That this House is concerned at the recently published research indicating that words are disappearing from the Yorkshire dialect because of the influence of the internet, social mobility and globalisation; and furthermore supports the work of the Yorkshire Dialect Society in continuing to promote what is, after all, the best English regional accent in the world.

That this House is concerned at the recently published research indicating that words are disappearing from the Yorkshire dialect because of the influence of the internet, social mobility and globalisation; and furthermore supports the work of the Yorkshire Dialect Society in continuing to promote what is, after all, the best...

That this House asks the Government to give consideration to changing the name of the Department for International Development to the Department for International Co-operation.

That this House asks the Government to give consideration to changing the name of the Department for International Development to the Department for International Co-operation.

That this House warmly congratulates jockey Frankie Dettori on winning his first ever Epsom Derby, the world's greatest horse-race, as well as winning the French Derby; recognises the enormous personal contribution that he has made as an excellent ambassador for the promotion of British horseracing; and wishes him every success in the future.

That this House warmly congratulates jockey Frankie Dettori on winning his first ever Epsom Derby, the world's greatest horse-race, as well as winning the French Derby; recognises the enormous personal contribution that he has made as an excellent ambassador for the promotion of British horseracing; and wishes him every success...

That this House believes that the 25 pence age addition for pensioners over 80 years old which was introduced at this level in 1971 should now be significantly raised; and further believes that, alternatively, the Government should give consideration to increasing the over 80 year olds' winter fuel allowance by ??25 per annum or more as compensation for abolishing the 25 pence age addition.

That this House believes that the 25 pence age addition for pensioners over 80 years old which was introduced at this level in 1971 should now be significantly raised; and further believes that, alternatively, the Government should give consideration to increasing the over 80 year olds' winter fuel allowance by...

That this House congratulates Doncaster Rovers Football Club on winning the inaugural final of the Johnstone's Paint Cup, played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the first national final that Doncaster Rovers have won in their 128 year history; and further congratulates Bristol Rovers for the part that they played in a match that was an excellent advertisement for good quality English football.

That this House congratulates Doncaster Rovers Football Club on winning the inaugural final of the Johnstone's Paint Cup, played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the first national final that Doncaster Rovers have won in their 128 year history; and further congratulates Bristol Rovers for the part that they played...

That this House congratulates the Irish cricket team for its outstanding performance in reaching the SuperEights stage of the Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean and wishes it every success in further establishing itself as a world-class cricketing nation.

That this House congratulates the Irish cricket team for its outstanding performance in reaching the SuperEights stage of the Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean and wishes it every success in further establishing itself as a world-class cricketing nation.

That this House congratulates Doncaster Council, Mayor Martin Winter, the Stadium Management Company and the main contractors Carillion on completing the magnificent new Keepmoat Stadium on schedule and under budget.

That this House congratulates Doncaster Council, Mayor Martin Winter, the Stadium Management Company and the main contractors Carillion on completing the magnificent new Keepmoat Stadium on schedule and under budget.

That this House congratulates the young actors, singers and musicians who, by donating their time and talents, are supporting the British Heart Foundation through the staging of a one-off gala performance of Cy Coleman's hit musical `Sweet Charity' on 10th December at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane; notes the dedication required to meet the challenge of rehearsing and producing the show in only 48 hours; and wishes the cast and crew every success with the production.

That this House congratulates the young actors, singers and musicians who, by donating their time and talents, are supporting the British Heart Foundation through the staging of a one-off gala performance of Cy Coleman's hit musical `Sweet Charity' on 10th December at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane; notes the dedication...

That this House sends its wholehearted congratulations to the Grimethorpe Colliery Band in winning the prestigious National Brass Band competition at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time since Grimethorpe Colliery closed in 1993; welcomes the continued regeneration of the Band, which mirrors the very successful ongoing regeneration of Grimethorpe itself; and looks forward to the Band succeeding in finding a new corporate sponsor in the near future.

That this House sends its wholehearted congratulations to the Grimethorpe Colliery Band in winning the prestigious National Brass Band competition at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time since Grimethorpe Colliery closed in 1993; welcomes the continued regeneration of the Band, which mirrors the very successful ongoing regeneration of...

That this House congratulates the Yorkshire area of the National Union of Mineworkers for recently holding the first ever Miners' Memorial Day and service held at St. Mary's Church, Barnsley in recognition of all the miners, men, women and children, who lost their lives working in the mining industry, or as a consequence of working in the mining industry; and looks forward to Miners' Memorial Day being celebrated in future on an annual basis.

That this House congratulates the Yorkshire area of the National Union of Mineworkers for recently holding the first ever Miners' Memorial Day and service held at St. Mary's Church, Barnsley in recognition of all the miners, men, women and children, who lost their lives working in the mining industry, or...

That this House wishes the Ascot Race Executive all the very best on holding the first Royal Ascot race meeting since the ??210 million redevelopment of the course, which was finished on time and on budget; and recognises that the UK now has the most modern and probably the best facility for horse racing anywhere in the world.

That this House wishes the Ascot Race Executive all the very best on holding the first Royal Ascot race meeting since the ??210 million redevelopment of the course, which was finished on time and on budget; and recognises that the UK now has the most modern and probably the best...

That this House recognises that children with autistic spectrum disorders have the potential to learn, achieve and make a positive contribution to school life; is concerned by the high number of children who are bullied and excluded because of a lack of understanding of autism; welcomes The National Autistic Society's Make School Make Sense campaign to improve educational provision for children with autism; supports the campaign's demands that every child with autism should have local access to a diverse range of mainstream and specialist educational provision, that all teachers should expect to teach a child with autism and must receive appropriate training to best support their need, and that all schools should be autism-friendly schools which promote and provide a positive environment for children with autism now and in the future; and calls on the Government to implement these demands, so that all children with autism have access to the education that is their right.

That this House recognises that children with autistic spectrum disorders have the potential to learn, achieve and make a positive contribution to school life; is concerned by the high number of children who are bullied and excluded because of a lack of understanding of autism; welcomes The National Autistic Society's...

That this House supports wholeheartedly the UK's planned bid for the 2011 WorldSkills Competition; commends the WorldSkills competitions for recognising outstanding achievement and providing the motivation and knowledge to aspire to higher standards; notes the success of previous countries who have held the WorldSkills Competition, including Finland, Switzerland and Korea; believes that WorldSkills 2011 would be a triumph for the nation's skills and for the economy in general, particularly in the run-up to the Olympic Games; recognises the fundraising ability of those involved in the bid and the relative ease of securing the necessary funds over the next five years; and urges the Government to lend its unconditional support to winning the bid.

That this House supports wholeheartedly the UK's planned bid for the 2011 WorldSkills Competition; commends the WorldSkills competitions for recognising outstanding achievement and providing the motivation and knowledge to aspire to higher standards; notes the success of previous countries who have held the WorldSkills Competition, including Finland, Switzerland and Korea;...

That this House celebrates the fact that British horse racing is the second most popular sport in terms of attendance behind professional football; and notes the achievement of all British racecourses which have recorded unprecedented annual revenue of ??250 million.

That this House celebrates the fact that British horse racing is the second most popular sport in terms of attendance behind professional football; and notes the achievement of all British racecourses which have recorded unprecedented annual revenue of ??250 million.

That this House calls upon the Government to outline a defined timetable for closing the iniquitous funding gap which currently exists between school sixth forms and further education colleges.

That this House calls upon the Government to outline a defined timetable for closing the iniquitous funding gap which currently exists between school sixth forms and further education colleges.

That this House supports the principle that all future local and general elections should be held on Sundays to encourage greater voter participation.

That this House supports the principle that all future local and general elections should be held on Sundays to encourage greater voter participation.

That this House calls on the Government to give serious consideration to raising the minimum age of sales of tobacco from 16 to 18 years to bring it in line with sales of alcohol.

That this House calls on the Government to give serious consideration to raising the minimum age of sales of tobacco from 16 to 18 years to bring it in line with sales of alcohol.

That this House calls on the Government to undertake an urgent review of NHS funding for children's hospices through lead primary trusts; and given that children's hospices often serve wide geographical areas, believes that alternative models of NHS funding need to be explored, preferably involving local strategic health authorities.

That this House calls on the Government to undertake an urgent review of NHS funding for children's hospices through lead primary trusts; and given that children's hospices often serve wide geographical areas, believes that alternative models of NHS funding need to be explored, preferably involving local strategic health authorities.

That this House is extremely concerned at the recent spate of serious incidents involving air guns; and calls upon the Government to carry out an immediate review of the current legislation of air guns, which should include the possibility of introducing a new licensing scheme for air guns.

That this House is extremely concerned at the recent spate of serious incidents involving air guns; and calls upon the Government to carry out an immediate review of the current legislation of air guns, which should include the possibility of introducing a new licensing scheme for air guns.

That this House commends English Nature for its decision to restore over 40 derelict pit sites in South and West Yorkshire and transform them into lowland heathland landscapes, which is one of Great Britain's most important wildlife habitats.

That this House commends English Nature for its decision to restore over 40 derelict pit sites in South and West Yorkshire and transform them into lowland heathland landscapes, which is one of Great Britain's most important wildlife habitats.