That this House expresses its deep concern at the death sentence facing respected Buddhist religious leader, Tenzin Deleg Rinpoche, in Tibet, that was handed down in an unfair trial on 2nd December 2002 and confirmed in a retrial in January; notes that neither trial conformed to international standards of justice and that Rinpoche has been held incommunicado since then; further notes that this brutally harsh treatment could set back the recent welcome dialogue between the People's Republic of China and representatives of His Holiness the Dalai Lama; and calls upon the UK Government to put pressure on the Chinese authorities as an act of clemency to remove the death sentence and allow a fair and free retrial in the presence of international impartial observers.

That this House expresses its deep concern at the death sentence facing respected Buddhist religious leader, Tenzin Deleg Rinpoche, in Tibet, that was handed down in an unfair trial on 2nd December 2002 and confirmed in a retrial in January; notes that neither trial conformed to international standards of justice...

That this House calls on the Government to ensure that the Post Office closure programme for urban post offices is conducted systematically and only after first consulting all relevant parties including post office users, local public bodies and authorities and the relevant honourable Member of Parliament, allows for adequate time for such consultation, takes into account not only the distance between existing post offices but also physical obstacles such as hills, rivers, canals and major roads between each post office and the nature of the community served by each post office including factors such as deprivation and concentrations of older or disabled people, has special regard to the level of deprivation in the area being served by the post office, and takes the views of both the public and Postwatch into account before announcing any closures; believes that the Government's failure to intervene has resulted in the closure of urban post offices which would have remained open had a systematic closure programme with full consultation been undertaken by the Post Office; and therefore deplores the closure of any post office which did not take these factors fully into account.

That this House calls on the Government to ensure that the Post Office closure programme for urban post offices is conducted systematically and only after first consulting all relevant parties including post office users, local public bodies and authorities and the relevant honourable Member of Parliament, allows for adequate time...

That this House calls upon Her Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to mark the 70th anniversary of the Soviet-induced famine and genocide in Ukraine; urges it to recognise officially that in 1932-33 the Soviet regime under Stalin employed genocide to destroy opposition in Ukraine; emphasises that it should acknowledge publicly that some seven million Ukrainians were starved to death as a result of the enforced collectivisation of agriculture in Ukraine; reminds it of its duty to condemn any and all attempts to deny or misrepresent the facts about the Ukrainian famine and genocide; insists that it must admit that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office archives reveal that the United Kingdom Government was aware of the scale of genocide and famine in Ukraine in 1932-33 yet chose to remain silent on the issue; asserts that it should state publicly that information about the Ukrainian famine and genocide of 1932-33 was suppressed, distorted, or wiped out by the Soviet authorities and that fully reliable information has only relatively recently become available in Ukraine itself; presses it to direct a comprehensive review of the UK National Curriculum in schools in all matters concerning the Stalin era, especially with regard to the Ukrainian famine and genocide of 1932-33; and declares that it has a moral duty to support a motion, which is to be proposed at the United Nations in November 2003; seeking international recognition that the forced famine of 1932-33 in Ukraine was an act of genocide against the Ukrainian nation.

That this House calls upon Her Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to mark the 70th anniversary of the Soviet-induced famine and genocide in Ukraine; urges it to recognise officially that in 1932-33 the Soviet regime under Stalin employed genocide to destroy opposition in...

That this House condemns the first case of a politically motivated execution of a Tibetan in more than a decade when 28 year old Tibetan Lobsang Dhondup was executed by Chinese authorities on Sunday 26th January in Sichuan Province; notes with dismay the confirmation of a two year suspended death sentence for respected Buddhist leader, Tenzin Deleg Rinpoche; believes this case raises serious doubts about the fairness of the trial procedure that inter alia relied on Lobsang Dhondup's confession, which may have been extracted under torture and which was later retracted; and is concerned that the supposed retrial was held in secret.

That this House condemns the first case of a politically motivated execution of a Tibetan in more than a decade when 28 year old Tibetan Lobsang Dhondup was executed by Chinese authorities on Sunday 26th January in Sichuan Province; notes with dismay the confirmation of a two year suspended death...

That this House notes the recent chaotic deterioration of transport in London following the Central Line Chancery Lane tube crash and a heavy snow fall; notes that there has been a serious increase in road traffic congestion over recent months as a result of changes to traffic light phasing, road works schemes and road closures implemented or sanctioned by Transport for London; further notes that the Mayor of London and Transport for London plan to press ahead regardless with the introduction of the congestion charge on 17th February despite a 10 per cent. reduction in capacity on the tube system; and calls on Mayor Livingstone to delay the introduction of the congestion charge until the Central Line tube is back to operating at full capacity.

That this House notes the recent chaotic deterioration of transport in London following the Central Line Chancery Lane tube crash and a heavy snow fall; notes that there has been a serious increase in road traffic congestion over recent months as a result of changes to traffic light phasing, road...

That this House extends its sympathy and condolences to the families of the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia and shares with the American and Israeli people their sense of loss; expresses its admiration for the scientific endeavour of all those involved in the international space programme; and believes that it must continue.

That this House extends its sympathy and condolences to the families of the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia and shares with the American and Israeli people their sense of loss; expresses its admiration for the scientific endeavour of all those involved in the international space programme; and believes that...

That this House welcomes the visit to Westminster of Professor the Ven Samdong Rinpoche, elected Chairman of the Government of free Tibetans, highly regarded by Indians and Tibetans as a leading proponent of Gandhian philosophy; recognises and believes that the Tibetans' unique, non-violent and principled approach to the struggle for their country's freedom, so harshly tested over forty years of Chinese occupation of Tibet, must be recognised and supported, if those who believe themselves oppressed are to see any alternative to terrorist violence of the kind now experienced; is therefore dismayed that her Majesty's Government could not meet the Ven Samdong Rinpoche because he is part of an exiled government, despite urging the Chinese Government to enter into dialogue with the envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and having the opportunity to learn first hand from the Ven Samdong Rinpoche the results of the informal dialogue which has just taken place between the Chinese Government and His Holiness's envoys; and fears that this is yet another example of concern not to offend the Chinese authorities.

That this House welcomes the visit to Westminster of Professor the Ven Samdong Rinpoche, elected Chairman of the Government of free Tibetans, highly regarded by Indians and Tibetans as a leading proponent of Gandhian philosophy; recognises and believes that the Tibetans' unique, non-violent and principled approach to the struggle for...

That this House appreciates the concerns of London Underground workers for the long-term security of their jobs and of their terms and conditions of employment; and supports their campaign to protect their jobs and the service they provide to London's travelling public.

That this House appreciates the concerns of London Underground workers for the long-term security of their jobs and of their terms and conditions of employment; and supports their campaign to protect their jobs and the service they provide to London's travelling public.

That this House welcomes the announcement of the Under-Secretary General of Peacekeeping at the United Nations that under 18 year-olds will not be included in UN peacekeeping missions; notes with regret that over 6,000 young people aged 16 and 17 are in the United Kingdom armed forces; urges Her Majesty's Government to end the recruitment and deployment of young people in the armed forces; urges the Government, further to work internationally for an optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child enjoining all countries to ensure that no one under the age of 18 bears arms; and notes that the current practice of recruiting minors into the United Kingdom armed forces undermines the Government's campaign against the coercion of young people into the armed forces of those countries engaged in armed conflict.

That this House welcomes the announcement of the Under-Secretary General of Peacekeeping at the United Nations that under 18 year-olds will not be included in UN peacekeeping missions; notes with regret that over 6,000 young people aged 16 and 17 are in the United Kingdom armed forces; urges Her Majesty's...

That this House expresses its appreciation for the life and service of Admiral of the Fleet the late Lord Lewin who by his example of outstanding devotion to duty in peace and war maintained the highest traditions of the Royal Navy and through his wise counsel and operational experience contributed so much to the liberation of the Falkland Islands in 1982.

That this House expresses its appreciation for the life and service of Admiral of the Fleet the late Lord Lewin who by his example of outstanding devotion to duty in peace and war maintained the highest traditions of the Royal Navy and through his wise counsel and operational experience contributed...

That this House welcomes the detention of General Pinochet in London awaiting questioning by the Spanish authorities; recalls his brutal dictatorship under which thousands of people were tortured, died and disappeared; notes this immunity from prosecution in Chile; and urges Her Majesty's Government to continue to assist the Spanish judicial authorities investigating these human rights violations.

That this House welcomes the detention of General Pinochet in London awaiting questioning by the Spanish authorities; recalls his brutal dictatorship under which thousands of people were tortured, died and disappeared; notes this immunity from prosecution in Chile; and urges Her Majesty's Government to continue to assist the Spanish judicial...

That this House is concerned that smoking among 11 to 15 year olds rose by over 60 per cent. between 1988 and 1996; warmly welcomes the European Union Directive banning tobacco advertising, sponsorship and promotion; believes that cigarette advertising increases cigarette sales and is one important factor in the rise of teenage smoking and that sponsorship of Formula One by tobacco companies is a powerful form of cigarette advertising; and believes therefore that the Federation Internationale d'Automobile should recognise the role Formula One currently plays in teenage smoking and honour its promise to end tobacco sponsorship of Formula One by 2002.

That this House is concerned that smoking among 11 to 15 year olds rose by over 60 per cent. between 1988 and 1996; warmly welcomes the European Union Directive banning tobacco advertising, sponsorship and promotion; believes that cigarette advertising increases cigarette sales and is one important factor in the rise...

That this House expresses its concern that the Opposition spokesperson for Trade and Industry has allowed himself to enter into a relationship with a company, Murray Financial Corporation, that seeks to limit choice within the financial services market by taking over building societies; believes that by so doing a serious conflict of interest has arisen, in that the Department of Trade and Industry has responsibility for competition policy; and calls upon the Right honourable Member to consider his position.

That this House expresses its concern that the Opposition spokesperson for Trade and Industry has allowed himself to enter into a relationship with a company, Murray Financial Corporation, that seeks to limit choice within the financial services market by taking over building societies; believes that by so doing a serious...

That this House notes with deep concern the thorough report of the Social Services Inspectorate into the Social Services Department of Labour-controlled Hillingdon Borough Council which is highly critical of the failure of the Department to ensure the implementation of child protection regulations thereby putting children in care greatly at risk leading in two disturbing cases to unacceptable levels of abuse; further notes that the Chairman of the Social Services Committee has resigned from Hillingdon Borough Council; and urges the Council as a whole to take responsibility for the Department's culture of chaos and helplessness and to initiate immediate remedial action within the Department.

That this House notes with deep concern the thorough report of the Social Services Inspectorate into the Social Services Department of Labour-controlled Hillingdon Borough Council which is highly critical of the failure of the Department to ensure the implementation of child protection regulations thereby putting children in care greatly at...

That this House, concerned at the failures of the Common Fisheries Policy, welcomes the Joint Position Paper developed by the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations and the Scottish Fishermen's Federation and endorsed by the All Party Fisheries Group; considers that its proposals for coastal state management and zonal management committees offer the best way to change fundamentally the over-centralised, lowest common denominator approach of a common fisheries policy which damages conservation and puts fishermen in intensifying competition with each other, rather than working together to protect and build stocks; urges that fishing policy be based on relative stability, sensible international co-operation and national conservation measures developed and enforced by the coastal states, on all vessels in their waters so as to reward those who co-operate to rebuild stocks by increased catches; considers that a system which involves fishermen in management and gives them a stake in their own fishing future is the best way forward to develop a fisheries policy to work for fishermen, protect the stocks and eliminate the follies of overfishing and dumping born of inflexible rules which bear no relation to local circumstances; and requests that fisheries ministers should meet urgently the two federations to make this strategy the centrepiece of the British EU presidency and of the negotiations beyond it, since reform of the cumbersome Common Fisheries Policy is essential and can only be achieved with the strongest possible backing from Her Majesty's Government.

That this House, concerned at the failures of the Common Fisheries Policy, welcomes the Joint Position Paper developed by the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations and the Scottish Fishermen's Federation and endorsed by the All Party Fisheries Group; considers that its proposals for coastal state management and zonal management committees...

That this House believes that sanitary products should be classed in the category of 'essential to the family budget', just as food, children's clothing and books already are, and that, like such products, they should be classed as VAT-free under the EC Sixth Directive; notes that Britain currently has one of Europe's highest rates of VAT on sanitary products and that 15 million British women spend in excess of ??300 million a year on products that are necessary to personal hygiene; further notes that removing VAT from sanitary products would only cost the Treasury 1p a year for every woman in the country using them; calls on the Government to reduce the VAT on sanitary products to the EU minimum of five per cent; and ask the Government to support a change in the European law so that such products can be zero-rated.

That this House believes that sanitary products should be classed in the category of 'essential to the family budget', just as food, children's clothing and books already are, and that, like such products, they should be classed as VAT-free under the EC Sixth Directive; notes that Britain currently has one...

That this House warmly welcomes the visit of His Holiness the Pope to Cuba; and believes that his spiritual leadership and courageous personal example will be an inspiration to the people of Cuba now as they were to people behind the Iron Curtain during the dark days of the Cold War who similarly suffered too long under state-sponsored atheism and authoritarian Marxist government.

That this House warmly welcomes the visit of His Holiness the Pope to Cuba; and believes that his spiritual leadership and courageous personal example will be an inspiration to the people of Cuba now as they were to people behind the Iron Curtain during the dark days of the Cold...

That this House deplores the deliberate talking out of the Bull Bars (Prohibition Bill) on 29th March 1996 on the grounds that an overdue British national prohibition of these dangerous fashion accessories to motor vehicles had to yield precedence to expected action by the European Union; and condemns the fact that the sabotaging of a private member's bill which would reduce the risk of unnecessary death or injury to pedestrians, especially children, has been sacrificed on the altar of subservient conformity to a directive of the European Union.

That this House deplores the deliberate talking out of the Bull Bars (Prohibition Bill) on 29th March 1996 on the grounds that an overdue British national prohibition of these dangerous fashion accessories to motor vehicles had to yield precedence to expected action by the European Union; and condemns the fact...

That this House registers its concern about the beleaguered state of the fishing industry in the British Isles and notes that, since the sovereignty of United Kingdom waters was surrendered to the Common Fisheries Policy in 1972, Great Britain has been reduced to supplying only 20 per cent. of its own needs; further notes that Norway voted against joining the Common Fisheries Policy; congratulates Canada on its robust stance against the Spanish, welcomes the widespread support of the British people for Canada by their display of the Maple Leaf Flag; and calls on the Government to undertake a wholesale reform of the Common Fisheries Policy as part of the Intergovernmental Conference, thus placing the interests of British fishermen first and thereby enabling them to determine the future of their own industry.

That this House registers its concern about the beleaguered state of the fishing industry in the British Isles and notes that, since the sovereignty of United Kingdom waters was surrendered to the Common Fisheries Policy in 1972, Great Britain has been reduced to supplying only 20 per cent. of its...

That this House draws to the attention of the Press, and residents of West London that, in a manner bordering on the clandestine, the Government are preparing to franchise a major aviation resource at RAF Northolt without the scrutiny of Parliament or any normally accepted public consultation procedure; considers that the manner, method, price, opportunities or consequences of franchising a new civil enclave at RAF Northolt justifies a full day's debate in this House and the publication of a Green Paper; believes that an extensive public consultation exercise should be embarked upon before any decisions are taken by Government having regard for the widespread environmental, highway and employment ramifications that the creation of such an enclave would have for the people of West London, operators of United Kingdom regional airlines, and those who wish to see the growth of the use and enterprise of Gatwick and Stansted airports; and is of the view that the Government must determine the future use of RAF Northolt as part of a much needed and wider major review of the United Kingdom's aviation and airports policy that takes into account the related issues of the proposed additional terminal at Heathrow and the need to exploit the under-used airport facilities at Gatwick and Stansted.

That this House draws to the attention of the Press, and residents of West London that, in a manner bordering on the clandestine, the Government are preparing to franchise a major aviation resource at RAF Northolt without the scrutiny of Parliament or any normally accepted public consultation procedure; considers that...