That this House supports the British Heart Foundation's Prescription for the UK's Heart Health, which contains the commitments needed to protect the UK's heart health for the coming decade; notes that heart and circulatory disease is the UK's biggest killer; calls for the significant recent progress made towards preventing heart and circulatory disease to be preserved; expresses concerns over new challenges ahead including demographic changes, shifts in the burden of disease and a more stringent financial climate; is further concerned that the prevalence of heart and circulatory disease remains disproportionately high amongst people living in disadvantaged circumstances and from particular ethnic groups; and calls on the Government to meet these challenges by setting out a renewed approach to tackling heart and circulatory disease in England to reduce its incidence to one of the lowest levels in Western Europe.

That this House supports the British Heart Foundation's Prescription for the UK's Heart Health, which contains the commitments needed to protect the UK's heart health for the coming decade; notes that heart and circulatory disease is the UK's biggest killer; calls for the significant recent progress made towards preventing heart...

That this House notes the ongoing lack of price competition in the home credit market and the devastating impact that high cost credit is having on the poorest communities as reported by Channel 4's Dispatches programme on 7 December 2009; further notes that the Competition Commission's remedies for this market have not had any impact since its inquiry into the home credit market in 2006; further notes that Provident Financial now charges ??82 for every ??100 lent, which is 26 per cent. higher than was reported three years ago; further notes that Provident now have an estimated 70 per cent. of the market and that the `unfair credit relationship' test introduced by the Consumer Credit Act 2006 has not led to a single instance of prices being lowered; believes that urgent and effective action is now required to help low income borrowers obtain credit at a fair price; and calls on the Government to provide the Office of Fair Trading with a power to cap prices in non-competitive areas of the credit market, or the Competition Commission to immediately review its remedies for the home credit market and or the Financial Services Authority to introduce a rule requiring banks to demonstrate how they are helping to expand access to affordable credit, for example by partnering with credit unions.

That this House notes the ongoing lack of price competition in the home credit market and the devastating impact that high cost credit is having on the poorest communities as reported by Channel 4's Dispatches programme on 7 December 2009; further notes that the Competition Commission's remedies for this market...

That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's recent announcement on the extension of banking services offered through the Post Office; further welcomes the Government's consultation on providing such services; notes that proposals for a Post Office Bank present a unique opportunity to return trust to the banking sector by creating a fairer institution to tackle financial exclusion, boost the economy by lending to small businesses, improve the sustainability of the Post Office Network and re-establish a local bank in areas affected by bank closures; regrets however, the limited scope of the consultation, which will not cover the appropriate structure and funding model necessary for its delivery; further notes that the Business and Enterprise Select Committee urged the Government to review the current strategy for the delivery of financial services; and calls on the Government urgently to support the delivery of a Post Bank.

That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's recent announcement on the extension of banking services offered through the Post Office; further welcomes the Government's consultation on providing such services; notes that proposals for a Post Office Bank present a unique opportunity to return trust to the banking sector by creating...

That this House congratulates the success of mutuals and recognises their important contribution to the UK's economy; notes that one in three citizens is a member of at least one mutual and the sector has continued to grow despite the dramatic economic backdrop; further notes that overall revenues now exceed ??98 billion which have risen from ??84 billion in 2008 and mutuals are going from strength to strength and provide security and choice for consumers; further notes there are currently 52 mutual building societies in the UK and collectively they have 22 million members, employ 42,300 people and have assets of ??341 billion; further notes that it is the ethics of the principle of mutuality that make these institutions so strong; further notes that not one building society survived as an independent British Bank after the regrettable demutualisations of the 1980s and 1990s; and urges the Government, as part of the restructuring of the banking sector, to enable and encourage the remutualisation of a significant part of it, including the conventional banking side of Northern Rock.

That this House congratulates the success of mutuals and recognises their important contribution to the UK's economy; notes that one in three citizens is a member of at least one mutual and the sector has continued to grow despite the dramatic economic backdrop; further notes that overall revenues now exceed...

That this House notes that the Financial Services Authority estimates that during 2008 1.4 million borrowers are likely to face higher mortgages following the end of their fixed rate agreements and applauds the joint initiative of the Money Advice Trust and the Council of Mortgage Lenders in disseminating free early advice to these borrowers and highlighting key sources of independent and free confidential advice, such as Citizens Advice Bureaux, Advice UK and Northern Ireland agencies, National Debtline, Shelter and the Consumer Credit Counselling Service.

That this House notes that the Financial Services Authority estimates that during 2008 1.4 million borrowers are likely to face higher mortgages following the end of their fixed rate agreements and applauds the joint initiative of the Money Advice Trust and the Council of Mortgage Lenders in disseminating free early...

That this House welcomes the rise in the national minimum wage in October 2007 to ??5.52 an hour; notes however that the rate for 18 to 21 year olds is ??4.60 an hour and the rate for 16 to 17 year olds is ??3.40 an hour; notes that this means that young workers are paid 17 per cent. and 38 per cent. less respectively than the full adult national minimum wage whilst in many cases doing the same work; believes that some employers are using the different wage rates as an opportunity to use young workers as low-wage labour; congratulates UNITE (TGWU) on the lobby of Parliament organised by their young members on 31st October; believes that the Government should ensure full compliance by employers with the national minimum wage; and further calls on the Government to take steps to remove the age discrimination in the national minimum wage and establish one rate for all workers irrespective of age.

That this House welcomes the rise in the national minimum wage in October 2007 to ??5.52 an hour; notes however that the rate for 18 to 21 year olds is ??4.60 an hour and the rate for 16 to 17 year olds is ??3.40 an hour; notes that this means...

That this House calls upon the House authorities to make immediate provision of childcare on site, to cater for the needs of both hon. Members and staff.

That this House calls upon the House authorities to make immediate provision of childcare on site, to cater for the needs of both hon. Members and staff.

That this House, concerned for the future of Rugby League, opposes the speed with which a decision was reached by club chairmen who had failed to consult the followers of their clubs; is appalled at the implications for international matches, as well as the Rugby League Challenge Cup, whose very existence is put at risk under the proposals; is alarmed at the exclusivity of the deal with Sky Television which keeps out all terrestrial channels; is appalled at the possibility of the disappearance of clubs which are part of the fabric of both the Rugby League and their local communities; is outraged at a deal which prevents clubs and players from taking part in competitions with other clubs and players who are not under direct contract to Rupert Murdoch; believes that this constitutes a serious constraint of trade, and calls upon the appropriate select committees to examine the situation and the appropriate ministries to press for renegotiation with proper consultation.

That this House, concerned for the future of Rugby League, opposes the speed with which a decision was reached by club chairmen who had failed to consult the followers of their clubs; is appalled at the implications for international matches, as well as the Rugby League Challenge Cup, whose very...

That this House expreses its grave concern at the continued delay by Government in publishing its response to Sir Kenneth Bloomfield's Fundamental Review of Dental Remuneration on the Health Select Committee's Fourth Report of Session 1992-93 on Dental Services (HC 264) and the continuing increase in the number of dental de-registrations which have risen to 687,765 between July 1992 and June 1994, a 9.17 per cent. increase since March of this year; calls on the Government to end the damaging instability and speculation among the dental profession and patients on the future of National Health Service dental services by publishing its proposals and the Oral Health Strategy for England at the earliest available opportunity; and calls for a comprehensive service of diagnostic and preventative care to be available free to all patients, in line with the Health Select Committee recommendations.

That this House expreses its grave concern at the continued delay by Government in publishing its response to Sir Kenneth Bloomfield's Fundamental Review of Dental Remuneration on the Health Select Committee's Fourth Report of Session 1992-93 on Dental Services (HC 264) and the continuing increase in the number of dental...

That this House endorses the concerns expressed by 27 consultants at the Lister Hospital that the North Hertfordshire National Health Service Trust Board has decided, subject to contract, to enter into an arrangement with a Swiss-based company, UNI Clinical Laboratories (UCL) now called United Laboratories Ltd. (ULL) for provision of pathology services contrary to the view from an overwhelming majority of consultants of the North Hertfordshire Consultant and Specialist Committee, who were not convinced that offering the tender to UCL would result in financial benefits and improvements in the pathology service, and who called on the trust board to rescind their decision to proceed with further discussion with the company, and contrary to the advice of the four independent pathologists, nominated by the Royal College of Pathologists, who were acting as external assessors and who regarded the bid from UCL as incompatible with the maintenance of a high standard of services; and criticises the trust board's decision to proceed with the bid. (Relevant registered interest declared).

That this House endorses the concerns expressed by 27 consultants at the Lister Hospital that the North Hertfordshire National Health Service Trust Board has decided, subject to contract, to enter into an arrangement with a Swiss-based company, UNI Clinical Laboratories (UCL) now called United Laboratories Ltd. (ULL) for provision of...

That this House recognises the concern that the consultant pathologists retained in the employment of North Hertfordshire NHS Trust will be required to work with and help a private company in its provision of pathology services, which will inevitably give rise to conflict of interests between commercial thrust and professional standards and judgement which would have far-reaching implications not only for the standard of future provision of pathology services but also the future of the health service in North Hertfordshire; condemns this as first step to privatise the NHS; and calls on the Secretary of State to take the necessary action to stop this deal going through in order to prevent any irreparable damage to the fabric of the NHS which might ensue, and to institute an independent public inquiry into the manner and conduct by which the North Hertfordshire NHS Trust arrived at this decision, prior to the findings of the strategic review of pathology services being accepted by the Government with particular reference to the public accountability of a Trust and managerial accountability of the Trust's senior managers. (Relevant registered interest declared).

That this House recognises the concern that the consultant pathologists retained in the employment of North Hertfordshire NHS Trust will be required to work with and help a private company in its provision of pathology services, which will inevitably give rise to conflict of interests between commercial thrust and professional...

That this House condemns the conduct of Mr Mike Sykes, who when employed as Executive Director Operations at Oxford RHA wrote secretly in October 1993 to NHS trust chief executives promoting the work of Unilabs (ULL), a Swiss company seeking to privatise the running of the NHS pathology services; notes that just two months later he left the NHS to become Unilabs SA Managing Director; is appalled that a public servant should first use his position as a senior NHS manager to further privatisation of the NHS and then benefit personally from his confidential efforts; sees this as yet another blatant example of the lowering of standards in public service and demands an immediate investigation by the Secretary of State for Health and the Thames Valley Police into the prima facie case of corruption and sharp practice involving Mr Sykes and others; and demands that in the meantime all negotiations between ULL and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust should be abandoned forthwith. (Relevant registered interest declared).

That this House condemns the conduct of Mr Mike Sykes, who when employed as Executive Director Operations at Oxford RHA wrote secretly in October 1993 to NHS trust chief executives promoting the work of Unilabs (ULL), a Swiss company seeking to privatise the running of the NHS pathology services; notes...

That this House congratulates Llanelli R.F.C. on its remarkable achievement in the 1992-93 season when it won the Welsh League Championship and the Welsh Cup, as well as defeating the Australian touring team; notes that these triumphs were gained by playing stylish and open rugby in the highest tradition of rugby football; and records the tremendous contribution made to Llanelli rugby by its senior coach, Mr Gareth Jenkins, a true gentleman of the game.

That this House congratulates Llanelli R.F.C. on its remarkable achievement in the 1992-93 season when it won the Welsh League Championship and the Welsh Cup, as well as defeating the Australian touring team; notes that these triumphs were gained by playing stylish and open rugby in the highest tradition of...

That this House notes that the Prime Minister had discussions with the leaders of the Democratic Unionist Party, the Ulster Unionist Party, a representative of the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party and the constituency honourable Member on the future of the Omagh Maternity Hospital, Co. Tyrone; and trusts that the Prime Minister will offer the same facility to other honourable Members facing hospital closures in their constituencies and will do so with the same urgency accorded to the representatives from Northern Ireland.

That this House notes that the Prime Minister had discussions with the leaders of the Democratic Unionist Party, the Ulster Unionist Party, a representative of the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party and the constituency honourable Member on the future of the Omagh Maternity Hospital, Co. Tyrone; and...

That this House deplores the continuing refusal of the Secretary of State for transport to meet Right honourable and honourable Members of the House representing constituencies in Greater Manchester concerning the break-up and privatisation of Greater Manchester Buses; and further regrets that the Secretary of State shows total contempt for the rights of honourable Members of the House to have access to Ministers of the Crown.

That this House deplores the continuing refusal of the Secretary of State for transport to meet Right honourable and honourable Members of the House representing constituencies in Greater Manchester concerning the break-up and privatisation of Greater Manchester Buses; and further regrets that the Secretary of State shows total contempt for...

That this House draws to the attention of the Secretary of State for Health the permanent suffering and disabled lives of NHS patients whose spinal investigations were carried out through myelography, a technique by which a chemical dye is injected into the spine as a contrast medium for X-rays; notes that many of these patients subsequently developed arachnoiditis, a degenerative and progressive disorder involving scarring and inflammation within the spine; expresses the gravest concern that myelography is still widely used within the NHS for spinal examinations and that patients are not given adequate warnings about dangers of post-myelography arachnoiditis; notes that Glaxo, manufacturers of Myodil, an oil-based dye formerly used in myelography, are now the subject of one of the largest litigations for personal injury in medico-legal history; further notes with increasing concern the growing body of medical evidence that suggests that safer water-based dyes currently in widespread use present similar dangers; requests the Secretary of State for Health to undertake as a matter of urgency a complete review of all invasive spinal procedures, particularly myelography, to take all steps necessary to ensure that sufficient funding is made available so as to ensure that modern, non-invasive techniques of magnetic resonance imaging - the MRI scan - are available to all; and believes that the work of chronic pain management programmes such as that at St. Thomas' Hospital in London should be expanded to help all sufferers come to terms with the consequences of unrelenting pain.

That this House draws to the attention of the Secretary of State for Health the permanent suffering and disabled lives of NHS patients whose spinal investigations were carried out through myelography, a technique by which a chemical dye is injected into the spine as a contrast medium for X-rays; notes...

That this House notes with extreme concern the decision of the South African Rugby Football Union to exclude persons who play amateur rugby league from also playing rugby union; believes that this policy is a clear breach of the previous international agreement between both sports; and calls upon the International Rugby Football Board to instruct the South African Rugby Football Union to immediately end this totally unacceptable discrimination, which is harmful to the development of international sporting relationships.

That this House notes with extreme concern the decision of the South African Rugby Football Union to exclude persons who play amateur rugby league from also playing rugby union; believes that this policy is a clear breach of the previous international agreement between both sports; and calls upon the International...

That this House congratulates the Rugby Football League for its presentation of the 1992 Rugby League World Cup Final, at Wembley Stadium; notes that the attendance of 73,631 was a record for a Rugby League World Cup Final; further congratulates Mal Meninga and his Australian Team on retaining their title as undisputed World Champions; recognises the truly magnificent personal and team efforts of the Great Britain Squad in just missing out on the Chamionship; looks forward to the Rugby Football League's Centenary Season of 1995; and is confident that Great Britain will wrest the World Championship from Australia and return the cup to its rightful place at Chapeltown Road, Leeds.

That this House congratulates the Rugby Football League for its presentation of the 1992 Rugby League World Cup Final, at Wembley Stadium; notes that the attendance of 73,631 was a record for a Rugby League World Cup Final; further congratulates Mal Meninga and his Australian Team on retaining their title...

That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for the Home Department to review as a matter of urgency the residence permit currently granted to Samuel Thomas Antonelli and to refuse renewal of that permit on the grounds that Antonelli has been convicted of harassing tenants and has failed to pay to his tenants the damages awarded against him by the courts, and further believes that for Antonelli to remain in the United Kingdom would be against the interests of law abiding citizens within the United Kingdom.

That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for the Home Department to review as a matter of urgency the residence permit currently granted to Samuel Thomas Antonelli and to refuse renewal of that permit on the grounds that Antonelli has been convicted of harassing tenants and has failed...

That this House congratulates the residents of Crescent Drive, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, on their brave stand against the excesses and brutish behaviour of ground landlord Samuel Thomas Antonelli and others; particularly applauds the contribution made to this cause by Peter Williamson, Gwenda Wilkinson and David Senator; regrets, however, that their task has been made more difficult because of the unwillingness of the Government to address the problems of long lease/low rent arrangements, which have been brought to the attention of the House on many occasions by honourable Labour Members; and calls upon the Government, if it is serious about charters for citizens, to review the leasehold legislation which has been clearly demonstrated to be not working in the interests of home owners.

That this House congratulates the residents of Crescent Drive, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, on their brave stand against the excesses and brutish behaviour of ground landlord Samuel Thomas Antonelli and others; particularly applauds the contribution made to this cause by Peter Williamson, Gwenda Wilkinson and David Senator; regrets, however, that their...