That this House greatly welcomes the special scientific exhibition entitled SET for BRITAIN to be held in the Palace of Westminster on 8 March 2010 as a contribution to this year's National Science and Engineering Week; notes that this event in the Terrace Marquee is designed to strengthen the dialogue between Parliament and the science and engineering community; further notes that there will be three consecutive sessions incorporating a total of 180 scientific posters by early-stage and early-career researchers covering the physical sciences, chemistry and physics, engineering, and the biological and biomedical sciences; further notes that prizes will be awarded to those posters judged the best in each scientific discipline; encourages all right hon. and hon. Members to visit this exhibition to see at first hand the outstandingly high quality of research being carried out in UK universities; pays tribute to the late Dr Eric Wharton who founded this event a decade ago; greatly welcomes the co-operation in organising SET for BRITAIN of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Physics, the Society of Biology and others; and further notes that the success of the UK, in the competitive knowledge economy of the 21st century will depend on its world-class scientific and engineering expertise.

That this House greatly welcomes the special scientific exhibition entitled SET for BRITAIN to be held in the Palace of Westminster on 8 March 2010 as a contribution to this year's National Science and Engineering Week; notes that this event in the Terrace Marquee is designed to strengthen the dialogue...

That this House welcomes the successful completion of the first flight of the Airbus Military A400M transporter; notes that Britain has ordered 25 A400Ms to provide the Armed Forces with vital and much needed strategic airlift capability; further notes that the A400M is suitable for a variety of military and humanitarian missions because it can transport heavy payloads over long distances and land on makeshift runways in hostile environments while also supporting interoperability between different Armed Forces, making it ideal for today's joint operations; and calls on the Government to congratulate all those involved in the programme, in particular employees of Airbus in the UK who are responsible for the design and manufacture of the A400M's wings.

That this House welcomes the successful completion of the first flight of the Airbus Military A400M transporter; notes that Britain has ordered 25 A400Ms to provide the Armed Forces with vital and much needed strategic airlift capability; further notes that the A400M is suitable for a variety of military and...

That this House recognises that the Pernicious Anaemia Society has identified fundamental problems associated with the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency in general, and with pernicious anaemia in particular, causing unnecessary suffering among patients; believes that the current treatment regime used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia would benefit from a review relating to its efficacy and cost-effectiveness and that alternative, modern, self-administered treatment regimes that are available should be evaluated in order to save medical staff time and provide a more efficient treatment regime based on the needs of the patient; further believes that pernicious anaemia is a long-term condition and that patients suffering from the disease should have access to comprehensive assessment and regular review of patients' problems as set out in the National Service Framework for Long Term Conditions; further believes that patients with pernicious anaemia are made to fit themselves into the way care is provided locally and that this often does not meet the needs of the individual; and calls on the Government to order a review of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of pernicious anaemia.

That this House recognises that the Pernicious Anaemia Society has identified fundamental problems associated with the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency in general, and with pernicious anaemia in particular, causing unnecessary suffering among patients; believes that the current treatment regime used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency and...

That this House recognises that the Pernicious Anaemia Society has identified fundamental problems associated with the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency in general, and with pernicious anaemia in particular, causing unnecessary suffering among patients; believes that the current treatment regime used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia would benefit from a review relating to its efficacy and cost-effectiveness and that alternative, modern, self-administered treatment regimes that are available should be evaluated in order to save medical staff time and provide a more efficient treatment regime based on the needs of the patient; further believes that pernicious anaemia is a long-term condition and that patients suffering from the disease should have access to `comprehensive assessment and regular review of patients problems' as set out in the National Service Framework for Long Term Conditions; further believes that patients with pernicious anaemia are made to fit themselves into the way care is provided locally and that this often does not meet the needs of the individual; and calls upon the Government to order a review of the symptoms, diagnoses and treatment of pernicious anaemia.

That this House recognises that the Pernicious Anaemia Society has identified fundamental problems associated with the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency in general, and with pernicious anaemia in particular, causing unnecessary suffering among patients; believes that the current treatment regime used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency and...

That this House greatly welcomes the special scientific exhibition entitled SET for BRITAIN which is being held in the Palace of Westminster as part of this year's National Science and Engineering Week; notes that this event in the Commons Terrace marquee is designed to strengthen the dialogue between Parliament and the science and engineering community; further notes that there will be three consecutive sessions incorporating a total of 180 scientific posters by early-stage and early-career researchers covering the biological and biomedical sciences, the physical sciences (chemistry and physics), and engineering; further notes that prizes will be awarded to those posters judged the best in each scientific discipline; encourages all right hon. and hon. Members to visit this exhibition to see at first hand the outstandingly high quality of research which is being carried out in British universities; pays tribute to the late Dr Eric Wharton who founded this event a decade ago; and greatly welcomes the co-operation in organising SET for BRITAIN of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, the Institute of Physics, the Institute of Biology and others; and further notes that the success of the UK in the competitive knowledge economy of the 21st century is going to depend on its world-class scientific and engineering expertise.

That this House greatly welcomes the special scientific exhibition entitled SET for BRITAIN which is being held in the Palace of Westminster as part of this year's National Science and Engineering Week; notes that this event in the Commons Terrace marquee is designed to strengthen the dialogue between Parliament and...

That this House notes that the principle that NHS care should be free at the point of delivery has been repeatedly endorsed but has not been delivered as far as many patients in England between the ages of 19 and 60 years is concerned; welcomes the extension of free prescriptions to cancer patients, but considers that attempts to produce a rational list of medical conditions which will qualify sufferers to free prescriptions are doomed to failure; and urges the Government to commit itself to the abolition of prescription charges as soon as possible, and until that can be achieved, to extend free prescriptions to all people in receipt of incapacity benefit, employment and support allowance and disability living allowance.

That this House notes that the principle that NHS care should be free at the point of delivery has been repeatedly endorsed but has not been delivered as far as many patients in England between the ages of 19 and 60 years is concerned; welcomes the extension of free prescriptions...

That this House welcomes the launch of the Cardiovascular Patients Bill of Rights by the British Cardiac Patients Association; applauds the progress made to date on tackling cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke and peripheral arterial disease leading to a 40 per cent. reduction in deaths since 1997; notes the serious cost of cardiovascular disease in the UK both in terms of ill health and economic impact; further notes the need to ensure that health services provide the best possible standards of care for cardiovascular patients throughout their patient journey, from emergency care to treatment and rehabilitation; and calls on the Government and health professionals to endorse and implement through the National Health Service the five fundamental rights for cardiovascular patients as set out in the Cardiovascular Patients Bill of Rights.

That this House welcomes the launch of the Cardiovascular Patients Bill of Rights by the British Cardiac Patients Association; applauds the progress made to date on tackling cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke and peripheral arterial disease leading to a 40 per cent. reduction in deaths since 1997; notes the...

That this House acknowledges that while the cost of treating people with rare and complex medical conditions represents a tiny fraction of NHS expenditure, the relative specific costs of such treatment can be high; recognises the great strength of the NHS in pooling financial risk for the benefit of such individuals; encourages interested parties to work together in developing an ethical framework to inform decisions on funding; and calls upon the Government to ensure that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence reflects the Secretary of State's directions regarding clinical need and innovation in assessing high cost treatments.

That this House acknowledges that while the cost of treating people with rare and complex medical conditions represents a tiny fraction of NHS expenditure, the relative specific costs of such treatment can be high; recognises the great strength of the NHS in pooling financial risk for the benefit of such...

That this House supports the excellent work of Wallace and Gromit's Children's Foundation to improve the quality of life of children in hospitals and hospices across the UK by raising money to support a range of innovative projects which ensure children and their families have access to the very best comforts, therapies and facilities available, including art, music and play therapy; recognises the positive impact these activities have on children; congratulates Wallace and Gromit's Children's Foundation for raising over ??1 million for these good causes; welcomes the annual Wallace and Gromit's Wrong Trousers Day on 27th June; and encourages as many people as possible to get involved on the day.

That this House supports the excellent work of Wallace and Gromit's Children's Foundation to improve the quality of life of children in hospitals and hospices across the UK by raising money to support a range of innovative projects which ensure children and their families have access to the very best...

That this House supports the mental health charity Rethink in recognising the unique difficulties faced by the carers of those with a severe mental illness, particularly around information sharing and involvement in care planning; notes with concern that the carers of people with a severe mental illness are more likely to report a lack of understanding of their caring role; believes that mental health carers have the right to share information with, and be listened to by, health professionals; views the 2007 review of the Prime Minister's Carer's Strategy as an opportunity to recognise the vital contribution made by mental health carers; and calls upon the Government to ensure that those needs are adequately reflected.

That this House supports the mental health charity Rethink in recognising the unique difficulties faced by the carers of those with a severe mental illness, particularly around information sharing and involvement in care planning; notes with concern that the carers of people with a severe mental illness are more likely...

That this House congratulates Airbus and Singapore Airlines on the entry into service of the A380, the world's largest commercial airliner, whose inaugural passenger flight took place on 25th October by Singapore Airlines; notes that the A380 is the most fuel-efficient large commercial aircraft in the world, burning 17 per cent. less fuel per seat than the largest aircraft and leading the field in passenger experience; further notes that 25 per cent. of the aircraft's structure is made out of composite and other light weight materials, greater than on any previous passenger aircraft; recognises the importance of sustained investment in research and technology which has enabled the successful development of the A380 programme; acknowledges that the A380 generates about 26,000 direct and indirect jobs in the UK with more than 400 companies throughout the UK contributing to the programme; further acknowledges that work valued at over ??7.5 billion has been placed in the UK on the A380 through Britain's responsibility for its wings, landing gear and fuel systems; and commends the hard work and dedication of all those in both companies which have been involved in the launch programme.

That this House congratulates Airbus and Singapore Airlines on the entry into service of the A380, the world's largest commercial airliner, whose inaugural passenger flight took place on 25th October by Singapore Airlines; notes that the A380 is the most fuel-efficient large commercial aircraft in the world, burning 17 per...

That this House congratulates Airbus and Singapore Airlines on the entry into service of the A380, the world's largest commercial airliner, whose inaugural passenger flight took place on 25th October by Singapore Airlines; notes that the A380 is the most fuel-efficient large commercial aircraft in the world today, burning 17 per cent. less fuel per seat than today's largest aircraft, and leads the field in passenger experience; further notes that 25 per cent. of the aircraft's structure is made out of composite and other lightweight materials, greater than on any previous passenger aircraft; recognises the importance of sustained investment in research and technology, which has enabled the successful development of the A380 programme; acknowledges that the A380 generates about 26,000 direct and indirect jobs in the UK with more than 400 companies throughout the UK contributing to the programme; further acknowledges that work valued at over ??7.5 billion has been placed in the UK on the A380 through Britain's responsibility for its wings, landing gear and fuel systems; and commends the hard work and dedication of all those in both companies who have been involved in the launch programme.

That this House congratulates Airbus and Singapore Airlines on the entry into service of the A380, the world's largest commercial airliner, whose inaugural passenger flight took place on 25th October by Singapore Airlines; notes that the A380 is the most fuel-efficient large commercial aircraft in the world today, burning 17...

That this House supports the excellent work of Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation in raising money to provide art and music therapies for children in hospitals and hospices throughout the UK; recognises the positive impact these activities provide for children and congratulates Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation for raising over ??1 million for these good causes; welcomes the annual Wallace & Gromit's Wrong Trousers Day on 29th June; and encourages as many people as possible to get involved on the day.

That this House supports the excellent work of Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation in raising money to provide art and music therapies for children in hospitals and hospices throughout the UK; recognises the positive impact these activities provide for children and congratulates Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation for raising over...

That this House congratulates Heart UK on its campaign against unnecessary heart disease; notes the clear messages from its report Cholesterol in the Ageing Population: Avoiding the Crisis in Health and Pension Costs, that 300,000 deaths could be prevented annually in the UK by increasing treatment take-up in the context of annual productivity losses of ??2.9 billion owing to heart disease; supports its call for greater access to cholesterol testing, especially amongst high-risk groups such as diabetics; notes further that 79 per cent. of the burden of NHS health costs for coronary heart disease relate to in-patient costs compared with 3 per cent. for primary healthcare; recommends that prevention is better than cure for improving quality of life, value achieved for NHS expenditure, and empowering the over 55s to enjoy longer working lives and to achieve the Pension Commission's goal of an improved and stable pension system; and calls on the Government to evaluate the more ambitious cholesterol lowering targets in the US, Europe and Scotland and consider adopting the latest guidelines on cholesterol targets issued by the Joint British Societies whilst accompanying them with a means of delivery through a revised quality and outcomes framework in the GP contract.

That this House congratulates Heart UK on its campaign against unnecessary heart disease; notes the clear messages from its report Cholesterol in the Ageing Population: Avoiding the Crisis in Health and Pension Costs, that 300,000 deaths could be prevented annually in the UK by increasing treatment take-up in the context...

That this House expresses its concern about the length of time it takes for children with cancer and leukaemia to become eligible for Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and the many weeks more it takes to process their claims before any benefit can be paid; recognises that the treatment of cancers and leukaemias in children follows clearly established protocols and is of predictable duration; further notes the recognised and exacerbated effects chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment have on the quality of life of child cancer patients and the clear need for additional care and support that results from these illnesses and their treatments; congratulates CLIC Sargent, the UK's leading charity for children and young people with cancer and leukaemia and the only national charity solely representing the needs of these cancer patients, on its work to highlight this issue through its `Cut the red tape - keep it simple for kids with cancer' campaign; and urges the Government to explore ways of addressing the acknowledged disconnect between the point of diagnosis and the commencement of DLA for under-16s, and to develop a DLA claims process that responds sensitively and speedily to cases involving children.

That this House expresses its concern about the length of time it takes for children with cancer and leukaemia to become eligible for Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and the many weeks more it takes to process their claims before any benefit can be paid; recognises that the treatment of cancers...

That this House notes the large number of people affected by the great diversity of specialised medical conditions; considers that the standard and availability of specialised services is fundamental to a properly functioning National Health Service; recognises the vital role of effective specialised commissioning in delivering a patient-led NHS; and calls upon the Government to ensure that robust funding systems are in place to ensure stable provision for these vulnerable patients.

That this House notes the large number of people affected by the great diversity of specialised medical conditions; considers that the standard and availability of specialised services is fundamental to a properly functioning National Health Service; recognises the vital role of effective specialised commissioning in delivering a patient-led NHS; and...

That this House notes with concern that the further concentration of research funding will leave only 18 per cent. of university education departments with core research funding; and calls on the Government to investigate further the impact that this drastic reduction of breadth and capacity will have on the quality of initial teacher training, the ability of existing teachers to access continuing professional development and the quality of research-based education policy in future.

That this House notes with concern that the further concentration of research funding will leave only 18 per cent. of university education departments with core research funding; and calls on the Government to investigate further the impact that this drastic reduction of breadth and capacity will have on the quality...

That this House supports Mind's Ward Watch campaign to improve hospital conditions for mental health patients; agrees with Mind that hospitals should treat the meeting of minimum standards as the starting point for providing a truly therapeutic environment and not as an end in itself; and further agrees that mixed sex wards must be eliminated, that service users must be involved in the planning and delivery of services, that urgent action must be taken to improve the experiences and perceptions of safety in mental health wards, that insufficient staffing levels and the reliance on agency staff must be addressed immediately and that all patients must have access to fresh air, exercise and meaningful recreation.

That this House supports Mind's Ward Watch campaign to improve hospital conditions for mental health patients; agrees with Mind that hospitals should treat the meeting of minimum standards as the starting point for providing a truly therapeutic environment and not as an end in itself; and further agrees that mixed...

That this House is concerned that 125,000 people die each year from coronary heart disease (CHD); notes that raised cholesterol is responsible for more than half of those deaths; further notes that 130,000 people suffer a stroke each year and that for those with diabetes or who are obese cholesterol greatly increases the risk of stroke or CHD; further notes that seven out of 10 UK adults have unhealthy levels of cholesterol and that a recent survey found that only five per cent. of the public are aware that cholesterol is a risk factor for cardio-vascular disease; welcomes the efforts of Cholesterol UK and The Stroke Association in raising awareness that everyone can benefit from reducing their cholesterol regardless of its level; supports the need for clear diet and lifestyle information for the public so that the public is better informed and able to manage its own health; recognises that whilst the Government has implemented plans for smoking cessation and to tackle obesity it has not done so for cholesterol awareness; and urges the Government to include a national cholesterol awareness campaign as a priority in the forthcoming White Paper on public health so that cholesterol is properly recognised as a cause of avoidable death.

That this House is concerned that 125,000 people die each year from coronary heart disease (CHD); notes that raised cholesterol is responsible for more than half of those deaths; further notes that 130,000 people suffer a stroke each year and that for those with diabetes or who are obese cholesterol...

That this House welcomes the research report, Common Ground - for mutual home ownership, jointly published by the New Economics Foundation, CDS Co-operatives and the Housing Corporation, which recommends the development of co-operative mutual home ownership schemes, with land held in trust by a Community Land Trust, as a means of meeting the acute gap in the supply of affordable housing for key workers and others with average earnings in high cost housing areas; notes that this fully realised model ensures that housing remains affordable for the long term; and urges the Government and the Housing Corporation to support the development of two demonstration projects within the next six months.

That this House welcomes the research report, Common Ground - for mutual home ownership, jointly published by the New Economics Foundation, CDS Co-operatives and the Housing Corporation, which recommends the development of co-operative mutual home ownership schemes, with land held in trust by a Community Land Trust, as a means...