That this House believes that in present circumstances it is unsafe forcibly to return Africans from the Darfur region of Sudan back to their country of origin, particularly as the only legitimate way of returning to Sudan is through Khartoum International Airport which is likely to place returnees in the hands of the Sudanese National Security and Intelligence Service; notes that returns conducted from the United Kingdom increase the likelihood of arbitrary detention and torture; and further notes that those displaced from the crisis in Darfur and resident in the Khartoum region are likely to be identified, harassed and displaced on the basis of their ethnicity as demonstrated in the Aegis Trust report of June 2006 `Safe as Ghost Houses - Prospects for Darfur African Survivors removed to Khartoum'.

That this House believes that in present circumstances it is unsafe forcibly to return Africans from the Darfur region of Sudan back to their country of origin, particularly as the only legitimate way of returning to Sudan is through Khartoum International Airport which is likely to place returnees in the...

That this House recognises that a growing proportion of the adult population in the UK is obese with associated additional medical complications including an increased risk of developing type II diabetes and coronary heart disease; notes that those of Asian background have a higher premature death rate from coronary heart disease and stroke and are up to six times more likely to develop diabetes and that 20 per cent. of the South Asian community in the UK has type II diabetes in contrast to three per cent. of the general population; understands that in addition to genetics, lifestyle choices are also known to increase risk factors; congratulates local initiatives such as the Apnee Sehat initiative led by South Warwickshire Primary Care Trust which has developed an educational DVD supported by Warwick University and the Department of Health; commends such educational resources being tailored to raise health risk awareness in South Asian communities and to promote lifestyle changes to prevent these diseases; and urges the Department of Health to use this beacon DVD as a best practice tool for other health awareness projects targeting this community across the UK.

That this House recognises that a growing proportion of the adult population in the UK is obese with associated additional medical complications including an increased risk of developing type II diabetes and coronary heart disease; notes that those of Asian background have a higher premature death rate from coronary heart...

That this House is deeply concerned that the UK Government is failing to represent the interests of the British residents who remain in detention without trial in Guantanamo Bay, many of whom are on hunger strike; believes that people who have sought asylum in the UK and have their families here cannot possibly be represented by the governments from whom they fled or safely return to their countries of origin; and calls on the Government to take action to demand that the eight individuals concerned are brought to trial or returned to live with their families in the UK.

That this House is deeply concerned that the UK Government is failing to represent the interests of the British residents who remain in detention without trial in Guantanamo Bay, many of whom are on hunger strike; believes that people who have sought asylum in the UK and have their families...

That this House is increasingly concerned that, three years into the Darfur crisis, the humanitarian and security situation continues to deteriorate; notes with concern the recent warnings from the Secretary General of the United Nations, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide and the International Crisis Group that the African Union Mission in Darfur is not receiving sufficient funding; is concerned by the US Congress decision to withdraw $50 million in funding pledged to the African Union; notes that this constrains the African Union from fulfilling its mandate; and urges the UK Government both to put the issue before the Security Council and to lobby the European Union, US and other donors effectively so that this shortfall in funding can be met forthwith.

That this House is increasingly concerned that, three years into the Darfur crisis, the humanitarian and security situation continues to deteriorate; notes with concern the recent warnings from the Secretary General of the United Nations, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide and the International Crisis...

That this House objects to the proposal in the Ministry of Defence minute of 25th May concerning the gifting of non-lethal military equipment to the Government of Nepal; notes with concern that Ministers state that this decision has been made because there have been recent positive developments when in fact the King's ending of the state of emergency, release of some political prisoners and agreement to UN Human Rights monitoring is widely seen as a tactical ploy as the King manoeuvres to prevent the restoration of democracy and to retain absolute power; further notes that the fundamental rights of the Nepali people remain suspended, the King retains absolute powers, the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Ordinance allowing up to one year incommunicado detention remains in effect, journalists, academics, lawyers and human rights workers are denied freedom of movement, curbs on media freedom are in place and the International Committee of the Red Cross has announced that it has suspended visits to Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) barracks because of the failure of the army to comply with the terms of their agreement; requests the Government to reconsider its proposal to start a process of supply of equipment when this is being interpreted as support for the King who has suspended democracy and the rule of law and for the RNA who are responsible for terrible abuses of human rights; and believes that the Government should consider how the UK can provide support for the call for the restoration of Parliament and an all party government in Nepal.

That this House objects to the proposal in the Ministry of Defence minute of 25th May concerning the gifting of non-lethal military equipment to the Government of Nepal; notes with concern that Ministers state that this decision has been made because there have been recent positive developments when in fact...

That this House welcomes the International Development Select Committee's investigation into Darfur, but believes that in order to improve the UK response to the threat of genocide, lessons need to be learned from the failure of the UK to take action, in the Security Council and elsewhere, to try to prevent Rwanda's descent into genocide; and believes that, as have other parliaments, the appropriate parliamentary committee should establish an inquiry into the UK response to the threat of genocide in Rwanda in 1993-94.

That this House welcomes the International Development Select Committee's investigation into Darfur, but believes that in order to improve the UK response to the threat of genocide, lessons need to be learned from the failure of the UK to take action, in the Security Council and elsewhere, to try to...

That this House expresses its admiration for the six million people in the UK who provide unpaid help and support to a relative or friend who could not otherwise manage because of frailty, illness or disability; is concerned that large numbers of these carers are unknown to the statutory agencies; therefore welcomes the organisation of Carers Week, being held this year from 14th to 20th June, with the theme of carers and health and the objective of assisting carers and enabling them to access support and services; believes that carers need to be viewed as key partners in community care; is further concerned that two-thirds of carers who provide care for more than 50 hours per week say that their health has been affected by caring; notes that while carers are frequent users of general practitioners and primary care services, there is much work needed in primary care to identify patients who are carers; further notes that the unpaid work carried out by carers annually saves the Exchequer ??57 billion; and calls for the provision of better support and services for carers.

That this House expresses its admiration for the six million people in the UK who provide unpaid help and support to a relative or friend who could not otherwise manage because of frailty, illness or disability; is concerned that large numbers of these carers are unknown to the statutory agencies;...

That this House congratulates Birmingham Education Authority schools on their performance in GCSE, which so far as improvement is concerned for the fifth year running shows the city is in the top 20 per cent of authorities whose pupils have achieved five or more grades A to C and the top 10 per cent of authorities whose pupils have achieved five or more grades A to G; commends the commitment and hard work of the staff of Birmingham schools and the steadfast support of the city councillors for the schools' budgets despite cuts in grants from the previous government; and calls on that same partnership of councillors, school staff, parents, governors and pupils to continue its hard work to show that despite the formidable challenges arising from Birmingham being the fifth poorest district in the United Kingdom, Birmingham schools will continue their remarkable record of transformation in standards of educational provision, aspiration, expectation and outcome.

That this House congratulates Birmingham Education Authority schools on their performance in GCSE, which so far as improvement is concerned for the fifth year running shows the city is in the top 20 per cent of authorities whose pupils have achieved five or more grades A to C and the...

That this House believes that the consensual sexual behaviour of all people, including honourable Members, is a private matter and that any attempt to harrass or blackmail members about their sexual life is unacceptable; deplores and rejects the behaviour of those who are currently threatening people in public life; and calls on all individuals who are so threatened not to respond and on the media to cease to give publicity to this type of campaign.

That this House believes that the consensual sexual behaviour of all people, including honourable Members, is a private matter and that any attempt to harrass or blackmail members about their sexual life is unacceptable; deplores and rejects the behaviour of those who are currently threatening people in public life; and...

That this House, at the time of the centenary of the death of Dr R. W. Dale on 13th March 1895, after 42 years ministry at Carrs Lane Congregational Church, Birmingham, recalls his exceptional contribution to both the civic life of that city and to the exposition of the corporate responsibilities of those of Christian faith, or those adopting its principles of life; recognises the cumulative impact of his preaching, teaching and writing both in the churches and on public affairs, and thereby his contribution to the creation and achievements of the reforming governments elected in 1906 and 1945; and calls on its honourable Members to recognise that the principles and practices of public life which he advocated a century ago are applicable in all centuries, since they are rooted and grounded in the faith revealed, preached and practised in the first century A.D.

That this House, at the time of the centenary of the death of Dr R. W. Dale on 13th March 1895, after 42 years ministry at Carrs Lane Congregational Church, Birmingham, recalls his exceptional contribution to both the civic life of that city and to the exposition of the corporate...

That this House congratulates the Women's National Commission on its 25th anniversary this year; recognises the vital role played by the WNS over the past 25 years in seeking to ensure that women's voice is heard when decisions are made by government; values the range of women's interests represented by its member organisations, and the Commission's independence from Government; stresses the importance of this direct line of communication between women of the United Kingdom and the Government; pays special tribute to all the hard work undertaken by the women of the Commission, almost all of which had been carried out on a voluntary basis; notes that the WNC has been instrumental in drawing the attention of members of this House to the needs of such groups as older women, women returners to the workplace, and women prisoners through their in-depth reports; welcomes the key role played by the Commission in the preparations for the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995; acknowledges the valuable resource that the WNC represents to members of this House who wish to be aware of women's views; and wishes the WNC success over the next 25 years.

That this House congratulates the Women's National Commission on its 25th anniversary this year; recognises the vital role played by the WNS over the past 25 years in seeking to ensure that women's voice is heard when decisions are made by government; values the range of women's interests represented by...

That this House notes with great concern the establishment of a secret society within the Parliamentary Labour Party called The Supper Club; notes that its objectives appear to be distancing Front Bench spokesmen from official Opposition policy, campaigning for a new leader for the party, undermining support from British troops in the Gulf and weakening the authority of United Nations resolutions; and calls for an early debate so that club members can clarify their policies and their preferences for a new leader.

That this House notes with great concern the establishment of a secret society within the Parliamentary Labour Party called The Supper Club; notes that its objectives appear to be distancing Front Bench spokesmen from official Opposition policy, campaigning for a new leader for the party, undermining support from British troops...