That this House is concerned that the planned merger of Warwick Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) and the University of Warwick's Department of Biological Sciences will result in the closure of the internationally renowned Wellesbourne site, further eroding the UK's applied agricultural and horticultural research capabilities at a time when policy imperatives recognise the urgent need for such research to address the threat to food security posed by population growth, climate change and environmental degradation; calls for the redundancy process facing most of the academic and skilled technical staff at Warwick HRI to be halted pending a proper independent review of the potential impact this merger will have on the UK's ability to meet future food security objectives; and asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs personally to intervene to ask the University of Warwick to consider the impact of this decision on the UK's agri-food science base.

That this House is concerned that the planned merger of Warwick Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) and the University of Warwick's Department of Biological Sciences will result in the closure of the internationally renowned Wellesbourne site, further eroding the UK's applied agricultural and horticultural research capabilities at a time when policy...

That this House welcomes the public consultation exercise being conducted as part of a process to create the UK's first Children's Health Park centred on Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool, also called the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital; believes that this new project will ensure the continued provision of the full range of acute and chronic paediatric treatment facilities to a world class standard, in a caring and inspiring environment and serving a population that encompasses the whole of Merseyside and parts of Lancashire, Cheshire, Shropshire and Cumbria, as well as North Wales and the Isle of Man; celebrates, as its centenary approaches in 2014, the important role Alder Hey has played in pioneering groundbreaking medical and clinical developments in the care of children and young people; notes that despite continuing to use many buildings over 75 years old, with some dating back to Alder Hey's previous existence as a workhouse, the medical, nursing and administrative staff perform heroically; and calls on the Secretary of State for Health to ensure Alder Hey's vision for a 21st century health facility for the children of Liverpool and the North West of England is realised.

That this House welcomes the public consultation exercise being conducted as part of a process to create the UK's first Children's Health Park centred on Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool, also called the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital; believes that this new project will ensure the continued provision of the full...

That this House notes with concern the resignation of David Hucker and Linda Cherry, the interim managing and finance directors of the recently established Liverpool Mutual Homes Ltd (LMH); further notes that Ms Cherry resigned after what she describes as the `obstacles, barriers and negativity shown to LMH' by Liverpool City Council (LCC); further notes her condemnation of the `blame culture that exists within LCC which', she says, `will prevent any substantial progress from being made'; condemns the steps being taken by the Liberal Democrat-led LCC to enforce a closed Board on LMH, which completely negates the nature of a mutual company that was offered to tenants; further notes the intention to establish a special purpose vehicle which is to receive surplus land at below market value raising the prospect of secondary stock transfers which would leave the company at risk of what Mr Hucker describes as `predatory registered social landlords' (RSL) and asset stripping; and further notes that PLUS, one of two such RSLs named by Mr Hucker, has as Chairman the Liberal Democrat councillor Richard Kemp who, when he was Executive Member for Housing, was forced to resign in disgrace after the City Council was roundly condemned for its mismanagement of the Boot Estate, where tenants and homeowners have been left in appalling conditions with little hope of improvement.

That this House notes with concern the resignation of David Hucker and Linda Cherry, the interim managing and finance directors of the recently established Liverpool Mutual Homes Ltd (LMH); further notes that Ms Cherry resigned after what she describes as the `obstacles, barriers and negativity shown to LMH' by Liverpool...

That this House notes that Liverpool City Council has asked for ??135 million to be made available by the Department for Communities and Local Government to enable the establishment of Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH); and believes that the concerns being expressed by the former executives of LMH require that the Government investigate the circumstances of the resignations of David Hucker and Linda Cherry and the possibility of taking the future management of the process of housing renewal out of the hands of Liverpool City Council.

That this House notes that Liverpool City Council has asked for ??135 million to be made available by the Department for Communities and Local Government to enable the establishment of Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH); and believes that the concerns being expressed by the former executives of LMH require that the...

That this House congratulates the Liverpool company Robinson Willey for being the only British company to fit as standard in all new gas fires an oxygen depletion pilot system that detects reductions in oxygen levels in rooms caused, for example, by blocked flues; recognises that by developing safety features for products, manufacturers of gas appliances such as Robinson Willey can make a significant contribution to reducing the number of deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning; welcomes the Gas Consumer Council's support for this device; and urges the Society of British Gas Industries to campaign amongst its members for such systems to be fitted on all new fires.

That this House congratulates the Liverpool company Robinson Willey for being the only British company to fit as standard in all new gas fires an oxygen depletion pilot system that detects reductions in oxygen levels in rooms caused, for example, by blocked flues; recognises that by developing safety features for...

That this House notes with regret the sad death of Bob Paisley; recalls his record as the most successful manager in the history of British football, and that he was a man of great personal warmth and simplicity; and extends its condolences to his family.

That this House notes with regret the sad death of Bob Paisley; recalls his record as the most successful manager in the history of British football, and that he was a man of great personal warmth and simplicity; and extends its condolences to his family.

That this House expresses its dismay at the decision by the Home Office to reject an application by Mrs Victoria Omoluabi to be allowed to stay in the United Kingdom for a further two years with her three children while her eldest child, Femi, who is a British citizen, completes his education; notes that Femi is an outstanding pupil at St. Edwards College, Liverpool, but recognizes that as he is only 16 years old he needs his mother's presence and support to enable him to complete this crucial stage of his education; further notes that Mrs Omoluabi, who came to Liverpool with her children when her husband was stationed in the United Kingdom with the Nigerian National Shipping Line Limited, has worked hard as a care assistant for both the community and her family; and calls upon the Secretary of State to make an exceptional decision to enable the family to remain together for two more years until Femi is old enough to pursue his academic studies independently.

That this House expresses its dismay at the decision by the Home Office to reject an application by Mrs Victoria Omoluabi to be allowed to stay in the United Kingdom for a further two years with her three children while her eldest child, Femi, who is a British citizen, completes...

That this House is appalled at the length of time being taken by the Metropolitan Police, under the supervision of the Police Complaints Authority, to investigate evidence suggesting that Mr Paul Malone, who is serving fifteen years for robbery, is a victim of a miscarriage of justice; is deeply concerned for the health of Mr Malone who on Monday 4th July began a hunger strike on hearing that the results of the police investigation into his case are not due to be released until the end of June 1995, by which time he will have served eight and a half years in prison on charges he has consistently denied; notes that the delay is contrary to the assurance given by the Minister of State at the Home Office to the honourable Member for Liverpool, Broadgreen in a letter dated 9th December 1993 that the investigation is nearing completion; is alarmed at the number of times that the senior investigating officer has been changed during the course of the investigation; calls upon the police, the Police Complaints Authority and Home Office to expedite the process; deplores the circumstances of Mr Malone's transfer from Frankland Prison to Holme House when he was forced to leave behind his belongings; and calls for his immediate return to Frankland.

That this House is appalled at the length of time being taken by the Metropolitan Police, under the supervision of the Police Complaints Authority, to investigate evidence suggesting that Mr Paul Malone, who is serving fifteen years for robbery, is a victim of a miscarriage of justice; is deeply concerned...

That this House welcomes the publication of the Antisemitism World Report 1994; is concerned that it shows antisemitism is on the rise throughout Europe, with antisemitic incidents in Germany for 1993 recorded at 656 compared to 562 the previous year, that in Sweden the police recorded over 1,000 racial incidents by the summer of 1993 compared with 500 for the whole of 1992 and an 18.5 per cent. rise in antisemitic incidents in the United Kingdom in 1993; congratulates the Institute of Jewish Affairs for ensuring that the activities of antisemites and Holocaust-deniers does not go unnoticed or unchallenged; recalls that the Institute of Jewish Affairs in its Antisemitism World Report 1993 exposed the antisemitic statements of Irene Pivetti, now elected Speaker of the Italian Chamber of Deputies; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government and British parliamentarians to ensure that incitement to antisemitic and racial hatred is prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

That this House welcomes the publication of the Antisemitism World Report 1994; is concerned that it shows antisemitism is on the rise throughout Europe, with antisemitic incidents in Germany for 1993 recorded at 656 compared to 562 the previous year, that in Sweden the police recorded over 1,000 racial incidents...

That this House congratulates the many thousands of Italians who supported demonstrations in Milan and other Italian cities on 25th April to mark the 49th anniversary of the liberation of Italy from Fascist dictatorship; recognises the concerns expressed by many in Italy at the presence of the neo-Fascist National Alliance in the future government coalition; is disturbed by the antisemitic comments attributed to Irene Pivetti, MP, the newly elected Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies in the Italian Parliament and member of the Northern League, as reported in L'Indipendente on 13th November 1993; and welcomes the role of the Inter-Parliamentary Council Against Antisemitism in drawing attention to the growing menace of antisemitism in Europe.

That this House congratulates the many thousands of Italians who supported demonstrations in Milan and other Italian cities on 25th April to mark the 49th anniversary of the liberation of Italy from Fascist dictatorship; recognises the concerns expressed by many in Italy at the presence of the neo-Fascist National Alliance...

That this House deplores the conduct of the honourable Member for Liverpool, Mossley Hill, in using the coat of arms and House of Commons imprint in election material distributed to the constituencies of other honourable Members; notes that he has failed to apologise to the House for this breach of the rules; further notes that the explanation he has given to the Sergeant at Arms is identical to the explanation given by the Right honourable Member for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale on 7th May 1986, Official Report, column 233, for an identical breach of the rules; and believes that this is too great a coincidence and indicates that the honourable Member knew that the rules of the House were being broken.

That this House deplores the conduct of the honourable Member for Liverpool, Mossley Hill, in using the coat of arms and House of Commons imprint in election material distributed to the constituencies of other honourable Members; notes that he has failed to apologise to the House for this breach of...

That this House notes that the Leader of the Opposition claimed in Prime Minister's Questions on Tuesday 22nd March that everyone other than the better off would have to pay VAT on fuel in full; points out that the Government is making available extra help with VAT on fuel worth around ??2.5 billion over three years, that around 15 million people will gain, including pensioners, disabled people and those on income related benefits; and that this help will be given in advance of the bills coming in; and calls upon the Leader of the Opposition to apologise to honourable Members and to withdraw his nonsensical accusation and to, in future, refrain from the kind of irresponsible scaremongering which is increasingly becoming his trademark.

That this House notes that the Leader of the Opposition claimed in Prime Minister's Questions on Tuesday 22nd March that everyone other than the better off would have to pay VAT on fuel in full; points out that the Government is making available extra help with VAT on fuel worth...

That this House deplores the imposition of VAT on domestic fuel and power; is appalled by the regressive nature of the tax which will hit those on lowest incomes hardest; and notes with concern that the legislation embodies the unjust principle of one law for the rich and one law for the poor as only higher income earners will be able to take advantage of the loophole which allows VAT to be avoided during the first year of its imposition by the advance payment of fuel bills as offered by MANWEB and other regional electricity companies.

That this House deplores the imposition of VAT on domestic fuel and power; is appalled by the regressive nature of the tax which will hit those on lowest incomes hardest; and notes with concern that the legislation embodies the unjust principle of one law for the rich and one law...

That this House wholly supports the trade exhibition Liverpool-Europe Week, organised by the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Industry to be held from 4th to 7th October; believes the exhibition is a great opportunity for both the entrepreneurial spirit on Merseyside and the region's cultural strengths to be displayed; recognises that the success of dynamic Merseyside companies within the single Market is vital for the prosperity of Liverpool; welcomes initiatives such as Liverpool-Europe Week which aim to advise firms on exporting and how to do business with Europe and help to force beneficial links without European partners; and wishes every success to all those companies displaying their products and services during Europe Week.

That this House wholly supports the trade exhibition Liverpool-Europe Week, organised by the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Industry to be held from 4th to 7th October; believes the exhibition is a great opportunity for both the entrepreneurial spirit on Merseyside and the region's cultural strengths to be displayed; recognises...

That this House is deeply concerned over the number of deaths each year from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by gas appliances that have not been properly installed or serviced in private rented accommodation, in particular, houses in multiple occupancy; is aware that many landlords do not know or are unconcerned about the statutory obligations they have under existing legislation; commends the actions of Liverpool and Cardiff City Councils in developing the practice of certification of landlords of houses in multiple occupation; urges the Government to amend legislation to impose upon landlords a specific requirement to maintain and regularly service gas appliances fitted within their properties; calls upon the Government and British Gas to ensure that the public, particularly students, are aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, and congratulates Anne Watkinson and other members of the Campaign for Carbon Monoxide Awareness in their efforts to end these unnecessary deaths.

That this House is deeply concerned over the number of deaths each year from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by gas appliances that have not been properly installed or serviced in private rented accommodation, in particular, houses in multiple occupancy; is aware that many landlords do not know or are unconcerned...

That this House expresses serious concern about the allegations that consultants faced intimidation when, on 31st July 1989, the Pan Liverpool Review Body proposed the closure of the Accident and Emergency Unit at Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool; calls for a thorough investigation into allegations that minutes of that meeting record that if individual consultants refuse to co-operate they should be left unresourced by district or region; and calls for the resignation of Duncan Nichol, Chief Executive of the NHS Management Executive, who was present at the meeting, should the allegations prove to be correct.

That this House expresses serious concern about the allegations that consultants faced intimidation when, on 31st July 1989, the Pan Liverpool Review Body proposed the closure of the Accident and Emergency Unit at Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool; calls for a thorough investigation into allegations that minutes of that meeting record that...

That this House fully supports the Scottish miners marching to London in protest at the proposed pit closures; commends the support to the miners given by the Liverpool Coalfields Community Support Campaign and the people of Merseyside; and calls upon honourable Members and the British public to show their support for the marchers by switching off their lights on Saturday, 19th December for precisely five minutes at 8 p.m. to mark their arrival in London.

That this House fully supports the Scottish miners marching to London in protest at the proposed pit closures; commends the support to the miners given by the Liverpool Coalfields Community Support Campaign and the people of Merseyside; and calls upon honourable Members and the British public to show their support...

That this House commends the work of the Weston Spirit charity, which takes its name from Simon Weston, and its contribution to the development of young people living in the inner cities of Liverpool, Newcastle and Cardiff; is concerned at the funding crisis facing the Weston Spirit at a time when it is being asked to expand its activities to other cities; accepts that the need for the Weston Spirit will continue in the long term; and urges all honourable Members to support the work of the Weston Spirit.

That this House commends the work of the Weston Spirit charity, which takes its name from Simon Weston, and its contribution to the development of young people living in the inner cities of Liverpool, Newcastle and Cardiff; is concerned at the funding crisis facing the Weston Spirit at a time...

That this House recognises the severe restrictions the 19th Century Palace of Westminster places on the provision of modern, efficient facilities for Members of Parliament, their staff, and all who work in and visit the House of Commons; notes that Phase 2 of the Bridge Street Development will not be completed until 1997; deplores the absence of even basic provision for female Members, staff, and visitors in particular; welcomes the decisions which placed the control of these matters and the budget with the House of Commons Commission; and calls upon the Leader of the House and the Commission to take urgent steps at their next meeting to lease additional accommodation in Westminster to resolve these problems in the interests of the more efficient working of the House of Commons and therefore of the constituents of honourable Members.

That this House recognises the severe restrictions the 19th Century Palace of Westminster places on the provision of modern, efficient facilities for Members of Parliament, their staff, and all who work in and visit the House of Commons; notes that Phase 2 of the Bridge Street Development will not be...