That this House commends the recent Daily Mail campaign against the extradition to the United States of Gary McKinnon on charges of computer misuse; welcomes the continued cross-party support to stop the extradition; notes that the charges being brought by the US authorities are for events which happened whilst on British soil; further notes the significant impact of Asperger's Syndrome on Mr McKinnon; believes that it would be an injustice to carry out the extradition of Mr McKinnon; and urges the Government to review its decision in relation to the extradition order.

That this House commends the recent Daily Mail campaign against the extradition to the United States of Gary McKinnon on charges of computer misuse; welcomes the continued cross-party support to stop the extradition; notes that the charges being brought by the US authorities are for events which happened whilst on...

That this House welcomes the new Lost Heritage exhibition at Gallery K in London running until 30 April 2009; commends the work of the photographer Doros Partasides in bringing together an exhibition of works by well-known artists highlighting the damage to the cultural heritage of Cyprus from the division of the island; notes the substantial loss and damage to icons, mosaics, wall-paintings and artefacts in monasteries and churches dating from the fifth to the 16th century; further notes the ongoing negotiations between President Christofias and Mr Talat and hopes that a settlement will lead to the restoration of Cypriot heritage; and urges the Government to do all it can to support a reunited Cyprus on an agreed basis by Cypriots.

That this House welcomes the new Lost Heritage exhibition at Gallery K in London running until 30 April 2009; commends the work of the photographer Doros Partasides in bringing together an exhibition of works by well-known artists highlighting the damage to the cultural heritage of Cyprus from the division of...

That this House notes the report of the College of Emergency Medicine, the Way Ahead 2008-2012, which concluded that there is no evidence of the clinical or financial benefit of the urgent care model; further notes that the Government's proposals are clinically unproven and against the principle of patient choice of access to proper emergency care; is gravely concerned at the decision to downgrade services at Chase Farm Hospital, including the closure of its 24-hour accident and emergency department and loss of consultant-led maternity services; regrets the shortcomings of the consultation process and the decision by the Secretary of State for Health to approve the recommendations of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel, which jeopardises the future of Chase Farm as a general district hospital; and welcomes the decision of Enfield Council to seek a judicial review of the Secretary of State for Health's decision.

That this House notes the report of the College of Emergency Medicine, the Way Ahead 2008-2012, which concluded that there is no evidence of the clinical or financial benefit of the urgent care model; further notes that the Government's proposals are clinically unproven and against the principle of patient choice...

That this House notes the accepted practice of the governments of Israel and the Netherlands of requiring assurances from the US Administration prior to their nationals being deported to face trial in the United States in cases involving defendants suffering from medical or mental health disabilities, that those nationals will be repatriated to serve any sentence imposed by the relevant United States court; and urges the Home Secretary not to permit the extradition to the United States of Mr Gary McKinnon of Palmers Green, London, an Asperger's syndrome sufferer charged with computer misuse in the United States, until such time as she receives express assurances from the US Administration that in the event of his being found guilty and sentenced to a term of imprisonment that administration agrees to the immediate repatriation of Mr McKinnon post trial to serve any such sentence in the United Kingdom.

That this House notes the accepted practice of the governments of Israel and the Netherlands of requiring assurances from the US Administration prior to their nationals being deported to face trial in the United States in cases involving defendants suffering from medical or mental health disabilities, that those nationals will...

That this House believes that the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill raises important issues of conscience which merit the full consideration of the whole House; notes during the passage of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 the issue of embryo research, abortion and Schedule 2 was debated and voted on in a committee of the whole House; further notes that the Joint Committee on the Human Tissue and Embryo (Draft) Bill noted that `when what is now the 1990 Act was before Parliament the issue of embryo research was put to a free vote' and considered that the creation and use of inter-species embryos for research purposes is a comparable issue and recommended that the issue be put to a free vote; and calls upon the Leader of the House and usual channels to ensure that a committee of the whole House is arranged to consider issues of conscience arising from the Bill.

That this House believes that the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill raises important issues of conscience which merit the full consideration of the whole House; notes during the passage of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 the issue of embryo research, abortion and Schedule 2 was debated and voted...

That this House salutes the pioneering work of the Anthony Nolan Trust in establishing and maintaining a national database of bone marrow donors for which they recruit and tissue-type more than 20,000 new entrants each year, giving around 6,000 children and adults a chance of new life since 1974; notes with interest that the Trust, with the support of the East Midlands Development Agency, has begun the establishment of a new Cord Blood Bank which could become a National Cord Blood Programme of a scale to provide a truly national resource for access to umbilical blood stem cells for future treatment and research; believes that this development offers great hope for the future treatment of a wide range of serious medical conditions; and invites the Secretary of State for Health to take a lead in welcoming the Trust's five year aim to collect 50,000 cord blood units with 30,000 able to be used for research purposes.

That this House salutes the pioneering work of the Anthony Nolan Trust in establishing and maintaining a national database of bone marrow donors for which they recruit and tissue-type more than 20,000 new entrants each year, giving around 6,000 children and adults a chance of new life since 1974; notes...

That this House notes that over 1000 cases have been reported to BBC's Watchdog programme of a defective bonnet catch mechanism affecting the Renault Clio model manufactured between 1998 and 2005; expresses concern about reports that bonnets have released whilst the car has been in motion, causing serious accidents; further notes the lack of action by Renault to fully investigate and consider product recall of affected vehicle models; and calls on the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency urgently to consider whether the relevant bonnet catch mechanism is a risk to road safety requiring a direction that the affected vehicle models are recalled.

That this House notes that over 1000 cases have been reported to BBC's Watchdog programme of a defective bonnet catch mechanism affecting the Renault Clio model manufactured between 1998 and 2005; expresses concern about reports that bonnets have released whilst the car has been in motion, causing serious accidents; further...

That this House notes that reported levels of the hospital-acquired infection clostridium difficile were seven times higher than methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in 2005, and in 2004 was responsible for at least four times as many deaths; notes that at the same time there is inadequate recording of cases of clostridium difficile, as only cases amongst those aged 65 years and over require mandatory surveillance; further notes the inadequate reporting of clostridium difficile as a contributory factor on a death certificate; highlights the growing concern over increased numbers of cases and the distress the infection causes to the patient and their loved ones; acknowledges the recent publication of a professional letter by the Chief Medical Officer, the Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Pharmacist Officer and the Chief Executive of the NHS and its recommendations for the controlling of clostridium difficile and urges their full and effective implementation; emphasises the importance of basic hygiene in tackling clostridium difficile and in particular the use of soap and water for hand washing, the need for early diagnosis and the adequate isolation of infected patients; and calls for better information and education for health care professionals, patients and their family and friends regarding clostridium difficile and its treatment and for the general profile of clostridium difficile to be raised.

That this House notes that reported levels of the hospital-acquired infection clostridium difficile were seven times higher than methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in 2005, and in 2004 was responsible for at least four times as many deaths; notes that at the same time there is inadequate recording of cases of clostridium...

That this House laments the decision by the Royal Mail to exclude postage stamps bearing images reflecting the Christian faith on its Christmas stamps and the restriction to a bi-annual production of stamps bearing Christian images; believes that the sole use of secular icons to the exclusion of Christian images ignores the centrality of the birth of Jesus Christ to the celebration of Christmas; notes Royal Mail's heritage as `Master of the Posts', established by King Henry VIII in 1516 and made available to the public by Charles I in 1635; and urges the Royal Mail to reintroduce the annual production of Christmas stamps bearing Christian images, respecting the heritage of this country and the Christian foundation of the Christmas festival.

That this House laments the decision by the Royal Mail to exclude postage stamps bearing images reflecting the Christian faith on its Christmas stamps and the restriction to a bi-annual production of stamps bearing Christian images; believes that the sole use of secular icons to the exclusion of Christian images...

That this House notes with concern the Home Office decision to cease in 2007 funding the Brakecare Bereavement Pack, which provides advice for bereaved families and friends following a death on the road; further notes that additional resources need to be made available to fund a national helpline for road crash victims, a face-to-face support service and training for people working with road crash victims; further notes that the Victims Fund, announced on 12th January 2004, is yet to result in any funds for road crash victims; and therefore calls upon the Government to examine other options for funding services to road crash victims, including a ??1 levy on vehicle insurance premiums to provide services for the victims of road crashes.

That this House notes with concern the Home Office decision to cease in 2007 funding the Brakecare Bereavement Pack, which provides advice for bereaved families and friends following a death on the road; further notes that additional resources need to be made available to fund a national helpline for road...

That this House opposes the proposal by the Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust to dismantle Chase Farm Hospital's Accident and Emergency department which ignores the overwhelming public opposition in the Boroughs of Enfield, Barnet and Broxbourne to such a proposal; notes the worrying consequences of the proposed transfer of Chase Farm's Women and Children's Unit to Barnet; commends the hard work and dedication of hospital staff and volunteers; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Health urgently to review the proposals and to restore a commitment to locally delivered accessible healthcare.

That this House opposes the proposal by the Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust to dismantle Chase Farm Hospital's Accident and Emergency department which ignores the overwhelming public opposition in the Boroughs of Enfield, Barnet and Broxbourne to such a proposal; notes the worrying consequences of the proposed transfer of...

That this House notes with concern that 1.1 billion people do not have access to safe water and 2.6 billion people do not have access to adequate sanitation; further notes that the European Union's Water Initiative (EUWI), established in 2002 as the EU's main contribution to meeting the water and sanitation millennium development goals, has not yet made any of the policy or practice changes which would have helped extra people to receive access to water or sanitation; further notes that clear commitments to increase aid effectiveness generally have been made in the donors' Paris Declaration; and urges the Government to work with its European counterparts to push for a radical overhaul of the EUWI by incorporating into it the Paris Declaration agenda, setting measurable targets for better donor co-ordination in each country where the Initiative operates and by providing regular reports of progress at country level to ensure that more people really are gaining access to safe water and sanitation.

That this House notes with concern that 1.1 billion people do not have access to safe water and 2.6 billion people do not have access to adequate sanitation; further notes that the European Union's Water Initiative (EUWI), established in 2002 as the EU's main contribution to meeting the water and...

That this House expresses grave concern at the persecution suffered by Christians in China, through imprisonment, torture, financial penalties and other mistreatment; condemns the numerous arrests of Christians which have taken place in recent months, especially those accompanied by beating resulting in serious injury, and condemns the ongoing incarceration of several church leaders who are in poor health; notes in particular the sentencing of Pastor Cai Zhuohua, his wife and brother-in-law in Beijing on 8th November to three years', two years' and one-and-a-half years' imprisonment respectively for charges relating to the production of bibles and religious literature; expresses concern at the prosecution of religious activities under the guise of economic crimes; and calls on the Chinese Government to refrain from those acts which defeat the object and purpose of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which protects the right of the individual to religious freedom, and to which it is a signatory, and to discontinue treating with impunity those who perpetrate human rights abuses against religious believers in violation of international human rights standards.

That this House expresses grave concern at the persecution suffered by Christians in China, through imprisonment, torture, financial penalties and other mistreatment; condemns the numerous arrests of Christians which have taken place in recent months, especially those accompanied by beating resulting in serious injury, and condemns the ongoing incarceration of...