This House notes with concern the findings of Zurich Municipal that 67 per cent of English schools are rated as poor for fire protection systems and that only 5 per cent of English schools are rated as excellent compared with 29 per cent of schools rated as excellent in Scotland; further notes that according to the study the five biggest fire risks are lack of fixed fire protection including sprinklers, building combustibility and lack of modern construction methods, fire detection, arson and housekeeping and smoking controls; commends regulations in Scotland and Wales, where sprinkler systems are legally required in all new and major refurbished schools; urges the Government to legislate to require the mandatory installation of sprinklers in new and major refurbished schools in England; and calls on the Department for Education to ensure the removal of combustible materials in schools such as classroom noticeboards that are not fire compliant and require them to be replaced with noticeboards that are fire safe to European BS EN 13501 class B standard.

This House notes with concern the findings of Zurich Municipal that 67 per cent of English schools are rated as poor for fire protection systems and that only 5 per cent of English schools are rated as excellent compared with 29 per cent of schools rated as excellent in Scotland;...

That this House notes that bladder and bowel problems affect more than 900,000 children and young people in the United Kingdom; is concerned that the Paediatric Continence Forum reports that first line paediatric continence services across the country have deteriorated as local authority spending on them has reduced, and that this has placed greater strain on Level 2 services which are already over-stretched addressing complex continence problems such as daytime wetting, bedwetting and constipation, which have not been solved through first line treatment; welcomes the publication by the Forum of an updated version of The Children's Continence Commissioning Guide giving practical advice about what a good paediatric continence serves looks like; and calls on the Government to encourage all commissioners to ensure that, from birth to 19 years of age, all children for whose welfare they are responsible have access to a fully integrated Community Children's Continence Service that meets the standards set by NICE and the appropriate NHS regulations and which are the basis of the new edition of the Guide.

That this House notes that bladder and bowel problems affect more than 900,000 children and young people in the United Kingdom; is concerned that the Paediatric Continence Forum reports that first line paediatric continence services across the country have deteriorated as local authority spending on them has reduced, and that...

That this House notes that a recent academic review found that drinking milk supports immediate and lasting dental and bone health in five to eleven year old children and that it could have a positive effect on preventing childhood obesity; further notes that the same research showed that milk can support children's cognition, particularly when served as a mid-morning snack and that its consumption staves off hunger, so helping children from all socioeconomic backgrounds to perform to their best academically at a time of reputedly rising levels of child hunger; looks forward to celebrating World School Milk Day on 25 September 2019; and invites the Secretary of State for Education to take that opportunity to confirm his commitment to continuing the current school milk schemes which have made such a major contribution to the improvement and maintenance of children's health.

That this House notes that a recent academic review found that drinking milk supports immediate and lasting dental and bone health in five to eleven year old children and that it could have a positive effect on preventing childhood obesity; further notes that the same research showed that milk can...

That this House notes with concern that a significant proportion of notice boards installed in school classrooms do not comply with current fire standards; is alarmed that in many instances notice boards are installed from an imported product currently marketed as being suitable for the manufacture of firelighters; notes that according to the Home Office Incident Reporting System there were 682 school fires in 2017-18 in England and that 30 per cent of school fires occurred with children in the building; believes that in view of the Grenfell Tower tragedy it is imperative that fire sprinklers are installed in schools and that all internal wall linings meet fire standards; calls on the Government to ensure that in order to meet such fire standards notice boards are classified as wall linings; calls on fire and rescue authorities to liaise with local education authorities and other school management bodies to raise awareness of non-compliant flammable wall linings including noticeboards, acoustic panels and plywood which would add to the intensity of a school fire incident; and urges that all school notice boards are inspected to ensure that they are fire compliant and if found to be not compliant are replaced with notice boards that are fire safe to European BS EN 13501 class B standard.

That this House notes with concern that a significant proportion of notice boards installed in school classrooms do not comply with current fire standards; is alarmed that in many instances notice boards are installed from an imported product currently marketed as being suitable for the manufacture of firelighters; notes that...

That this House congratulates the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, the right hon. Member for Southampton, Itchen, and the Minister for Communities, the hon. Member for Stevenage, for their wholehearted support for the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill; notes that the Bill had the support of the Official Opposition and the Liberal Democrats; hopes that the Bill will pass through this House in this Session; and therefore calls on the Government to ensure that the Bill is brought before this House before the end of this Parliament and, if necessary, included in negotiations over wash-up arrangements.

That this House congratulates the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, the right hon. Member for Southampton, Itchen, and the Minister for Communities, the hon. Member for Stevenage, for their wholehearted support for the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill; notes that the Bill had the support of...

That this House regrets the actions taken by the hon. Member for Christchurch in objecting to further proceedings on the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill; notes that a majority of hon. Members, the Government, the Official Opposition and the Liberal Democrats have declared support for the Bill; and calls on the hon. Member to withdraw his opposition to the Bill.

That this House regrets the actions taken by the hon. Member for Christchurch in objecting to further proceedings on the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill; notes that a majority of hon. Members, the Government, the Official Opposition and the Liberal Democrats have declared support for the Bill; and calls...

That this House believes that the European Commission has no business in commenting on the UK's budget deficit position, and that its current intervention is totally unwarranted, but indicates the nature of the deflationary policies at the heart of the European superstate with the disastrous introduction of the euro; and welcomes the fact that the Government has had no truck with the European episode of failed economic and monetary union.

That this House believes that the European Commission has no business in commenting on the UK's budget deficit position, and that its current intervention is totally unwarranted, but indicates the nature of the deflationary policies at the heart of the European superstate with the disastrous introduction of the euro; and...

That this House condemns the current consultation on waste disposal in Gloucestershire concerning the location of an incinerator or other waste processes at Javelin Park near Junction 12 of the M5; questions why only 400 households in the immediate area have been consulted; and asks that the consultation be much broader so that all those affected can be asked for their view on this key issue.

That this House condemns the current consultation on waste disposal in Gloucestershire concerning the location of an incinerator or other waste processes at Javelin Park near Junction 12 of the M5; questions why only 400 households in the immediate area have been consulted; and asks that the consultation be much...

That this House welcomes the report by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds which examines the implications of the introduction of a storm surge barrier in Eastern Scheldt in the Netherlands, which caused a major change to tidal range, leading to ongoing erosion and consequent losses of intertidal habitat; and therefore asks the Severn Tidal Power Feasibility Study group to use this report as the trigger for pursuing alternative strategies to exploit energy from the Severn and to end further investigation of barrage proposals.

That this House welcomes the report by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds which examines the implications of the introduction of a storm surge barrier in Eastern Scheldt in the Netherlands, which caused a major change to tidal range, leading to ongoing erosion and consequent losses of intertidal...

That this House is concerned about the current situation in Sudan; notes that the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement put an end to one of Africa's longest running civil wars, in which over two million people lost their lives; is gravely concerned that, without adequate preparation, the upcoming national elections and referendum on southern independence could re-ignite conflict between north and south Sudan, with broader implications for regional stability; notes with horror the significant spike in violence in South Sudan in 2009, with over 2,500 killed and 350,000 displaced; further notes that, in the western region of Darfur, millions continue to suffer daily in camps; calls on the Government to seek urgent action now to protect civilians during this turbulent period in Sudan; and further calls on the Government to devote greater attention to inducing the parties, North, South, East and Darfur, to continue dialogue and find constructive solutions to the problems they face.

That this House is concerned about the current situation in Sudan; notes that the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement put an end to one of Africa's longest running civil wars, in which over two million people lost their lives; is gravely concerned that, without adequate preparation, the upcoming national elections and...

That this House acknowledges that quality housing, care and support can enhance older people's ability to live independently and well; expresses concern that just over one million older people in the UK always or often feel lonely; notes that 2.8 million older people are in need of care and that this figure will double in 2025; agrees with the National Housing Federation that older people's housing care and support must be fully recognised in local housing strategies, leading to long-term certainty over the provision of older people's support; and welcomes the launch of the Federation's In Your Lifetime report.

That this House acknowledges that quality housing, care and support can enhance older people's ability to live independently and well; expresses concern that just over one million older people in the UK always or often feel lonely; notes that 2.8 million older people are in need of care and that...

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce massive compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 50 jobs on Network Rail's Midland Mainline route; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve the nation's railway; is also alarmed at the safety implications of reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce massive compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 50 jobs...

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 300 jobs on Network Rail's Western Region route; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve the nation's railway; is also alarmed at the safety implications of reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 300 jobs on...

That this House condemns the escalating wave of human rights violations against Saharawi human rights activists in October and November 2009 including the detention of seven prominent Saharawi prisoners of conscience; expresses concern over the intention of the Moroccan authorities to try these prisoners in a military court where they may face the death penalty; is dismayed over the expulsion of prominent Saharawi human rights activist and winner of the 2009 Civil Courage Award Aminatou Haider from Western Sahara; notes with concern the actions of the Moroccan authorities to prevent Saharawi human rights activists from travelling abroad; expresses regret over the arrests of several Saharawi human rights defenders; opposes the regressive and systemic trend of human rights violations against those who peacefully resist the occupation of Western Sahara; and calls on the Government to condemn these actions and urge the United Nations to implement human rights monitoring in the region.

That this House condemns the escalating wave of human rights violations against Saharawi human rights activists in October and November 2009 including the detention of seven prominent Saharawi prisoners of conscience; expresses concern over the intention of the Moroccan authorities to try these prisoners in a military court where they...

That this House welcomes the success of the documentary film End of the Line in raising public awareness about the sustainability of global fish stocks and the implications of a world without enough fish; believes taxpayers' money should not be used to buy seafood in the public sector that is unsustainable; recognises the health benefits of eating shellfish and the importance of the shellfish industry to the UK seafood industry; and calls on the Government to prohibit public sector organisations from purchasing seafood included on the Marine Conservation Society's fish to avoid list and to require that all wild-caught seafood served in public sector organisations should be either Marine Stewardship Council-certified, or from stocks that meet the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organisation's Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.

That this House welcomes the success of the documentary film End of the Line in raising public awareness about the sustainability of global fish stocks and the implications of a world without enough fish; believes taxpayers' money should not be used to buy seafood in the public sector that is...

That this House notes the success of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 as the first step towards building a bottom up democracy; further notes the enthusiasm shown by local authorities across England in deciding to use the Act, with 100 councils having already used that process and a further 50 councils having stated their intention to do so at the next available opportunity, showing that nearly half of all councils wish to use the Act's process in the future; notes also the genuine cross-party support that the original Act commanded; and so supports the provisions of the Sustainable Communities Act Amendment Bill introduced in Session 2008-09 which would extend the 2007 Act by ensuring that the process of involvement established by the Act becomes an on-going process rather than a one-off event, by involving parish and town councils and their county associations in the process and by empowering citizens to petition their councils to use the Act if they are not already doing so.

That this House notes the success of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 as the first step towards building a bottom up democracy; further notes the enthusiasm shown by local authorities across England in deciding to use the Act, with 100 councils having already used that process and a further 50...

That this House welcomes the provisions of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 requiring the publication of local spending reports; believes that people have a right to know how their money is spent by public bodies; especially welcomes the assurances given by the formerMinister for Local Government, the hon. Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth, that the local spending reports will include all public agencies; further welcomes the former Minister's assurance that the purpose is to achieve a report that identifies how much will be spent in each area by the authorities; is therefore disappointed that thelocal spending reports published so fardo not adhere to the assurances given by the former Minister and so callsfor proper local spending reports to be published, which give effect to those assurances; welcomes the commitment by the Secretary of State to report to Parliament by the end of 2009 on the publication of future local spending reports; and calls upon the Secretary of State to ensure that his report is debated by this House and voted on.

That this House welcomes the provisions of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 requiring the publication of local spending reports; believes that people have a right to know how their money is spent by public bodies; especially welcomes the assurances given by the formerMinister for Local Government, the hon. Member for...

That this House is concerned at what happens to some materials that are recycled by local authorities; welcomes the initiative of Somerset Waste Partnership in publishing a register of the end use of all recycled materials; believes that such a move will increase public confidence in recycling and therefore help to increase the amount of materials recycled and so supports the provisions of the Waste Recycling (End Use Register) Bill, introduced in the 2008-09 Session by the hon. Member for Stroud; and hopes the measures contained in that Bill will become law in the 2009-10 Session.

That this House is concerned at what happens to some materials that are recycled by local authorities; welcomes the initiative of Somerset Waste Partnership in publishing a register of the end use of all recycled materials; believes that such a move will increase public confidence in recycling and therefore help...

That this House welcomes the Rally for Social Work organised by the British Association of Social Workers on 12 November 2009; supports the Social Workers: Taking back our profession campaign; and calls on the Government and all Opposition parties to support a college for social work led by the profession.

That this House welcomes the Rally for Social Work organised by the British Association of Social Workers on 12 November 2009; supports the Social Workers: Taking back our profession campaign; and calls on the Government and all Opposition parties to support a college for social work led by the profession.

That this House believes the reclassification of mobility scooters by the EU, so that they are now subject to a 10 per cent. import duty, amounts to a tax on the disabled; notes that disabled adults are twice as likely to live in low-income households as non-disabled adults, representing two-fifths of the adult population aged between 45 and 65, on below average incomes and have a limiting, long-standing illness or disability; observes that, at a cost of over ??2,000 on average, a 10 per cent. duty on imports will in many cases be passed on to the consumer; and calls on the Government to prevent this extra cost being passed on to the disabled so that the hardship of those who are amongst the most financially vulnerable in society is not amplified.

That this House believes the reclassification of mobility scooters by the EU, so that they are now subject to a 10 per cent. import duty, amounts to a tax on the disabled; notes that disabled adults are twice as likely to live in low-income households as non-disabled adults, representing two-fifths...