That this House believes that all eggs produced by hens in enriched cage systems should be labelled to differentiate them from eggs produced by other production systems; welcomes the progress being made to improve the welfare of egg laying hens through EU Directive 99/74/EC, banning the conventional battery cage from the EU by 2012, and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' support for the introduction in EU marketing regulations of a code 4 for eggs produced by hens housed in enriched systems; notes that a significant proportion of UK farmers have invested in improved enriched cage production systems; and calls on the Government to introduce a code 4 to distinguish eggs produced by hens housed in enriched systems from those housed in conventional battery cages outside of the EU, to assist UK farmers.

That this House believes that all eggs produced by hens in enriched cage systems should be labelled to differentiate them from eggs produced by other production systems; welcomes the progress being made to improve the welfare of egg laying hens through EU Directive 99/74/EC, banning the conventional battery cage from...

That this House believes that all food products containing egg and egg derivatives produced in the EU and imported food products from non-EU countries should be labelled as to production method in line with current labelling regulations for packs of shell eggs; welcomes the progress being made to improve the welfare of egg laying hens through the support of EU Directive 99/74/EC banning the conventional battery cage from 2012 across the EU; notes with concern that from 2012 UK egg production is forecast to diminish and that this deficit could be met by processed food companies importing eggs from non-EU egg farmers using conventional battery cage production methods; and therefore calls on the Government to make it a requirement for all processed food products containing egg derivatives sold in the UK to be labelled with the production method to allow consumers to make an informed choice.

That this House believes that all food products containing egg and egg derivatives produced in the EU and imported food products from non-EU countries should be labelled as to production method in line with current labelling regulations for packs of shell eggs; welcomes the progress being made to improve the...

That this House supports the Code of Practice on the Welfare of Privately Kept Non-Human Primates which sets the standards required for keepers of the estimated 5,000 privately kept primates in the United Kingdom; calls for the Code's adoption under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 which would be a step towards the improved welfare of privately owned primates; notes the trade of primates as pets is largely unregulated; and calls for the United Kingdom to set an example to Europe, where the primate pet trade poses a serious threat to the conservation and survival of primates.

That this House supports the Code of Practice on the Welfare of Privately Kept Non-Human Primates which sets the standards required for keepers of the estimated 5,000 privately kept primates in the United Kingdom; calls for the Code's adoption under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 which would be a step...

That this House believes that all food products containing egg and egg derivatives produced in the EU and imported food products from non-EU countries should be labelled as to production method in line with current labelling regulations for packs of shell eggs; welcomes the progress being made to improve the welfare of egg laying hens through the support of EU Directive 99/74/EC banning the conventional battery cage from 2012 across the EU; notes with concern that from 2012 UK egg production is forecast to diminish and that this deficit could be met by processed food companies importing eggs from non-EU egg farmers using conventional battery cage production methods; and therefore calls on the Government to make it a requirement for all processed food products containing egg derivatives sold in the UK to be labelled with the production method to allow consumers to make an informed choice.

That this House believes that all food products containing egg and egg derivatives produced in the EU and imported food products from non-EU countries should be labelled as to production method in line with current labelling regulations for packs of shell eggs; welcomes the progress being made to improve the...

That this House believes that all eggs produced by hens in enriched cage systems should be labelled to differentiate them from eggs produced by other production systems; welcomes the progress being made to improve the welfare of egg-laying hens through EU Directive 99/74/EC banning the conventional battery cage from the EU by 2012; further welcomes the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs support for the introduction in EU marketing regulations of a code 4 for eggs produced by hens housed in enriched systems; notes that a significant proportion of UK farmers have invested in improved enriched cage production systems; and calls on the UK Government to introduce a code 4 to distinguish eggs produced by hens housed in enriched systems from those housed in conventional battery cages outside of the EU, to assist UK farmers.

That this House believes that all eggs produced by hens in enriched cage systems should be labelled to differentiate them from eggs produced by other production systems; welcomes the progress being made to improve the welfare of egg-laying hens through EU Directive 99/74/EC banning the conventional battery cage from the...

That this House notes the manifesto of the Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers; further notes that the industry has ??400 billion under management and employs 25,000 regulated employees at over 500 sites across the UK making a substantial contribution to the financial well-being of the country; further notes that in the 15 months since UK implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, firms have been swamped by 5,437 A4 pages of regulations or regulatory communications from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to implement or consider; observes that guidance published by the FSA is often issued without any cost-benefit analysis or consultation; and calls on the Government to ensure that the retail stockbroking and private wealth management sectors are not unfairly regulated or burdened by inappropriate or disproportionate regulation designed to address issues arising in other areas of the financial services industry.

That this House notes the manifesto of the Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers; further notes that the industry has ??400 billion under management and employs 25,000 regulated employees at over 500 sites across the UK making a substantial contribution to the financial well-being of the country; further...

That this House condemns the actions of the Israeli security forces with regard to the Palestinian journalist and joint winner of the 2008 Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism, Mohammed Omer, who after briefing Members of Parliament on the situation in the Gaza Strip, attempted to re-enter the Occupied Territories via the Allenby Bridge and was interrogated at the crossing, strip-searched at gunpoint and beaten for four hours resulting in hospitalisation after he lost consciousness; expresses concern that harassment, intimidation and even killing of journalists has been too frequent an occurrence, particularly since the outbreak of the Intifada in 2000; calls on Israel and all other parties to uphold the freedom of journalists to report; further calls on the Israeli government to launch a full independent inquiry, to compensate Mohammed Omer in full for his injuries; and urges the Government to raise this issue with the government of Israel at the earliest opportunity.

That this House condemns the actions of the Israeli security forces with regard to the Palestinian journalist and joint winner of the 2008 Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism, Mohammed Omer, who after briefing Members of Parliament on the situation in the Gaza Strip, attempted to re-enter the Occupied Territories via...

That this House notes the findings of the Healthcare Commission Report which places the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust at the top of its most improved hospital league table; further notes that the Trust is now compliant with 35 of the 44 core standards; appreciates the sustained dedication and effort of the staff through a challenging financial and operationally changing climate; and calls on the Government to give the NHS in Cornwall the support it deserves by finally addressing the unfair funding formula that continues to put Cornish patients at a disadvantage by linking local NHS funding to the lowest private sector wages in the UK.

That this House notes the findings of the Healthcare Commission Report which places the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust at the top of its most improved hospital league table; further notes that the Trust is now compliant with 35 of the 44 core standards; appreciates the sustained dedication and effort...

That this House condemns the continuation of the dumping of dredged material by the Ministry of Defence and others in Whitsand Bay, South East Cornwall; and calls upon the Government to investigate alternative methods for the disposal of dredged material.

That this House condemns the continuation of the dumping of dredged material by the Ministry of Defence and others in Whitsand Bay, South East Cornwall; and calls upon the Government to investigate alternative methods for the disposal of dredged material.

That this House records its sadness that 16 people have already been reported as having died of accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the UK since September 2006; commends the recommendations which were made by the Health and Safety Commission in 2000, including a modest levy on gas suppliers to provide funds for raising awareness of the dangers of CO; recognises the need for regular servicing of appliances by qualified operatives, adequate ventilation, regular chimney sweeping and the use of CO alarms in preventing CO poisoning; further recognises that the gas emergency service should have and use equipment to test appliances for CO; and urges the Government to bring forward proposals to make these recommendations mandatory given the lack of industry movement since 1997, and to make funds available for a body to assist the victims, their families and to fund further research.

That this House records its sadness that 16 people have already been reported as having died of accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the UK since September 2006; commends the recommendations which were made by the Health and Safety Commission in 2000, including a modest levy on gas suppliers to...

That this House deplores the practice of high street banks arbitrarily giving notice to customers to close their bank accounts for requesting an explanation of bank charges which have been levied; and calls upon the banks to cease this practice forthwith and comply with the banking code.

That this House deplores the practice of high street banks arbitrarily giving notice to customers to close their bank accounts for requesting an explanation of bank charges which have been levied; and calls upon the banks to cease this practice forthwith and comply with the banking code.

That this House is aware that the multiple sclerosis national therapy centres (MSNTC) are a group of self-help therapy centres offering assistance to thousands of people with multiple sclerosis throughout England and Wales by providing a wide range of drug-free symptom management therapies, advice and support for those with the illness and also their families; notes that these MS therapy centres are non-profit making charities which raise about ??6 million annually, which is used entirely to meet their costs; and further notes in particular that the Merlin Project will establish the first-ever and much-needed MS therapy centre in Cornwall; expresses concern at the Healthcare Commission's decision to impose charges for inspection of MSNTCs; further notes that these fees will have a very serious financial impact making MSNTCs the only non-profit making bodies charged these fees; further notes that Welsh MSNTCs are exempt from charges; and calls on the Government to review the Healthcare Commission's decision on inspection charges.

That this House is aware that the multiple sclerosis national therapy centres (MSNTC) are a group of self-help therapy centres offering assistance to thousands of people with multiple sclerosis throughout England and Wales by providing a wide range of drug-free symptom management therapies, advice and support for those with the...

That this House congratulates the General Medical Council (GMC) on its work in developing the standards of conduct expected of the medical profession which are recognised as an international exemplar; welcomes the GMC's new edition of Good Medical Practice and its increased emphasis on the importance of an effective doctor-patient partnership to enable the delivery of high quality heathcare; notes that it has been written following wide ranging consultation; supports the GMC's nationwide poster campaign to ensure that patients are made aware of doctors' commitment to a partnership with them; and encourages the prominent display of the Good Medical Practice poster in all general practices, clinics and hospitals across the UK.

That this House congratulates the General Medical Council (GMC) on its work in developing the standards of conduct expected of the medical profession which are recognised as an international exemplar; welcomes the GMC's new edition of Good Medical Practice and its increased emphasis on the importance of an effective doctor-patient...

That this House condemns the series of cuts proposed in First Great Western's new draft rail timetable across Devon and Cornwall; notes with particular concern the cutbacks in the much-required and increasingly popular commuter services which contribute significantly to the reduction of road congestion across the region and improvement of air quality in towns and cities; and calls upon the Department for Transport and First Great Western to rethink their proposals and to restore the commuter services on both branch and main lines in the two counties.

That this House condemns the series of cuts proposed in First Great Western's new draft rail timetable across Devon and Cornwall; notes with particular concern the cutbacks in the much-required and increasingly popular commuter services which contribute significantly to the reduction of road congestion across the region and improvement of...

That this House notes that bovine tuberculosis in cattle now costs the taxpayer ??90 million in compensation to farmers and that 24,000 cattle were slaughtered in England and Wales last year; notes the growing evidence of the link with badgers in the chain of infection and the distressing effect the disease has on both badgers and other wildlife; believes that it is now necessary for a combination of measures to tackle infection by introducing an immediate and focused programme of badger control in known and persistent hotspot areas in the South West of England, a pre- and post-cattle movement tuberculosis testing regime, and enhanced Government support for the research and development of an effective vaccine; and urges the Government to adopt this strategy as soon as possible.

That this House notes that bovine tuberculosis in cattle now costs the taxpayer ??90 million in compensation to farmers and that 24,000 cattle were slaughtered in England and Wales last year; notes the growing evidence of the link with badgers in the chain of infection and the distressing effect the...

That this House notes with concern the widely held belief in the West Country that recent tenders for surface ship refit work have not been awarded by the Ministry of Defence to Devonport Dockyard even though its tenders may have been the most competitive; recognises the possible job losses at Devonport as a consequence of these decisions; believes that it is vital that the bidding process for future refit work is open and transparent so that public confidence can be restored; calls upon the Government to agree that, for a minimum period of three years, no further surface ship refit contracts shall be awarded unless accompanied by a National Audit Office certificate confirming that the final decision has been reached exclusively on the basis of the most competitive bid; and further calls for the continuation of the base porting of the Trafalgar class of submarines at Devonport Naval Base.

That this House notes with concern the widely held belief in the West Country that recent tenders for surface ship refit work have not been awarded by the Ministry of Defence to Devonport Dockyard even though its tenders may have been the most competitive; recognises the possible job losses at...

That this House recognises the courage and bravery of Angela Cannings and her family in allowing the events of her arrest, prosecution and imprisonment to be shown in a BBC1 drama on 22nd February; congratulates the BBC and the cast on the programme; and urges the Government to provide whatever resources are necessary to review urgently all the remaining cases which have been solely reliant upon the testimony of expert witnesses, similar to that of Mrs Cannings, so that any underlying unsafe convictions may be quashed.

That this House recognises the courage and bravery of Angela Cannings and her family in allowing the events of her arrest, prosecution and imprisonment to be shown in a BBC1 drama on 22nd February; congratulates the BBC and the cast on the programme; and urges the Government to provide whatever...

That this House notes that CO-Gas Safety, the independent charity committed to reducing accidents from carbon monoxide and other gas dangers worldwide, reaches its 10th anniversary on Tuesday 25th January; congratulates CO-Gas Safety on all its achievements in the last 10 years, during which it has pushed for and achieved a British Standard for both carbon monoxide detectors and flue gas analysers and set up a unique database of deaths from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning from all fuels as well as an informative website at www.co-gassafety.co.uk; acknowledges that CO-Gas Safety has raised awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide, especially from solid fuel, and has given help, advice and support to hundreds of injured people and bereaved families; is gravely concerned that the Health and Safety Committee recommendations in 2000 have not all been implemented; and urges the Government to implement them as soon as possible.

That this House notes that CO-Gas Safety, the independent charity committed to reducing accidents from carbon monoxide and other gas dangers worldwide, reaches its 10th anniversary on Tuesday 25th January; congratulates CO-Gas Safety on all its achievements in the last 10 years, during which it has pushed for and achieved...

That this House condemns the uncontrolled development of retail floor space, by methods such as the construction of mezzanine floors and use of storage space and basements; and calls on the Government to amend planning policy guidance and legislation to allow for the democratic consideration of the impact of such developments by local authorities and communities.

That this House condemns the uncontrolled development of retail floor space, by methods such as the construction of mezzanine floors and use of storage space and basements; and calls on the Government to amend planning policy guidance and legislation to allow for the democratic consideration of the impact of such...

That this House notes that if any of the bids from Asda, Morrison, Sainsbury or Tesco to take over the supermarket chain Safeway were successful it would result in a considerable increase in the concentration of market share in grocery retailing; further notes the Competition Commission in 2000 found that some of the practices of the supermarkets resulting from the existing level of concentration are anti-competitive and operate against the public interest; believes that further concentration of power amongst the biggest supermarkets may have significant adverse impacts on consumer choice, local economies, smaller and independent retailers, farmers and other suppliers; and calls on the British Government to intervene by ordering a comprehensive investigation by the Competition Commission into these issues in relation to all the bids including an assessment of impacts at the regional and local level.

That this House notes that if any of the bids from Asda, Morrison, Sainsbury or Tesco to take over the supermarket chain Safeway were successful it would result in a considerable increase in the concentration of market share in grocery retailing; further notes the Competition Commission in 2000 found that...