That this House recognises the disadvantageous treatment of those former tenant farmers who left the dairy industry in the two year period between the precipitate imposition of milk quotas by the European Commission in 1984 and the consequential delay in the introduction of domestic legislation in 1986, enabling outgoing tenants to be compensated for their share of value of the quotas; and calls on the Government to devise a scheme for the making of ex-gratia payments to the persons concerned.

That this House recognises the disadvantageous treatment of those former tenant farmers who left the dairy industry in the two year period between the precipitate imposition of milk quotas by the European Commission in 1984 and the consequential delay in the introduction of domestic legislation in 1986, enabling outgoing tenants...

That this House deplores the dishonest propaganda being distributed throughout Dorset by Liberal Democrats on the county council; and calls upon the Liberal Democrat leader, Dr Tapper, to withdraw the allegations made against leading officials of the county council and thereafter to publicly apologise to them.

That this House deplores the dishonest propaganda being distributed throughout Dorset by Liberal Democrats on the county council; and calls upon the Liberal Democrat leader, Dr Tapper, to withdraw the allegations made against leading officials of the county council and thereafter to publicly apologise to them.

That this House notes that the politically independent and respected Institute for Fiscal Studies has made clear that Labour is misleading the public with its claims on council tax bills; points out that in 1994-95 the average Labour council tax bill was nearly one third more than the average Conservative bill in every band and that people are around 40 per cent. better off under Conservative councils this year; condemns the Labour Party for deliberately misleading the public; and calls upon them to accept that Labour's record in local government is one of high taxes, poor services and political posturing.

That this House notes that the politically independent and respected Institute for Fiscal Studies has made clear that Labour is misleading the public with its claims on council tax bills; points out that in 1994-95 the average Labour council tax bill was nearly one third more than the average Conservative...

That this House notes the visit to London by a Parliamentary delegation from Turkey from 30th January to 3rd February; is aware that representatives of Her Majesty's Government will meet the delegation on Wednesday 1st February; calls upon the Foreign Secretary to make clear to the delegation Her Majesty's Government's concern about abuses of human rights and its condemnation of the use of torture, extra-judicial killings and destruction of villages by the Turkish government; demands the immediate release from prison of members of the Democracy Party who have been democratically elected to the Turkish Parliament and an end to the persecution and killing of writers, lawyers and human rights activists; and resolves that Turkey will not be permitted to join the European Union until it ends both the oppression and denial of basic human rights of its Kurdish population and its illegal occupation of Cyprus. (Relevant registered interest declared).

That this House notes the visit to London by a Parliamentary delegation from Turkey from 30th January to 3rd February; is aware that representatives of Her Majesty's Government will meet the delegation on Wednesday 1st February; calls upon the Foreign Secretary to make clear to the delegation Her Majesty's Government's...

That this House welcomes the recent decision by the Turkish Parliament to extend Operation Provide Comfort, so allowing troops from the United States of America, the United Kingdom and France to offer continuing humanitarian assistance and protection to over 400,000 Kurds in Northern Iraq; recognises that the decision demonstrates once again the strategic importance of Turkey as a partner of the West; further welcomes Prime Minister Ciller's announcement of 7th January 1995 to lift curbs on freedom of expression which were introduced in 1982 by the then military administration; and calls upon the members of the European Union to respond positively by moving ahead with the implementation of earlier agreements to establish a customs union with Turkey at the meeting of the Association Council in Brussels on 7th March.

That this House welcomes the recent decision by the Turkish Parliament to extend Operation Provide Comfort, so allowing troops from the United States of America, the United Kingdom and France to offer continuing humanitarian assistance and protection to over 400,000 Kurds in Northern Iraq; recognises that the decision demonstrates once...

That this House warmly welcomes and supports the continued good works of the Foundation for Sport and the Arts; congratulates Littlewoods, Vernons and Zetters pools on their funding of the Foundation and the Treasury for facilitating its creation; notes that the Foundation provides grants to a wide range of organisations at grass roots and national level, many of which are outside the scope of other funding and congratulates the Secretary and Trustees of the Foundation for doing so on a speedy, efficient and cost effective basis; recognises the capacity of the Foundation to complement other arrangements; and urges all concerned to provide the conditions to ensure the continuation of the Foundation at least at its current levels of operation.

That this House warmly welcomes and supports the continued good works of the Foundation for Sport and the Arts; congratulates Littlewoods, Vernons and Zetters pools on their funding of the Foundation and the Treasury for facilitating its creation; notes that the Foundation provides grants to a wide range of organisations...

That this House notes the recent statement of Human Rights Watch Helsinki Group in New York, condemning the PKK's campaign of terror against teachers and educational institutions in south east Turkey; notes from the group's statement that 14 school teachers have been killed in one month; calls upon the PKK to cease immediately all such atrocities; further notes that the PKK has been responsible for the deaths of 12,000 people since 1984, including over 3,500 civilians; is appalled that in an interview in the Observer on 2nd October 1994 Kani Yilmaz, chief PKK spokesman in Europe, described Kurds who did not support the PKK as 'dishonourable ... they are not human'; and believes that the PKK's views and actions are not supported by the huge majority of Turkish Kurds on whose behalf it claims to be working.

That this House notes the recent statement of Human Rights Watch Helsinki Group in New York, condemning the PKK's campaign of terror against teachers and educational institutions in south east Turkey; notes from the group's statement that 14 school teachers have been killed in one month; calls upon the PKK...

That this House notes that clear proof is now available that 90 per cent. of all bovine tuberculosis is caused by badgers; welcomes the new measures on control and testing of badgers announced on 8th December; and pledges its full support for such other measures that may be necessary in the future to eradicate bovine tuberculosis in the United Kingdom in general but in the South West of England in particular.

That this House notes that clear proof is now available that 90 per cent. of all bovine tuberculosis is caused by badgers; welcomes the new measures on control and testing of badgers announced on 8th December; and pledges its full support for such other measures that may be necessary in...

That this House, aware of the United Kingdom's role in NATO's Rapid Reaction Corps, the age and cost of maintaining the fleet of Chinooks, and the need for greater flexibility and mobility, calls upon Her Majesty's Government to confirm the order for 25 utility EH101 helicopters first announced by the Secretary of State for Defence in 1987.

That this House, aware of the United Kingdom's role in NATO's Rapid Reaction Corps, the age and cost of maintaining the fleet of Chinooks, and the need for greater flexibility and mobility, calls upon Her Majesty's Government to confirm the order for 25 utility EH101 helicopters first announced by the...

That this House notes that 720 people have now joined the indefinite hunger-strike in Brussels instigated by the 15 members of the National Parliament for Kurdistan in Europe; further notes that the hunger strike has been organised to draw the world's attention to the plight of the Kurdish people currently within the Turkish state; believes that the world's media and politicians have to a large extent turned a blind eye to violations of human rights within Turkey, especially the suppression of the Kurdish language and culture; calls on Her Majesty's Government to make strong representations to the Turkish state to bring forward democratic solutions to the aspirations for self-government of the Kurdish people living within the state of Turkey, and cease all military aid to Turkey until such democratic moves are undertaken; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to investigate allegations of oppression and violations of human rights of the Kurds in Turkey by sending a delegation of parliamentarians to the affected areas.

That this House notes that 720 people have now joined the indefinite hunger-strike in Brussels instigated by the 15 members of the National Parliament for Kurdistan in Europe; further notes that the hunger strike has been organised to draw the world's attention to the plight of the Kurdish people currently...

That this House deplores the unpleasant and offensive remarks made in The Independent on 2nd February about the President of Turkey; believes that criticism of anyone in these terms should have no place in a quality newspaper; believes that such comments are particularly unfortunate at this time when made about the head of state of a country which is a staunch ally in NATO; and calls upon the editor of The Independent to uphold standards in reporting and fair comment for which he and his newspaper are rightly renowned.

That this House deplores the unpleasant and offensive remarks made in The Independent on 2nd February about the President of Turkey; believes that criticism of anyone in these terms should have no place in a quality newspaper; believes that such comments are particularly unfortunate at this time when made about...

That this House welcomes the decision to commemorate the siege of Malta, 1940-1943, by the building of a monument in Valetta overlooking St. Elmo Point, and congratulates both the British and Maltese Governments for giving their full support to this project and wishes the George Cross Island Memorial Siege Bell Trust every success in their task of raising the sum of ??200,000 as the United Kingdom contribution.

That this House welcomes the decision to commemorate the siege of Malta, 1940-1943, by the building of a monument in Valetta overlooking St. Elmo Point, and congratulates both the British and Maltese Governments for giving their full support to this project and wishes the George Cross Island Memorial Siege Bell...

That House expresses its grave concern for the Indian people of Brazil and in particular the Yanomami people; notes that the Brazilian Constitution requires Indian land to be demarcated; is encouraged that on 22nd October the Brazilian Federal Court gave legal protection to all Yanomami lands; notes with concern however that the Yanomami's future is threatened by the invasion of their land by mineral prospectors, approximately 45,000 of whom have begun prospecting since 1987; notes with concern that these developments have led to the introduction of diseases such as an epidemic increase of malaria cases, flu, venereal diseases and respiratory diseases, as well as large scale pollution of the environment by mercury poisoning of rivers and deforestation which have serious and detrimental impact on the livelihood of the Yanomami through crop devastation and the disappearance of fish and game; urges Her Majesty's Government to work with and encourage other Governments and international agencies to support the Brazilian Government in its efforts to demarcate Indian lands and to enforce the removal of prospectors from Yanomami lands; and in particular looks forward to the day when the Yanomami people are able to live in peace, and the environment in which they live is protected and restored.

That House expresses its grave concern for the Indian people of Brazil and in particular the Yanomami people; notes that the Brazilian Constitution requires Indian land to be demarcated; is encouraged that on 22nd October the Brazilian Federal Court gave legal protection to all Yanomami lands; notes with concern however...