That this House welcomes two initiatives of the UK Resource Centre (UKRC) for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) to encourage employers and organisations to stimulate and develop initiatives to support and retain women; believes that women play a vital part in the SET sector, but regrets that to date women only make up 15.5 per cent. of SET professionals in the UK and still only make up less than seven per cent. of the UK's engineering professionals; welcomes the launch of the SET Fair Standard, an award that recognises and rewards good practice in gender equality across all SET sectors, and the Athena Swan Charter, the equivalent award for universities which is jointly managed by the UKRC and the Equality Challenge Unit; believes that these two initiatives will further enhance the position of women in science, engineering and technology and their contribution to the UK's economy; considers that these awards should be a key accreditation for any forward-looking employer; and congratulates UKRC on its launch in the week commencing 22 March 2010 of the Women of Outstanding Achievement in a SET photographic exhibition at the Royal Academy of Engineering.

That this House welcomes two initiatives of the UK Resource Centre (UKRC) for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) to encourage employers and organisations to stimulate and develop initiatives to support and retain women; believes that women play a vital part in the SET sector, but regrets that to...

That this House welcomes World Kidney Day 2010 which raises awareness of kidney disease among the general population and seeks to publicise the link between kidney disease and diabetes; is alarmed that kidney disease is common and increasing; notes that diabetic kidney disease remains the single most common cause of renal failure; further notes that kidney failure and diabetes can lead to an elevated risk of heart disease; further welcomes the introduction of the NHS Health Check which supports the early detection of kidney disease; urges the Government to build upon these measures through a public health campaign highlighting the importance of kidneys; applauds the efforts of kidney patients, their families and friends, clinicians and healthcare professionals who have worked hard to highlight the issues associated with kidney disease and spread the important message of World Kidney Day; expresses its concern that an estimated 13,000 people die from kidney disease annually in this country; further notes that in the UK the number of adults receiving dialysis treatment for kidney failure is increasing every year by eight per cent.; strongly believes that patient choice is the key to ensuring the best possible quality of life for patients; and calls on the Government to investigate ways by which to improve levels of patient choice in renal services.

That this House welcomes World Kidney Day 2010 which raises awareness of kidney disease among the general population and seeks to publicise the link between kidney disease and diabetes; is alarmed that kidney disease is common and increasing; notes that diabetic kidney disease remains the single most common cause of...

That this House welcomes the third International Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2010; notes that there are over 6,000 rare diseases, affecting approximately 3.5 million people in the UK; supports the focus of this year's Rare Disease Day on the importance of research into rare diseases for the millions of patients without a cure; believes that rare diseases should be seen as a public health priority; and joins Rare Disease UK in calling on the Government to act on its commitment to a strategy for rare diseases as demonstrated by the adoption of the European Council Recommendation on action for rare diseases in June 2009.

That this House welcomes the third International Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2010; notes that there are over 6,000 rare diseases, affecting approximately 3.5 million people in the UK; supports the focus of this year's Rare Disease Day on the importance of research into rare diseases for the millions...

That this House notes that human rights activists, scientists, writers and journalists are prevented from publishing, and the public prevented from reading, matters of strong public interest due to the chilling effect of English libel law; further notes that libel actions in England and Wales cost 100 times more than the European average; further notes that the costs of defending a libel case are usually prohibitive and that even successful defendants do not recover their full costs; further notes the report of the United Nations Committee on Human Rights which criticises English libel law for its stifling of free expression globally due to libel tourism whereby foreign complainants bring cases against foreign writers for alleged libel in overseas publications; believes that public interest is endangered by powerful vested interests and corporations being able to intimidate writers into not publishing; recognises the recent report by Index on Censorship and English PEN, Free speech is not for sale andfurther notes the campaign for scientific freedom by Sense About Science; welcomes the formation of the Libel Reform Coalition to campaign for law reform; and calls for a re-casting of the libel laws such that, while individual reputation is protected against malicious or reckless smears, lawful free expression is not chilled and there is a fully effective public interest defence for both scholarship and responsible journalism.

That this House notes that human rights activists, scientists, writers and journalists are prevented from publishing, and the public prevented from reading, matters of strong public interest due to the chilling effect of English libel law; further notes that libel actions in England and Wales cost 100 times more than...

That this House is concerned that there are people in the UK who are suspected of committing crimes against humanity, war crimes or genocide; notes that, because of gaps in UK law, four Rwandans who are suspected of having committed genocide in 1994 cannot be prosecuted in the UK for such crimes; further notes that the four have now been released from custody after winning their appeal in the High Court against extradition to Rwanda; further notes that suspected war criminals from other conflicts are also present in the UK; further notes that these suspects cannot be tried in UK courts because of limitations to the International Criminal Court Act 2001; further notes with concern that the 2001 Act does not apply to suspects if they committed the crime before 2001 or if they are present, but not resident in the UK; further notes that this position is in contrast to the position of the crimes of torture and hostage taking, which are fully prosecutable in UK courts; believes that these gaps in the law lack moral logic; and therefore urges the Government to bring forward proposals to amend the 2001 Act to enable suspects who are present without being resident in the UK and who are suspected of committing genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity before 2001 to be prosecuted in the UK courts, to ensure that the UK does not become a safe haven for war criminals.

That this House is concerned that there are people in the UK who are suspected of committing crimes against humanity, war crimes or genocide; notes that, because of gaps in UK law, four Rwandans who are suspected of having committed genocide in 1994 cannot be prosecuted in the UK for...

That this House welcomes the publication of the National Dementia Strategy; is concerned that within 30 years dementia will affect 1.4 million people in the UK alone, costing the economy at least ??50 billion annually; agrees with the Alzheimer's Research Trust that dementia research must have substantially more financial support than its current 2.5 per cent. share of the medical research budget; and urges the Government to increase support for the UK's world-class dementia scientists in their search for new prevention, treatments and cures for Alzheimer's and other dementias.

That this House welcomes the publication of the National Dementia Strategy; is concerned that within 30 years dementia will affect 1.4 million people in the UK alone, costing the economy at least ??50 billion annually; agrees with the Alzheimer's Research Trust that dementia research must have substantially more financial support...

That this House notes with concern that whilst early detection and appropriate treatment can delay or stop chronic kidney disease, an estimated 13,000 people die from kidney failure annually in the UK; further notes that the number of people relying on kidney care services is increasing each year, including the 23,000 patients in the UK receiving dialysis for kidney failure; further notes and supports the ongoing work to develop and implement guidance and tools to improve patient care by increasing access to and by raising the quality of kidney services as set out in the National Service Framework for Renal Services; believes that the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems can be reduced by a public health campaign focusing on the importance of kidneys; and welcomes, together with kidney patients, their families and friends, clinicians and healthcare professionals working in kidney care, World Kidney Day on 12 March 2009.

That this House notes with concern that whilst early detection and appropriate treatment can delay or stop chronic kidney disease, an estimated 13,000 people die from kidney failure annually in the UK; further notes that the number of people relying on kidney care services is increasing each year, including the...

That this House welcomes back the 200 men of the 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment from Iraq; recognises their professionalism and courage; remembers that 12 of their regimental comrades paid the ultimate price of serving their country in Iraq and Afghanistan; notes that many Muslims serve in the UK armed forces, but unreservedly condemns the people who abused the troops during their homecoming parade through Luton; and calls on Muslim leaders and preachers to unequivocally reject the appalling and unfair abuse, which seriously threatens race relations in Britain, and for them to remind members of their community that British servicemen and women have fought in the past to preserve the freedom and democracy enjoyed by all people in this country.

That this House welcomes back the 200 men of the 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment from Iraq; recognises their professionalism and courage; remembers that 12 of their regimental comrades paid the ultimate price of serving their country in Iraq and Afghanistan; notes that many Muslims serve in the UK armed...

That this House expresses its indignation at the continued refusal of Sir Fred Goodwin to reduce his pension; believes that in order to preserve the integrity of the honours system his knighthood should be forfeited; and accordingly calls for an early meeting of the Forfeiture Committee to consider his case.

That this House expresses its indignation at the continued refusal of Sir Fred Goodwin to reduce his pension; believes that in order to preserve the integrity of the honours system his knighthood should be forfeited; and accordingly calls for an early meeting of the Forfeiture Committee to consider his case.

That this House welcomes the decision of President Obama to lift restrictions on stem cell research; notes the ability of certain stem cells to grow into any type of tissue in the body, and that this could transform medicine through treatments that replace and regenerate damaged or diseased tissue and organs; looks forward to greater collaboration between UK and US scientists and hopes for a boost to regenerative medicine research for the benefit of mankind; further notes the need to respect the dignity of human life and ensure that such research does not violate ethical principles; and opposes the intentional creation of human embryos for research purposes.

That this House welcomes the decision of President Obama to lift restrictions on stem cell research; notes the ability of certain stem cells to grow into any type of tissue in the body, and that this could transform medicine through treatments that replace and regenerate damaged or diseased tissue and...

That this House notes with regret the opposition of the Government to the case brought by Age Concern to the European Court of Justice; and regrets that a mandatory retirement age of 65 years will now continue to apply in the UK; and, in the interests of consistency, believes that no hon. or right hon. Member should in future stand for re-election if their age exceeds 65 years.

That this House notes with regret the opposition of the Government to the case brought by Age Concern to the European Court of Justice; and regrets that a mandatory retirement age of 65 years will now continue to apply in the UK; and, in the interests of consistency, believes that...

That this House, in recognition of International Childhood Cancer Day on 15 February 2009 and Brain Tumour Awareness Month in March 2009, notes that 200,000 people each year develop a malignant form of primary brain tumour for which a cure is unlikely; further notes that in developed countries such as the US, Canada and the UK, brain tumours have overtaken leukaemia as the most prominent cause of childhood cancer mortality; and calls on the Government to ensure that there are no unnecessary barriers to medical research or clinical trials on brain tumours amongst children.

That this House, in recognition of International Childhood Cancer Day on 15 February 2009 and Brain Tumour Awareness Month in March 2009, notes that 200,000 people each year develop a malignant form of primary brain tumour for which a cure is unlikely; further notes that in developed countries such as...

That this House deplores the intention of the University of Liverpool to close down three departments - Philosophy, Politics and Communications and Statistics without any meaningful consultation; supports the resistance of staff and students to the threatened closures; and calls on the University Senate to reject these short-sighted plans of the university's strategic management team.

That this House deplores the intention of the University of Liverpool to close down three departments - Philosophy, Politics and Communications and Statistics without any meaningful consultation; supports the resistance of staff and students to the threatened closures; and calls on the University Senate to reject these short-sighted plans of...

That this House notes the BBC's continuing use of misleading statements when viewers are invited to ring on premium rate telephone lines; is concerned that viewers are told that calls may be charged after voting lines are closed when the fact is that such calls are always charged in full; further notes that the BBC received ??106,000 over a two year period from calls made when voting lines were closed; believes that this could be viewed as deception; calls on the BBC to address the honesty of its warnings to viewers; and asks the Government further to protect viewers from shady telephony practices by all broadcasters.

That this House notes the BBC's continuing use of misleading statements when viewers are invited to ring on premium rate telephone lines; is concerned that viewers are told that calls may be charged after voting lines are closed when the fact is that such calls are always charged in full;...

That this House welcomes the Home Office National Tackling Drugs Week which takes place from 8 to 12 June, which can improve confidence in, and awareness of, the work being done in each constituency to tackle drugs; further welcomes new measures in the Government's three-year action plans to enforce, educate and intervene on drugs, and to support those who need it to get drug treatment; congratulates the actions of local organisations and churches to tackle this problem; and encourages all local agencies such as drugs action teams, substance misuse action teams, crime and disorder reduction partnerships, community safety partnerships, neighbourhood policing teams and police forces to promote the action being taken at a local level to tackle drug misuse and reduce drug-related crime.

That this House welcomes the Home Office National Tackling Drugs Week which takes place from 8 to 12 June, which can improve confidence in, and awareness of, the work being done in each constituency to tackle drugs; further welcomes new measures in the Government's three-year action plans to enforce, educate...

That this House acknowledges the second Pan-European Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2009, which successfully highlights rare diseases and the challenges faced by patients, carers, healthcare professionals and policy makers, working to ensure the highest quality of services and available treatments are accessible to often isolated and vulnerable people; notes that there are over 6,000 rare conditions identified, affecting more than 3.5 million people in the UK; further notes that 75 per cent. of those with a rare condition are children and 30 per cent. die before the age of five years; welcomes the newly-established campaign Rare Disease UK; and urges the Government to move forward with the European Commission's Communciation to create a National Plan for rare diseases.

That this House acknowledges the second Pan-European Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2009, which successfully highlights rare diseases and the challenges faced by patients, carers, healthcare professionals and policy makers, working to ensure the highest quality of services and available treatments are accessible to often isolated and vulnerable people;...

That this House believes that war crimes have been committed as part of the conflict in the Gaza Strip; and calls on the Government to refer the conflict to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for formal investigation.

That this House believes that war crimes have been committed as part of the conflict in the Gaza Strip; and calls on the Government to refer the conflict to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for formal investigation.

That this House expresses concern at the decision by United Utilities to introduce a new method of calculating surface water charges and highways drainage services, known as site area charging; recognises the negative impact this will have on churches and places of worship which, in some cases, will now face increases in their charges in excess of ??1,000 per year as they are being treated in the same way as all other non-household customers; and calls on United Utilities to review the decision to impose site area charging on churches and places of worship which cannot afford such huge increases in their water bills.

That this House expresses concern at the decision by United Utilities to introduce a new method of calculating surface water charges and highways drainage services, known as site area charging; recognises the negative impact this will have on churches and places of worship which, in some cases, will now face...

That this House notes the historical declaration against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, presented to the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 2008; further notes that this declaration was submitted by the French government in consultation with the International Day against Homophobia (IDAHO); and urges the British Government to continue to work with other governments and non-governmental organisations to ensure that there is enough support in the UN for a resolution to be passed to decriminalise homosexuality and to end gender identity discrimination around the world.

That this House notes the historical declaration against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, presented to the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 2008; further notes that this declaration was submitted by the French government in consultation with the International Day against Homophobia (IDAHO); and urges...

That this House believes that the NHS Cervical Cancer Screening Programme, which aims to reduce the number of women who develop invasive cervical cancer and the number of women who die from it, should review its current policy of only screening women over the age of 25 years old; and considers that the programme should examine the figures for cervical cancer incidences in women under 25 years old and offer routine cervical screening to women under 25 years old if such figures could be reduced by routine screening.

That this House believes that the NHS Cervical Cancer Screening Programme, which aims to reduce the number of women who develop invasive cervical cancer and the number of women who die from it, should review its current policy of only screening women over the age of 25 years old; and...