in depositing relevant papers with the European Scrutiny Committee; believes that following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the role of this House in national democracy and scrutiny is paramount; and calls on the next Government to...

That this House congratulates Age Concern (Canvey Island) on its 10th anniversary; notes its great success and popularity; further notes with appreciation the hard work of all involved in the group and congratulates each of them; and calls on the Government and Opposition parties to develop better policies to promote positive attitudes and greater respect towards older people, more effective care for older people, and to encourage and facilitate their independence, choice and opportunity through a better state pension, indexed to earnings.

That this House congratulates Age Concern (Canvey Island) on its 10th anniversary; notes its great success and popularity; further notes with appreciation the hard work of all involved in the group and congratulates each of them; and calls on the Government and Opposition parties to develop better policies to promote...

That this House is concerned that the drug mephedrone, also known as 4-MMC, Meow Meow, and M-cat, is legal in the UK and readily available on the internet; notes that the drug is being increasingly used by young people, has been linked to the death of teenagers and has known side-effects such as headaches, palpitations, nausea, high blood pressure, a burning throat, nose bleeds and purple joints, weight loss and insomnia; further notes it is banned in some European countries; and therefore calls on the Government urgently to bring forward the review of this drug, to make it a controlled substance and to better educate youngsters about the dangers from using so-called recreational drugs.

That this House is concerned that the drug mephedrone, also known as 4-MMC, Meow Meow, and M-cat, is legal in the UK and readily available on the internet; notes that the drug is being increasingly used by young people, has been linked to the death of teenagers and has known...

That this House believes that reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia will be best achieved through a peaceful discussion process; further believes that for both nations to advance democratically, difficult issues will need to be addressed; and calls on the Government and Her Majesty's Opposition to encourage talks and negotiations for the future of both countries, their citizens and their international relations.

That this House believes that reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia will be best achieved through a peaceful discussion process; further believes that for both nations to advance democratically, difficult issues will need to be addressed; and calls on the Government and Her Majesty's Opposition to encourage talks and negotiations for...

That this House notes with concern that British tradesmen are being priced out of the market by EU nationals; further notes that despite not being offered the original contracts, British workers are often called in to tidy up after initially poor workmanship by foreign nationals; recognises that this practice is discouraging and preventing apprenticeships in small and medium-sized enterprises and is damaging to British tradesmen and companies, and bad for the economy; and therefore calls on the Government to conduct an investigation into this matter and take steps to support British workers and industries.

That this House notes with concern that British tradesmen are being priced out of the market by EU nationals; further notes that despite not being offered the original contracts, British workers are often called in to tidy up after initially poor workmanship by foreign nationals; recognises that this practice is...

That this House notes with concern the adverse effect on the private rented housing sector of proposed planning use class orders after 6 April 2010; further notes that students, nurses, young professionals and low-paid workers will be disproportionately discriminated against, damaging local businesses and the environment; and calls on the Government and Her Majesty's Opposition to make it its policy to accept the Rugg Review recommendations; and further calls on the Government fully to consult the Residential Landlords' Association.

That this House notes with concern the adverse effect on the private rented housing sector of proposed planning use class orders after 6 April 2010; further notes that students, nurses, young professionals and low-paid workers will be disproportionately discriminated against, damaging local businesses and the environment; and calls on the...

That this House deplores the practice of rationing NHS dental health care by primary care trusts by stopping treatment when funding allocation has been used in any year; notes with concern that resources and funding for dental health are not being allocated to meet demand; further notes that despite the assurances of patient choice in the NHS, taxpayers are increasingly limited in their choice of dental services; and calls on the Government to allocate resources according to demand and allow patients to choose their dentist.

That this House deplores the practice of rationing NHS dental health care by primary care trusts by stopping treatment when funding allocation has been used in any year; notes with concern that resources and funding for dental health are not being allocated to meet demand; further notes that despite the...

That this House notes that while public sector workers face redundancy and low pay, council bosses have continued to increase their own pay by 15 per cent. on average since 2007-08; believes that this is selfish and irresponsible; further notes that the council bosses refuse to publish their publicly funded pay packages because of fear of public anger against them; congratulates the Government for forcing publication of top council bosses' pay from 1 April 2010, because people have a right to know; and calls on the Government and the Opposition to publish in their election manifestos further measures to curb council bosses' excessive pay, including severance pay.

That this House notes that while public sector workers face redundancy and low pay, council bosses have continued to increase their own pay by 15 per cent. on average since 2007-08; believes that this is selfish and irresponsible; further notes that the council bosses refuse to publish their publicly funded...

That this House notes the deeply disturbing report of BBC correspondent John Simpson indicating the high numbers of children being born with serious defects in the Iraqi town of Fallujah; further notes that the report says that those born with congenital heart defects is 13 times the rate found in Europe, that other babies have been born with limb loss or distortion, paralysis or brain damage, and that officials in the town have warned women that they should not have babies; further notes that during the US onslaught on Fallujah, white phosphorus and depleted uranium weapons were amongst those used, and also that after the fighting was over, rubble from the town was bulldozed into the river, polluting water supplies; further notes that there has not been a proper independent inquiry by medical experts to establish the cause of these birth defects; and considers that this consequence of this US military action makes it a human rights atrocity.

That this House notes the deeply disturbing report of BBC correspondent John Simpson indicating the high numbers of children being born with serious defects in the Iraqi town of Fallujah; further notes that the report says that those born with congenital heart defects is 13 times the rate found in...

That this House notes the decision of PCS, the Public and Commercial Services Union, to take industrial action over unilateral changes to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme, starting with a national two-day strike across the whole of the Civil Service; further notes that this action is not just in response to the changes which radically reduce the accrued rights of long service civil servants, including a possible reduction of up to 50 per cent. in some redundancy payments, but also because of the belief that these changes are the precursor to massive job cuts; expresses concern at the detrimental consequences and the effect on general economic well-being that widespread job losses in the Civil Service would have; and calls on the Government and Her Majesty's Opposition to consider alternative methods to public sector job losses for cutting the public deficit, and to do so in consultation with the trade unions.

That this House notes the decision of PCS, the Public and Commercial Services Union, to take industrial action over unilateral changes to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme, starting with a national two-day strike across the whole of the Civil Service; further notes that this action is not just in response...

That this House notes that damage is being done to rights of way by their illegal use by drivers of 4x4s and other mechanically-driven vehicles; further notes the difficulty in bringing prosecutions and the unwillingness of the Crown Prosecution Service to bring charges to court; and therefore urges the Government to implement fixed penalty notices for these offences to discourage these damaging activities.

That this House notes that damage is being done to rights of way by their illegal use by drivers of 4x4s and other mechanically-driven vehicles; further notes the difficulty in bringing prosecutions and the unwillingness of the Crown Prosecution Service to bring charges to court; and therefore urges the Government...

That this House notes that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 246) (TUPE legislation) generate uncertainty in many areas including local authority services contracts; further notes the difficulties experienced by small businesses upon commencement of new contracts where TUPE legislation may require that they hire an existing workforce; congratulates the Government on its action on workers' rights; and calls on the Government and Her Majesty's Opposition to bring forward proposals to clarify and simplify TUPE legislation, with an added emphasis on protecting both workers and small businesses.

That this House notes that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 246) (TUPE legislation) generate uncertainty in many areas including local authority services contracts; further notes the difficulties experienced by small businesses upon commencement of new contracts where TUPE legislation may require that they...

That this House notes with concern that diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges facing the UK today and now costs the NHS 10 per cent. of its resources; further notes with concern that every three minutes one person in the UK is diagnosed with diabetes; congratulates Diabetes UK on its Get Serious campaign which recommends prioritising action to solve day-to-day problems facing people living with diabetes; and calls on the Government and Her Majesty's Opposition to commit to acting on Diabetes UK's recommendations.

That this House notes with concern that diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges facing the UK today and now costs the NHS 10 per cent. of its resources; further notes with concern that every three minutes one person in the UK is diagnosed with diabetes; congratulates Diabetes UK...

That this House believes that the interests of public safety demand a reduction in the availability and attractiveness of guns of all kinds; notes that air guns are still available for purchase on many local high streets; congratulates the Government on its tough action against gun crime; and calls on the Government and Her Majesty's Opposition to consider the merits of licensing of all air guns within the legal power limit.

That this House believes that the interests of public safety demand a reduction in the availability and attractiveness of guns of all kinds; notes that air guns are still available for purchase on many local high streets; congratulates the Government on its tough action against gun crime; and calls on...

That this House deprecates the behaviour of the Argentine government in seeking to frustrate the exploratory oil drilling taking place in Falkland Islands waters; supports the right of the Falkland Islands government to undertake such drilling in their own sovereign waters; and urges the UK Government to continue its denunciation of the Argentine government's position and to monitor the situation closely, ensuring the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands at all times.

That this House deprecates the behaviour of the Argentine government in seeking to frustrate the exploratory oil drilling taking place in Falkland Islands waters; supports the right of the Falkland Islands government to undertake such drilling in their own sovereign waters; and urges the UK Government to continue its denunciation...

That this House calls on the Government to ensure that local authorities do not use public funds for publishing newspapers, information sheets or updating websites during the long and short campaigns for elections.

That this House calls on the Government to ensure that local authorities do not use public funds for publishing newspapers, information sheets or updating websites during the long and short campaigns for elections.

That this House welcomes the Sunday Telegraph's initiative of publishing a listing of hon. Members' value for taxpayers' money; believes that it is just as important for the public to know what work hon. and right hon. Members are doing as it is for them to know what they are paid and what expenses they claim; and therefore calls on the Sunday Telegraph, in the interest of democracy and informing the public, to publish an updated value for money listing for all hon. Members prior to the election.

That this House welcomes the Sunday Telegraph's initiative of publishing a listing of hon. Members' value for taxpayers' money; believes that it is just as important for the public to know what work hon. and right hon. Members are doing as it is for them to know what they are...

That this House is concerned that the future of local analogue-based radio stations is being jeopardised by the absence of a clear Government strategy and confusion over what happens when digital switchover is complete; believes that popular local radio stations like Radio Jackie in south west London provide a valuable service which would be threatened by larger regional stations which will not provide radio services with a local focus; and calls on the Government to develop an alternative to digital switchover which allows local radio stations to continue broadcasting on the analogue spectrum.

That this House is concerned that the future of local analogue-based radio stations is being jeopardised by the absence of a clear Government strategy and confusion over what happens when digital switchover is complete; believes that popular local radio stations like Radio Jackie in south west London provide a valuable...

That this House notes that the repeal of furnished holiday lettings rules announced in the Budget will have negative and unintended consequences for providers of holiday lettings; believes that the repeal will unfairly affect owners letting properties as their sole source of income or main business; further believes that the repeal will negatively affect the British tourism industry and rural and seaside areas; and calls on the Treasury to review the decision to repeal the furnished holiday lettings rules and consult on a tiered approach.

That this House notes that the repeal of furnished holiday lettings rules announced in the Budget will have negative and unintended consequences for providers of holiday lettings; believes that the repeal will unfairly affect owners letting properties as their sole source of income or main business; further believes that the...

That this House condemns certain user groups on Facebook who target, harass and mock vulnerable or grieving people; notes that the written and graphic content of these groups can be extremely offensive and damaging to individuals and to society generally; believes that Facebook has a duty to protect users from abuse and to prevent or remove extreme distasteful content; and calls on the Government urgently to review national policies on policing hateful material on the internet and press Facebook immediately to remove any content of this nature and if it refuses, to legislate to protect society from the irresponsible actions of Facebook.

That this House condemns certain user groups on Facebook who target, harass and mock vulnerable or grieving people; notes that the written and graphic content of these groups can be extremely offensive and damaging to individuals and to society generally; believes that Facebook has a duty to protect users from...