That this House regrets the continuing delay in making a final decision on airport expansion in London and the South East; believes that a decision is vital for the prosperity of the nations and regions of the UK and urges Ministers to make sure that this delay is not repeated; notes that the Airports Commission spent three years and millions of taxpayers' money examining the evidence in a process that has been robust and rigorous; further believes the Government should get on with making a decision on airport expansion in the South East of England as swiftly as possible; believes that every additional period of delay will cost the UK billions in lost trade and investment and damage the UK's competitiveness; and therefore urges the Government to use the coming months to make rapid progress and announce a final decision in Parliament before the summer recess.

That this House regrets the continuing delay in making a final decision on airport expansion in London and the South East; believes that a decision is vital for the prosperity of the nations and regions of the UK and urges Ministers to make sure that this delay is not repeated;...

That this House notes that the so-called Shrewsbury Pickets were jailed not for exercising the right to protest but for acts of violence; notes that the trial judge, Mr Justice Mais, said of one of the convicted, `you took part in violence and encouraged violence' and of all six before him the judge concluded that `some. . .were. . .determined to strike terror in the hearts of those continuing to go to work'; notes with concern that Old Labour attitudes towards violence on the picket line have not changed; and commends the letter in The Times of 14 January 1975 from the hon. Member for Aldershot which sets out the position prevailing at the time.

That this House notes that the so-called Shrewsbury Pickets were jailed not for exercising the right to protest but for acts of violence; notes that the trial judge, Mr Justice Mais, said of one of the convicted, `you took part in violence and encouraged violence' and of all six before...

That this House salutes the achievement of Samuel Franklin Cody on becoming the first man in the United Kingdom to achieve sustained powered flight when on 16th October 1908 he flew 1,390 feet from Laffan's Plain, Farnborough, Hampshire; acknowledges that Cody's epic flight, followed by other pioneers like A. V. Roe, Robert Blackburn, Tommy Sopwith, the Short Brothers and Geoffrey de Havilland, marked the start of a century of aviation development in which Britain became, and remains, a world leader; and urges hon. and right hon. Members to visit the full-size Cody replica painstakingly built by the volunteers of the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust, housed at Farnborough, and the exhibition in the Upper Waiting Hall sponsored by the principal successor company to the early pioneers, BAE Systems, to celebrate this most significant centenary.

That this House salutes the achievement of Samuel Franklin Cody on becoming the first man in the United Kingdom to achieve sustained powered flight when on 16th October 1908 he flew 1,390 feet from Laffan's Plain, Farnborough, Hampshire; acknowledges that Cody's epic flight, followed by other pioneers like A. V....

That this House notes that 16th/17th May marks the 65th anniversary of the raid on the Ruhr dams by 617 Squadron RAF (The Dambusters); pays tribute to the extraordinary heroism and skill of the crews, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO DFC, and to the ingenuity of Dr Barnes Wallis who designed the bomb; regrets that of the 133 men who took part in the raid, 53 gave their lives on that mission; and supports the Bomber Command Association in its campaign for the erection of a suitable memorial to commemorate those who served in Bomber Command and their contribution to the eventual liberation of Europe.

That this House notes that 16th/17th May marks the 65th anniversary of the raid on the Ruhr dams by 617 Squadron RAF (The Dambusters); pays tribute to the extraordinary heroism and skill of the crews, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO DFC, and to the ingenuity of Dr...

That this House congratulates Aldershot Town Football Club on its return to the Football League after an absence of 16 years; salutes the remarkable achievement of the team and the club's management in climbing through five leagues to regain the place they lost in 1992; and notes that the club's total of 101 points is a conference record.

That this House congratulates Aldershot Town Football Club on its return to the Football League after an absence of 16 years; salutes the remarkable achievement of the team and the club's management in climbing through five leagues to regain the place they lost in 1992; and notes that the club's...

That this House congratulates the Earl and Countess of Portsmouth on their initiative in organising the Cannon Ball at their home to raise money for the Hampshire Branch of the Army Benevolent Fund; acknowledges the efforts of the organising committee, the generosity of sponsors and advertisers; and notes that over ??250,000 was raised to support Her Majesty's magnificent Armed Forces.

That this House congratulates the Earl and Countess of Portsmouth on their initiative in organising the Cannon Ball at their home to raise money for the Hampshire Branch of the Army Benevolent Fund; acknowledges the efforts of the organising committee, the generosity of sponsors and advertisers; and notes that over...

That this House salutes the Royal Air Force (RAF) on the 90th anniversary of its formation; pays tribute to the RAF for its service to the defence of the United Kingdom and its worldwide interests; acknowledges that air power continues to play a vital role in all military conflicts in which British forces are deployed, including gaining and maintaining air superiority, precision strikes and combat air support of ground and maritime forces, intelligence, strategic and tactical mobility, command and control and force protection of critical airfields; recalls the contribution the RAF makes in operations other than war, including humanitarian operations, evacuation operations and support to the civil community; and thanks the men and women of today's RAF for the enormous contribution they are making in Iraq and Afghanistan and across the globe.

That this House salutes the Royal Air Force (RAF) on the 90th anniversary of its formation; pays tribute to the RAF for its service to the defence of the United Kingdom and its worldwide interests; acknowledges that air power continues to play a vital role in all military conflicts in...

That this House congratulates Aldershot on being selected by the British Olympic Association as the base for Team GB's training for the 2012 Olympic Games; and pays tribute to the unique partnership between the Army, Rushmoor Borough Council and Aspire Defence which will deliver superb facilities for Britain's Olympic athletes.

That this House congratulates Aldershot on being selected by the British Olympic Association as the base for Team GB's training for the 2012 Olympic Games; and pays tribute to the unique partnership between the Army, Rushmoor Borough Council and Aspire Defence which will deliver superb facilities for Britain's Olympic athletes.

That this House pays tribute to the late Sir Frank Whittle on the centenary of his birth on 1st June 1907 at Coventry; acknowledges his genius and determination in inventing and developing the world's first turbo jet engine; and notes that with the support of the Royal Air Force, in which he served with distinction, and he made an outstanding and definitive contribution to the development of air transport and air warfare enhancing the critical role of engineering to the prosperity of the United Kingdom.

That this House pays tribute to the late Sir Frank Whittle on the centenary of his birth on 1st June 1907 at Coventry; acknowledges his genius and determination in inventing and developing the world's first turbo jet engine; and notes that with the support of the Royal Air Force, in...

That this House welcomes the recent transmission by the BBC on Radio 4 of the outstanding Falklands Play by Ian Curteis; and calls on the BBC to transmit the film version of the play on BBC1 at prime time on 14th June to mark the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands and as a tribute to those, both military and civilian, who worked to restore freedom to the Islanders and uphold British sovereignty.

That this House welcomes the recent transmission by the BBC on Radio 4 of the outstanding Falklands Play by Ian Curteis; and calls on the BBC to transmit the film version of the play on BBC1 at prime time on 14th June to mark the 25th anniversary of the liberation...

That this House notes the comments made by the Veterans Minister announcing plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands next year; welcomes this commitment to honour those who served in the armed forces to free the Falkland Islands; remembers the central role played by Baroness Thatcher in ensuring the Union Flag still flies over Port Stanley; and urges the Government to work closely with the Opposition to ensure that the commemoration next year will be truly worthy of veterans.

That this House notes the comments made by the Veterans Minister announcing plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands next year; welcomes this commitment to honour those who served in the armed forces to free the Falkland Islands; remembers the central role played by...

That this House notes that there is still no legislation in place to ensure that adult titles, including so called lads mags, newspapers and tabloids containing disturbing pornographic material, are kept out of reach and sight of children; acknowledges that most newsagents adhere to the voluntary Code of Practice as set out by the National Federation of Retail Newsagents; welcomes local campaigners all over the UK who are putting pressure on WH Smith to recognise certain tabloid titles as pornography; and calls on the Government once again to consider introducing legislation to ensure offensive material is kept well out of reach and sight of children.

That this House notes that there is still no legislation in place to ensure that adult titles, including so called lads mags, newspapers and tabloids containing disturbing pornographic material, are kept out of reach and sight of children; acknowledges that most newsagents adhere to the voluntary Code of Practice as...

That this House, recognising that air shows are the UK's second most popular outdoor spectator activity, greatly regrets that the B17 Flying Fortress was forced to withdraw from the VE day celebrations owing to a ??25,000 increase in its insurance costs, resulting from new EU regulations; notes with concern the threat to air displays and the operation of historic aircraft posed by a new charging regime to be introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority; and calls on the authorities to reconsider these increased charges in the interests of ensuring that general and sporting aviation in the UK continues to flourish and inspire a new generation.

That this House, recognising that air shows are the UK's second most popular outdoor spectator activity, greatly regrets that the B17 Flying Fortress was forced to withdraw from the VE day celebrations owing to a ??25,000 increase in its insurance costs, resulting from new EU regulations; notes with concern the...

That this House congratulates all those involved in organising and supporting Farnborough International 2004, the world renowned showcase for aerospace equipment and technology; congratulates the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) on offering a superb business platform and excellent environment in which to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the global aerospace market; notes that Britain's world class aerospace industry will be well represented at the show, demonstrating the range and scope of one of the country's most important high skill, high technology manufacturing sectors; applauds the Society of British Aerospace Companies on encouraging technology transfer and market growth via the incorporation of a space and a motor sport pavilion into this year's event; praises the SBAC for hosting a careers and development centre at the show to promote the recruitment and development of a world-class aerospace workforce in the UK; and congratulates the SBAC and participants on providing a great day out on the public days of the show, with air displays and an excellent choice of family entertainments.

That this House congratulates all those involved in organising and supporting Farnborough International 2004, the world renowned showcase for aerospace equipment and technology; congratulates the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) on offering a superb business platform and excellent environment in which to take advantage of the opportunities presented by...

That this House congratulates Farnborough Town Football Club on winning through to the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in their 33 year history; and wishes them every success in their match against Premiership leaders Arsenal on 25th January.

That this House congratulates Farnborough Town Football Club on winning through to the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in their 33 year history; and wishes them every success in their match against Premiership leaders Arsenal on 25th January.

That this House notes that members of the Royal Family who perform duties in support of the Monarch receive accommodation in the Occupied Royal Palaces free of rent; notes that Prince Michael of Kent provides no such service; observes that parliamentary replies to the Right honourable Member for Swansea West say he enjoys rent-free accommodation in Kensington Palace consisting of seven bedrooms and nine reception rooms; also notes that from 1979 to 1996 he made no financial contribution to property maintenance costs, but that since 1994 he has made a contribution to these costs which, adjusted for inflation, today stands merely at ??68 per week; reflects that this may cause deep concern to the taxpayers who pay for these palaces when they think of the burden their own rents or mortgages impose on their families; regards the apparent extravagance of indulging this non-working member of the Royal Family cannot be justified; and calls on the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to consider whether grant-in-aid is appropriate if it is to be so used.

That this House notes that members of the Royal Family who perform duties in support of the Monarch receive accommodation in the Occupied Royal Palaces free of rent; notes that Prince Michael of Kent provides no such service; observes that parliamentary replies to the Right honourable Member for Swansea West...

That this House notes that in the Other Place Her Majesty's Government arranged for consideration in Committee of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill to be taken seven months after its second reading; notes that Sir Keith Waterhouse in his report into child abuse in North Wales warned Parliament of the risks posed to boys by lowering the age of consent; deplores Her Majesty's Government's decision to deny this House the opportunity to consider the Amendments approved by the Other Place; further deplores Her Majesty's Government's decision to apply the Parliament Acts to a bill which has not concluded its consideration in both Houses; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to drop its plans to force this measure through Parliament by recourse to the Parliament Acts.

That this House notes that in the Other Place Her Majesty's Government arranged for consideration in Committee of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill to be taken seven months after its second reading; notes that Sir Keith Waterhouse in his report into child abuse in North Wales warned Parliament of the...

That this House is gravely concerned at reports that Mr Mohamed Fayed and those acting for him held meetings last year with Mr Richard Tomlinson, the former MI6 officer, and calls on Mr Fayed to state under oath that he was not responsible for revealing the names of British security agents; and furthermore calls on Mr Fayed to explain his relationship with Mr Lyndon LeRouche who published the names of the British agents on his website.

That this House is gravely concerned at reports that Mr Mohamed Fayed and those acting for him held meetings last year with Mr Richard Tomlinson, the former MI6 officer, and calls on Mr Fayed to state under oath that he was not responsible for revealing the names of British security...

That this House salutes the action of the Reverend Keith Sinclair in arranging for the church bells of Aston to toll from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday 21st March in protest at the attempt by Sky Televison to re-arrange the timing of the Aston Villa football match to coincide with church services to the inconvenience of churchgoers; and expresses its alarm at the way in which Sky Television seeks to buy up television sports coverage and arrange the timing of fixtures to suit its own commercial purposes.

That this House salutes the action of the Reverend Keith Sinclair in arranging for the church bells of Aston to toll from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday 21st March in protest at the attempt by Sky Televison to re-arrange the timing of the Aston Villa football match to...

That this House notes the evidence given to the Committee of Public Accounts by Warburg Dillon Read that the Right honourable Member for Birmingham, Ladywood depressed Railtrack's value on flotation by ??500 million as a result of her comments; and further notes the suggestion that when she moved from the Transport portfolio in July 1996 the share price rose by ??1 per share.

That this House notes the evidence given to the Committee of Public Accounts by Warburg Dillon Read that the Right honourable Member for Birmingham, Ladywood depressed Railtrack's value on flotation by ??500 million as a result of her comments; and further notes the suggestion that when she moved from the...