That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect many parts of the rail network including the loss of over 600 jobs on the West Coast Mainline; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve the nation's railway; is also alarmed at the safety implications of reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect many parts of the rail network including the loss of over 600 jobs...

That this House notes that 10-year-old George Higginson, who was tragically killed in a road traffic accident, donated his organs as gifts of life to five other people; wishes to pay tribute to the courage and selflessness of his parents who continue to support and promote organ donation; and supports Mr Higginson's suggestion that arrangements be made at polling stations to give people an opportunity to register as an organ donor whilst voting at the forthcoming general election.

That this House notes that 10-year-old George Higginson, who was tragically killed in a road traffic accident, donated his organs as gifts of life to five other people; wishes to pay tribute to the courage and selflessness of his parents who continue to support and promote organ donation; and supports...

That this House welcomes the proposals put forward by the Communication Workers Union seeking to find a resolution to the current postal dispute, in particular their offer to explore the possibility of third party mediation; and calls on the Government to do all in its power to ensure that Royal Mail responds positively to the union's proposal.

That this House welcomes the proposals put forward by the Communication Workers Union seeking to find a resolution to the current postal dispute, in particular their offer to explore the possibility of third party mediation; and calls on the Government to do all in its power to ensure that Royal...

That this House proposes that any recommendations on hon. Members' expenses produced by Sir Christopher Kelly are imposed without debate or a vote by hon. Members.

That this House proposes that any recommendations on hon. Members' expenses produced by Sir Christopher Kelly are imposed without debate or a vote by hon. Members.

That this House remembers that 15 February 2009 is the five year anniversary of the tragic killing of four rail workers at Tebay who were struck by a runaway trailer loaded with railway ballast, which also injured and traumatised other rail workers; expresses sympathy with their families, colleagues and the local community; is alarmed that since Tebay there have been at least a further 16 runaways on the rail network, and that runaways have the potential to kill, injure and traumatise rail workers and passengers alike; believes that the rail industry should do everything in its power to minimise the risk of runaways and introduce better protections; notes with concern the slow pace in introducing such protections and the low priority this work seems to have with Network Rail; and calls on Network Rail urgently to address this continued threat to the safety of passengers and rail workers.

That this House remembers that 15 February 2009 is the five year anniversary of the tragic killing of four rail workers at Tebay who were struck by a runaway trailer loaded with railway ballast, which also injured and traumatised other rail workers; expresses sympathy with their families, colleagues and the...

That this House notes that the Labour Party Conference 2008, with the backing of Ministers, supported a vision of a wholly publicly-owned, integrated Royal Mail Group; welcomes the conclusion of the Hooper Report that the current universal service obligation offered by Royal Mail, including six days a week delivery, must be protected and that the primary duty of a new regulator should be to maintain it; further welcomes the recommendations in the Report that the Government should take responsibility for the pensions deficit which followed an extended contributions holiday; endorses the call for a new relationship between management and postal unions and welcomes the commitment of the Communication Workers Union to negotiate an agreement which would support the modernisation of the industry; observes that in 2007 the Government agreed to a ??1.2 billion loan facility on commercial terms to modernise Royal Mail operations; rejects the recommendation of the Hooper Report to sell a minority stake in Royal Mail which would risk fracturing one of Britain's greatest public services; further notes that the Government is currently advertising for a new Chair of Royal Mail; and urges the Secretary of State to appoint a Chair and management team who are committed to the principles of a modern public enterprise.

That this House notes that the Labour Party Conference 2008, with the backing of Ministers, supported a vision of a wholly publicly-owned, integrated Royal Mail Group; welcomes the conclusion of the Hooper Report that the current universal service obligation offered by Royal Mail, including six days a week delivery, must...

That this House notes with concern the high number of deaths and injuries suffered by workers in the construction industry each year; and calls on the Government to bring forward proposals to extend the remit of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority to protect the welfare of workers in the construction industry.

That this House notes with concern the high number of deaths and injuries suffered by workers in the construction industry each year; and calls on the Government to bring forward proposals to extend the remit of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority to protect the welfare of workers in the construction industry.

That this House notes that the introduction of the Gambling Act 2007 has resulted in negative unintended economic consequences for the traditional UK gaming sector with many venues including seaside arcades, bingo halls and high street arcades having suffered a collapse in their income since 1st September 2007; recognises that the Act, by reducing gaming machine stakes and overall machine numbers in the traditional safer adult gaming venues, has created an uneven playing field with respect to other adult gaming venues; and urges the Government to take immediate action to rebalance the market by reviewing the stake limit on B3 gaming machines, increasing the number of B3 gaming machines to a maximum of 20 per cent. of the total in a venue and undertaking an early review of gaming machine stakes and prizes.

That this House notes that the introduction of the Gambling Act 2007 has resulted in negative unintended economic consequences for the traditional UK gaming sector with many venues including seaside arcades, bingo halls and high street arcades having suffered a collapse in their income since 1st September 2007; recognises that...

That this House notes with great concern that the Government has proposed in the draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill removing the requirement that those providing IVF services must have regard for the need of any resulting child for a father in subsection 2(b) and also facilitating the deliberate bringing of children into the world for whom no man can legally be considered to be their father in Clause 51(1); expresses concern that, given the wealth of research demonstrating the very important and distinctive contribution fathers bring to parenting, these proposals are profoundly misinformed and clearly undermine the best interests of the child; recognises that this move is inconsistent with the recent statement made by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions that `we want to significantly reduce the numbers of children with no dad on their birth certificate', and prioritises the desires of adults over the rights of children in the area of assisted reproduction; and calls on the Government to ensure that the final Bill preserves the 1990 father's provision and does not propose denying any child from birth a legal father who is male.

That this House notes with great concern that the Government has proposed in the draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill removing the requirement that those providing IVF services must have regard for the need of any resulting child for a father in subsection 2(b) and also facilitating the deliberate bringing...

That this House notes with great concern that the Government has proposed in the draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill removing the requirement that those providing IVF services must have regard for the need of any resulting child for a father in subsection 2(b) and also facilitating the deliberate bringing of children into the world for whom no man can legally be considered to be their father in Clause 51 (1); expresses concern that, given the wealth of research demonstrating the very important and distinctive contribution fathers bring to parenting, these proposals are profoundly misinformed and clearly undermine the best interests of the child; recognises that this move is inconsistent with the recent statement made by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions that "we want to significantly reduce the numbers of children with no Dad on their birth certificate", and prioritises the desires of adults over the rights of children in the area of assisted reproduction; and calls on the Government to ensure that the final bill preserves the 1990 father's provision and does not propose denying any child from birth a legal father who is male.

That this House notes with great concern that the Government has proposed in the draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill removing the requirement that those providing IVF services must have regard for the need of any resulting child for a father in subsection 2(b) and also facilitating the deliberate bringing...

That this House calls on Royal Mail to enter into meaningful negotiations with the Communications Workers Union to resolve the current postal dispute; and further calls on the Government to review the damaging impact of competition on Royal Mail to date, in line with the Labour Party's manifesto commitment.

That this House calls on Royal Mail to enter into meaningful negotiations with the Communications Workers Union to resolve the current postal dispute; and further calls on the Government to review the damaging impact of competition on Royal Mail to date, in line with the Labour Party's manifesto commitment.

That this House congratulates Morecambe Football Club (Shrimps) on gaining entry into the Football League following their superb victory at Wembley.

That this House congratulates Morecambe Football Club (Shrimps) on gaining entry into the Football League following their superb victory at Wembley.

That this House notes that since Royal Mail has been opened up to competition private companies have been able to cherry pick the most profitable business mail, whilst leaving Royal Mail to fulfil the Universal Service Obligation; expresses concern that the Department of Work and Pensions has chosen to award postal contracts to rivals of Royal Mail; and notes that the loss of such business is seriously damaging and if this trend continues could ultimately lead to Royal Mail being unable to fulfil the Universal Service Obligation.

That this House notes that since Royal Mail has been opened up to competition private companies have been able to cherry pick the most profitable business mail, whilst leaving Royal Mail to fulfil the Universal Service Obligation; expresses concern that the Department of Work and Pensions has chosen to award...

That this House notes that the Isle of Man TT races have recently been held; further notes that Morecambe man John McGuinness has secured his second TT hat trick win, bringing his total TT wins to 11; and offers its congratulations to him.

That this House notes that the Isle of Man TT races have recently been held; further notes that Morecambe man John McGuinness has secured his second TT hat trick win, bringing his total TT wins to 11; and offers its congratulations to him.

That this House endorses Recommendation 77 of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee, Human Reproductive Technologies and the Law; and calls on the Government to set up a joint committee of both Houses to consider the scientific, medical and social changes in relation to abortion that have taken place since 1967, with a view to presenting options for new legislation.

That this House endorses Recommendation 77 of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee, Human Reproductive Technologies and the Law; and calls on the Government to set up a joint committee of both Houses to consider the scientific, medical and social changes in relation to abortion that have taken...

That this House notes that the working time regulations Horizontal Amended Directive came into effect in August 2003 which extended the provision for four weeks' paid leave for offshore workers for the first time; is concerned that employers argue that the Directive does not apply beyond territorial waters, a 12-mile radius from the coastline, which accounts for about 99 per cent. of offshore installations; and calls on the Government to clarify or amend the legislation to ensure that all offshore workers enjoy paid leave.

That this House notes that the working time regulations Horizontal Amended Directive came into effect in August 2003 which extended the provision for four weeks' paid leave for offshore workers for the first time; is concerned that employers argue that the Directive does not apply beyond territorial waters, a 12-mile...

That this House welcomes the review into the funding of political parties which is long overdue; notes that state funding of political parties has been mentioned as a possible solution; further notes that this would be highly unpopular with the British public; and therefore calls on the Government to ensure that a referendum is held before any such proposal is implemented.

That this House welcomes the review into the funding of political parties which is long overdue; notes that state funding of political parties has been mentioned as a possible solution; further notes that this would be highly unpopular with the British public; and therefore calls on the Government to ensure...

That this House expresses concern that Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust will not prescribe the cancer drug Tarceva to lung cancer patient Mr Paul Bould; notes that Tarceva has been licensed for use in the UK, that currently around 50 NHS hospitals have prescribed Tarceva and that over 100 patients have been treated with Tarceva on the NHS; further notes that Tarceva can slow the progression of lung cancer, increase life expectancy and provide a better quality of life for people suffering from this disease; and calls on Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust to reconsider its decision.

That this House expresses concern that Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust will not prescribe the cancer drug Tarceva to lung cancer patient Mr Paul Bould; notes that Tarceva has been licensed for use in the UK, that currently around 50 NHS hospitals have prescribed Tarceva and that over 100 patients...

That this House notes the report in the journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Vol.25.No.1200) of the survival of a 24 week infant following repeated abortion attempts; further notes that the 24-year-old mother opted for abortion because she had a 19-month old infant and felt unable to cope with a second child; further notes that on the fourth day in the BPAS abortion clinic she was informed that the baby was dead and discharged with instructions to return four days later; further notes that during the three hour train journey home she changed her mind when she felt foetal movements and when admitted to hospital as an emergency insisted that her baby boy be resuscitated although warned of his poor prognosis; further notes that the baby required intensive treatment and could not be discharged until he was seven months old and still needed special care; regrets the self-evident and lamentable lack of counselling given to the mother before the abortion attempts; further notes the comment in the medical journal that the number of infants who survive late abortions is not known because `there is no official mechanism by which to report such cases'; and the further comment that `the dilemma of being telephoned about an infant born, showing signs of life following termination of pregnancy is one that many paediatricians have faced'; and calls on the Government immediately to limit licences for abortions after the 18th week of pregnancy to NHS hospitals where greater controls on counselling and care can be maintained.

That this House notes the report in the journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Vol.25.No.1200) of the survival of a 24 week infant following repeated abortion attempts; further notes that the 24-year-old mother opted for abortion because she had a 19-month old infant and felt unable to cope with a second...

That this House notes that, despite the horrific loss of life on 5th February, there are still large numbers of workers cockling on Morecambe Bay, many of whom appear to pay scant regard to health and safety; notes the dangers of Morecambe Bay to inexperienced fishermen and women; further notes that Morecambe lifeboat has been called out 63 times this year, and that the danger will heighten during the winter months; and calls on the Government, in order that a further tragedy be avoided, urgently to bring forward legislation to regulate commercial cockling on Morecambe Bay.

That this House notes that, despite the horrific loss of life on 5th February, there are still large numbers of workers cockling on Morecambe Bay, many of whom appear to pay scant regard to health and safety; notes the dangers of Morecambe Bay to inexperienced fishermen and women; further notes...