That this House recognises the enormous cultural, academic and economic contribution that international students studying at UK universities make to the country; is concerned at the dramatic drop in students enrolling to study at UK universities from some of the UK's major international trading partners; believes that the public does not generally view international students to be migrants and does not wish to see their number reduced; and urges the Government to exclude university students from efforts to bear down on immigration including by removing university students from any target to reduce net migration.

That this House recognises the enormous cultural, academic and economic contribution that international students studying at UK universities make to the country; is concerned at the dramatic drop in students enrolling to study at UK universities from some of the UK's major international trading partners; believes that the public does...

That this House celebrates Dundee being awarded status as a UNESCO City of Design; notes that Dundee is the only city in the UK to be awarded this status; recognises that Dundee hosts a significant number of design contributions such as video games, comics, biomedical research and other fields; and praises the extraordinary efforts of the people of Dundee in helping Dundee to achieve this special status.

That this House celebrates Dundee being awarded status as a UNESCO City of Design; notes that Dundee is the only city in the UK to be awarded this status; recognises that Dundee hosts a significant number of design contributions such as video games, comics, biomedical research and other fields; and...

That this House calls on the Government to reconsider the planned cuts to HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) offices across the country; offers its full support to the hardworking staff in offices in Dundee and across the UK who are worried about their jobs; and urges the Government to enter into discussions with HMRC staff and their union the Public and Commercial Services Union in order to avoid job losses and unnecessarily damaging this crucial service.

That this House calls on the Government to reconsider the planned cuts to HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) offices across the country; offers its full support to the hardworking staff in offices in Dundee and across the UK who are worried about their jobs; and urges the Government to enter...

That this House congratulates Tayforth Universities Officer Training Corps (UOTC) for winning Exercise Northern Lights at Barry Buddon Training Camp near Aberdeen; commends them for demonstrating outstanding ability in the fields of military skills, sports and piping; draws attention to the excellent work done by UOTC throughout the country in providing a diverse range of skills training; and wishes Tayforth UOTC and their colleagues across the UK well in continuing their excellent work far into the future.

That this House congratulates Tayforth Universities Officer Training Corps (UOTC) for winning Exercise Northern Lights at Barry Buddon Training Camp near Aberdeen; commends them for demonstrating outstanding ability in the fields of military skills, sports and piping; draws attention to the excellent work done by UOTC throughout the country in...

That this House calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to make representations to the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations peacekeeping mission MONUSCO regarding the kidnapping of Father Jean-Pierre Ndulani and his colleagues Anselme Wasikundi and Edmond Bamutute from Our Lady of the Poor Parish Church house in Mbau, North Kivu region on 19 October 2012 by an armed group; notes that the three have been in captivity for over a year despite a ranson being paid; pays tribute to the work Father Ndulani undertook while a priest at Wellburn care home in Dundee for six years; and calls on the local authorities and the international community to increase their efforts in order to secure their release without further delay.

That this House calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to make representations to the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations peacekeeping mission MONUSCO regarding the kidnapping of Father Jean-Pierre Ndulani and his colleagues Anselme Wasikundi and Edmond Bamutute from Our Lady of the Poor...

That this House asks the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to investigate claims made by Celtic FC fans that they suffered an unprovoked attack by plain-clothed Dutch police officers while in Amsterdam on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November 2013, which they allege sparked further disorder from fans of both teams; acknowledges that football violence is reprehensible; and asks that the Government raises the matter with the Dutch government and ensures it does all it can to protect British football fans while they are overseas and works with the UK's European neighbours to ensure good conduct by police forces during international sporting events.

That this House asks the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to investigate claims made by Celtic FC fans that they suffered an unprovoked attack by plain-clothed Dutch police officers while in Amsterdam on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November 2013, which they allege sparked further disorder from fans of both teams;...

That this House commemorates 140 years since the birth of E D Morel, the 17th hon. Member for Dundee, who led the international campaign against the abject abuses in the Congo by King Leopold II of Belgium at the turn of the last century; pays homage to his dedication to the Congo Reform Association and his early work in championing human rights for all; commends the Save the Congo campaign for establishing the Morel Prize to keep his extraordinary legacy alive and congratulates the two inaugural winners of the 2013 Morel Prize, the former Lord Bishop of Winchester, the Reverend Michael Scott-Joynt and V-Day founder Eve Ensler for their role in defending the Congolese people in recent years; and calls on the Government to establish a memorial in E D Morel's memory.

That this House commemorates 140 years since the birth of E D Morel, the 17th hon. Member for Dundee, who led the international campaign against the abject abuses in the Congo by King Leopold II of Belgium at the turn of the last century; pays homage to his dedication to...

That this House calls on the Government to ensure that workers' rights are protected and that a race to the bottom is avoided; notes with great concern the large number of workers in all sectors employed on zero hour contracts; further notes that, while this flexibility can suit some workers, on the whole it undermines employment, financial and family stability and raises grave doubts about employers' commitment to the welfare of their employees; urges employers to invest in a stable and secure workforce whose skills and aspirations are recognised and encouraged through longer term contracts, training and proper observation of workplace rights.

That this House calls on the Government to ensure that workers' rights are protected and that a race to the bottom is avoided; notes with great concern the large number of workers in all sectors employed on zero hour contracts; further notes that, while this flexibility can suit some workers,...

That this House calls on the Government to investigate how best to recognise the dedication and sacrifice of Britain's civilian women who kept the home fires burning during the two World Wars and in building the peace that followed; and further calls on the Government to include this recognition in the nation's commemoration of the beginning of World War 1 in 2014.

That this House calls on the Government to investigate how best to recognise the dedication and sacrifice of Britain's civilian women who kept the home fires burning during the two World Wars and in building the peace that followed; and further calls on the Government to include this recognition in...

That this House notes with concern the lack of awareness and knowledge of Ewing sarcoma; further notes that this form of cancer is more prevalent in children and teenagers and notes the pain, anguish and struggles faced by sufferers and their families; further notes the saddening case of Natalie Purvis from Dundee who lost her fight, aged 21, this year after a two year battle and numerous misdiagnoses; and calls on the Government to ensure that proper training, guidelines and funds are available to GPs, radiographers and hospital consultants to ensure that early signs are spotted in young people and treatment is given before it is too late.

That this House notes with concern the lack of awareness and knowledge of Ewing sarcoma; further notes that this form of cancer is more prevalent in children and teenagers and notes the pain, anguish and struggles faced by sufferers and their families; further notes the saddening case of Natalie Purvis...

That this House welcomes the bid launched by Dundee to become UK City of Culture in 2017; recognises the vibrant cultural scene in Dundee including Dundee Rep, Dundee Contemporary Arts, the McManus Galleries and many other venues; notes the vibrant musical and artistic scene across the city; further notes the contribution made by the University of Dundee, University of Abertay and Dundee College; looks forward to the V&A at Dundee opening; and wishes the city of Dundee every success in its bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017.

That this House welcomes the bid launched by Dundee to become UK City of Culture in 2017; recognises the vibrant cultural scene in Dundee including Dundee Rep, Dundee Contemporary Arts, the McManus Galleries and many other venues; notes the vibrant musical and artistic scene across the city; further notes the...

That this House welcomes the decision of Dundee City Council to bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017; recognises the vibrant cultural scene in Dundee including Dundee Rep, Dundee Contemporary Arts, the McManus Galleries and many other venues; notes the vibrant musical and artistic scene across the city; further notes the contribution made by the University of Dundee, University of Abertay, Dundee and Dundee College; looks forward to the VA at Dundee opening; and wishes the city of Dundee every success in its bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017.

That this House welcomes the decision of Dundee City Council to bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017; recognises the vibrant cultural scene in Dundee including Dundee Rep, Dundee Contemporary Arts, the McManus Galleries and many other venues; notes the vibrant musical and artistic scene across the city;...

That this House calls on the Government to investigate how best to recognise the dedication and sacrifice of the UK's civilian women who kept the home fires burning during the two World Wars; further calls on the Government to include this recognition in the nation's commemoration of the beginning of World War One in 2014; and notes that it ought to recognise the contribution of the nation's women in winning the peace after 1945.

That this House calls on the Government to investigate how best to recognise the dedication and sacrifice of the UK's civilian women who kept the home fires burning during the two World Wars; further calls on the Government to include this recognition in the nation's commemoration of the beginning of...

That this House celebrates the life of Sister Anne Green who has passed away at the age of 100 in Wellburn Convent in Dundee; remembers her dedication to the service of the Church and elderly people in France during the Second World War and pays homage to her bravery in evading capture by the Nazis during the occupation of France; further remembers her commitment to the Church and Dundee after the war; and notes how much she will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

That this House celebrates the life of Sister Anne Green who has passed away at the age of 100 in Wellburn Convent in Dundee; remembers her dedication to the service of the Church and elderly people in France during the Second World War and pays homage to her bravery in...

That this House notes and understands the Close the Loophole campaign by the Communication Workers Union which seeks to end the use of the Swedish derogation used by many UK companies to bypass the promoted equality of the Temporary Agency Worker Directive (TAWD) agreement which sought to end decades of unequal treatment towards temporary workers; also notes the pay between assignments practice used by agencies which appears to go against the general spirit in which the TAWD was agreed; and calls for the Government to work towards the closure of loopholes that allow the exploitation of agency workers.

That this House notes and understands the Close the Loophole campaign by the Communication Workers Union which seeks to end the use of the Swedish derogation used by many UK companies to bypass the promoted equality of the Temporary Agency Worker Directive (TAWD) agreement which sought to end decades of...

That this House welcomes the decision of Dundee City Council to bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017; recognises the vibrant cultural scene in Dundee including Dundee Rep, Dundee Contemporary Arts, the McManus Galleries and many other venues; notes the vibrant musical and artistic scene across the city; further notes the contribution made by the University of Dundee, University of Abertay,Dundee and Dundee College; looks forward to theVA at Dundee opening; and wishes the city of Dundee every success in its bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017.

That this House welcomes the decision of Dundee City Council to bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017; recognises the vibrant cultural scene in Dundee including Dundee Rep, Dundee Contemporary Arts, the McManus Galleries and many other venues; notes the vibrant musical and artistic scene across the city;...

That this House is concerned by the decision made by Dundee City Council to close Kemback Street Adult Day Centre in Dundee; notes the invaluable work carried out at this centre for adults with learning and physical difficulties over the past 27 years; further notes the close relationships carers and staff have built with families and service users to create a relaxed and friendly environment where service users learn basic cooking, communication and social skills five days a week; further notes that the council consultation regarding the future of the centre was not carried out in an effective or appropriate way as families and staff were not consulted; further notes the hugely detrimental effect closing this facility will have on families, staff and service users particularly those who have attended the centre since its opening 27 years ago, who have built strong relationships with the location and the staff; and calls on the Scottish and UK Governments to intervene and save this valued and needed centre and to acknowledge the incredible work which is carried out by its staff on a daily basis.

That this House is concerned by the decision made by Dundee City Council to close Kemback Street Adult Day Centre in Dundee; notes the invaluable work carried out at this centre for adults with learning and physical difficulties over the past 27 years; further notes the close relationships carers and...

That this House congratulates Dundee Youth Council for highlighting the problems young people across Dundee and Scotland face while using public transport; supportsits call for bus companies to improve service levels and make fares more affordable; and calls on the Scottish and UK governments to take action to improve public transport provision for young people across Scotland and the UK.

That this House congratulates Dundee Youth Council for highlighting the problems young people across Dundee and Scotland face while using public transport; supportsits call for bus companies to improve service levels and make fares more affordable; and calls on the Scottish and UK governments to take action to improve public...

That this House calls on the Government to work with the international community to encourage the Burmese government to use this period of political transition to take action to improve the human rights situation in that country; and congratulates the excellent work being done by Aung San Suu Kyi and other Burmese human rights campaigners to bring to the world's attention the greatly troubling situation that has persisted for many decades, and tragically still continues, in Burma.

That this House calls on the Government to work with the international community to encourage the Burmese government to use this period of political transition to take action to improve the human rights situation in that country; and congratulates the excellent work being done by Aung San Suu Kyi and...

That this House calls on the Government to protect the identity of the Black Watch and the other historic battalions of Scotland; recognises the centuries of brave and loyal service of the Black Watch and urges that it be maintained as an integral part of the British Army within the UK; acknowledges the deep ties that the Black Watch has with local communities of Tayside and Fife, including the city of Dundee; and calls on the Government to abandon its callous plans to rob Scottish communities of their historic army units.

That this House calls on the Government to protect the identity of the Black Watch and the other historic battalions of Scotland; recognises the centuries of brave and loyal service of the Black Watch and urges that it be maintained as an integral part of the British Army within the...