That this House acknowledges and appreciates the valuable role performed by the UK's six million carers, in the vast majority of cases without any financial recognition from the state; recognises that many carers also wish to work and often need to do so for financial reasons; and congratulates the Government on extending the right to request flexible working to carers but urges the Government to enable carers to combine flexible and fulfilling employment with their caring role by removing the gainfully employed rule, which prevents carers from earning more than ??87 per week if they are claiming carer's allowance.

That this House acknowledges and appreciates the valuable role performed by the UK's six million carers, in the vast majority of cases without any financial recognition from the state; recognises that many carers also wish to work and often need to do so for financial reasons; and congratulates the Government...

That this House condemns the decision by British Telecom to impose a charge on customers who do not pay their bills by direct debit or monthly payment plan; believes that this charge penalises many customers who pay their bills promptly, including many pensioners; and urges BT to change its charging policy.

That this House condemns the decision by British Telecom to impose a charge on customers who do not pay their bills by direct debit or monthly payment plan; believes that this charge penalises many customers who pay their bills promptly, including many pensioners; and urges BT to change its charging...

That this House congratulates the Government for introducing new rights for working parents which mean that from April this year all women will be entitled to 52 weeks' maternity leave, that statutory maternity pay and adoption pay is extended from six to nine months and that the right to request flexible working has been extended to those who care for adults; welcomes the Spotlight Campaign day organised by USDAW to raise awareness of these rights; welcomes and supports the views of USDAW, the Minister for Children and others that the right to request flexible working should be extended to all workers; and calls on the Government to bring forward proposals to achieve this as soon as possible.

That this House congratulates the Government for introducing new rights for working parents which mean that from April this year all women will be entitled to 52 weeks' maternity leave, that statutory maternity pay and adoption pay is extended from six to nine months and that the right to request...

That this House deplores the actions of Dreams plc in cutting down trees around its site in Woolston, Warrington; condemns the company's cavalier attitude to the concerns of local residents who have raised this issue and its failure to engage in constructive discussions about its plans for re-landscaping the site, together with its dismissive comments about the area; notes that many successful companies in the United Kingdom are both profitable and environmentally responsible; and urges Dreams plc to follow their example.

That this House deplores the actions of Dreams plc in cutting down trees around its site in Woolston, Warrington; condemns the company's cavalier attitude to the concerns of local residents who have raised this issue and its failure to engage in constructive discussions about its plans for re-landscaping the site,...

That this House congratulates CAFOD on its Unearth Justice campaign to raise standards in the global gold mining industry; urges mining companies and jewellery retailers to adopt the standards proposed by the campaign; calls on the Government to support the development and implementation of standards for the gold mining industry and lending requirements for international financial institutions which give local communities a voice in investment decisions; and urges all hon. Members to ensure that any jewellery they purchase this Valentine's Day or afterwards is bought from jewellers who source their gold from companies who abide by CAFOD's `golden rules'.

That this House congratulates CAFOD on its Unearth Justice campaign to raise standards in the global gold mining industry; urges mining companies and jewellery retailers to adopt the standards proposed by the campaign; calls on the Government to support the development and implementation of standards for the gold mining industry...

That this House believes that the NHS Appointments Commission should be abolished.

That this House believes that the NHS Appointments Commission should be abolished.

That this House deplores the practice of Scottish Power Manweb of continuing to forward quarterly bills to the relatives or executors of deceased persons even when it has been notified of a death and told that the property is empty; notes its policy of expecting relatives to ring and argue against these bills before it will take action; believes that this is a blatant attempt to obtain money for electricity which has not been used; and calls on Scottish Power Manweb to cease this practice and to initiate a more compassionate policy for dealing with bereaved relatives.

That this House deplores the practice of Scottish Power Manweb of continuing to forward quarterly bills to the relatives or executors of deceased persons even when it has been notified of a death and told that the property is empty; notes its policy of expecting relatives to ring and argue...

That this House regards the ability to read, write and speak English as an essential basic skill for all workers in the UK; welcomes the contribution to the UK economy and to the diversity of the population that migrant workers make; recognises that many migrant workers need basic training in English to help them integrate, be aware of their rights and to make a full contribution to society; further welcomes the role that trade unions and employers make in promoting and facilitating lifelong learning opportunities for all workers, including migrant workers; is concerned that funding for training in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is due to be cut back at the end of this academic year; is further concerned that, as a consequence, low paid and vulnerable migrant workers will lose access to ESOL learning; and calls on the Government to reinstate appropriate funding for ESOL learning particularly for those least able to afford to pay for their own training.

That this House regards the ability to read, write and speak English as an essential basic skill for all workers in the UK; welcomes the contribution to the UK economy and to the diversity of the population that migrant workers make; recognises that many migrant workers need basic training in...

That this House fully appreciates the valuable role performed by six million carers in the UK, in the majority of cases without any financial recognition from the state; recognises that many carers wish to work and need to do so to make ends meet in addition to providing more than 35 hours per week of care for an elderly or sick dependant; congratulates the Government on plans to extend the right to request flexible work to carers from April 2007; encourages the Government to ensure that this right is extended to include the widest possible range of carers; urges the Government to enable carers to combine flexible and fulfilling employment with their caring role, and to give employers the flexibility that they need from their staff, by abolishing the `gainfully employed' rule that prevents carers from earning more than ??84 per week whilst claiming carer's allowance of ??46.95 per week.

That this House fully appreciates the valuable role performed by six million carers in the UK, in the majority of cases without any financial recognition from the state; recognises that many carers wish to work and need to do so to make ends meet in addition to providing more than...

That this House notes with concern the sale of mini-motorbikes to young people and the incidence of anti-social behaviour and accidents associated with these bikes; welcomes the seizure powers given to the police under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 which apply to mini-bikes; but calls on the Government to clarify the law to ensure that mini-bikes are clearly defined as motor vehicles and to prevent their sale to or use by children aged under 16 years.

That this House notes with concern the sale of mini-motorbikes to young people and the incidence of anti-social behaviour and accidents associated with these bikes; welcomes the seizure powers given to the police under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 which apply to mini-bikes; but calls on the...

That this House deplores the comments about hon. Members made by Mr Neil Goodwin in an article in the Health Service Journal dated 16th February 2006; believes that they stem from a failure to understand the democratic process and hon. Members' role in representing their constituents; is dismayed that a person holding those views has been appointed as interim Chief Executive of the North West Regional Health Authority; and calls on him to apologise forthwith.

That this House deplores the comments about hon. Members made by Mr Neil Goodwin in an article in the Health Service Journal dated 16th February 2006; believes that they stem from a failure to understand the democratic process and hon. Members' role in representing their constituents; is dismayed that a...

That this House congratulates Warrington Borough Council on its Energy House 21; believes that the work done by the Energy House staff makes a welcome contribution to tackling fuel poverty, reducing carbon emissions and educating young people; and urges other areas to learn from Warrington's example.

That this House congratulates Warrington Borough Council on its Energy House 21; believes that the work done by the Energy House staff makes a welcome contribution to tackling fuel poverty, reducing carbon emissions and educating young people; and urges other areas to learn from Warrington's example.

That this House values the contribution to society that millions of working parents and carers of elderly and/or disabled dependants make; recognises the difficulties that they face in trying to balance their responsibilities at home with their working lives and that three-quarters of the UK workforce have to deal with these problems; welcomes the Supporting Parents & Carers campaign by the shopworkers' union, USDAW; believes that most parents are unable to afford to take time off work to spend with their children when they need their parents because the parental leave is unpaid; is concerned that there is no right to paid time off for carers; calls upon the Government to introduce paid time off for parents of children up to 16 years old and carers of dependants; further calls on the Government to include parents of children up to 16 and carers in the right to request flexible working and to require employers to justify such a request being refused; and further believes that these measures will help parents to be there for their children when they need them, to relieve the burdens on carers and on health and social services, and to help deliver full employment in the UK.

That this House values the contribution to society that millions of working parents and carers of elderly and/or disabled dependants make; recognises the difficulties that they face in trying to balance their responsibilities at home with their working lives and that three-quarters of the UK workforce have to deal with...

That this House notes that the modern NHS team is made up of many different people working in different jobs in different settings, all playing a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the best care available; recognises that, of the 1.3 million staff in the NHS, 84 per cent. are involved directly in patient care, with just 16 per cent. providing the infrastructure support necessary to keep hospitals, surgeries and NHS organisations running effectively; further notes that an organisation the size of the NHS, treating one million people every 36 hours, must have effective management as well as administrative and clerical staff; has concerns that accusations of a proliferation of pen-pushers and bureaucrats in the NHS are hugely damaging to the morale of hardworking NHS staff and to the quality of the health debate; and welcomes the joint campaign by UNISON and the NHS Confederation to show the real people behind the non-clinical roles in the NHS and how managers and support staff are necessary if clinicians are to be able to deliver first-class services to patients.

That this House notes that the modern NHS team is made up of many different people working in different jobs in different settings, all playing a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the best care available; recognises that, of the 1.3 million staff in the NHS, 84 per cent....

That this House welcomes the introduction of a right to parental leave by the Government but believes that many parents are unable to exercise that right because of financial constraints; and therefore calls on the Government to consider introducing the right to a statutory payment during parental leave which would benefit all families, especially those on low pay, and aid employers by enabling absences to be planned.

That this House welcomes the introduction of a right to parental leave by the Government but believes that many parents are unable to exercise that right because of financial constraints; and therefore calls on the Government to consider introducing the right to a statutory payment during parental leave which would...

That this House congratulates Warrington Wolves Rugby League Football Club for winning the Best Sport in the Community Programme at the annual Sport Industry Awards ceremony; further congratulates the club and its staff for their dedication and commitment in forging strong links through community programmes, providing coaching in schools, IT facilities and increasing interest and participation amongst community groups; notes that this work has also been rewarded by the Rugby football League with Warrington winning the Best Community Award for each of the last four years; and encourages other sporting clubs to follow Warrington Wolves RLFC in developing close relationships throughout their respective communities in order to place sport at the centre of social and economic activity which will benefit individuals, communities and sporting clubs alike.

That this House congratulates Warrington Wolves Rugby League Football Club for winning the Best Sport in the Community Programme at the annual Sport Industry Awards ceremony; further congratulates the club and its staff for their dedication and commitment in forging strong links through community programmes, providing coaching in schools, IT...

That this House congratulates the children of Burtonwood C.P. School on organising Back to School Day; applauds their knowledge of, and interest in, issues relating to the developing world; believes that their work on this and other topics reflects the excellent progress made by the school; and thanks the head teacher, staff, governors and parents for their continuing efforts.

That this House congratulates the children of Burtonwood C.P. School on organising Back to School Day; applauds their knowledge of, and interest in, issues relating to the developing world; believes that their work on this and other topics reflects the excellent progress made by the school; and thanks the head...

That this House congratulates North Cheshire Hospital National Health Service Trust on the publication of its leaflet, Singing Your Praises, containing extracts from patients' letters; believes that the comments in the leaflet reflect the experience of the vast majority of NHS patients; deplores cynical attempts to undermine the Health Service which overlook the experience of most patients; and records its thanks to NHS staff in North Cheshire and throughout the country.

That this House congratulates North Cheshire Hospital National Health Service Trust on the publication of its leaflet, Singing Your Praises, containing extracts from patients' letters; believes that the comments in the leaflet reflect the experience of the vast majority of NHS patients; deplores cynical attempts to undermine the Health Service...

That this House believes that free school meals can play an important role in improving the diet of children from poorer families; is concerned that the value of a free school meal varies considerably from one local authority to another; and urges the Government to introduce a standard national amount for the free school meal entitlement which is sufficient to provide a two-course lunch and a drink.

That this House believes that free school meals can play an important role in improving the diet of children from poorer families; is concerned that the value of a free school meal varies considerably from one local authority to another; and urges the Government to introduce a standard national amount...

That this House congratulates those schools which have set up fair trade tuckshops; believes that the sale of fairly-traded products as part of a healthy schools policy has a role to play both in encouraging healthier eating habits amongst young people and in raising their awareness of environmental and third-world issues; and calls upon the Department for Education and Skills to encourage other schools to take up this initiative.

That this House congratulates those schools which have set up fair trade tuckshops; believes that the sale of fairly-traded products as part of a healthy schools policy has a role to play both in encouraging healthier eating habits amongst young people and in raising their awareness of environmental and third-world...