That this House condemns the policies pursued by the Administration of President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, which are destroying the Amazon rainforest; notes that more than 3,700 square kilometres of forest has been deforested in 2019 with July being the worst month on record so far; further condemns the violence used against indigenous populations in those areas, which has been sanctioned by the leader who should protect those populations; and asks the Foreign Secretary to raise the matter with his Brazilian counterpart at the earliest opportunity.

That this House condemns the policies pursued by the Administration of President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, which are destroying the Amazon rainforest; notes that more than 3,700 square kilometres of forest has been deforested in 2019 with July being the worst month on record so far; further condemns the violence...

That this House condemns the state-sanctioned human rights abuses in Venezuela that target opponents of illegitimate President Nicholas Maduro; further condemns the Cuban Government for its complicity in the widespread psychological, physical and sexual abuse against Venezuelan political prisoners; opposes the Cuban coup against Venezuelans; calls on the 22,000 Cuban military and security forces opposing the will of the people of Venezuela to return home; deplores both the Cuban and Venezuelan Solidarity Campaigns in the UK for their defence of those two dictatorial regimes, which persecute thousands of political opponents every year; and asks the Foreign Secretary to raise the matter with his Cuban counterpart at the earliest opportunity.

That this House condemns the state-sanctioned human rights abuses in Venezuela that target opponents of illegitimate President Nicholas Maduro; further condemns the Cuban Government for its complicity in the widespread psychological, physical and sexual abuse against Venezuelan political prisoners; opposes the Cuban coup against Venezuelans; calls on the 22,000 Cuban...

That this House notes the exceptional contribution that charities make to the fabric of British society; acknowledges that regulation of charities is essential to ensure their high standards of operation; further notes that some charitable organisations have fallen below the standards expected of them, which brings the reputation of all charities into disrepute; observes that some charities that break laws and regulations are not properly investigated by the Charities Commission; and calls on the Government to provide more resources to the Charities Commission to properly investigate charities that break laws and regulations in order to preserve the sector’s good reputation.

That this House notes the exceptional contribution that charities make to the fabric of British society; acknowledges that regulation of charities is essential to ensure their high standards of operation; further notes that some charitable organisations have fallen below the standards expected of them, which brings the reputation of all...

That this House congratulates Gareth Southgate and the England men's football team for qualifying to the UEFA Nations League finals in Portugal in June 2019 by beating Spain and Croatia; notes that this new official UEFA competition has significant standing as a major competitive international trophy; further notes that the tournament has gripped the public imagination after an already successful year for the England men's football team; notes that the team could win its first trophy since 1966 in next year's finals; notes that UEFA has given exclusive broadcast rights in the UK to the pay-per-view channel Sky Sport; notes that The Broadcasting Act 1996, as amended, gives the Secretary of State the power to draw up a list of sporting events of national interest; believes that the UEFA Nations League finals are of national interest and within the scope of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport definition of a listed event as one which is generally felt to have special national resonance and which contains an element which serves to unite the nation, a shared point on the national calendar, not solely of interest to those who follow the sport in question; and calls on the Government to include the Nations League Finals as a listed event.

That this House congratulates Gareth Southgate and the England men's football team for qualifying to the UEFA Nations League finals in Portugal in June 2019 by beating Spain and Croatia; notes that this new official UEFA competition has significant standing as a major competitive international trophy; further notes that the...

That this House congratulates the All Party Parliamentary Group for Disability for its work with Changing Places; further congratulates Zack Kerr from Accrington for his petition calling on Government investment to help fund the building of more Changing Places toilets in motorway service stations which received 145,000 signatures; welcomes the Government's response to invest £2 million to build Changing Places toilets in motorway service stations; notes that there is more to do ensure everyone has the dignity in accessing adequate toilet facilities outside of the home; asserts that there is a great disparity of provision in different parts of the UK; further notes that overwhelming majority of Government and local authority buildings, hospitals, GP surgeries, sporting venues, restaurants, pubs, train stations and large shops do not contain a Changing Places toilet; and calls on the Government to raise awareness by providing Government guidance on the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, undertaking a public information campaign and calling on all owners and operators of buildings used by the public to install Changing Places toilets.

That this House congratulates the All Party Parliamentary Group for Disability for its work with Changing Places; further congratulates Zack Kerr from Accrington for his petition calling on Government investment to help fund the building of more Changing Places toilets in motorway service stations which received 145,000 signatures; welcomes the...

That this House acknowledges recent reports in Die Spiegel newspaper that association football clubs in the UK are planning to break away from UEFA Champions League and form a new group that would be known as the European Super League; expresses concern at these plans and the damaging effect it could have on football across the UK, particularly grassroots football; notes this proposal is based on ongoing greed by the top clubs; opposes such changes and the underhand manner in which the European Super League clubs have discussed this issue; and calls on the Government along with the Football Association, the Premier League and the English Football League to take the necessary measures to prevent such an initiative.

That this House acknowledges recent reports in Die Spiegel newspaper that association football clubs in the UK are planning to break away from UEFA Champions League and form a new group that would be known as the European Super League; expresses concern at these plans and the damaging effect it...

That this House notes the recently-made decision by the BBC to cancel the Sunday Politics television show in its current form and the wider cuts made to the news and current affairs section as a result of wider savings the Corporation is undertaking; recognises the importance of high-quality journalism to ensure that holders of public office are properly held to account; further notes that one of the Corporation's public purposes as stated in its 2016 Royal Charter is to provide impartial news and information to help people understand and engage with the world around them; and calls on the Director-General of the BBC to consult more widely on this proposal.

That this House notes the recently-made decision by the BBC to cancel the Sunday Politics television show in its current form and the wider cuts made to the news and current affairs section as a result of wider savings the Corporation is undertaking; recognises the importance of high-quality journalism to...

That this House notes the recently held presidential election in Venezuela and worldwide condemnation of its legitimacy and subsequent outcome, the deteriorating human rights situation and collapse of democracy along with constitutional changes that mean effective opposition is impossible in the country; joins with the rest of the international community to condemn the legitimacy of the result and the continued presidency of Nicolas Maduro; supports the sanctions by the US and EU to prevent senior figures in the regime from profiting from their political power; and calls on the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to continue to press for further sanctions against that regime.

That this House notes the recently held presidential election in Venezuela and worldwide condemnation of its legitimacy and subsequent outcome, the deteriorating human rights situation and collapse of democracy along with constitutional changes that mean effective opposition is impossible in the country; joins with the rest of the international community...

That this House believes that there is an inadequate standard of mental health care in East Lancashire; notes the plans to close Mersey Care Specialist Learning Disability Division in Whalley, East Lancashire previously known as Calderstones Hospital; recognises the vital service that this hospital provides to patients and their families from across Lancashire; expresses concern that its closure will leave a shortage in medium and low secure mental health beds in East Lancashire resulting in the loss of local jobs; further expresses concern that since 2007, £13 million has been spent on the new unit; further notes that the Division is rated as good by the Care Quality Commission; further believes that there has been inadequate consultation; expresses real concern that the new unit will be a considerable distance away in Maghull, Merseyside; and calls on the Government to urge a review on this decision with NHS England and ensure that 700 current employees are found suitable new roles if Calderstones Hospital closes.

That this House believes that there is an inadequate standard of mental health care in East Lancashire; notes the plans to close Mersey Care Specialist Learning Disability Division in Whalley, East Lancashire previously known as Calderstones Hospital; recognises the vital service that this hospital provides to patients and their families...

That this House believes that there is inadequate provision of toilet facilities at motorway service stations for over 250,000 disabled people in the UK who wish to use such facilities; notes the campaign and petition led by Zack Kerr to encourage the introduction of Changing Places Toilets in every motorway service station; and calls for motorway service station providers to install Changing Places Toilets across all their sites as a matter of priority.

That this House believes that there is inadequate provision of toilet facilities at motorway service stations for over 250,000 disabled people in the UK who wish to use such facilities; notes the campaign and petition led by Zack Kerr to encourage the introduction of Changing Places Toilets in every motorway...

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Venezuela (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 2094), dated 14 November 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 November 2017, be annulled.

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Venezuela (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 2094), dated 14 November 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 November 2017, be annulled.

That this House notes the plans to close Accringon Victoria Community Hospital's walk-in centre; recognises the vital service that the centre provides to communities; expresses concern that its closure-will leave thousands of users without accessible healthcare; believes any alternative provision should ensure that GP out-of-hours services are maintained; and calls on the Government to address the closure of walk-in centres across the country.

That this House notes the plans to close Accringon Victoria Community Hospital's walk-in centre; recognises the vital service that the centre provides to communities; expresses concern that its closure-will leave thousands of users without accessible healthcare; believes any alternative provision should ensure that GP out-of-hours services are maintained; and calls...

That this House notes recent research which reveals the decimation of animals across the globe; expresses concern at the prospect that we are witnessing mass extinctions; laments the fact that up to 50 per cent of all animals have been lost in recent decades; condemns the effects of climate change, pollution and overhunting on biodiversity; and calls on the Government to work with other countries to protect biodiversity and prevent extinction.

That this House notes recent research which reveals the decimation of animals across the globe; expresses concern at the prospect that we are witnessing mass extinctions; laments the fact that up to 50 per cent of all animals have been lost in recent decades; condemns the effects of climate change,...

That this House notes the Boundary Commission's proposals, which seek to reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies from 650 to 600; recognises that constituencies should be equally sized; regrets that many of the proposals do not adequately engage with natural divisions; is concerned that the Commission's calculations are based on outdated electoral register figures; believes that millions of newly registered voters during the recent elections and referendum should be included in any proposals; further recognises that many of these voters are young people who should be welcomed into our democratic system; and calls on the Government to suspend the introduction of boundary changes to meet these concerns.

That this House notes the Boundary Commission's proposals, which seek to reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies from 650 to 600; recognises that constituencies should be equally sized; regrets that many of the proposals do not adequately engage with natural divisions; is concerned that the Commission's calculations are based on...

That this House is concerned by the continued lack of transport infrastructure serving West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and East Lancashire; recognises that there are currently high levels of congestion around Leeds, Bradford and Leeds Bradford Airport; notes that significant investment in both road and rail infrastructure is required to increase connectivity and decrease congestion; suggests that, with regards to road infrastructure, the M65 be extended from Colne to East Leeds passing near Leeds Bradford Airport, and with connecting spurs to the M62 (south) and M1 (north); further suggests that, with regards to rail infrastructure, existing rail connections are updated between Leeds Bradford Airport and Leeds City, with updated links to the north east, to Burnley and Accrington (north West), and to Hellifield (with a possible connection to Glasgow); believes that such coterminous proposals would relieve overstretched roads and railways of congestion, while unlocking the potential for increased commercial connectivity between important Northern centres; and calls on the Government to consider and support such proposals as aiding its Northern Powerhouse project.

That this House is concerned by the continued lack of transport infrastructure serving West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and East Lancashire; recognises that there are currently high levels of congestion around Leeds, Bradford and Leeds Bradford Airport; notes that significant investment in both road and rail infrastructure is required to increase...

That this House is concerned by the widening detachment between the fans who love the game and a growing number of football owners, authorities and leading figures; is shocked that the England manager has resigned after just 67 days for what the Football Association has called inappropriate conduct and a significant error of judgment; is alarmed by a continued lack of transparency in football, given that a newspaper investigation was required to bring these allegations to light; is further concerned by the widespread nature of the problem, since there is evidence of improper transfer activity by a number of managers; notes the comments of Gary Lineker that it is time for a proper police investigation into such allegations and that the game is rife with corruption; further notes that the fans of many clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Coventry City, Leeds United, Charlton Athletic and Blackpool, including clubs in Scotland, have lost faith in their clubs' owners amid deep concerns about the future direction of their clubs; and calls for rapid progress from the Government in legislating to introduce a robust fit and proper persons test for those who seek to purchase football clubs which will require clearly defined business plans for how they will safeguard the club's future and which will mandate fan representation on football club boards.

That this House is concerned by the widening detachment between the fans who love the game and a growing number of football owners, authorities and leading figures; is shocked that the England manager has resigned after just 67 days for what the Football Association has called inappropriate conduct and a...

That this House is concerned by the disparity between transport infrastructure in the South and North of England; notes the lack of connectivity between the North West and North East; acknowledges Transport for the North’s Spring 2016 Report entitled, The Northern Transport Strategy which recognised that the number, capacity, and reliability of east-west road connections are seen as a constraint on the Northern economy; is committed to ensuring the Government’s Northern Powerhouse project leads to tangible improvements in transport infrastructure; and calls for the Government to fully examine the merits of extending road networks which could connect the North East and North West, including the possibility of carrying out an expansion of the M65.

That this House is concerned by the disparity between transport infrastructure in the South and North of England; notes the lack of connectivity between the North West and North East; acknowledges Transport for the North’s Spring 2016 Report entitled, The Northern Transport Strategy which recognised that the number, capacity, and...