That this House commends Drugs: It’s Complicated, the series of short films produced by Dr Adam Holland at the University of Bristol and funded by the Medical Research Council; welcomes this exemplary intervention as an effective contribution to understanding drug use and users, challenging prevalent negative stereotypes; recognises that this series takes a balanced view, lending clarity to what are indeed complex issues; thanks all those assisting in the production and dissemination of these films; acknowledges that everyone has a part to play in tackling stigma; and calls upon the Government to adopt a positive approach by supporting this and similar initiatives, the efforts of the Anti-Stigma Network and all those challenging stigma, thereby helping to remove barriers to treatment and reduce the record level of drug deaths across the UK.

That this House commends Drugs: It’s Complicated, the series of short films produced by Dr Adam Holland at the University of Bristol and funded by the Medical Research Council; welcomes this exemplary intervention as an effective contribution to understanding drug use and users, challenging prevalent negative stereotypes; recognises that this...

That this House welcomes the National Cancer Plan's commitment to restore the three cancer waiting time standards by March 2029 and end the postcode lottery in cancer treatment; notes with regret that the Plan sets no radiotherapy trajectory, milestone or accountable body to deliver that ambition; further notes that NHS data shows performance against the 62-day referral-to-treatment standard is lowest for radiotherapy of the three main modalities, and that improving it requires clinical expertise from across the country; also notes that commissioning now rests with Integrated Care Boards, that Freedom of Information requests in 2023 found around 70 per cent had no named radiotherapy lead, and that most contain only one or two centres, leaving a highly specialised, capital-intensive service without the scale, data or expertise it requires; observes that this fragmentation delays innovation, as shown by artificial intelligence auto-contouring funding not taken forward and by prostate stereotactic ablative radiotherapy, commissioned only in 2026 despite 2023 evidence, and that adaptive, molecular and other advanced radiotherapy risk the same fate; recalls that the original National Radiotherapy Advisory Group oversaw the national rollout of intensity-modulated radiotherapy and contributed to an estimated 2,500 lives saved a year, equivalent to 3,000 today; and calls on the Government to establish an independent, clinician-led National Radiotherapy Advisory Group and implementation group, including patient representation, empowered to set a national framework against which each Board publishes a radiotherapy action plan, and to place accountability for radiotherapy standards on a statutory footing through the NHS Modernisation Bill.

That this House welcomes the National Cancer Plan's commitment to restore the three cancer waiting time standards by March 2029 and end the postcode lottery in cancer treatment; notes with regret that the Plan sets no radiotherapy trajectory, milestone or accountable body to deliver that ambition; further notes that NHS...

That this House celebrates Richard Pengelly and his 37 years of dedicated service to the House of Commons; notes that he began his parliamentary career in the Pugin Room before becoming one of the best-known and best-loved faces behind the bar in the Strangers’ Bar; recognises that his warmth, kindness, humour, quick wit and ever-present smile have brightened the days of countless Members, staff and visitors over the years; further recognises that, whether serving a drink or sharing a joke, Richard has been a constant source of good cheer and embodies the very best of the parliamentary community; applauds his legendary enthusiasm for the Eurovision Song Contest, which has brought much enjoyment to colleagues over the years; thanks him for the friendships he has forged and the memories he has helped create over nearly four decades; and concludes by awarding him the parliamentary equivalent of douze points for a truly outstanding career, with every good wish for the future.

That this House celebrates Richard Pengelly and his 37 years of dedicated service to the House of Commons; notes that he began his parliamentary career in the Pugin Room before becoming one of the best-known and best-loved faces behind the bar in the Strangers’ Bar; recognises that his warmth, kindness,...

That this House welcomes the establishment of the Orgreave Inquiry into the events surrounding the policing of the miners’ strike at Orgreave on 18 June 1984; recognises the profound significance of this decision for former miners, their families and coalfield communities across the UK; notes that, more than four decades after the events in question, many of those affected continue to seek truth, accountability, recognition and justice; pays tribute to the tireless, dignified and determined work of the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign, former miners, trade unionists, families and community activists whose perseverance has been instrumental in securing this Inquiry; further recognises the importance of ensuring that those most directly affected are fully involved throughout the Inquiry process; believes that the Inquiry provides an historic opportunity to establish a full and authoritative public record of the events before, during and after Orgreave; acknowledges the wider importance of public confidence, transparency and accountability in policing and the administration of justice; and expresses the hope that the Inquiry will deliver meaningful answers, lasting lessons and long-overdue justice for those affected and for the coalfield communities that have carried the legacy of these events for more than forty years.

That this House welcomes the establishment of the Orgreave Inquiry into the events surrounding the policing of the miners’ strike at Orgreave on 18 June 1984; recognises the profound significance of this decision for former miners, their families and coalfield communities across the UK; notes that, more than four decades...

That this House notes that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which received Royal Assent 55 years ago, has failed to reduce drug consumption and that drug deaths are now at a record high; regrets that the Act is clearly not fit for purpose, having instead increased harm, damaged public health and exacerbated social inequalities; recognises that, every year it remains in force, billions of pounds will be wasted, thousands of lives lost and countless people needlessly criminalised; insists that an evidence-based approach that provides pathways for people with drug difficulties into treatment, rather than the criminal justice system, must instead be prioritised; and calls on the Government to repeal and replace the Act as a matter of urgency with legislation that will ensure future drug policy protects human rights, promotes public health and ensures social justice.

That this House notes that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which received Royal Assent 55 years ago, has failed to reduce drug consumption and that drug deaths are now at a record high; regrets that the Act is clearly not fit for purpose, having instead increased harm, damaged public...

That this House notes it has been over 30 years since prison officers in the UK were banned from taking industrial action under section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994; further notes that prison officers in Scotland have had the right to strike enshrined in law since 2015, yet there have been no strikes since then, only improved industrial relations; believes this draconian restriction, especially in the absence of an effective and impartial means of binding resolution of disputes in the course of collective bargaining, renders the UK in breach of its obligations under international laws that it has ratified and by which it is bound, including the European Social Charter and the International Labour Organisation's Convention 87 entitled Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise; further believes this lack of industrial muscle leaves prison officers unfairly and dangerously at the mercy of prison service management and without leverage to challenge Government policy with respect to pay, terms and conditions; expresses solidarity with the Professional Trades Union for Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers, known as the POA, which has campaigned tirelessly over three decades for the return of these basic industrial rights; welcomes the support for this campaign by 47 trade union general secretaries, the Trades Union Congress and the General Federation of Trade Unions; further welcomes the Government’s commitment to repealing anti-trade-union legislation introduced by previous administrations; and calls on the Government to repeal section 127 at the earliest opportunity.

That this House notes it has been over 30 years since prison officers in the UK were banned from taking industrial action under section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994; further notes that prison officers in Scotland have had the right to strike enshrined in law...

That this House commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Easington Pit Disaster of 29 May 1951, in which 83 men lost their lives following an explosion at Easington Colliery in County Durham; remembers the 81 miners who died underground, together with the two rescue workers who lost their lives attempting to save others in the aftermath of the disaster; expresses its deepest sympathy with the families and wider community affected by the tragedy; pays tribute to the courage, comradeship and sacrifice of those employed in Britain’s coal industry who worked under dangerous and demanding conditions; recognises the immense contribution made by mining communities to the industrial strength, prosperity and social progress of the United Kingdom; further recognises the debt owed by the nation to coalfield communities; notes the enduring legacy of solidarity, resilience and collective endeavours forged within coalfield communities; thanks all those involved in organising the anniversary commemorations, including Easington Banner Committee and Easington Colliery Parish Council; and calls on future generations to remember the sacrifice and contribution of the men of Easington and of mining communities across the country.

That this House commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Easington Pit Disaster of 29 May 1951, in which 83 men lost their lives following an explosion at Easington Colliery in County Durham; remembers the 81 miners who died underground, together with the two rescue workers who lost their lives attempting...

That this House notes with concern the increased problematic use of ketamine, particularly among young people; further notes that its severe impacts can include cognitive impairment, psychological difficulties and physical damage to the bladder, kidneys and urinary tract, leading to dependency and contributing to deaths; recognises that those affected may require incontinence pads or surgery; pays tribute to those providing peer-support in friendly, safe groups free from stigma; supports the recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) advising against the reclassification of the drug from a Class B to a Class A controlled substance; recognises that previous punitive policies have proven to be ineffective and often counter-productive; advocates a public health-centred harm reduction approach, providing access to evidence-based education and effective treatment; and urges the Government to adopt the recommendations of the ACMD, raise awareness of ketamine-related harms and promote the expansion of education, treatment and support services.

That this House notes with concern the increased problematic use of ketamine, particularly among young people; further notes that its severe impacts can include cognitive impairment, psychological difficulties and physical damage to the bladder, kidneys and urinary tract, leading to dependency and contributing to deaths; recognises that those affected may...

That this House is concerned that employers are exploiting loopholes in the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) process to de-recognise trade unions; condemns this practice which undermines good industrial relations; notes that workers in the privately owned and operated rail freight sector are regularly affected by TUPE processes; is alarmed that GB Railfreight has used the TUPE process to pursue de-recognition of a trade union on at least three occasions, most recently after being awarded the Imerys contract for china clay freight transport; further notes that the trade unions’ rights of groundstaff, fitters and other non-driver grades have been undermined by GB Railfreight during TUPE processes at freight yards across the country; also notes that GB Railfreight receives public funding from the Government and believes that it is unacceptable for companies in receipt of Government grants to de-recognise trade unions; agrees with the RMT Union that the TUPE Regulations must be reviewed and strengthened as a matter of urgency; and calls on the Government to take action to protect rail freight workers and trade union rights for workers subject to TUPE processes across the economy, in line with the next steps to Make Work Pay.

That this House is concerned that employers are exploiting loopholes in the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) process to de-recognise trade unions; condemns this practice which undermines good industrial relations; notes that workers in the privately owned and operated rail freight sector are regularly affected by...

That this House notes the pay dispute between 1,700 civilian seafarers, the recognised trade unions, including the RMT and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA); applauds the hard work of RFA seafarers which involves over 65% of the Royal Navy's task tasking on top of their own work, on a reduced fleet affected by an ongoing recruitment and retention crisis; notes that pay awards to RFA seafarers since 2010 to date have been nearly 10% lower than the Armed Forces and nearly 50% behind the RPI rate of inflations; is concerned that the RFA's capacity to discharge the UK's responsibilities to provide international humanitarian relief in response to natural disasters in the climate change era is currently reduced; notes that the 2024-25 pay dispute in the RFA was successfully resolved by all parties; welcomes the development of a collective bargaining agreement between the recognised trade unions and the RFA, including contractual formulae determining a seafarer's hourly rate of pay, the financial value of earned voyage leave and expected hours of work; and urges the government to continue working with the RMT and other maritime trade unions to reach an agreement that continues to address the impact of austerity on the value of pay, conditions and welfare, and improves retention rates amongst RFA seafarers.

That this House notes the pay dispute between 1,700 civilian seafarers, the recognised trade unions, including the RMT and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA); applauds the hard work of RFA seafarers which involves over 65% of the Royal Navy's task tasking on top of their own work, on a reduced...

That this House welcomes UNISON’s Fund Our Future campaign to protect jobs, pay, and terms and conditions in higher education; expresses concern about the funding crisis in the sector which is leading to cuts and redundancies across universities; notes that the combination of tuition-fees, Brexit, a decline in international student numbers, and inflationary pressures has created severe financial challenges; understands the proposed levy upon international students will further impact on these financial challenges; recognises that even prior to the current crisis, pay, terms and conditions had already declined due to austerity, with staff experiencing a 28% real-terms pay cut since 2010; further notes that the current 1.4% higher education pay offer for 2025-26 represents an additional real terms cut, further eroding conditions and morale; believes that the marketisation of higher education has caused lasting damage to students, universities, and wider society, and that higher education must be restored and recognised as a public good providing widespread economic and social benefits; acknowledges research by London Economics showing that every £1 of public money invested in UK universities generates £14 in economic benefit; and calls on the Government to work with the sector, including higher education unions EIS, GMB, UCU, UNISON and Unite, to resolve the current pay crisis and to go further by fundamentally reforming the sector, adopting a progressive and sustainable funding model, and bringing an end to the marketisation of higher education.

That this House welcomes UNISON’s Fund Our Future campaign to protect jobs, pay, and terms and conditions in higher education; expresses concern about the funding crisis in the sector which is leading to cuts and redundancies across universities; notes that the combination of tuition-fees, Brexit, a decline in international student...

That this House marks Road Safety Week with deep concern at the continuing toll of deaths and serious injuries on the UK’s roads as a result of drink-driving; acknowledges the profound and lasting harm to individuals, families and communities caused by these entirely preventable tragedies; recognises the importance of using every available measure to protect the public and uphold the right to safe travel; notes the growing international evidence that alcohol interlock devices, or alcolocks, can play a significant role in preventing drink-driving and supporting offender rehabilitation; further notes that a range of approaches to their use have been successfully adopted in other countries; and calls on the Government to explore how such technology could be implemented in the UK as part of the forthcoming Road Safety Strategy.

That this House marks Road Safety Week with deep concern at the continuing toll of deaths and serious injuries on the UK’s roads as a result of drink-driving; acknowledges the profound and lasting harm to individuals, families and communities caused by these entirely preventable tragedies; recognises the importance of using...

That this House welcomes the publication of the 68 Is Too Late report by the Prison Officers' Association (POA) union, based on its survey of members about the pension age of prison officers, which received the largest response to any member consultation the union has undertaken; notes that the 68 Is Too Late report is part of a campaign to end the injustice of prison officers being required to work until the age of 68, while other uniformed services such as the police, fire service and armed forces have a normal pension age of 60 or under; agrees with the 99% of prison officers surveyed who call on the UK and devolved governments to enter into talks with the POA over providing prison officers with the option to access their pension at 60 with no financial detriment; believes that expecting prison officers to work until almost 70 years of age at a time when the prisoner population is rising, the average age of a prisoner is mid-thirties, violence is increasing and the influence of organised crime is expanding is both dangerous and unrealistic; further believes that a retirement age of 68 risks the safety of prisoners and prison officers, and that for successful rehabilitation prisons rely on well-trained, motivated and confident officers working in safe and fully staffed establishments; and calls on the Government to negotiate in good faith with the POA to end this pension injustice for prison officers.

That this House welcomes the publication of the 68 Is Too Late report by the Prison Officers' Association (POA) union, based on its survey of members about the pension age of prison officers, which received the largest response to any member consultation the union has undertaken; notes that the 68...

That this House is dismayed at annual data released by the Office for National Statistics on 17 October 2025 revealing yet another record number of drug deaths; notes that 5,565 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2024; further notes that opiates and opioids were involved in almost half of these; recognises that recent research from King's College London has shown that many opioid-related deaths are missed from official statistics, raising concerns that underestimation has led to underfunding; is alarmed that deaths related to the synthetic opioid Nitazenes are four times higher than in the previous year; is concerned that cocaine-related deaths have risen for the thirteenth consecutive year; observes that death rates remain highest in areas suffering greatest deprivation; and calls on the Government to acknowledge this is a public health crisis and redouble efforts to tackle it.

That this House is dismayed at annual data released by the Office for National Statistics on 17 October 2025 revealing yet another record number of drug deaths; notes that 5,565 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2024; further notes that opiates and opioids were...

That this House recognises that the blood-borne virus hepatitis C, which disproportionately affects disadvantaged and marginalised communities, is preventable, treatable and curable; notes that the United Kingdom’s commitment to achieve the World Health Organization’s goal to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health concern by 2030 would have a huge impact on health inequalities; and calls upon the Government to celebrate World Hepatitis Day on 28 July by reaffirming its commitment to meet the WHO 2030 target, guided by a comprehensive Hepatitis Elimination Action Plan.

That this House recognises that the blood-borne virus hepatitis C, which disproportionately affects disadvantaged and marginalised communities, is preventable, treatable and curable; notes that the United Kingdom’s commitment to achieve the World Health Organization’s goal to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health concern by 2030 would have a huge...

That this House believes that the scandal of low pay for apprentices must end and that apprentices need pay above the national living wage, covered by Collective Bargaining; is concerned that many apprenticeships are offered on fixed-term contracts, meaning there is no guaranteed offer of employment to follow; recognises that apprenticeships can be used as a cheap unit of labour without the full employment rights expected in other contractual work; is further concerned that outsourced training and education facilities are often inadequate and substandard; further recognises that not nearly enough new apprentices are being taken on in the rail industry and by the National Skills Academy for Rail, when over 5,000 each year are required to replace those nearing retirement; applauds the RMT union’s recent publication of an Apprenticeships Charter; realises the need for growth targets for the industry with specific regard to skills gaps and the establishment of a new, centralised and fully-funded in-house Apprentice and Young Workers Railway Training Scheme; and calls on the Government to set an ambitious and fully-funded apprenticeship strategy to deliver these measures, involving Great British Railways to promote a pathway for uniformed, overalled and back-office apprenticeships that offer job guarantees, permanent contracts and workers’ rights from day one.

That this House believes that the scandal of low pay for apprentices must end and that apprentices need pay above the national living wage, covered by Collective Bargaining; is concerned that many apprenticeships are offered on fixed-term contracts, meaning there is no guaranteed offer of employment to follow; recognises that...

That this House welcomes the Labour Government’s promise to ‘oversee the biggest wave of insourcing for a generation’; notes that the North East Combined Authority transport provider Nexus, while publicly owned, outsources cleaning of the Tyne and Wear Metro to a private company, Churchill, and that this contract is now coming to an end; further notes with concern that, like other outsourced workers, Churchill’s cleaners do not get sick pay and they have no decent pension in retirement; also notes with deep concern that, responding to a recent survey, 71% of its cleaners on the Metro said they sometimes or regularly struggle to get by, 83% said they come into work while sick because they cannot afford to take time off and 86% worry about having enough money in retirement; is shocked to learn that Churchill paid a £43.8 million dividend to its shareholders last year, but has refused to negotiate a pay rise for Nexus’s cleaners this year; welcomes the decision by Welsh Labour and Transport for Wales to insource its cleaning and catering, as well as the Mayor of London’s review of Transport for London’s outsourced cleaning contract; agrees with the RMT union that with Churchill’s contract nearing its end, this is the time to make good on Labour’s promise; and calls on the Mayor of North East England, Kim McGuinness, to direct Nexus to insource this contract.

That this House welcomes the Labour Government’s promise to ‘oversee the biggest wave of insourcing for a generation’; notes that the North East Combined Authority transport provider Nexus, while publicly owned, outsources cleaning of the Tyne and Wear Metro to a private company, Churchill, and that this contract is now...

That this House is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of Peter Krykant, a courageous campaigner for harm reduction and drug policy reform; sends sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and colleagues; recognises that his pioneering, unofficial, drug consumption van paved the way for the establishment of Britain’s first official Safer Drug Consumption Facility at The Thistle in Glasgow; pays tribute to his tireless work in challenging stigma and saving lives; and urges the Government to promote his caring and compassionate approach to drug policy and dedication to reducing drug-related deaths.

That this House is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of Peter Krykant, a courageous campaigner for harm reduction and drug policy reform; sends sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and colleagues; recognises that his pioneering, unofficial, drug consumption van paved the way for the establishment of...

That this House congratulates Sunderland Association Football Club on their promotion back to the Premier League following their victory at Wembley on Saturday 24 May 2025; commends the outstanding loyalty and enduring support of the fans throughout their time in League One, the Championship and now the top flight; praises the dedication of the players, coaches and club staff who have worked tirelessly over the past eight years to achieve this long-fought success; celebrates the work of the club’s official charity, the Foundation of Light, across the North East; honours the manager, Regis Le Bris, for his leadership in guiding the club to this remarkable achievement; and recognises the contribution and sound judgement of the chairman, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, in helping to bring Sunderland back where it belongs, in the Premier League.

That this House congratulates Sunderland Association Football Club on their promotion back to the Premier League following their victory at Wembley on Saturday 24 May 2025; commends the outstanding loyalty and enduring support of the fans throughout their time in League One, the Championship and now the top flight; praises...

This House notes with concern that the future of rail freight in Great Britain is uncertain; welcomes ASLEF’s Rail Freight Future and Dignity for Drivers campaigns; recognises the importance of Great British Railways in supporting and growing rail freight and providing a strategic direction to the rail freight sector; further notes the existence of publicly-owned rail freight and the opportunity for expansion; and calls on the Government to invest in the infrastructure needed to create capacity for rail freight, level the playing field between road and rail freight, protect freight paths and access on the GBR network, improve facilities for train drivers, and strengthen rail freight growth targets.

This House notes with concern that the future of rail freight in Great Britain is uncertain; welcomes ASLEF’s Rail Freight Future and Dignity for Drivers campaigns; recognises the importance of Great British Railways in supporting and growing rail freight and providing a strategic direction to the rail freight sector; further...