That this House notes the celebrations of Cornwall's patron saint, St Piran, on 5 March each year are growing in scope, support and significance; believes that this is a valuable opportunity for the people of Cornwall to celebrate their unique heritage, language, culture and aspirations; recognises that those who support patron saints' days in other regions and nations in the UK are also seeking official acknowledgement; welcomes the fact that several town and parish councils have already made the day a staff holiday; and calls on the Government to make St Piran's Day a public holiday in Cornwall.

That this House notes the celebrations of Cornwall's patron saint, St Piran, on 5 March each year are growing in scope, support and significance; believes that this is a valuable opportunity for the people of Cornwall to celebrate their unique heritage, language, culture and aspirations; recognises that those who support...

That this House welcomes the visit of the Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to the UK from 31 October to 2 November 2012; further welcomes the steps that have been taken to restore democracy in Indonesia since 1998; and urges the Indonesian government to take further steps to increase transparency on human rights issues, religious freedom, the rule of law and the right to self-determination of people in the provinces of Papua and West Papua.

That this House welcomes the visit of the Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to the UK from 31 October to 2 November 2012; further welcomes the steps that have been taken to restore democracy in Indonesia since 1998; and urges the Indonesian government to take further steps to increase transparency...

That this House notes that the 2011 census data shows that 1.57 million people across the UK registered a second address; is concerned that many people are excluded from buying homes in their own community owing to a high proportion of second homes; further notes that in rural areas this contributes to a reduction in demand for local services and businesses; calls on the Government to grant greater planning powers to local authorities to control the number of houses being used as second homes ina particular area; and further calls on the Government to bring forward measures to ensure that second home owners pay their fair share to the communities were those homes are located.

That this House notes that the 2011 census data shows that 1.57 million people across the UK registered a second address; is concerned that many people are excluded from buying homes in their own community owing to a high proportion of second homes; further notes that in rural areas this...

That this House believes that the Gildhouse in the parish of Poundstock in North Cornwall is one of the best preserved examples of a late medieval church house in the UK; notes that the Poundstock Gildhouse was one of only three grand prix winners from across Europe in the 2012 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage and Europa Nostra awards; congratulates everyone involved in the restoration and preservation of the Gildhouse; and encourages people from across the country to visit and experience one of the medieval days run by the local community throughout the year.

That this House believes that the Gildhouse in the parish of Poundstock in North Cornwall is one of the best preserved examples of a late medieval church house in the UK; notes that the Poundstock Gildhouse was one of only three grand prix winners from across Europe in the 2012...

That this House notes the unfair financial advantage which unlicensed providers of hair-braiding and henna tattooing have over licensed street traders and shop keepers; further notes that in peak season in coastal resorts such as Padstow they can make thousands of pounds per day without paying any local taxation; observes that they are not covered by the existing street traders licensing regime as they are not selling goods and that they can only be regulated by the passage of private bills through this House at great expense to local taxpayers; and therefore calls on the Government to amend existing legislation covering the licensing of street traders to include those providing services in addition to those selling merchandise.

That this House notes the unfair financial advantage which unlicensed providers of hair-braiding and henna tattooing have over licensed street traders and shop keepers; further notes that in peak season in coastal resorts such as Padstow they can make thousands of pounds per day without paying any local taxation; observes...

That this House welcomes the launch of the campaign by mothers, for mothers entitled The Birth I Want, which brings mothers and mothers-to-be to the forefront of the midwifery debate, ensuring that their personal experiences and knowledge of maternity and midwifery services are heard in the case for greatly improved maternity services tailored to the needsof each woman, supporting her through pregnancy and childbirth and beyond to achieve the best outcomes; notes that woman-centred care, led by the wants and needs of the woman is widely evidenced as the most effective way to deliver the best maternity services in terms of outcomes for the mother andchild and in minimising unnecessary medical and surgical interventions and the associated costs to the NHS; further notes that successivegovernments have promised to deliver women-centred maternity care since the Changing Childbirth report recommendations in 1993, most recently in the statement by the Secretary of State for Health on 15 May 2012; but also notes that as yet no government has delivered on these promises; and calls on the Secretary of State to urgently publish clear, costed and timetabled plans to implement the approach as pledged.

That this House welcomes the launch of the campaign by mothers, for mothers entitled The Birth I Want, which brings mothers and mothers-to-be to the forefront of the midwifery debate, ensuring that their personal experiences and knowledge of maternity and midwifery services are heard in the case for greatly improved...

That this House pays tribute to the work of midwives in ensuring women have a safe and secure childbirth; recognises the pressures facing all those who work in maternity units, particularly in the context of a sharply rising birth rate; supports the right of women to choose where they give birth; and calls on NHS trusts to ensure there are adequate midwife numbers in their hospitals.

That this House pays tribute to the work of midwives in ensuring women have a safe and secure childbirth; recognises the pressures facing all those who work in maternity units, particularly in the context of a sharply rising birth rate; supports the right of women to choose where they give...

That this House notes the celebrations of Cornwall's patron saint, St Piran, on 5 March each year are growing in scope, support and significance; believes that this is a valuable opportunity for the people of Cornwall to celebrate their unique heritage, language, culture and aspirations; recognises that those who support patron saints' days in other regions and nations in the United Kingdom are also seeking official acknowledgement; welcomes the fact that several town and parish councils have already made the day a staff holiday; and calls on the Government to make St Piran's Day a public holiday in Cornwall.

That this House notes the celebrations of Cornwall's patron saint, St Piran, on 5 March each year are growing in scope, support and significance; believes that this is a valuable opportunity for the people of Cornwall to celebrate their unique heritage, language, culture and aspirations; recognises that those who support...

That this House expresses concern regarding human rights violations of the ancient Sabian Mandaeans religious group in Iraq; condemns the ethnic cleansing and systematic torture of this group as well as other minority religious groups in Iraq forcing them to become refugees; notes the recent deaths of Catholic priests and over 52 worshippers in Baghdad who were shot dead during a mass; further condemns the treatment of young children who are tortured and raped because of their religious background; believes all Iraqi religious groups and ethnicities should retain their human right to religious freedom and their right tojustice, equality, fairness and an end to discrimination and violence; and calls on the Prime Minister and the Government to raise the issue of human rights of Iraqi minority religious groups with the government of Iraq.

That this House expresses concern regarding human rights violations of the ancient Sabian Mandaeans religious group in Iraq; condemns the ethnic cleansing and systematic torture of this group as well as other minority religious groups in Iraq forcing them to become refugees; notes the recent deaths of Catholic priests and...

That this House welcomes the decision by Marlborough College to cease marketing the Manor of Trevalga, left in trust by the late Gerald Curgenven; notes that many homes offered for sale in coastal communities in North Cornwall are purchased as second homes and that such a process would have a devastating effect on this balanced, happy and peaceful community; and calls for the College to rule out any future attempt at a sale while workingwith the residents of the parish to meet their aspirations fora sustainable future and the College's educational objectives as set out in the will left by Mr Curgenven.

That this House welcomes the decision by Marlborough College to cease marketing the Manor of Trevalga, left in trust by the late Gerald Curgenven; notes that many homes offered for sale in coastal communities in North Cornwall are purchased as second homes and that such a process would have a...

That this House notes that more than 6,000 people invested savings in structured products backed by Lehman Brothers and which were marketed as 100 per cent. secure by companies such as NDF which sold them; further notes that investors have now lost more than £200 million of their savings following the collapse of Lehman Brothers; further notes that while investors were aware that some of their capital was at risk they were not warned that their monies would be invested in a single fund, making their investment more vulnerable; and calls on the Financial Services Compensation Scheme to compensate all those affected by honouring the Savings Deposit Guarantee for these funds.

That this House notes that more than 6,000 people invested savings in structured products backed by Lehman Brothers and which were marketed as 100 per cent. secure by companies such as NDF which sold them; further notes that investors have now lost more than £200 million of their savings following...

That this House believes that the edited electoral register provides very significant social and economic benefits for the UK as a whole; notes that the edited electoral resister does this by helping charities to fundraise, helping reunite lost friends and family (including the 3,000 people found by the Salvation Army), locating and connecting organ and bone marrow donors, enabling adoption organisations to find biological parents of adoptive children, and assisting businesses provide age verification, to reduce credit card fraud, minimise identity theft, pursue bad debts, repatriate dormant financial assets to their rightful owners, and support probate; and opposes all steps which might further significantly restrict access to or abolish the edited electoral register.

That this House believes that the edited electoral register provides very significant social and economic benefits for the UK as a whole; notes that the edited electoral resister does this by helping charities to fundraise, helping reunite lost friends and family (including the 3,000 people found by the Salvation Army),...

That this House supports WWF's Earth Hour 2010; notes the event's record of persuading one billion people worldwide to sign up to switch off their lights for an hour at 8.30 pm on 27 March 2010; congratulates those individuals, organisations, businesses and local authorities which have already pledged to take part; further notes that many British landmarks, including Canary Wharf, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and the London Eye will switch their lights off; and calls on the House authorities to ensure that the Palace of Westminster and all other buildings on the Parliamentary estate take part by switching off external floodlights and non-essential internal lighting.

That this House supports WWF's Earth Hour 2010; notes the event's record of persuading one billion people worldwide to sign up to switch off their lights for an hour at 8.30 pm on 27 March 2010; congratulates those individuals, organisations, businesses and local authorities which have already pledged to take...

That this House notes that Cornwall is going through a significant reorganisation of local government this year; congratulates Cornwall's seven district, borough and county councils on their past 35 years of joint public service to the people and environment of Cornwall; particularly commends the outstanding contribution of the thousands of rank-and-file staff and officers from each of the seven authorities; believes they have a record of which they can be proud; recognises the commitment and dedication of councillors from all parties and none over the years; believes Cornwall should be a distinctive region within the UK, a champion of social justice and an exemplar of environmental policy; further believes that the advent of a new strategic voice for Cornwall presents the Duchy with an opportunity to realise those aims; acknowledges that there will be challenges along the way; and urges everyone with an interest in the future of Cornwall to work together to make the new authority successful and ambitious for Cornwall as the first step to real devolution from Westminster towards a Cornish assembly.

That this House notes that Cornwall is going through a significant reorganisation of local government this year; congratulates Cornwall's seven district, borough and county councils on their past 35 years of joint public service to the people and environment of Cornwall; particularly commends the outstanding contribution of the thousands of...

That this House notes that celebrations in honour of Cornwall's patron saint, St Piran, on 5 March each year are growing in scope, support and significance; believes that this is a valuable opportunity for the people of Cornwall to celebrate their unique heritage, language, culture and aspirations; recognises that those who support patron saints' days in other regions and nations of the United Kingdom are also seeking official acknowledgement; welcomes the fact that Bodmin, St Columb and Penzance town councils have already made the day a staff holiday; and calls on the Government to make St Piran's Day a public holiday in Cornwall.

That this House notes that celebrations in honour of Cornwall's patron saint, St Piran, on 5 March each year are growing in scope, support and significance; believes that this is a valuable opportunity for the people of Cornwall to celebrate their unique heritage, language, culture and aspirations; recognises that those...

That this House commends the right hon. Member for Sheffield, Hallam and the hon. Member for Yeovil for presenting plans to increase funding to Cornish schools by ??22.1 million a year; notes the end of the National Year of Reading; welcomes Cornwall County Council's special initiative to keep momentum behind children's reading in a Cornish Reading Wave; further commends staff and students at Cornish schools for staging a series of competitions, poetry readings, story telling, book swaps, book reviews and drama projects as part of the Cornish Celebration of Reading; and believes that students' reading potential would be further improved if class sizes were cut in the infant years and funding followed the most disadvantaged pupils during their 5 to 19 education.

That this House commends the right hon. Member for Sheffield, Hallam and the hon. Member for Yeovil for presenting plans to increase funding to Cornish schools by ??22.1 million a year; notes the end of the National Year of Reading; welcomes Cornwall County Council's special initiative to keep momentum behind...

That this House notes the pressure that the present economic downturn is putting on small businesses in Cornwall and Devon; believes that local businesses rely on residents to think local and buy local; welcomes measures to delay small businesses' tax payments to HM Revenue and Customs; calls on the Government to ensure everything possible is done to help small business during the economic downturn; supports the efforts of the Federation of Small Business, Rural Shops Alliance, Taste of the West and others in highlighting the needs of their industries in the downturn; and congratulates the Western Morning News on its Think Local campaign to encourage communities to pull together in support of local traders.

That this House notes the pressure that the present economic downturn is putting on small businesses in Cornwall and Devon; believes that local businesses rely on residents to think local and buy local; welcomes measures to delay small businesses' tax payments to HM Revenue and Customs; calls on the Government...

That this House notes with concern the announcement by Post Office Limited of their proposal to close post offices and so withdraw mobile services in Cornwall; further notes that this will affect communities the length of the peninsula; believes post offices are a vital community asset; and calls on the Government to provide a sustainable source of revenue for the post office network.

That this House notes with concern the announcement by Post Office Limited of their proposal to close post offices and so withdraw mobile services in Cornwall; further notes that this will affect communities the length of the peninsula; believes post offices are a vital community asset; and calls on the...

That this House notes the celebrations of Cornwall's patron saint, St Piran, on 5th March each year are growing in scope, support and significance; believes that this is a valuable opportunity for the people of Cornwall to celebrate their unique heritage, language, culture and aspirations; recognises that those who support patron saints' days in other regions and nations of the United Kingdom are also seeking official acknowledgement; welcomes the fact that Bodmin Town Council has already made the day a staff holiday; and calls on the Government to make St Piran's Day a public holiday in Cornwall.

That this House notes the celebrations of Cornwall's patron saint, St Piran, on 5th March each year are growing in scope, support and significance; believes that this is a valuable opportunity for the people of Cornwall to celebrate their unique heritage, language, culture and aspirations; recognises that those who support...

That this House notes with concern BT's decision to remove any reference to payment at the Post Office from the back of its telephone bills; further notes that BT customers can still choose to pay their bills at the Post Office; regrets that BT says that this is not a method it chooses to promote; considers bill payments a key part of the Post Office network's business; notes that Post Office branches are vital centres for communities across the country; considers BT's decision a mean-spirited threat to the sustainability of the Post Office network; and calls on BT to reintroduce a reference to the Post Office on the back of all its telephone bills.

That this House notes with concern BT's decision to remove any reference to payment at the Post Office from the back of its telephone bills; further notes that BT customers can still choose to pay their bills at the Post Office; regrets that BT says that this is not a...