That this House recognises that there were 7.5 million electors missing from the electoral register in 2010 and that no improvement has been made in registering these missing millions of voters over the past five years; notes this figure has now increased by the loss of one million young voters; further recognises that in the 2010 General Election the Electoral Commission set itself a very low target to register just 1.8 per cent of unregistered voters, totalling 142,000 people; further notes that the Electoral Commission 2014-19 Corporate Plan, page 16, continues with a lack of ambition as it is prepared to accept similar low levels of non-registraton of 7.5 million over the next five years; further notes that the Electoral Commission has failed to take effective action against electoral registration officers who repeatedly fail to implement their statutory duties; and further notes that the cumulative effect of this inaction and low ambition will have a negative effect on voter turnout and engagement in the General Election and leave off millions of voters when the new parliamentary boundaries are redrawn in December 2015.

That this House recognises that there were 7.5 million electors missing from the electoral register in 2010 and that no improvement has been made in registering these missing millions of voters over the past five years; notes this figure has now increased by the loss of one million young voters;...

That this House recognises the cross-party unity in implementing the Electoral Administration Act 2009 to introduce individual electoral registration (IER); notes that the timescale for its introduction was after May 2015; further notes that the reason for this long lead in time was to register the 7.5 million missing voters; further notes that this cross-party unity was shattered in 2010 when the Coalition Government brought forward the date for the introduction of IER; further notes that the stated reason for bringing forward the date for introduction of IER was public concern over electoral registration fraud; further notes that only one person had been successfully prosecuted for electoral registration fraud in the previous four years; further notes that the Government has failed to reduce the number of non-registered voters over the past five years; further notes that this figure has now been increased by an additional one million young people left off the new register; further notes that a possible additional 5.5 million voters could fail to be transferred to the new IER register; and further notes that the combined impact of these failures will have a detrimental effect on the General Election and a detrimental impact on the number of people excluded from the calculations in the new Parliamentary Boundary Review which starts in December 2015.

That this House recognises the cross-party unity in implementing the Electoral Administration Act 2009 to introduce individual electoral registration (IER); notes that the timescale for its introduction was after May 2015; further notes that the reason for this long lead in time was to register the 7.5 million missing voters;...

That this House believes that all adults with a history of depression should have access to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) because it halves risk of depressive relapse and can reduce health care utilisation and it is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); notes that despite NICE guidance access to MBCT for depression is very patchy and not available at all in some areas; highlights that prevention of depressive relapse through MBCT is particularly pertinent as up to 15 per cent of the population will experience depression during their lifetime; further notes that the World Health Organisation expects depression to be the second leading cause of disability worldwide by 2020; further notes that at least 50 per cent of people with a history of depression have more than one episode and depression costs the UK economy more than £9 billion a year in lost earnings; recognises that there is strong evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions for other health conditions, in particular for reducing anxiety and depression for people living with cancer and for helping people to cope better with chronic pain; and calls on the Government to support increased availability to MBCT for people living with depression and to ensure further research funding is made available in areas where mindfulness-based interventions are showing promise for other long-term health conditions.

That this House believes that all adults with a history of depression should have access to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) because it halves risk of depressive relapse and can reduce health care utilisation and it is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); notes that despite...

That this House congratulates Welsh Water on its Let's Stop the Block Campaign which aims to reduce the number of everyday items being put down toilets which can cause environmental damage and increase the risk of sewage flooding in homes; notes that it costs Welsh Water £7 million and 28,000 staff hours a year to clear blockages in its wastewater network; further notes that costs for other water utility companies could be significantly higher; commends water companies running similar campaigns in their operating areas to help protect both the environment and customers; and calls on the Government to urge manufacturers properly to label goods such as wet wipes, nappies and cotton buds that are causing the blockages.

That this House congratulates Welsh Water on its Let's Stop the Block Campaign which aims to reduce the number of everyday items being put down toilets which can cause environmental damage and increase the risk of sewage flooding in homes; notes that it costs Welsh Water £7 million and 28,000...

That this House celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the Downing Street declaration signed by British Prime Minister, Rt hon. John Major MP, and the Irish Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds TD, on 15 December 1993; believes that the remarkable contribution of these two leaders to developing the path of peace is too frequently overlooked and that the Declaration itself stands as a monument to their shared commitment to overcome the legacy of history, to heal divisions and create a lasting settlement between the peoples of Britain and Ireland; recognises that the Prime Minister's re-affirmation that the British Government has no selfish strategic or economic interest in Northern Ireland, his statement on self-determination and the Government's stated commitment to encourage, facilitate and enable the achievement of agreed structures, played a pivotal role in creating confidence in a process of negotiation to be pursued exclusively by peaceful and democratic means; and urges the Government to be vigilant against threats while continuing to foster agreement and reconciliation encompassing the totality of relationships within Northern Ireland, on the island of Ireland and between Britain and Ireland.

That this House celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the Downing Street declaration signed by British Prime Minister, Rt hon. John Major MP, and the Irish Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds TD, on 15 December 1993; believes that the remarkable contribution of these two leaders to developing the path of peace is too...

That this House welcomes the announcement by Buckingham Palace of the historic first State visit by an Irish President, Michael D. Higgins, on 8 to 10 April 2014; believes that this gesture, so soon after the visit to Ireland by Her Majesty the Queen in May 2011, reflects the warmth of the relationship and strengthened ties between Britain and Ireland and furthers our thriving social and economic links; notes the positive response by political parties on both sides of the Irish Sea and organisations representing the Irish in Britain diaspora; and further believes that the State visit has the capacity to bring British-Irish relations to a new level and be seen as a further milestone in the pursuit of peace and reconciliation, for healing the wounds of the past and reaching for a better future.

That this House welcomes the announcement by Buckingham Palace of the historic first State visit by an Irish President, Michael D. Higgins, on 8 to 10 April 2014; believes that this gesture, so soon after the visit to Ireland by Her Majesty the Queen in May 2011, reflects the warmth...

That this House praises the generosity of Inwood Cymru, Cefndy Road, Rhyl which donates high quality wood offcuts to local schools and colleges for use in creating wooden products; notes that this is a far more sustainable, economic and socially productive way of disposing of waste wood products; and calls on all businesses dealing with wood and wood products to follow this example.

That this House praises the generosity of Inwood Cymru, Cefndy Road, Rhyl which donates high quality wood offcuts to local schools and colleges for use in creating wooden products; notes that this is a far more sustainable, economic and socially productive way of disposing of waste wood products; and calls...

That this House notes that since 1996, 67 people have been killed due to cattle in agriculture; and calls for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to work with farmers, walking groups and other stakeholders to draw up plans for the safe containment of cattle to reduce the number of deaths and make walkers' routes safer.

That this House notes that since 1996, 67 people have been killed due to cattle in agriculture; and calls for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to work with farmers, walking groups and other stakeholders to draw up plans for the safe containment of cattle to reduce the...

That this House pays tribute to the role of Humphrey Lhuyd, MP for Denbigh who in 1563 campaigned to secure an Act which led to the translation of the Bible and Book of Common Prayer into Welsh; celebrates the role this played in supporting Welsh culture and language; and offers its support to the National Eisteddfod which this year, on the 450 year anniversary since the passing of the Act, will be held in Mr Lhuyd's home town of Denbigh when between 2 and 10 August 2013 thousands of people will attend and enjoy a wonderful mix of Welsh music, literature, culture, dance and theatre.

That this House pays tribute to the role of Humphrey Lhuyd, MP for Denbigh who in 1563 campaigned to secure an Act which led to the translation of the Bible and Book of Common Prayer into Welsh; celebrates the role this played in supporting Welsh culture and language; and offers...

That this House offers its support to the Totally Locally Campaign in Prestatyn which will be launched on its very own Independents Day on 4 July 2013 and which aims to celebrate the diversity and quality of independent businesses on the UK's high street; and calls on the Government to do more to help independent retailers and shopkeepers on high streets across the UK which are the lifeblood of the UK's economy.

That this House offers its support to the Totally Locally Campaign in Prestatyn which will be launched on its very own Independents Day on 4 July 2013 and which aims to celebrate the diversity and quality of independent businesses on the UK's high street; and calls on the Government to...

That this House notes that sepsis claims 37,000 lives in the UK every year and costs the NHS £2 billion each year; further notes that Domain 5 of the NHS Outcomes Framework is focused on treating and caring for people in a safe environment and protecting them from avoidable harm; recognises that health professionals have identified timely, cost-effective interventions labelled the Sepsis Six which can halve the risk of death; further recognises that NHS organisations will be held to account for progress against indicators identified in Domain 5 and across the NHS Outcomes Framework; and calls for sepsis to be included in a future edition of the Framework.

That this House notes that sepsis claims 37,000 lives in the UK every year and costs the NHS £2 billion each year; further notes that Domain 5 of the NHS Outcomes Framework is focused on treating and caring for people in a safe environment and protecting them from avoidable harm;...

That this House welcomes the election of Michael D. Higgins as President of Ireland as a beacon for reason, tolerance and decency on these islands and throughout the Irish diaspora; hears his call for reflection on those values and assumptions for which the people have and are paying a high social and economic price; shares his vision for the reconnection of society, economy and ethics; applauds his belief in an Irishness as love for a shared island, with shared values of equality, respect and participation in active citizenship; and further applauds his belief in an Irishness built on recognising sources from which spring the best in reason and curiosity, a powerful instinct for decency, the celebration of power in the pursuit of the best and the power of culture, science and technology delivered through the contemporary genius of the people.

That this House welcomes the election of Michael D. Higgins as President of Ireland as a beacon for reason, tolerance and decency on these islands and throughout the Irish diaspora; hears his call for reflection on those values and assumptions for which the people have and are paying a high...

That this House congratulates themanagement and staff of the Irish Post for their success in rescuing the title after company liquidation, saving the newspaper as the weekly voice of the Irish in Britain; appreciates the support of ordinary readers and Irish clubs and societies from cities throughout the country; recognises the close relationship between the Irish community and hon. Members from across the political spectrum; and encourages the Irish community and business leaders to work together better to promote the diverse social, economic and cultural interestsof the Irish in Britain across multiple media platforms by boosting circulation and sales, improving products and expanding services available for print, broadcast and online audiences.

That this House congratulates themanagement and staff of the Irish Post for their success in rescuing the title after company liquidation, saving the newspaper as the weekly voice of the Irish in Britain; appreciates the support of ordinary readers and Irish clubs and societies from cities throughout the country; recognises...

That this House recognises that currently there are between 3.5 to 6.5 million electors missing off the UK electoral register, that individual registration proposed by the Government is the biggest change on electoral matters since the introduction of the universal franchise and that proposed changes include the removal of the duty of the individual to return their electoral registration form and the subsequent liability to a fine of 1,000 and prosecution; notes that, according to the Electoral Commission, if these proposed changes are not implemented properly there could possibly over time be a reduction in registration rates from 92 per cent. to 60 per cent., that this would leave potentially 18 million unregistered voters, that this would have an impact on other civic functions including the ability of a political party to communicate with the electorate, the ability for an individual to gain credit and the ability of the jury system to function properly; further notes that the profile of the unregistered is that they live in social and rented housing, many are from black and ethnic minority communities and that they are young, many are already the most marginalised in society and will be further politically marginalised by deregistration; and calls on the Government to reconsider its current proposals that will lead to large scale deregistration.

That this House recognises that currently there are between 3.5 to 6.5 million electors missing off the UK electoral register, that individual registration proposed by the Government is the biggest change on electoral matters since the introduction of the universal franchise and that proposed changes include the removal of the...

That this House expresses its concern at the sudden decision of the Cork-based Thomas Crosbie Holdings to close the longest running, largest circulation community weekly newspaper for the Irish in the UK; notes the belief of former staff and management that viable alternatives to closure are available and their launch of a community campaign to `Save the Irish Post'; further notes that the Federation of Irish Societies, with more than 150 affiliated clubs and societies throughout England and Wales, has described the Post as a central pillar of the community; further notes that the Irish Post has, for more than forty years, been the `voice of the Irish in Britain', defended the community against discrimination, promoted peace and reconciliation, celebrated Irish identity, ethnicity, history and culture, showcased Irish talent and promoted trade and commerce; believes that a vibrant and diverse community press and media is vital to the promotion of good relations in society; and supports the Irish community in its battle to save this vital resource.

That this House expresses its concern at the sudden decision of the Cork-based Thomas Crosbie Holdings to close the longest running, largest circulation community weekly newspaper for the Irish in the UK; notes the belief of former staff and management that viable alternatives to closure are available and their launch...

That this House supports the British Heart Foundation and the Resuscitation Council UK's campaign to make learning emergency life support skills a mandatory part of the national curriculum; notes that the teaching of such skills is backed by 70 per cent. of parents, 78 per cent. of children and 86 per cent. of teachers; and calls on the Government to take this support into consideration as part of itsNational Curriculum Review.

That this House supports the British Heart Foundation and the Resuscitation Council UK's campaign to make learning emergency life support skills a mandatory part of the national curriculum; notes that the teaching of such skills is backed by 70 per cent. of parents, 78 per cent. of children and 86...

That this House notes that Census data inform millions of decisions made by public authorities and businesses trying to meet consumer demand for goods and services and distribute resources fairly; further notes that under-counting of particular groups may neglect demand and overlook the needs of the weak and vulnerable; notes also that shortcomings of the last Census led up to half a million people of Irish descent to think the Irish tick box did not apply to them; believes that misleading figures have resulted in health issues specific to the Irish community going undiagnosed and in demand for Irish culture, media and sports being under-estimated and the needs of Irish elders neglected; consequently welcomes the Census Awareness initiative How Irish Are You? launched by the Federation of Irish Societies to provide information targeted at recent migrants and those of Irish descent; and urges the Government to encourage Irish community and other voluntary sector groups in their efforts to promote the national Census.

That this House notes that Census data inform millions of decisions made by public authorities and businesses trying to meet consumer demand for goods and services and distribute resources fairly; further notes that under-counting of particular groups may neglect demand and overlook the needs of the weak and vulnerable; notes...

That this House welcomes the findings highlighted by the European Association forCardio-Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons that NHS heart surgery patients in England and Wales have a greater chance of survival and recovery than almost anywhere else in Europe; notes evidence showing that cardiac surgery patients have a mortality rate that is 25 per cent. lower than the European average; further notes that hospital stays for coronary heart bypass surgery in England and Wales are around 10 per cent. shorter than the European average, resulting in a 6.4 million saving for the NHS; and congratulates cardiac surgeons and their teams across the NHS on the findings that cardiac surgery in the NHS consistently delivers above average results.

That this House welcomes the findings highlighted by the European Association forCardio-Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons that NHS heart surgery patients in England and Wales have a greater chance of survival and recovery than almost anywhere else in Europe; notes evidence showing that cardiac surgery patients have...

That this House notes that heart and circulatory disease is the UK's biggest killer; expresses its concerns at new challenges ahead including demographic change and a more stringent financial climate; is further concerned that the prevalence of heart and circulatory disease remains disproportionately high amongst people living in disadvantaged circumstances and from particular ethnic groups; supports the British Heart Foundation's Prescription for the UK's Heart Health campaign, which contains the commitments needed to protect the UK's heart health for the coming decade; calls on the Government to meet these challenges by setting out a renewed approach to tackling heart and circulatory disease in England to reduce its incidence to one of the lowest levels in Western Europe; further notes that this should build on the review of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease; and further calls on the Government to publish this without delay and to ensure that its first spending plans protect health funding and include sustained investment in public health.

That this House notes that heart and circulatory disease is the UK's biggest killer; expresses its concerns at new challenges ahead including demographic change and a more stringent financial climate; is further concerned that the prevalence of heart and circulatory disease remains disproportionately high amongst people living in disadvantaged circumstances...

That this House welcomes the announcement by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) that it has, following an outcry from patient groups and clinicians and with the agreement of Ministers, removed from its work programme the proposed appraisal of drugs for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PH); notes that 75 per cent. of PH patients are now alive two years after diagnosis and that if the earlier, preliminary, recommendations from NICE had been carried out, it would have been a sentence of death for a significant number of the PH patient community; further notes that these lifesaving treatments are subject to national specialist commissioning arrangements and are only available in eight specialist and world-renowned PH centres in the UK; is pleased that NICE and Ministers recognise that NICE could not add value to this existing guidance and so removed it from the work programme; congratulates the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK on its campaign to ensure patients have access to these lifesaving drugs; and congratulates Ministers and NICE for taking a common sense approach to this issue.

That this House welcomes the announcement by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) that it has, following an outcry from patient groups and clinicians and with the agreement of Ministers, removed from its work programme the proposed appraisal of drugs for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension...