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That this House notes that His Excellency Mohammed Belmahi is to relinquish his appointment as Ambassador of His Majesty the King of Morocco to the Court of St. James'; expresses its gratitude for his outstanding contribution to UK-Moroccan relations during nine years in the UK and in particular his personal commitment ensuring His Majesty's ??1 million sponsorship for Oxford University and the remarkable exhibition of ancient examples of the Bible, the Koran and the Torah at the British Library to promote greater inter-faith understanding; acknowledges the charming dedicated support Mrs ??se Belmahi has given to British-Moroccan events; and records its thanks to the Belmahi family for their distinguished service in furthering the historic friendship between our countries.
That this House notes that His Excellency Mohammed Belmahi is to relinquish his appointment as Ambassador of His Majesty the King of Morocco to the Court of St. James'; expresses its gratitude for his outstanding contribution to UK-Moroccan relations during nine years in the UK and in particular his personal...
That this House deprecates the derogation from the franchise agreement agreed by the Secretary of State for Transport which has enabled the Southeastern Railway Company to increase fares from Sidcup, Albany Park, Bexleyheath and Belvedere stations in the London Borough of Bexley by 13.55 per cent. considerably in excess of the Retail Price Index plus 3 per cent. agreement which had previously been assured to commuters; and considers the establishment of a Stakeholder Advisory Board inadequate compensation for such an excessive increase.
That this House deprecates the derogation from the franchise agreement agreed by the Secretary of State for Transport which has enabled the Southeastern Railway Company to increase fares from Sidcup, Albany Park, Bexleyheath and Belvedere stations in the London Borough of Bexley by 13.55 per cent. considerably in excess of...
That this House notes and supports United Nations Resolution 1754 adopted by the Security Council on 30th April 2007; welcomes the initiative by the Kingdom of Morocco to grant substantial autonomy to the Western Sahara offering an opportunity to peacefully resolve separatists claims by guaranteeing to all Sahrawis inside and outside the territory a leading role in the bodies and institutions of the region whilst recognising Morocco's sovereign integrity; and urges the Government to encourage all parties to respond to UN endeavours to establish an enduring solution to this geopolitical dispute of three decades duration.
That this House notes and supports United Nations Resolution 1754 adopted by the Security Council on 30th April 2007; welcomes the initiative by the Kingdom of Morocco to grant substantial autonomy to the Western Sahara offering an opportunity to peacefully resolve separatists claims by guaranteeing to all Sahrawis inside and...
That this House expresses its deep concern at the proposals put forward by the Department for Transport to reconfigure the Gatwick Express into a stopping service; believes this will have a detrimental effect on both the air passengers at Gatwick Airport and the rail passengers along this route; believes that introducing a stopping service will increase journey times significantly and increase car journeys to and from the airport; notes that a potential infrastructure solution could emerge from Network Rail by 2011 to allow improved performance and capacity on the Brighton Main Line; further believes that the Gatwick Express is an excellent service that offers the travelling passenger a journey that is convenient, efficient and reliable; and calls upon the Department for Transport to retain a dedicated non-stop airport service to and from Gatwick Airport.
That this House expresses its deep concern at the proposals put forward by the Department for Transport to reconfigure the Gatwick Express into a stopping service; believes this will have a detrimental effect on both the air passengers at Gatwick Airport and the rail passengers along this route; believes that...
That this House congratulates the Evacuees Reunion Association for its work on behalf of the 3.5 million British children evacuated during the Second World War; notes that there are 22 memorials dedicated to civilian groups in the UK; and urges all those with the power and opportunity to give support to the Association in its campaign to establish an appropriate evacuees' memorial so that today's children and future generations will learn about this important part of the UK's history.
That this House congratulates the Evacuees Reunion Association for its work on behalf of the 3.5 million British children evacuated during the Second World War; notes that there are 22 memorials dedicated to civilian groups in the UK; and urges all those with the power and opportunity to give support...
That this House, whilst recognising that the cost of sending family parcels to British armed forces personnel overseas is subsidised, recognises that the charge is still high; urges a review to reduce further that cost when troops are on active service; and requests that the Government announce free armed forces parcel mailing during the impending Christmas period.
That this House, whilst recognising that the cost of sending family parcels to British armed forces personnel overseas is subsidised, recognises that the charge is still high; urges a review to reduce further that cost when troops are on active service; and requests that the Government announce free armed forces...
That this House congratulates the Evacuees Reunion Association for its work on behalf of the 3.5 million British children evacuated during the Second World War; notes that there are 22 memorials dedicated to civilian groups in the UK; and urges that all those, with the power and opportunity, give support to the Association in its campaign to establish an appropriate evacuees' memorial so that today's children and future generations will learn about this important part of the UK's history.
That this House congratulates the Evacuees Reunion Association for its work on behalf of the 3.5 million British children evacuated during the Second World War; notes that there are 22 memorials dedicated to civilian groups in the UK; and urges that all those, with the power and opportunity, give support...
That this House congratulates the Kennel Club on the success of Crufts 2006 and BBC 2 for broadcasting highlights to the pleasure of millions of dog-owners; and welcomes in particular the prominence given to the Kennel Club's Friends for Life scheme and the work of the charity Dogs for the Disabled.
That this House congratulates the Kennel Club on the success of Crufts 2006 and BBC 2 for broadcasting highlights to the pleasure of millions of dog-owners; and welcomes in particular the prominence given to the Kennel Club's Friends for Life scheme and the work of the charity Dogs for the...
That this House calls on the Government to address animal welfare concerns within greyhound racing; notes that 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year, only 2,000 of which are known to be re-homed; welcomes provisions for improving racing greyhound welfare in the Animal Welfare Bill; and calls on the Government to bring forward measures, including the possible introduction of compulsory levies, to ensure that proper levels of funding are made available from within the industry towards the cost of greyhound welfare.
That this House calls on the Government to address animal welfare concerns within greyhound racing; notes that 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year, only 2,000 of which are known to be re-homed; welcomes provisions for improving racing greyhound welfare in the Animal Welfare Bill; and calls on the Government...
That this House recognises the success of the Jubilee Sailing Trust in changing the lives of over 26,000 people of all physical abilities through sharing the challenge and adventure of tall ship sailing; and urges the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to review sympathetically its application to restructure the terms of his Department's Home Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme loan, secured against the specially designed tall ships Tenacious and Lord Nelson, to ensure these remarkable ships continue in operation.
That this House recognises the success of the Jubilee Sailing Trust in changing the lives of over 26,000 people of all physical abilities through sharing the challenge and adventure of tall ship sailing; and urges the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to review sympathetically its application to restructure...
That this House welcomes the visit to its precincts of Dr. Driss Benzekri, President of the Moroccan Justice & Reconciliation Commission; and congratulates His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the government of Morocco for embracing and implementing the recommendations of the Commission examining 50 years of human rights issues, paying compensation to 16,000 citizens and for developing democracy and a legal framework for human rights in Morocco.
That this House welcomes the visit to its precincts of Dr. Driss Benzekri, President of the Moroccan Justice & Reconciliation Commission; and congratulates His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the government of Morocco for embracing and implementing the recommendations of the Commission examining 50 years of human rights issues, paying...
That this House is concerned at the impact upon the Caribbean economies of Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica and St. Kitts and Nevis as a result of the EU's proposed 36 per cent. reduction in sugar prices over the next four years; and urges the Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of State for International Development to ensure that the long-standing relationship between the United Kingdom and the nations of the Caribbean is favourably reflected in the proportion of support available to sugar-protocol nations within the Caribbean.
That this House is concerned at the impact upon the Caribbean economies of Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica and St. Kitts and Nevis as a result of the EU's proposed 36 per cent. reduction in sugar prices over the next four years; and urges the Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of...
That this House notes that the construction of a visitor facility on Cromwell Green will involve the removal of the statue of Oliver Cromwell, known to many as the Butcher of Drogheda; while welcoming this development, would not like to see the statue relocated to anywhere other than a foundry; considers that public consultation should commence in order that a new name for the area be agreed; and notes that Charles Stuart and Prince Rupert of the Rhine have already been mentioned in this context.
That this House notes that the construction of a visitor facility on Cromwell Green will involve the removal of the statue of Oliver Cromwell, known to many as the Butcher of Drogheda; while welcoming this development, would not like to see the statue relocated to anywhere other than a foundry;...
That this House notes that Buxton Mineral Water has had a reputation for its pure and wholesome qualities for around 2,000 years; further notes that it has a significant place in the retail bottled water market and is the official drink for the Wimbledon tennis championship; further notes that the Buxton Mineral Water company is a significant employer in Buxton; additionally notes that the Coca Cola company, which provides chiller cabinets for drinks in many retail stores, is seeking to ban Buxton Mineral Water from its chiller cabinets and replace it with its own product; observes that whereas regulations exist to prevent the monopoly abuse of retail freezer cabinets for ice cream, no such regulations exist for chilled drinks; calls upon Coca cola to behave as though such regulations did apply to chilled drinks and to continue to allow retailers some discretion as to whether or not to stock Buxton Mineral Water in their chiller cabinets; and requests that the Office of Fair Trading investigates this matter.
That this House notes that Buxton Mineral Water has had a reputation for its pure and wholesome qualities for around 2,000 years; further notes that it has a significant place in the retail bottled water market and is the official drink for the Wimbledon tennis championship; further notes that the...
That this House recognises that models of cars powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are among the cleanest commercially available running on British roads; notes that the fuel duty differential in favour of LPG was a major factor in persuading over 100,000 motorists to adopt this environmentally friendlier fuel; believes that putting up duty rate on LPG risks sending the wrong message to potential future users and to potential investors in cleaner alternative technologies; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to maintain a favourable fuel duty differential between LPG and other fuels so that the number of LPG vehicles can continue to grow towards its fullest potential.
That this House recognises that models of cars powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are among the cleanest commercially available running on British roads; notes that the fuel duty differential in favour of LPG was a major factor in persuading over 100,000 motorists to adopt this environmentally friendlier fuel; believes...
That this House expresses its deepest sympathy to the families of the 300 Moroccans killed by the earthquake at Al Hoceima; and extends to the King and Parliament of Morocco its wish that all possible assistance will be extended by Her Majesty's Government and the international community.
That this House expresses its deepest sympathy to the families of the 300 Moroccans killed by the earthquake at Al Hoceima; and extends to the King and Parliament of Morocco its wish that all possible assistance will be extended by Her Majesty's Government and the international community.
That this House acknowledges the importance of the honourable Members' changing room to many honourable Members; and calls upon the Accommodation Committee properly to maintain those important facilities at the current level.
That this House acknowledges the importance of the honourable Members' changing room to many honourable Members; and calls upon the Accommodation Committee properly to maintain those important facilities at the current level.
That this House notes that 6th November 1991 is the 16th anniversary of the invasion and occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco; recalls that there will be a referendum in Western Sahara in January 1992 under the auspices of the United Nations; and calls on the King of Morocco to respect the timetable of the peace plan and stop all obstruction of the United Nations, not to delay further the work of the Identification Commission and to cease immediately the resettlement of 170,000 Moroccans in the occupied territory, to stop police from intimidating the population registered in the census of 1974, to proceed with the exchange of prisoners of war as agreed in the peace plan, to co-operate with the United Nations in order to create the conditions for a fair and internationally credible referendum, and to allow independent observers and the press entry to the territory at all stages of the peace plan.
That this House notes that 6th November 1991 is the 16th anniversary of the invasion and occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco; recalls that there will be a referendum in Western Sahara in January 1992 under the auspices of the United Nations; and calls on the King of Morocco to...