That this House recognises the many difficulties faced by people born with a congenital heart disease; believes that such individuals should not have to pay for any drugs necessary to keep them alive; and calls upon the Government forthwith to exempt such sufferers from all prescription charges related to their medical condition.

That this House recognises the many difficulties faced by people born with a congenital heart disease; believes that such individuals should not have to pay for any drugs necessary to keep them alive; and calls upon the Government forthwith to exempt such sufferers from all prescription charges related to their...

That this House congratulates Ipswich Town FC on their achievements in this season's UEFA Cup competition and wishes manager George Burley, captain Matt Holland and all of the team success against Inter Milan in the next round; and recognises the important role of the Ipswich Town supporters who not only provide the team with magnificent support but who also act as ambassadors for true English football fans in the manner in which they conduct themselves when following Ipswich Town in Europe.

That this House congratulates Ipswich Town FC on their achievements in this season's UEFA Cup competition and wishes manager George Burley, captain Matt Holland and all of the team success against Inter Milan in the next round; and recognises the important role of the Ipswich Town supporters who not only...

That this House acknowledges the efforts of the practice nurses within the Harwich Constituency in highlighting the need for all NHS nurses including those working in GP practices to receive the full recommendations of the Pay Review Body; calls upon the Government to take the necessary action to ensure that this occurs; and further calls upon the Government to institute an investigation into the differentials in pay and conditions that have resulted in some practice nurses being significantly disadvantaged.

That this House acknowledges the efforts of the practice nurses within the Harwich Constituency in highlighting the need for all NHS nurses including those working in GP practices to receive the full recommendations of the Pay Review Body; calls upon the Government to take the necessary action to ensure that...

That this House welcomes Government recognition of the Maritime Volunteer Service for their important role in ensuring that all aspects of marine skills remain available to future generations of the men and women seeking a maritime career and for their involvement in local emergency plans both at sea and ashore; and calls upon the Government to consider making financial support available to enable the continuation and expansion of the Maritime Volunteer Service's excellent work.

That this House welcomes Government recognition of the Maritime Volunteer Service for their important role in ensuring that all aspects of marine skills remain available to future generations of the men and women seeking a maritime career and for their involvement in local emergency plans both at sea and ashore;...

That this House regrets the steady reduction in British registered and owned ships, and the cuts in the numbers of British officers and ratings employed, since the 1940s; welcomes the Government's decision to take seriously the problems of the industry, through the setting up of a Shipping Working Group, with shipping owners and unions working in partnership; welcomes the formulation of a realistic policy, including a tonnage tax, to halt this decline; and urges the Government to secure a future for the core workforce of British ratings for economic, social and strategic reasons, and to promote the use of British crews.

That this House regrets the steady reduction in British registered and owned ships, and the cuts in the numbers of British officers and ratings employed, since the 1940s; welcomes the Government's decision to take seriously the problems of the industry, through the setting up of a Shipping Working Group, with...

That this House deplores the action of Lord Stirling and P&O Ferries in continuing to unnecessarily replace British seafarers with other nationals; and believes that, as a result of the Government's much-welcomed initiative to ensure a level playing field for the United Kingdom's merchant navy, no company within the British maritime industry has any justification for such action and should, therefore, retain the services of British seafarers currently employed and seek to increase the number of British seafarers employed in the future.

That this House deplores the action of Lord Stirling and P&O Ferries in continuing to unnecessarily replace British seafarers with other nationals; and believes that, as a result of the Government's much-welcomed initiative to ensure a level playing field for the United Kingdom's merchant navy, no company within the British...

That this House deplores the decision of Barclays Bank to close its branch in Walton on the Naze in Essex, which will greatly disadvantage the elderly, those without transport and the hard working business community by leaving the town without a bank; and believes that Barclays Bank should give greater consideration to the long-standing, loyal customers within Walton on the Naze whose needs have been ignored.

That this House deplores the decision of Barclays Bank to close its branch in Walton on the Naze in Essex, which will greatly disadvantage the elderly, those without transport and the hard working business community by leaving the town without a bank; and believes that Barclays Bank should give greater...

That this House congratulates Essex County Council Library Service for organising the 1999 Summer Reading School, enabling local children to show their commitment to maintaining and improving their reading skills through the summer holidays; and further, congratulates Essex County Council Library Services upon their initiative in promoting the Sunday opening of libraries throughout the county.

That this House congratulates Essex County Council Library Service for organising the 1999 Summer Reading School, enabling local children to show their commitment to maintaining and improving their reading skills through the summer holidays; and further, congratulates Essex County Council Library Services upon their initiative in promoting the Sunday opening...

this House recognises that the personal testimony of those serving in the Suez Canal Zone between 8th October 1951 and 19th October 1954 demonstrates that this was an active service posting in a conflict zone; pays tribute to those servicemen who were killed or wounded in action in the Zone during this period; and urges the Government to encourage the Military Medals Committee to re-examine the case for awarding the General Service Medal to all those servicemen who served in the Suez Canal Zone and, in particular to: Mr Alf Pyott of Bramley in Rotherham, Mr Stan Roden of Rawmarsh in Rotherham, Mr Tony Rosse of the Brecks in Rotherham and Mr Keith Morte of the Brecks in Rotherham.

this House recognises that the personal testimony of those serving in the Suez Canal Zone between 8th October 1951 and 19th October 1954 demonstrates that this was an active service posting in a conflict zone; pays tribute to those servicemen who were killed or wounded in action in the Zone...

That this House congratulates Frobisher Primary School for its wonderful achievements in furthering links with Romania; and, in particular, thanks everyone connected with the school for improving the quality of life for many Romanian children by successfully promoting the need for physically handicapped children to be integrated into the mainstream Romanian education system.

That this House congratulates Frobisher Primary School for its wonderful achievements in furthering links with Romania; and, in particular, thanks everyone connected with the school for improving the quality of life for many Romanian children by successfully promoting the need for physically handicapped children to be integrated into the mainstream...

That this House welcomes the massive financial injection that the Government has given to local health authorities; and believes that these authorities now have the opportunity and responsibility to ensure that the needs of local communities are met by protecting and enhancing the existing services in community and rural based hospitals.

That this House welcomes the massive financial injection that the Government has given to local health authorities; and believes that these authorities now have the opportunity and responsibility to ensure that the needs of local communities are met by protecting and enhancing the existing services in community and rural based...

That this House congratulates Harwich Town Council and Harwich Police, along with all of the other individuals and organisations involved, for their excellent work in promoting Verse Against Vandalism in the local primary schools; and furthermore believes that the 1,000 children participating in this crime reduction initiative are a credit to themselves, their schools and their community.

That this House congratulates Harwich Town Council and Harwich Police, along with all of the other individuals and organisations involved, for their excellent work in promoting Verse Against Vandalism in the local primary schools; and furthermore believes that the 1,000 children participating in this crime reduction initiative are a credit...

That this House urges that local community health services such as maternity units, casualty units and in-patient facilities, supported and fought for by local communities over many years, should not be sacrificed to meet any financial short-falls resulting from the bureaucratic excesses of the NHS internal market created by the previous Government.

That this House urges that local community health services such as maternity units, casualty units and in-patient facilities, supported and fought for by local communities over many years, should not be sacrificed to meet any financial short-falls resulting from the bureaucratic excesses of the NHS internal market created by the...

That this House welcomes the Deputy Prime Minister's encouragement to water companies to provide a free repair service to householders whose supply pipes are leaking precious water supplies; and further encourages Anglian Water PLC to emulate the good example in this matter provided by other companies such as Thames Water PLC.

That this House welcomes the Deputy Prime Minister's encouragement to water companies to provide a free repair service to householders whose supply pipes are leaking precious water supplies; and further encourages Anglian Water PLC to emulate the good example in this matter provided by other companies such as Thames Water...