That this House hails the decision of Sheriff Margaret Gimblett on 21st October at Greenock Sheriff Court to order the acquittal of Ellen Moxley, Ulla Roder and Angie Zelter on charges of causing damage to a Trident related vessel in Loch Goil; recognises that this historic decision in effect rules that the deployment of nuclear weapons is illegal under international law; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to show a lead to other nuclear powers by removing all nuclear weapons from British soil and British territorial waters and pursuing a non-nuclear defence strategy.

That this House hails the decision of Sheriff Margaret Gimblett on 21st October at Greenock Sheriff Court to order the acquittal of Ellen Moxley, Ulla Roder and Angie Zelter on charges of causing damage to a Trident related vessel in Loch Goil; recognises that this historic decision in effect rules...

That this House congratulates Falkirk Football Club on winning the Scottish Football League Challenge Cup; and congratulates the players, management and supporters of Falkirk and Queen of the South on helping to make the cup final such an enjoyable sporting event.

That this House congratulates Falkirk Football Club on winning the Scottish Football League Challenge Cup; and congratulates the players, management and supporters of Falkirk and Queen of the South on helping to make the cup final such an enjoyable sporting event.

That this House congratulates Knockentiber amateur football club on the splendid victory in the Scottish Amateur Cup Final; and salutes the manager, Hugh Canswell, all the players and all associated with the club on the outstanding achievement in winning the trophy for a third time.

That this House congratulates Knockentiber amateur football club on the splendid victory in the Scottish Amateur Cup Final; and salutes the manager, Hugh Canswell, all the players and all associated with the club on the outstanding achievement in winning the trophy for a third time.

That this House calls on the Government to introduce legislation to make it illegal for private individuals to possess hand guns and to enforce much stricter control of all fire-arms.

That this House calls on the Government to introduce legislation to make it illegal for private individuals to possess hand guns and to enforce much stricter control of all fire-arms.

That this House congratulates Alex Smith, Manager of Clyde FC, on his 27 years in football management, and pays tribute to his services to Scottish football, as a player, coach an d manager; salutes his achievements as Manager of Stenhousemuir FC, Stirling Albion FC (promoted to the 1st Division 19 77), St Mirren FC (Scottish Cup winners 1987), Aberdeen FC (Skol Cup winners 1989, Scottish Cup winners 1990) and Clyde FC (Second Division Champions 1993); appreciates the invaluable work he has done as manager of the Scotland Youth Team and his assistance to the National Coach in charge of the full Scotland international squad for the World Cup and the last European Championships; recognises the important contribution he has made to the careers of many young football stars; and wishes him continuing success with his Academy of Football Excellence at Broadwood Stadium, where hundreds of children and young people are given a regular opportunity to enjoy football and develop their talents, thanks to the dedication, initiative and sportsmanship of Alex Smith.

That this House congratulates Alex Smith, Manager of Clyde FC, on his 27 years in football management, and pays tribute to his services to Scottish football, as a player, coach an d manager; salutes his achievements as Manager of Stenhousemuir FC, Stirling Albion FC (promoted to the 1st Division 19...

That this House notes Mr Billy Gorman's claim that he is innocent of the charge of murder for which he served 14 years in prison; is concerned that he had to resort to judicial review on two occasions in order to obtain the interview notes of his interrogation at Castlereagh Detention Centre so that they could be submitted for ESDA testing; expresses grave concern that, although the interview notes were submitted for testing in December 1993, Mr Gorman and his legal representatives are still being denied access to the test results; deplores the intransigence of the Royal Ulster Constabulary on this matter, despite representations from Mr Gorman, his solicitor, the honourable Member for Falkirk West, and human rights organisations; calls on the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to instruct the Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary to expedite the issue of the test results in compliance with the Court decision; and supports Mr Gorman in his efforts to clear his name.

That this House notes Mr Billy Gorman's claim that he is innocent of the charge of murder for which he served 14 years in prison; is concerned that he had to resort to judicial review on two occasions in order to obtain the interview notes of his interrogation at Castlereagh...

That this House congratulates Stenhousemuir Football Club on their historic achievement in winning the Challenge Cup; and salutes the players, management and supporters of both Stenhousemuir and Dundee United on making the cup final such an entertaining and sporting occasion.

That this House congratulates Stenhousemuir Football Club on their historic achievement in winning the Challenge Cup; and salutes the players, management and supporters of both Stenhousemuir and Dundee United on making the cup final such an entertaining and sporting occasion.

That this House congratulates Camelon Juniors Football Club on their magnificent achievement of winning the Scottish Junior Cup; and salutes the players, management and supporters of Camelon Juniors Football Club and Whitburn Juniors Football Club on providing such a sporting and entertaining cup final which brought great credit to Scottish junior football.

That this House congratulates Camelon Juniors Football Club on their magnificent achievement of winning the Scottish Junior Cup; and salutes the players, management and supporters of Camelon Juniors Football Club and Whitburn Juniors Football Club on providing such a sporting and entertaining cup final which brought great credit to Scottish...

That this House deplores the fact that a member of the Tory Government, the honourable Member for Croydon South, referred publicly to Scotland as 'the most prosperous region of England'; considers that such ignorance of geography and economics is grossly insulting to the people of Scotland; and is therefore not surprised that the Tory Party suffered a complete wipe-out at last month's Scottish local elections and faces the prospect of yet another humiliation in this week's local elections in England and Wales.

That this House deplores the fact that a member of the Tory Government, the honourable Member for Croydon South, referred publicly to Scotland as 'the most prosperous region of England'; considers that such ignorance of geography and economics is grossly insulting to the people of Scotland; and is therefore not...

That this House expresses grave concern about reports by international human rights organisations, including Amnesty International, WOLA, Americas Watch, CIIR, etc about the level of political assassinations in Colombia, amounting to an average of eleven per day and the fact that the state security forces are implicated in at least 75 per cent. of those killings; deplores the lack of political will by the Colombian Government to prosecute in civilian courts all those members of the army and police forces who are implicated in human rights violations; deplores the British Government policy of giving aid to the Colombian military forces; calls on the Prime Minister to stop such aid at least until real political will is demonstrated by the Colombian authorities to stop such impunity and to respect the human rights of the people of Colombia; and, recognising the need for a United Nations permanent human rights reporter to Colombia, supports the call by Colombian human rights organisations for such action at the next session of the United Nations. (Relevant registered interest declared)

That this House expresses grave concern about reports by international human rights organisations, including Amnesty International, WOLA, Americas Watch, CIIR, etc about the level of political assassinations in Colombia, amounting to an average of eleven per day and the fact that the state security forces are implicated in at least...

That this House congratulates Falkirk Football Club on winning the First Division of the Scottish League and wishes the club every success in the Premier Division next season.

That this House congratulates Falkirk Football Club on winning the First Division of the Scottish League and wishes the club every success in the Premier Division next season.

That this House expresses its appreciation of the valuable work done by all those involved in the helicopter search-and-rescue service based at RAF Lossiemouth and the mountain rescue team based at RAF Kinloss; is deeply grateful to them for their sterling efforts which have saved many lives; and calls on the Government to ensure that the United Kingdom search and rescue services are adequately maintained and, where necessary, improved.

That this House expresses its appreciation of the valuable work done by all those involved in the helicopter search-and-rescue service based at RAF Lossiemouth and the mountain rescue team based at RAF Kinloss; is deeply grateful to them for their sterling efforts which have saved many lives; and calls on...

That this House notes that almost all Lords Lieutenant in England and Wales are white male aristocratic Old Etonian gentiles, ex-military officers and prominent freemasons who own large mansions and are sufficiently rich to do a full-time job without a salary; and calls for appointments to be made every five years by a popular election in order to make the office representative of a wider spectrum of society.

That this House notes that almost all Lords Lieutenant in England and Wales are white male aristocratic Old Etonian gentiles, ex-military officers and prominent freemasons who own large mansions and are sufficiently rich to do a full-time job without a salary; and calls for appointments to be made every five...

That this House notes that, of the 7,788 votes cast in the Falkirk Referendum, 88 per cent. were in favour of the establishment of a Scottish Parliament; recognises that this is further evidence of the demand in Scotland for home rule; and calls on the Government to respond to the democratic aspirations of the people of Scotland by establishing a Scottish Parliament.

That this House notes that, of the 7,788 votes cast in the Falkirk Referendum, 88 per cent. were in favour of the establishment of a Scottish Parliament; recognises that this is further evidence of the demand in Scotland for home rule; and calls on the Government to respond to the...

That this House congratulates Falkirk Football Club on winning the B and Q Cup; and congratulates the players and supporters of both Falkirk FC and St. Mirren FC for making the Cup Final such an entertaining and sporting event.

That this House congratulates Falkirk Football Club on winning the B and Q Cup; and congratulates the players and supporters of both Falkirk FC and St. Mirren FC for making the Cup Final such an entertaining and sporting event.

That this House congratulates the Republic of Ireland on reaching the World Cup Finals; and wishes Jack Charlton, the players and supporters every success in the United States of America.

That this House congratulates the Republic of Ireland on reaching the World Cup Finals; and wishes Jack Charlton, the players and supporters every success in the United States of America.

That this House deplores recent moves to reduce the right of access to the Scottish countryside; demands that the Government stop Scottish Natural Heritage from handing out tax-payers' money to some of the biggest land-owners in Scotland, enabling them to erect sign-posts restricting access to some of the best mountain terrain in the Scottish Highlands; further demands that there be no further privatisation of the Forestry Commission which would lead not only to a loss of valuable public assets but also to a loss of public access to the countryside, as can be seen from a recent survey indicating that existing access agreements regarding privatised woodlands have a 100 per cent. failure rate; condemns individual land-owners who try to stop or limit public access to popular spots such as the Salmon Leap at Gartness; and calls on the Government to take all necessary steps to defend and extend the people's right of access to the Scottish countryside.

That this House deplores recent moves to reduce the right of access to the Scottish countryside; demands that the Government stop Scottish Natural Heritage from handing out tax-payers' money to some of the biggest land-owners in Scotland, enabling them to erect sign-posts restricting access to some of the best mountain...

That this House welcomes the outstanding achievement of Dick Spring, TD and the Labour Party of the Irish Republic in the recent General Election; notes that this closely follows the election of Mary Robinson, a left candidate, and first women, as President of the Republic; and wishes the Labour Party a successful conclusion to subsequent negotiations on the formation of an alternative Government that is popular and radically based.

That this House welcomes the outstanding achievement of Dick Spring, TD and the Labour Party of the Irish Republic in the recent General Election; notes that this closely follows the election of Mary Robinson, a left candidate, and first women, as President of the Republic; and wishes the Labour Party...

That this House believes that the taxpayer should not be burdened with the bill for restoring Windsor Castle which is only one of several residences of one of the world's richest families, whose head does not pay income tax.

That this House believes that the taxpayer should not be burdened with the bill for restoring Windsor Castle which is only one of several residences of one of the world's richest families, whose head does not pay income tax.

That this House, recognising the vital role of search and rescue helicopter operations from RAF Leuchars in providing civil and military search and rescue along the east coast of Scotland, deplores the decision to withdraw this service on 1st April 1993; notes the contribution made by this service to safety in a wide range of popular activities from hill walking and climbing to fishing and other maritime pursuits; and calls upon the Government to reverse this disastrous and dangerous decision.

That this House, recognising the vital role of search and rescue helicopter operations from RAF Leuchars in providing civil and military search and rescue along the east coast of Scotland, deplores the decision to withdraw this service on 1st April 1993; notes the contribution made by this service to safety...