That this House notes with great sadness the decision of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) to refuse to take action in the case of Giles Coren's article of 26 July 2008 published in The Times; supports the Federation of Poles in Great Britain in maintaining that the use of offensive words such as `polack' and the statement that Poles ` ... used to amuse themselves at Easter by locking Jews in the synagogue and setting fire to it' should most certainly be condemned and fall within the remit of the PCC; and, while saluting the dignified response of Her Excellency the Polish Ambassador, acknowledges the great pain and distress caused by this article to the Polish community in the UK and beyond.

That this House notes with great sadness the decision of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) to refuse to take action in the case of Giles Coren's article of 26 July 2008 published in The Times; supports the Federation of Poles in Great Britain in maintaining that the use of offensive...

That this House notes the recent Polish elections, which saw more than 50,000 expatriate Poles in the UK voting in their national elections at polling stations in the embassy, consulates and other public buildings in the UK, including the Polish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith; notes the enthusiasm of Poles in taking part in the democratic process; further notes record current levels of emigration from the UK; and urges UK embassies in appropriate locations where there are significant expatriate communities to follow suit and open to allow British subjects living abroad to cast their votes in person in UK parliamentary elections.

That this House notes the recent Polish elections, which saw more than 50,000 expatriate Poles in the UK voting in their national elections at polling stations in the embassy, consulates and other public buildings in the UK, including the Polish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith; notes the enthusiasm of Poles in...

That this House urges Transport for London to abandon its plans for the West London Tram linking the boroughs of Hillingdon, Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham; regards the estimated cost of ??648 million as too high and not representing value for money; worries at the effects of the 45 metre long vehicles on other road users and its likely effect on rat-running and displaced traffic; regrets the likely devastation to the unusually mixed and diverse retail offer on many parts of the Uxbridge Road; and urges a re-think before costs escalate further.

That this House urges Transport for London to abandon its plans for the West London Tram linking the boroughs of Hillingdon, Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham; regards the estimated cost of ??648 million as too high and not representing value for money; worries at the effects of the 45 metre...

That this House notes that it is two years since the massacre of hundreds of civilian demonstrators in Andijan in Uzbekistan on 12th and 13th May 2005; condemns the Uzbekistan government for this needless loss of life; and calls for the Uzbekistan government to be expelled from NATO's Partnership for Peace programme, and for the EU's forthcoming General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting on 14th May 2007 to renew the visa bans and the arms embargo against the Uzbekistan regime.

That this House notes that it is two years since the massacre of hundreds of civilian demonstrators in Andijan in Uzbekistan on 12th and 13th May 2005; condemns the Uzbekistan government for this needless loss of life; and calls for the Uzbekistan government to be expelled from NATO's Partnership for...

That this House congratulates Poland and Ukraine for being awarded the right to co-host the 2012 European football championships; believes that Poland and Ukraine hosting major international sporting events for the first time shows the degree of progress since 1989 in these two countries in creating free societies with efficient market economies; and wishes the best of luck to all four home nations in the United Kingdom in qualifying for the competition.

That this House congratulates Poland and Ukraine for being awarded the right to co-host the 2012 European football championships; believes that Poland and Ukraine hosting major international sporting events for the first time shows the degree of progress since 1989 in these two countries in creating free societies with efficient...

That this House recalls the cruel and divisive reign of Margaret Thatcher and demands that the statue be removed from the Members' Lobby until such time as its erection has been approved by a vote in the House.

That this House recalls the cruel and divisive reign of Margaret Thatcher and demands that the statue be removed from the Members' Lobby until such time as its erection has been approved by a vote in the House.

That this House notes with grave concern the agreement between the Mayor of London and the Venezuelan government to allow the transfer of discounted oil for use in London; questions the need for London to receive aid from a developing country; further notes the many allegations of corruption made against Venezuela's state-owned oil company and questions the motivation behind such a deal; and urges the Mayor to focus on the problems facing London, not adventurist foreign policy initiatives.

That this House notes with grave concern the agreement between the Mayor of London and the Venezuelan government to allow the transfer of discounted oil for use in London; questions the need for London to receive aid from a developing country; further notes the many allegations of corruption made against...

That this House expresses its displeasure over the current Mayor of London's continued desire to conduct foreign policy; is deeply concerned that, at a time when the RMT is balloting on strike action on the Tube, the Mayor is using council taxpayers' money to host and fund a conference on 20th January 2007 entitled A World Civilisation or a Clash of Civilisations?, to include sessions on democratic solutions for the Middle East and Can there be progressive colonialism?; and urges the Mayor to concentrate on solving pressing problems facing Londoners rather than behaving like an alternative Foreign Secretary.

That this House expresses its displeasure over the current Mayor of London's continued desire to conduct foreign policy; is deeply concerned that, at a time when the RMT is balloting on strike action on the Tube, the Mayor is using council taxpayers' money to host and fund a conference on...

That this House is concerned at the growing disparity between cash fares and Oyster card fares on London transport; believes this to be ill-conceived and contrary to efforts to bring new or occasional passengers onto London's tube and buses; believes this to be particularly unfair on tourists and visitors to this great city; and questions in particular the need for Mayor Livingstone to increase single cash bus fares from 60p to ??2 during his time in power.

That this House is concerned at the growing disparity between cash fares and Oyster card fares on London transport; believes this to be ill-conceived and contrary to efforts to bring new or occasional passengers onto London's tube and buses; believes this to be particularly unfair on tourists and visitors to...

That this House congratulates Hammersmith and Fulham Council on its three per cent. cut in council tax for 2007-08 in the first budget of the Council's new administration; notes with disapproval the further increase in the precept by London Mayor Livingstone; and calls on the Mayor to learn the lesson from Hammersmith and Fulham that better services can be provided at the same time as lower taxes.

That this House congratulates Hammersmith and Fulham Council on its three per cent. cut in council tax for 2007-08 in the first budget of the Council's new administration; notes with disapproval the further increase in the precept by London Mayor Livingstone; and calls on the Mayor to learn the lesson...

That this House congratulates the pupils, staff and parents of Fulham Preparatory School following their victory in the BBC Radio 3 Children's Choir of the Year 2006 competition at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff; recognises that this was a national event with nearly 2,000 schools entering; commends BBC Radio 3 for introducing this new category to allow choirs and singing groups for any musical background; and wishes the school the best of luck in next year's competition.

That this House congratulates the pupils, staff and parents of Fulham Preparatory School following their victory in the BBC Radio 3 Children's Choir of the Year 2006 competition at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff; recognises that this was a national event with nearly 2,000 schools entering; commends BBC Radio 3...

That this House condemns the shenanigans of Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United Manager, and his continuing efforts to prevent Wayne Rooney from playing for England in the World Cup; and calls on the Prime Minister to use his long-standing friendship with Sir Alex to lobby for Rooney's inclusion at the appropriate time.

That this House condemns the shenanigans of Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United Manager, and his continuing efforts to prevent Wayne Rooney from playing for England in the World Cup; and calls on the Prime Minister to use his long-standing friendship with Sir Alex to lobby for Rooney's inclusion at...

That this House calls upon the Government to bring a Concorde jet back into service as a new Royal Plane entitled `Royal Air Force One'; recognises the prestige lost to the country when supersonic flights were cancelled; accepts that Concorde may not be commercially viable but could act in a Royal capacity, surpassing jets used by other Heads of State; notes the unrivalled safety record of the British-operated Concordes; and deplores the way the jets are being left to decay.

That this House calls upon the Government to bring a Concorde jet back into service as a new Royal Plane entitled `Royal Air Force One'; recognises the prestige lost to the country when supersonic flights were cancelled; accepts that Concorde may not be commercially viable but could act in a...

That this House notes that it is one year since the massacre of hundreds of civilian demonstrators in Andijan in Uzbekistan on 12th to 13th May 2005; condemns the Uzbekistan government for this needless loss of life; and calls on the Uzbek government to be expelled from NATO's Partnership for Peace programme, for President Islam Karimov to be subject to an EU visa ban and for other practical measures to be taken against the Karimov regime.

That this House notes that it is one year since the massacre of hundreds of civilian demonstrators in Andijan in Uzbekistan on 12th to 13th May 2005; condemns the Uzbekistan government for this needless loss of life; and calls on the Uzbek government to be expelled from NATO's Partnership for...

That this House condemns the decision taken by President Morales to seize all the gas deposits of the gas industry; fears that this will provoke a withdrawal of foreign investment in Bolivia leading to a loss of money and expertise to the Bolivian economy; is concerned about the impact of this decision on gas supplies in South America; and urges other Latin American countries to reject this outdated approach with regard to their own natural resources.

That this House condemns the decision taken by President Morales to seize all the gas deposits of the gas industry; fears that this will provoke a withdrawal of foreign investment in Bolivia leading to a loss of money and expertise to the Bolivian economy; is concerned about the impact of...

That this House congratulates Chelsea Football Club on retaining their Premiership title; applauds the achievements of all at the club, including owners Roman and Irina Abramovich, manager Jos?? Mourinho, captain John Terry, the team and the staff at Stamford Bridge; and recognises that blue is the colour two years running in Hammersmith and Fulham.

That this House congratulates Chelsea Football Club on retaining their Premiership title; applauds the achievements of all at the club, including owners Roman and Irina Abramovich, manager Jos?? Mourinho, captain John Terry, the team and the staff at Stamford Bridge; and recognises that blue is the colour two years running...

That this House supports moving clocks forward an additional one hour in England and Wales to create a system of summer time/double summer time which could lead to a reduction in deaths and serious injuries of some 2,500 per annum, would create an extra hour's afternoon light every day for sports and outdoor activities of all kinds and would give relief from night time aircraft noise.

That this House supports moving clocks forward an additional one hour in England and Wales to create a system of summer time/double summer time which could lead to a reduction in deaths and serious injuries of some 2,500 per annum, would create an extra hour's afternoon light every day for...

That this House notes that December is Children's Cancer Awareness Month; recognises the medical, emotional and financial impact that cancers and leukaemias have on children and young people and their families, friends and carers; congratulates CLIC Sargent for its work as the only national charity dedicated solely to raising awareness of cancers and leukaemia in children and young people, and providing clinical, psychosocial, emotional and financial support services to child cancer patients and their families whether in hospital, at home or in the community across the UK; and urges the Government to raise public awareness of cancers in children and young people, and to ensure that research into effective treatment of these cancers and leukaemias is adequately funded.

That this House notes that December is Children's Cancer Awareness Month; recognises the medical, emotional and financial impact that cancers and leukaemias have on children and young people and their families, friends and carers; congratulates CLIC Sargent for its work as the only national charity dedicated solely to raising awareness...

That this House notes the BBC's proposal to end World Service broadcasts in various Central and Eastern European languages, including Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Croatian and Slovene; further notes that these radio stations have been in operation since September 1939, and acted for 50 years during the Second World War and the Cold War as a beacon of hope, liberty and democracy to the nations of Central and Eastern Europe under totalitarian control; and urges the BBC to consult relevant organisations with a view to building an appropriate physical memorial to those who worked on these broadcasts, perhaps including a statue of Georgi Markov, who was assassinated in London on 11th September 1978, by the Bulgarian secret police due to his broadcasts on the World Service.

That this House notes the BBC's proposal to end World Service broadcasts in various Central and Eastern European languages, including Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Croatian and Slovene; further notes that these radio stations have been in operation since September 1939, and acted for 50 years during the Second World...

That this House acknowledges the tremendous work done by all those involved in bringing the 2012 Olympic Games to London; commends all the young athletes across the United Kingdom who are already working towards the goal of participation in those Games; and calls upon those responsible for the allocation of the various venues for events at the Games to give active consideration to each of the nations of the UK, including Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

That this House acknowledges the tremendous work done by all those involved in bringing the 2012 Olympic Games to London; commends all the young athletes across the United Kingdom who are already working towards the goal of participation in those Games; and calls upon those responsible for the allocation of...