That this House recognises and commemorates the 60th anniversary of NATO on 4 April 2009; pays tribute to NATO's historic role in safeguarding the security and freedom of its members and, with the end of the Cold War, in promoting and extending stability and security to its new members; acknowledges the UK's role in establishing NATO and its continued commitment to the Alliance; welcomes the close co-operation between NATO and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and acknowledges the important role of Parliamentarians; stresses the importance of a co-operative relationship between NATO and the Russian Federation based on their common strategic interests; welcomes the accession of new member states to the Alliance and supports the Bucharest Summit Declaration which kept NATO's door open for future enlargement with European democracies which are willing and able to assume the responsibilities and obligations of membership; underlines NATO's crucial role in assisting Afghanistan to establish a secure environment for political and economic development; calls for a more equitable distribution of responsibilities across NATO's member states; highlights NATO's engagement around the world to build security and foster stability, from the Balkans to Darfur and to relief support following the Pakistan earthquake; and acknowledges the important role NATO plays in strengthening the Allies' common values of democracy, human rights, individual liberty and the rule of law and reaffirms NATO's irreplaceable role as the guarantor of its members' security and an indispensable promoter of stability throughout the Euro-Atlantic region and beyond.

That this House recognises and commemorates the 60th anniversary of NATO on 4 April 2009; pays tribute to NATO's historic role in safeguarding the security and freedom of its members and, with the end of the Cold War, in promoting and extending stability and security to its new members; acknowledges...

That this House welcomes the proposal by Ofcom on 31 January 2008 that the Government should share, trade or release valuable radio spectrum currently allocated to public sector bodies, and draws attention to reports that this could generate up to ??20 billion for Treasury funds; congratulates the Government on its decision to incorporate the ??959 million generated by the sale of Chelsea Barracks into the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) budget; notes the MoD currently holds 75 per cent. of public spectrum holdings below 15Ghz that are being considered for sale later this year; calls on the Government to reconsider its decision to allow only ??500 million of the proceeds from the Ofcom proposal to be returned to the MoD and urges it to significantly increase this amount; and further calls on the Government to use any additional funds generated above the ceiling of ??500 million to improve service housing, increase support for seriously injured service personnel and their families and ensure that the armed forces are properly equipped both now and in the future.

That this House welcomes the proposal by Ofcom on 31 January 2008 that the Government should share, trade or release valuable radio spectrum currently allocated to public sector bodies, and draws attention to reports that this could generate up to ??20 billion for Treasury funds; congratulates the Government on its...

That this House congratulates the Royal British Legion for securing some 25,000 signatures supporting the Return to Rationing? campaign; notes that a petition was presented to 10 Downing Street on 25 February 2009; further notes with concern that a June 2008 Ipsos MORI survey, commissioned by the Legion, revealed that over a third of the ex-service community over the age of 65 exist on an income below the Minimum Income for Healthy Living as defined by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; further notes that council tax bills are probably the most significant household expense for older people and yet, according to the 2007 Lyons Inquiry into Local Government, the take-up rate among older people for what is essentially a rebate has fallen by about 30 per cent. since it was renamed as council tax benefit, down from 90 per cent. take-up of the rebate under the old rates system; welcomes the Ipsos MORI survey finding that 56 per cent. of respondents believed eligible veterans would be more likely to claim council tax benefit if it were known as a rebate, not a benefit; acknowledges the 2006 National Audit Office estimate that just a 10 per cent. increase in pensioner take-up of council tax benefit would lift 47,000 pensioners out of poverty; believes therefore that many ex-service pensioners could gain from an increase in take-up resulting from council tax benefit being rebranded as a rebate; and urges the Government to commit now to such rebranding within the lifetime of this Parliament.

That this House congratulates the Royal British Legion for securing some 25,000 signatures supporting the Return to Rationing? campaign; notes that a petition was presented to 10 Downing Street on 25 February 2009; further notes with concern that a June 2008 Ipsos MORI survey, commissioned by the Legion, revealed that...

That this House is deeply concerned that Ofgem, the energy regulator, continues to focus unnecessary attention on the pension schemes of workers in the gas and electricity industries; notes that despite the massive recent fall in the price of oil, the regulator has failed to exert sufficient pressure on the energy companies to reduce retail prices to hard-pressed consumers; is dismayed at the continuation of Ofgem's light touch regulatory approach towards the energy market; further notes that this approach contrasts sharply with its persistent attempts to interfere with the occupational pension schemes of gas and electricity workers; and calls on Ofgem to abandon its ill-conceived preoccupation with these pension schemes and concentrate instead on taking swift and decisive action to regulate the energy market effectively and fulfill its primary duty to protect consumers.

That this House is deeply concerned that Ofgem, the energy regulator, continues to focus unnecessary attention on the pension schemes of workers in the gas and electricity industries; notes that despite the massive recent fall in the price of oil, the regulator has failed to exert sufficient pressure on the...

That this House congratulates the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) on its record of over 75 years saving lives by the teaching of swimming, lifesaving and survival techniques; notes that as a registered charity which receives no Government funding, the Association still trains over 35,000 swimming teachers worldwide, lifeguards and lifesavers, first aiders and pool plant operatives each year, confirming its position as a key stakeholder; observes that the Association also promotes, assesses and recognises the swimming skills of children and adults, both able bodied and disabled, through the award of almost One Million Learn to Swim badges each year; records that STA courses and examinations are now used in 25 countries worldwide; and welcomes the major contribution made by the Association to public safety standards, swimming training, the provision of water safety knowledge, reducing death by drowning and improved public health.

That this House congratulates the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) on its record of over 75 years saving lives by the teaching of swimming, lifesaving and survival techniques; notes that as a registered charity which receives no Government funding, the Association still trains over 35,000 swimming teachers worldwide, lifeguards and lifesavers,...

That this House notes that the Government's proposal to phase out the sale of incandescent light bulbs by 2011 is likely to have serious consequences for the health and quality of life of people with light sensitivity conditions unless exemptions are made; recognises that people with such conditions can suffer severe and debilitating reactions to non-incandescent lighting; further notes that a ban on incandescent light bulbs would prevent people with light sensitivity conditions from using electrical lighting in their own homes, and would restrict their movements to places where electrical lighting is not in use, thus leading to social exclusion; and calls on the Government to ensure that suitable incandescent bulbs remain available for purchase and use by or for people with light sensitivity conditions.

That this House notes that the Government's proposal to phase out the sale of incandescent light bulbs by 2011 is likely to have serious consequences for the health and quality of life of people with light sensitivity conditions unless exemptions are made; recognises that people with such conditions can suffer...

That this House congratulates Cancer Research UK's SunSmart campaign for its continued success in raising awareness of skin cancer and encouraging people to protect themselves in the sun and welcomes the launch of the 2006 campaign; notes that each year approximately 1,800 people die from melanoma and over a thousand of these are men, a 31 per cent. increase in the past decade; welcomes this year's campaign targeting men and outdoor workers in an effort to raise awareness of skin cancer and the importance of reporting any skin changes to a doctor; and calls upon the Government to provide adequate long-term funding for this national skin cancer campaign and to educate people on the risks of exposure to the sun as recommended in the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Skin's report on the management, treatment and prevention of skin cancer.

That this House congratulates Cancer Research UK's SunSmart campaign for its continued success in raising awareness of skin cancer and encouraging people to protect themselves in the sun and welcomes the launch of the 2006 campaign; notes that each year approximately 1,800 people die from melanoma and over a thousand...

That this House notes the incidence of light sensitive skin conditions in the UK, including xeroderma pigmentosum, vitiligo and some lupus cases, where exposure to daylight and fluorescent light can lead to severe sunburn, migraine and the development of cancerous and non-cancerous growths; welcomes the work of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Skin to improve the treatment and management of skin disease; further notes the Group's collaboration with the Skin Care Campaign to survey NHS facilities for people with light sensitivity; congratulates the number of NHS trusts that have suitably provided screened areas through the use of UV protective film and incandescent lighting; calls on the Government to ensure that such good practice is made routine in all hospitals; and urges that the needs of people with light sensitivity are taken into account in the planning of all new NHS buildings.

That this House notes the incidence of light sensitive skin conditions in the UK, including xeroderma pigmentosum, vitiligo and some lupus cases, where exposure to daylight and fluorescent light can lead to severe sunburn, migraine and the development of cancerous and non-cancerous growths; welcomes the work of the All Party...

That this House recognises the importance of prevention for reducing the number of people diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the UK; notes that malignant melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, is being seen increasingly in younger people and that recent research has shown that sunburn in childhood can double the risk of melanoma in later life, and that the number diagnosed with melanoma is likely to double in the next 30 years; urges the Government to maintain its commitment to skin cancer prevention campaigns; strongly supports Cancer Research UK's Sunsmart campaign in its efforts to raise awareness of the risk factors for skin cancer and to promote sunsmart behaviour to the public; and welcomes molewatch activity within Parliament to provide this important information for staff and honourable Members.

That this House recognises the importance of prevention for reducing the number of people diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the UK; notes that malignant melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, is being seen increasingly in younger people and that recent research has shown that sunburn in...

That this House congratulates Cancer Research UK's SunSmart Campaign for its achievements over the past year in raising awareness of skin cancer and encouraging people to protect themselves in the sun and welcomes the launch of the campaign in 2004; notes that 69,000 new cases of skin cancer are reported each year in the UK and that since 1971 the incidence of malignant melanoma has increased more than all other major cancers, with cases tripling in men and doubling in women; further notes that skin cancer is a largely preventable disease and that long-term nationwide public health education campaigns are vital to initiate the attitudinal and behavioural changes needed to reverse the trend in skin cancer incidence in the UK; and calls upon the Government to provide adequate long-term funding of such campaigns to educate people on the risks of exposure to the sun as recommended in the All Party Parliamentary Group on Skin's report on the management, treatment and prevention of skin cancer.

That this House congratulates Cancer Research UK's SunSmart Campaign for its achievements over the past year in raising awareness of skin cancer and encouraging people to protect themselves in the sun and welcomes the launch of the campaign in 2004; notes that 69,000 new cases of skin cancer are reported...

That this House proudly observes Commonwealth Day on Monday 11th March; celebrates the diversity which is the chief strength of the modern Commonwealth; acknowledges the work of the United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in strengthening the links binding together the Commonwealth's diverse family and in sharing experiences in the field of democracy; and notes with pleasure the branch's special conference to mark Her Majesty The Queen's 50 years as Head of the Commonwealth.

That this House proudly observes Commonwealth Day on Monday 11th March; celebrates the diversity which is the chief strength of the modern Commonwealth; acknowledges the work of the United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in strengthening the links binding together the Commonwealth's diverse family and in sharing experiences...

That this House takes note of Cm 4895, Framework Agreement between the French Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning Measures to Facilitate the Restructuring and Operation of the European Defence Industry, presented to Parliament on 1st November; and requests that Her Majesty's Government does not ratify the Agreement until the Defence Committee has reported its opinion on its provisions to the House.

That this House takes note of Cm 4895, Framework Agreement between the French Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning Measures to Facilitate the Restructuring and Operation of the...

That this House is saddened to hear of the death of Stanley George Hurrell MBE on 5th May after a long fight against cancer; notes that he and his family have supplied the House with newspapers for 80 years, 365 days a year and that the news-stand outside Westminster Underground has been patronised by many from all over the world; and sends its condolences to his wife Kirsten (Gwennie) Hurrell, their family, including his brother Jim, the partner in his business until his retirement 12 years ago.

That this House is saddened to hear of the death of Stanley George Hurrell MBE on 5th May after a long fight against cancer; notes that he and his family have supplied the House with newspapers for 80 years, 365 days a year and that the news-stand outside Westminster Underground...

That this House deplores the decision to hold the debate on defence in the world on the day of the English local elections, when most English Members are expected to be in their constituencies; and believes this is entirely inappropriate less than 12 months after the end of Operation Allied Force and at a crucial stage in the development of the European Security and Defence Identity.

That this House deplores the decision to hold the debate on defence in the world on the day of the English local elections, when most English Members are expected to be in their constituencies; and believes this is entirely inappropriate less than 12 months after the end of Operation Allied...

That this House takes note of the Agreement on Adaptations of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (Cm 4630), done at Istanbul on 19th November 1999 and presented to Parliament on 25th February, and requests Her Majesty's Government not to ratify the Agreement until the Defence committee has examined and reported on its implications.

That this House takes note of the Agreement on Adaptations of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (Cm 4630), done at Istanbul on 19th November 1999 and presented to Parliament on 25th February, and requests Her Majesty's Government not to ratify the Agreement until the Defence committee has...

That this House takes note of the Convention on the Establishment of the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation between the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy (OCCAR), Cm 4367, presented to Parliament on 18th June; and requests that Her Majesty's Government does not ratify it until the Defence Committee has considered and reported on its implications.

That this House takes note of the Convention on the Establishment of the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation between the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy (OCCAR), Cm 4367, presented to Parliament on 18th June; and requests that Her Majesty's Government does not ratify it until the Defence Committee has...

That this House takes note of the protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the accession of the Republic of Poland (Cm 3929), the Czech Republic (Cm 3930) and the Republic of Hungary (Cm 3931), laid before Parliament on 8th April; notes the Third Report of the Defence Committee on NATO Enlargement (HC 469), published on 2nd April; and welcomes the Government's undertaking to give time for an early debate on these protocols in the House, whether or not a request for such a debate was triggered by a notice of motion under the terms of the Ponsonby Rule.

That this House takes note of the protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the accession of the Republic of Poland (Cm 3929), the Czech Republic (Cm 3930) and the Republic of Hungary (Cm 3931), laid before Parliament on 8th April; notes the Third Report of the Defence Committee on...

That this House is gravely concerned at the decision of Sainsbury's to purchase the Nurdin & Peacocks US-style warehouse club, trading at Axletree Way, Wednesbury under the name of Cargo Club, with a view to changing its use to a conventional superstore; notes that such a retail development will seriously increase the already exceptionally busy traffic flows at Junction 6 of the M6 Motorway; notes the terms of the planning permission granted by the Black Country Development Corporation on 19th April 1993 included a condition that the development shall not be used for the sale of goods or services to the general public; notes the terms of recent planning guidance from the Department of the Environment in PPG6 and PPG13 and the recent Government response to the Environment Committee report on shopping centres confirming the shift away from out of town development in favour of town centres; deplores the likely impact of the Sainsbury development on adjacent Black Country town shopping centres; and urges the Black Country Development Corporation to reject any change of use at the Axletree Way site and reaffirm the conditions under which it originally granted planning permission.

That this House is gravely concerned at the decision of Sainsbury's to purchase the Nurdin & Peacocks US-style warehouse club, trading at Axletree Way, Wednesbury under the name of Cargo Club, with a view to changing its use to a conventional superstore; notes that such a retail development will seriously...