That this House is appalled at the action of Ealing Labour Council in cancelling travel passes for a large number of disabled people, including 57 severely deaf citizens, some of whom have had passes for 20 years for a saving of ??7,500 out of a budget of ??250 million as part of a 10 per cent. cuts programme accompanying a council tax increase of 10 per cent., the fourth highest in London.

That this House is appalled at the action of Ealing Labour Council in cancelling travel passes for a large number of disabled people, including 57 severely deaf citizens, some of whom have had passes for 20 years for a saving of ??7,500 out of a budget of ??250 million as...

That this House deplores the recommendations of the Council of Europe's Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals calling for a ban on many long-term and well established canine characteristics which, if successful, would lead to the outlawing of the splendid British bulldog and other findbreeds such as St. Bernards, several breeds of terrier and some types of corgi; and notwithstanding the fact that 11 European states have signed the treaty, calls upon the Government not to sign this disgraceful convention under any circumstances.

That this House deplores the recommendations of the Council of Europe's Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals calling for a ban on many long-term and well established canine characteristics which, if successful, would lead to the outlawing of the splendid British bulldog and other findbreeds such as St. Bernards,...

That this House notes that, as a consequence of industrial action in Greece, British lorry drivers were detained at Patras, Greece; observes that a number of horses were held for eight days in lorries where their condition was pitiful; commends the work of the Horse Reserve Fund in offering prompt assistance and in ascertaining whether the horses has been watered; and deplores the fact that the horses then had to undergo further journeys of up to 1,500 miles prior to their slaughter.

That this House notes that, as a consequence of industrial action in Greece, British lorry drivers were detained at Patras, Greece; observes that a number of horses were held for eight days in lorries where their condition was pitiful; commends the work of the Horse Reserve Fund in offering prompt...

That this House notes that, despite his confession to having smacked his own children, the Leader of the Labour Party voted on a free vote of the House against moderate and reasonable corporal punishment in schools in 1986, thus removing a very valuable disciplinary sanction from teachers acting in loco parentis to the nation's children.

That this House notes that, despite his confession to having smacked his own children, the Leader of the Labour Party voted on a free vote of the House against moderate and reasonable corporal punishment in schools in 1986, thus removing a very valuable disciplinary sanction from teachers acting in loco...

That this House recognises that a report by Ealing Council into efforts to manipulate the housing list by two Labour councillors, who are prospective parliamentary Labour candidates, shows that their conduct in this matter was extremely su spect and inappropriate and that it further shows that both of these individuals attended court in order to seek to influence legal proceedings instituted by the council to evict unlawful tenants; recognises that their efforts to retain known Labour voters in an illegal council tenancy with the deliberate aim of increasing Labour Party support in the Perivale Ward of Ealing was unfair to the 10,000 people on the housing waiting list and political gerrymandering of the gravest kind; and calls upon the National Executive of the Labour party to examine their suitability as prospective parliamentary candidates.

That this House recognises that a report by Ealing Council into efforts to manipulate the housing list by two Labour councillors, who are prospective parliamentary Labour candidates, shows that their conduct in this matter was extremely su spect and inappropriate and that it further shows that both of these individuals...

That this House, bearing in mind the huge loss of life and limb over many years from landmines, welcomes most warmly the decision by Her Majesty's Government to support the call for a world-wide ban on these evil weapons, including its decision to destroy a substantial part of its own stock in anticipation of the total destruction which it hopes to achieve.

That this House, bearing in mind the huge loss of life and limb over many years from landmines, welcomes most warmly the decision by Her Majesty's Government to support the call for a world-wide ban on these evil weapons, including its decision to destroy a substantial part of its own...

That this House welcomes the initiative of NIACE the National Organisation for Adult Learning, in co-ordinating Adult Learners' Week, 13th to 19th May 1996; recognises the success of this annual event in motivating many thousands of new learners especially through the operation of a free telephone helpline for those seeking advice about returning to education and training; urges Her Majesty's Government tosupport the extension of this helpline for those seeking advice about returning to education and training; urges Her Majesty's Government to support the extension of this helpline service throughout the year; and congratulates all concerned on the establishment of similar learning weeks in many other countries in Europe and further afield.

That this House welcomes the initiative of NIACE the National Organisation for Adult Learning, in co-ordinating Adult Learners' Week, 13th to 19th May 1996; recognises the success of this annual event in motivating many thousands of new learners especially through the operation of a free telephone helpline for those seeking...

That this House is most concerned that around 3,000 drivers will lose their entitlements under the 2nd EC Driving Licence Directive on Eyesight Stands for lorry and bus drivers; and calls upon those concerned to rethink the directive or to arrange alternative employment for those drivers who lose their job in that way through no fault of their own.

That this House is most concerned that around 3,000 drivers will lose their entitlements under the 2nd EC Driving Licence Directive on Eyesight Stands for lorry and bus drivers; and calls upon those concerned to rethink the directive or to arrange alternative employment for those drivers who lose their job...

That this House deplores the pressure upon Ealing Council by a Labour councillor to house labour voters in a property to which they have no entitlement; further deplores that councillor's written statement that the same Labour Council should be building up Labour Party support in his ward by manipulation of the housing waiting list; supports the fury of people on Ealing Council's housing waiting list who regard this cheating as depriving them of the council home they need; and further regrets that Ealing Council have lost the file relevant to the case in advance of an official inquiry into this scandal.

That this House deplores the pressure upon Ealing Council by a Labour councillor to house labour voters in a property to which they have no entitlement; further deplores that councillor's written statement that the same Labour Council should be building up Labour Party support in his ward by manipulation of...

That this House recognises the unique contribution of the home energy efficiency scheme in bringing social, economic, environmental and employment benefits; acknowledges the assistance which the scheme has provided to over one million low-income and elderly households in the past four years; greatly regrets the reduction in planned expenditure which will reduce the number of homes insulated from 600,000 to 400,000 annually; and calls on the Government to continue and renew its support and commitment to this valuable scheme.

That this House recognises the unique contribution of the home energy efficiency scheme in bringing social, economic, environmental and employment benefits; acknowledges the assistance which the scheme has provided to over one million low-income and elderly households in the past four years; greatly regrets the reduction in planned expenditure which...

That this House deeply regrets the murder of Philip Lawrence of Ealing, Headmaster of St. George's R. C. School, Maida Vale and extends its deepest sympathy to his widow, Frances, their four children, his mother and all his family; recognises the good organisation and huge progress of the school under Mr Lawrence; and calls for appropriate protection of heads, their staff and pupils in and around their schools.

That this House deeply regrets the murder of Philip Lawrence of Ealing, Headmaster of St. George's R. C. School, Maida Vale and extends its deepest sympathy to his widow, Frances, their four children, his mother and all his family; recognises the good organisation and huge progress of the school under...

That this House congratulates the officers and councillors of Ealing Council for winning four charter marks this year; notes that this is the first time that Ealing Council has ever won a Charter Mark award; further notes that Ealing is the first London Borough Council ever to win four charter marks in one year; and considers this achivement to be the direct result of the lection of a Labour Council in May 1994.

That this House congratulates the officers and councillors of Ealing Council for winning four charter marks this year; notes that this is the first time that Ealing Council has ever won a Charter Mark award; further notes that Ealing is the first London Borough Council ever to win four charter...

That this House expresses its great pleasure at the safe recovery from her recent operation of Her Majesty the Queen Mother and salutes her with enduring affection.

That this House expresses its great pleasure at the safe recovery from her recent operation of Her Majesty the Queen Mother and salutes her with enduring affection.

That this House offers its warmest congratulations to the England Cricket XI upon its magnificent battle to achieve a draw against South Africa in the last Test match; and further congratulates its captain, Mike Atherton, upon his outstanding innings of 185 not out in this case.

That this House offers its warmest congratulations to the England Cricket XI upon its magnificent battle to achieve a draw against South Africa in the last Test match; and further congratulates its captain, Mike Atherton, upon his outstanding innings of 185 not out in this case.

That this House believes that new measures are needed to improve the welfare of dogs; notes that in 1993-94 over 84,000 dogs were recorded as strays in the United Kingdom and 13,237 of these were put to sleep; believes that more steps could be taken to encourage responsible dog ownership and supports the call be the RSPCA and other animal welfare organisations for permanent identification and registration of dogs by microchipping; notes with concern the poor welfare standards at some puppy farms where conditions are overcrowded and bitches are overbred; believes that the existence of over 40 pieces of legislation relating to dogs often causes confusion over responsibilities; and urges the Government to consider introducing a Bill to consolidate all legislation relating to dogs.

That this House believes that new measures are needed to improve the welfare of dogs; notes that in 1993-94 over 84,000 dogs were recorded as strays in the United Kingdom and 13,237 of these were put to sleep; believes that more steps could be taken to encourage responsible dog ownership...

That this House deplores the unacceptable proposal of the Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith Health Agency to close its breast disease services at Ealing Hospital whilst maintaining them at other hospitals which are inaccessible to the residents of Ealing North and the rest of Ealing by public transport; believes that such closures would threaten other Ealing Hospital emergency and health care services, and calls upon the EHHHA to withdraw such a disgraceful proposition forthwith.

That this House deplores the unacceptable proposal of the Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith Health Agency to close its breast disease services at Ealing Hospital whilst maintaining them at other hospitals which are inaccessible to the residents of Ealing North and the rest of Ealing by public transport; believes that such...

That this House welcomes the designation of 1996 as the European Year of Lifelong Learning; notes the increasing importance of Lifelong Learning to a modern, competitive economy, its contribution to personal development and family life, to the harmonious development of community and civic life and its importance in fostering the continued enjoyment of active citizenship by the growing numbers of retired people; and calls upon the Government to use the opportunity of the Year to ensure that opportunities for learning are extended to all sections of the community and to all age groups.

That this House welcomes the designation of 1996 as the European Year of Lifelong Learning; notes the increasing importance of Lifelong Learning to a modern, competitive economy, its contribution to personal development and family life, to the harmonious development of community and civic life and its importance in fostering the...

That this House deplores the unacceptable proposal of the Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith Health Agency to close its breast disease services at Ealing Hospital whilst maintaining them at other hospitals which are inaccessible to the residents of Ealing North by public tranport; believes that such closure would threaten other Ealing Hospital emergency and health care services; and calls upon the EHHHA to withdraw such a disgraceful proposition forthwith.

That this House deplores the unacceptable proposal of the Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith Health Agency to close its breast disease services at Ealing Hospital whilst maintaining them at other hospitals which are inaccessible to the residents of Ealing North by public tranport; believes that such closure would threaten other Ealing...

That this House expresses its sorrow at the death of the boxer James Murray on Sunday 15th October, and sends its sympathies to the family of Mr Murray; also expresses its extreme concern that the sport of boxing has once again led to the death of a young man; notes that the British Medical Association has stated once again that the only solution would be a complete ban on boxing, as enforced by other countries such as Sweden; urges the Government to reconsider its position on the sport in view of the rising number of deaths and serious injuries as a result of boxing; and believes that a total ban is the only way to prevent other young men from losing their lives or from suffering irreversible brain damage in pursuit of the fortunes with which they have been tempted by promoters and managers.

That this House expresses its sorrow at the death of the boxer James Murray on Sunday 15th October, and sends its sympathies to the family of Mr Murray; also expresses its extreme concern that the sport of boxing has once again led to the death of a young man; notes...

That this House regrets the perpetual capacity of Conservative honourable Members deliberately to misunderstand local government finance; considers the decision of Ealing's Labour Council to repay its ??39 million deferred purchase scheme debt as a financially prudent measure which will save the Council more than ??15 million over the next 10 years; notes the failure of Conservative honourable Members to condemn the Tory Council between 1990 and 1994 when it closed old people's homes, severely cut the education budget and wasted money trying to sell the Council's housing stock; further notes that the ??100 a head bribe given by the Tory Council to every council tax payer in 1994 lost Ealing Council ??10 million in income; and calls on honourable Members to condemn the 16 years of Tory Government meddling with local government finance as the prime cause of the Council's financial problems.

That this House regrets the perpetual capacity of Conservative honourable Members deliberately to misunderstand local government finance; considers the decision of Ealing's Labour Council to repay its ??39 million deferred purchase scheme debt as a financially prudent measure which will save the Council more than ??15 million over the next...