That this House is deeply concerned by the conduct of Ministry of Defence officials and Ministers not engaging with the community of Nesscliffe in Shropshire and surrounding villages over the use of an Army camp to house a significant number of Afghan refugees; believes that the wall of silence from the Ministry of Defence towards the local councillor and parish councils is unacceptable; and urges that a senior representative of the Ministry of Defence or a Minister be appointed to engage with the community of Nesscliffe as a matter of urgency and that a public meeting is held in the village hall with Ministry of Defence officials so that local residents are afforded the opportunity to raise concerns and questions.

That this House is deeply concerned by the conduct of Ministry of Defence officials and Ministers not engaging with the community of Nesscliffe in Shropshire and surrounding villages over the use of an Army camp to house a significant number of Afghan refugees; believes that the wall of silence from...

That this House recognises neither the illegitimate Socialist dictator of Venezuela as President nor his immoral and dangerous referendum to try to seize vast territory from Guyana; notes that this border was settled over 100 years ago; believes that in his attempt to distract the Venezuelan people from the economic disaster that his hard Socialism has brought to the country he is attempting to steal land from Guyana now that this country has found large oil and gas reserves; given the highly biased nature of the questions and extensive irregularities of the referendum urges the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to publicly condemn and reject the outcome; also urges the Government, as the former colonial power, to come to the assistance of Guyana to protect that nation’s integrity and border; and further urges the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office to raise the issue urgently at the UN and to work with Caricom and others to do everything possible to protect Guyana.

That this House recognises neither the illegitimate Socialist dictator of Venezuela as President nor his immoral and dangerous referendum to try to seize vast territory from Guyana; notes that this border was settled over 100 years ago; believes that in his attempt to distract the Venezuelan people from the economic...

That this House urges relevant authorities to urgently investigate any commercial links between David Snoxell, administrator of the Chagos (British Indian Ocean Territory) APPG, and the Government of Mauritius, which seeks to take these islands from Britain and the indigenous population of Chagossians.

That this House urges relevant authorities to urgently investigate any commercial links between David Snoxell, administrator of the Chagos (British Indian Ocean Territory) APPG, and the Government of Mauritius, which seeks to take these islands from Britain and the indigenous population of Chagossians.

That this House recommends the replacement of the current co-ordinator of the Chagos/BIOT APPG with an administrator who will take no personal public stance on matters related to Chagos and Chagossians and will not attempt to personally influence the views of Parliamentarians; notes that the current co-ordinator has used his position as co-ordinator over many years to publicly promote his own partisan views about the Chagos Islands and Chagossians in newspapers and magazines, that he has publicly promoted the interests of the Mauritian Government in relation to Chagos and that he has promoted his personal views on Chagos to the members of the APPG and other Parliamentarians and to all those on the APPG mailing list; further notes with particular concern that members of the Chagossian community have reported that he has restricted the access of Chagossian community members to the APPG and they feel that he has stifled, censored and corrected their opinions and attempted to diminish their standing and importance to Parliamentarians; notes that Chagossian community members report that he has made attempts to silence or correct what he sees as dissenting views in the Chagossian community and that they have experienced a dismissive attitude to themselves and their opinions; and observes that the Chagossians have been side-lined over many years in matters concerning their future and the future of the island and that many would see this belittling of their views in the APPG as a continuation of their discrimination and marginalisation.

That this House recommends the replacement of the current co-ordinator of the Chagos/BIOT APPG with an administrator who will take no personal public stance on matters related to Chagos and Chagossians and will not attempt to personally influence the views of Parliamentarians; notes that the current co-ordinator has used his...

That this House celebrates that Tuesday 19th September 2023 will mark the 40th anniversary of Independence of the Federation of Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis; recognises the UK’s painful history of using the Islands of St Kitts and Nevis as slave colonies; also celebrates the contributions of the Kittitians and Nevisians diaspora who now live in the UK; emphasise the shared bonds of friendship between the UK and St Kitts and Nevis through language, history, laws, and democratic traditions; and calls on the Government to deepen the political, economic and cultural ties that bind together these two great nations and Commonwealth members who share HM King Charles III as Head of State and Sovereign.

That this House celebrates that Tuesday 19th September 2023 will mark the 40th anniversary of Independence of the Federation of Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis; recognises the UK’s painful history of using the Islands of St Kitts and Nevis as slave colonies; also celebrates the contributions of the Kittitians...

That this House notes with growing and alarming concern the intention of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to enter into negotiations with Mauritius over the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory; further notes that these islands are closer to Maldives than to Mauritius and therefore questions the claims by Mauritius from a geographical perspective; moreover recognises the historical treaties which give this territory to Britain in perpetuity; strongly urges the Government to terminate these negotiations immediately and begin to explain to the UN that sovereignty is not open for negotiation; and condemns the Government of Mauritius for pursuing their illegitimate and pernicious claims on the British Indian Ocean Territory.

That this House notes with growing and alarming concern the intention of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to enter into negotiations with Mauritius over the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory; further notes that these islands are closer to Maldives than to Mauritius and therefore questions the claims by...

That this House recognises the threats the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline would pose to NATO; understands that the security and stability of the United Kingdom’s allies on NATO’s Eastern flank would be threatened by the project, as it would greatly alter the geopolitics of the region; expresses concern for the fact that the aforementioned states would become more vulnerable to foreign aggression as a result; further notes that it is the United Kingdom’s duty to support its NATO partners; supports the action taken by the United States Congress to impose sanctions on the pipeline; and urges Her Majesty’s Government to join the United States of America in imposing sanctions on companies involved in this endeavour.

That this House recognises the threats the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline would pose to NATO; understands that the security and stability of the United Kingdom’s allies on NATO’s Eastern flank would be threatened by the project, as it would greatly alter the geopolitics of the region; expresses...

That this House notes the danger posed to the security of NATO by the Nordstream 2 pipeline; and urges the Government to impose sanctions on all companies involved in that project.

That this House notes the danger posed to the security of NATO by the Nordstream 2 pipeline; and urges the Government to impose sanctions on all companies involved in that project.

That this House notes that on 11 November 2018 Poland celebrates 100 years of independence; further notes that this freedom was guaranteed by the Treaty of Versailles which Britain supported; notes that the huge contribution of the Polish people to Britain during the Second World War, and the contribution that 1 million Poles make to Britain today; and wishes Poland every success for these celebrations.

That this House notes that on 11 November 2018 Poland celebrates 100 years of independence; further notes that this freedom was guaranteed by the Treaty of Versailles which Britain supported; notes that the huge contribution of the Polish people to Britain during the Second World War, and the contribution that...

That this House notes that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project puts the energy security of the UK's key NATO allies in central and eastern Europe at risk; stands firm in its support of Poland and other key allies on this issue; further notes that Euro-Atlantic unity remains the UK's strongest tool in holding Russia to account over its actions; and calls on the Government to place sanctions on European companies involved in this project to ensure the continued security and diversity of energy supply in Europe.

That this House notes that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project puts the energy security of the UK's key NATO allies in central and eastern Europe at risk; stands firm in its support of Poland and other key allies on this issue; further notes that Euro-Atlantic unity remains the UK's...

That this House notes that Shrewsbury, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Exeter, Henley-on-Thames and Plumpton Colleges have experience in the provision of excellent and high quality apprenticeship training, which is valued and supported by employers; is disappointed that those colleges are not in receipt of non levy apprenticeship funding; and calls on the Government to provide those colleges with that funding or transitional assistance to ensure that the provision of apprenticeships can be maintained until the new funding arrangements are introduced in April 2018.

That this House notes that Shrewsbury, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Exeter, Henley-on-Thames and Plumpton Colleges have experience in the provision of excellent and high quality apprenticeship training, which is valued and supported by employers; is disappointed that those colleges are not in receipt of non levy apprenticeship funding; and calls on the...

That this House supports the bid by Poland for the Specialised Expo 2022-23 trade event to be held in the city of Lódz on 15 June to 15 September 2022, promoting revitalisation of cities through their CITY RE:INVENTED theme which leads to improvements in the quality of life and living; notes that Lódz, the third largest city in Poland, is deserving of hosting the Expo due to its bustling commercial, academic and cultural centre and distinct local culture heavily influenced by its Polish and Jewish heritage; further notes that such support would be greatly welcomed by the Polish Government which is a strong ally to the UK; notes that for the Expo to be held in the centre of Europe would benefit the wider European community, including learning from Poland and other countries how cities can be revitalised and how such measures could be used to improve cities in the UK; and calls on Ministers to offer the UK's assistance to Poland on this matter.

That this House supports the bid by Poland for the Specialised Expo 2022-23 trade event to be held in the city of Lódz on 15 June to 15 September 2022, promoting revitalisation of cities through their CITY RE:INVENTED theme which leads to improvements in the quality of life and living;...

That this House commends British farmers for adhering to world leading standards of animal health and welfare within farmed livestock; urges retailers, processors and consumers to support those production standards by sourcing and buying British produce wherever possible; and calls on the Government to ensure that it supports British farmers in maintaining these standards as the UK leaves the EU, whilst fulfilling the Government's ambitions on efficiency and productivity and protects against the importation of livestock products produced to lower standards of health and welfare in other parts of the world.

That this House commends British farmers for adhering to world leading standards of animal health and welfare within farmed livestock; urges retailers, processors and consumers to support those production standards by sourcing and buying British produce wherever possible; and calls on the Government to ensure that it supports British farmers...

That this House notes the genuine and serious concerns of the Polish Government on the renomination of Donald Tusk to the position of President of the European Council; and urges the Government to vote for Jacek Saryusz-Wolski as the most suitable replacement.

That this House notes the genuine and serious concerns of the Polish Government on the renomination of Donald Tusk to the position of President of the European Council; and urges the Government to vote for Jacek Saryusz-Wolski as the most suitable replacement.

That this House notes the current, and enduring, ceasefire in the Ukraine; further notes the need for the UK and its coalition allies to work together with Russia in countering the threat from Daesh in Syria; and calls on the Government to lift sanctions on Russia as a matter of urgency and as an expression of good will.

That this House notes the current, and enduring, ceasefire in the Ukraine; further notes the need for the UK and its coalition allies to work together with Russia in countering the threat from Daesh in Syria; and calls on the Government to lift sanctions on Russia as a matter of...

That this House notes the ongoing wait for a government of national unity to emerge in Libya, in a deal to be brokered by the UN; acknowledges the fact that the deadline for forming such a government has repeatedly slipped; and, further noting the expertise of the UK in conflict resolution, and its excellent pedigree in resolving more conflicts internationally than any other country, calls on the Government to do all it can to bring all the sides involved in this matter together for Lancaster House talks to resolve the current impasse and to help establish a government of national unity in Libya.

That this House notes the ongoing wait for a government of national unity to emerge in Libya, in a deal to be brokered by the UN; acknowledges the fact that the deadline for forming such a government has repeatedly slipped; and, further noting the expertise of the UK in conflict...

That this House regrets Network Rail's rejection of a direct rail link between London and Shrewsbury; acknowledges the damage done to the Shropshire economy since the last rail link between London and Shrewsbury closed in January 2011; notes Virgin Train's complete rejection of Network Rail's decision; further notes the legal action being taken against Network Rail due to missed punctuality targets; calls into question the credibility of Network Rail to make such a decision given its record of regularly missing punctuality targets; and further calls on Network Rail urgently to work with Virgin to review and reverse this decision.

That this House regrets Network Rail's rejection of a direct rail link between London and Shrewsbury; acknowledges the damage done to the Shropshire economy since the last rail link between London and Shrewsbury closed in January 2011; notes Virgin Train's complete rejection of Network Rail's decision; further notes the legal...

That this House notes that the feedback from over 300 British small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interviewed by the hon. Member for Shrewsbury over the last eight months for a report on the performance of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) has highlighted many areas for concern; further notes that the report will be published on 10 June; urges the Government to take note of the profound frustrations that many SMEs are facing with regard to their interaction with this organisation; believes that for British exports to enjoy an increase commensurate with the Government's aspirations, UKTI should be privatised and become a single entity with the chief executive and his board being able to manage staff independently without interference from the Foreign Office and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; and further notes that under such a private structure the right calibre of commercial sales experts can be engaged who would be able to provide levels of service rightly demanded by Britain's entrepreneurs.

That this House notes that the feedback from over 300 British small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interviewed by the hon. Member for Shrewsbury over the last eight months for a report on the performance of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) has highlighted many areas for concern; further notes that the...

That this House recognises the recent Sunday Times survey hunting for the best places to live in the UK; notes that Shrewsbury was named in the top 12 little nirvanas in the Midlands; agrees with the praise given to the historic market town for its transport links, quality of schools, property prices, natural beauty, cultural life, low crime rate and unemployment figures; and further notes the benefits for potential businesses looking to locate in Shrewsbury whose workers will enjoy the positive externalities of living in Shrewsbury.

That this House recognises the recent Sunday Times survey hunting for the best places to live in the UK; notes that Shrewsbury was named in the top 12 little nirvanas in the Midlands; agrees with the praise given to the historic market town for its transport links, quality of schools,...

That this House notes 30 January 2013 marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Percy Thrower MBE; recognises his contribution to national life through horticulture, gardening, broadcasting and journalism made throughout his career which started in the Royal Gardens at Windsor Castle through to his post at Shrewsbury as the youngest parks superintendent in the country where he started on 1 January 1946 and retired in 1974; further recognises his emergence on television in 1954 and on Gardeners World in colour in 1968 as the first of their kind; further notes his work throughout the parks in Shrewsbury leading them to win numerous awards; recalls his comments as horticultural adviser to Shrewsbury flower show which he described as, second only to Chelsea; further notes his business started in Shrewsbury in 1969, Percy Thrower's Garden Centre; further recognises his contribution to public life through the part he played in the Dig for Victory campaign and as a special constable in the Second World War; and congratulates the Shropshire Horticultural Society for continuing his legacy through the Percy Thrower Trust and its bursaries given to young horticulturists.

That this House notes 30 January 2013 marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Percy Thrower MBE; recognises his contribution to national life through horticulture, gardening, broadcasting and journalism made throughout his career which started in the Royal Gardens at Windsor Castle through to his post at Shrewsbury...