That this House supports the Leigh Centurions Rugby League Football Club in their application for a place in the Super League next year; notes with disappointment that this application was initially turned down at the Rugby Football League Council meeting; and calls on the Rugby Football League to re-examine Leigh's application in light of their excellent performances throughout the 1999-2000 season and the strength of support for the club with average crowds above some of their Super League counterparts.

That this House supports the Leigh Centurions Rugby League Football Club in their application for a place in the Super League next year; notes with disappointment that this application was initially turned down at the Rugby Football League Council meeting; and calls on the Rugby Football League to re-examine Leigh's...

That this House views with concern the refusal of the Benefits Agency to pay the jobseeker's allowance to term-time only workers, especially low paid workers in the education service, during the unpaid holiday periods; considers the money saved in the benefits system as insignificant, but crucial to many penalised individuals; and believes that the Government should urgently review this unfair and unjust anomaly as part of its anti-poverty strategy.

That this House views with concern the refusal of the Benefits Agency to pay the jobseeker's allowance to term-time only workers, especially low paid workers in the education service, during the unpaid holiday periods; considers the money saved in the benefits system as insignificant, but crucial to many penalised individuals;...

That this House calls upon the Government to review the invalid care allowance limit of ??50 which permits carers to undertake part-time work without loss of entitlement; further views with concern the fact that the ??50 limit has never been increased in line with inflation since its inception and is now much less valuable to a carer; and notes that the problem is further compounded by the national minimum wage because people are earning much more in previously low-paid part-time work.

That this House calls upon the Government to review the invalid care allowance limit of ??50 which permits carers to undertake part-time work without loss of entitlement; further views with concern the fact that the ??50 limit has never been increased in line with inflation since its inception and is...

That this House calls upon the Government to amend the Register of Sex Offenders to that sex offenders are obliged to register addresses overseas where they intend to travel or move abroad and that child sex offenders with overseas convictions are automatically registered on their release.

That this House calls upon the Government to amend the Register of Sex Offenders to that sex offenders are obliged to register addresses overseas where they intend to travel or move abroad and that child sex offenders with overseas convictions are automatically registered on their release.

That this House congratulates the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Isa for his humane and courageous action in pardoning more than 300 political prisoners, including Sheikh Jamri, as an act of goodwill intended to mark the development, stability and prosperity of the country and people of Bahrain achieved during the office of the late Emir Sheikh Isa bin Sulman al-Khalifa; and wishes the new Emir and his Government success in maintaining its steady progress towards a successful modern state based on human rights and the rule of law.

That this House congratulates the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Isa for his humane and courageous action in pardoning more than 300 political prisoners, including Sheikh Jamri, as an act of goodwill intended to mark the development, stability and prosperity of the country and people of Bahrain achieved during the office...

That this House notes the Government's decision to accept the recommendations of the Tote Review Steering Group to sell the Tote; recognises the importance of the Tote as a source of income for racing; notes with disappointment that the Steering Group called neither for the Tote to be transferred to racing not for specific safeguards to protect the income stream that the Tote brings to the sport; and calls upon the Government to consider transfer of the Tote to the British Horseracing Board, the representative and accountable governing authority of the racing industry, for a reasonable and affordable price.

That this House notes the Government's decision to accept the recommendations of the Tote Review Steering Group to sell the Tote; recognises the importance of the Tote as a source of income for racing; notes with disappointment that the Steering Group called neither for the Tote to be transferred to...

That this House notes that 1999 marks the 125th anniversary of the Leigh Journal; congratulates it on its excellent coverage of news throughout Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley; notes the valuable contribution it is making towards the millennium by maintaining its radical and reforming campaign for social justice; and wishes it every success for the next 125 years.

That this House notes that 1999 marks the 125th anniversary of the Leigh Journal; congratulates it on its excellent coverage of news throughout Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley; notes the valuable contribution it is making towards the millennium by maintaining its radical and reforming campaign for social justice; and wishes it...

That this House condemns the appalling and deplorable trade practice at establishments which breed cats and kittens for the vivisection industry and sell them to laboratories world-wide; notes that some of these kittens are only six weeks old when they are subjected to horrific experiements; and calls upon the Home Secretary to investigate this cruel trade with a view to banning these barbaric practices which put profit before humanity.

That this House condemns the appalling and deplorable trade practice at establishments which breed cats and kittens for the vivisection industry and sell them to laboratories world-wide; notes that some of these kittens are only six weeks old when they are subjected to horrific experiements; and calls upon the Home...

That this House deplores the intention of the Regional Independent Media, owners of the Lancashire Evening Post, Wigan Evening Post, Yorkshire Post, Sheffield Star and numerous weekly titles in Lancashire and Yorkshire, to cut staff by 25 per cent., along with their secret battle plan to wreck any industrial action the trade unions might take in defence of jobs, at the same time as announcing that advertising revenue is up by 37 per cent., well ahead of the industry average.

That this House deplores the intention of the Regional Independent Media, owners of the Lancashire Evening Post, Wigan Evening Post, Yorkshire Post, Sheffield Star and numerous weekly titles in Lancashire and Yorkshire, to cut staff by 25 per cent., along with their secret battle plan to wreck any industrial action...

That this House condemns the victimisation of Mr Dave Toomer, Father of the Chapel of the National Union of Journalists at the Bolton Evening News, owned by Newsquest plc, an employer known to be virulently anti-union; further notes that Newsquest have been intimidating Mr Toomer for several months and have now made him redundant by taking advantage of the existing law to get rid of an active trade unionist cheaply; believes that Newsquest have done this in the hope of extinguishing effective trade union activity by the time that the Government's welcome proposals on fairness at work become law; and calls upon Newsquest to re-instate Mr Toomer immediately in his former job.

That this House condemns the victimisation of Mr Dave Toomer, Father of the Chapel of the National Union of Journalists at the Bolton Evening News, owned by Newsquest plc, an employer known to be virulently anti-union; further notes that Newsquest have been intimidating Mr Toomer for several months and have...

That this House views with alarm the ??18 million budget shortfall for 1999-2000 estimated by the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, resulting in the suggested overall reduction in support staff posts of 224.5 posts, and 90 per cent. of police stations closing outside of office hours; further notes that in addition a number of other areas, particularly scientific support services, will be affected by changes in working arrangements and possible reductions in shift and other allowances, thus having a major impact on the force; further fears the the effects of rising crime in the area; exhorts the Home Office to announce urgently the Greater Manchester Police Authority financial allocation for 1999-2000 in order to clarify the uncertainty about job security affecting police staff and public morale; and pleads with the Government to allow sufficient monies to avoid major damage to an already stretched police force.

That this House views with alarm the ??18 million budget shortfall for 1999-2000 estimated by the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, resulting in the suggested overall reduction in support staff posts of 224.5 posts, and 90 per cent. of police stations closing outside of office hours; further notes that...

That this House congratulates Leigh RMI Football Club on its success in qualifying for the first round of the FA Cup; recognises that this is a marvellous achievement for a club from the Unibond Premier League; and wishes the players and supporters of Leigh all the very best in their David and Goliath encounter against the combined forces of Mr Kevin Keegan and Mr Mohammed Al Fayed.

That this House congratulates Leigh RMI Football Club on its success in qualifying for the first round of the FA Cup; recognises that this is a marvellous achievement for a club from the Unibond Premier League; and wishes the players and supporters of Leigh all the very best in their...

That this House condemns the appalling and deplorable trade practice at establishments which breed cats and kittens for the vivisection industry and sell them to laboratories world-wide; notes that some of these kittens are only six weeks old when they are subjected to horrific experiments; and calls upon the Home Secretary to investigate this cruel trade with a view to banning these barbaric practices which put profit before humanity.

That this House condemns the appalling and deplorable trade practice at establishments which breed cats and kittens for the vivisection industry and sell them to laboratories world-wide; notes that some of these kittens are only six weeks old when they are subjected to horrific experiments; and calls upon the Home...

That this House applauds and congratulates the Manchester-based Co-operative Bank on its record profits for the fourth year in succession, increased from ??45 to ??55 million, due to attracting more customers through its ethical and ecological policies along with providing its customers with the most convenient service channels, demonstrated by its link-up with Post Office Counters, which enables the bank's personal current account customers to make deposits and cash cheques at 15,500 post offices in England and Wales.

That this House applauds and congratulates the Manchester-based Co-operative Bank on its record profits for the fourth year in succession, increased from ??45 to ??55 million, due to attracting more customers through its ethical and ecological policies along with providing its customers with the most convenient service channels, demonstrated by...

That this House, whilst much regretting the decommissioning of HMY 'Britannia', wishes to place on record its sincere thanks to all past and present members of her ship's company, several of whom have served aboard the Royal Yacht for very many years; pays tribute on this her final decommissioning date, to all Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel who have served aboard 'Britannia' during the past 44 years; and commends them for their service and dedication to a much loved and world renowned British institution.

That this House, whilst much regretting the decommissioning of HMY 'Britannia', wishes to place on record its sincere thanks to all past and present members of her ship's company, several of whom have served aboard the Royal Yacht for very many years; pays tribute on this her final decommissioning date,...

That this House notes that the 24-carat gold leaf on the side of the Royal Yacht 'Britannia' was badly scraped in a collision with the refuelling tanker 'Bay Leaf' off Karachi, which means the Phuket visit is now off; further notes that since 'Britannia' is to be decommissioned at the end of this year, whilst structural damage must be repaired to ensure the safety of crew and passengers, there is no justification for spending taxpayers' money on replacing gold leaf on a vessel which will be sold or broken up in less than 12 months' time; and considers that, with a little skill, a can of paint will do the job just as well.

That this House notes that the 24-carat gold leaf on the side of the Royal Yacht 'Britannia' was badly scraped in a collision with the refuelling tanker 'Bay Leaf' off Karachi, which means the Phuket visit is now off; further notes that since 'Britannia' is to be decommissioned at the...

That this House condemns and deplores the Canadian Government for allowing and subsidising, as described by the Daily Mirror, the greatest massacre of marine mammals anywhere in the world, 283,000 seals; supports the International Fund for Animal Welfare in mounting a massive worldwide petition to the Canadian Government calling for an end to the hunt; deprecates the smart fashion houses which sell seal coats; and finds detestable the rich women who buy them.

That this House condemns and deplores the Canadian Government for allowing and subsidising, as described by the Daily Mirror, the greatest massacre of marine mammals anywhere in the world, 283,000 seals; supports the International Fund for Animal Welfare in mounting a massive worldwide petition to the Canadian Government calling for...

That this House deplores the increases in court fees recently imposed in line with government policy leading to a 100 per cent. increase for 1997-98 in the majority of cases; considers that these unreasonable charges will deter the pursuit or defence of just cases which may lead to financial difficulties for lower income groups, particularly those who are compelled to act without the benefit of legal aid; and further considers that there should now be a full debate on the policy of seeking to recover 100 per cent. of court service costs through court fees.

That this House deplores the increases in court fees recently imposed in line with government policy leading to a 100 per cent. increase for 1997-98 in the majority of cases; considers that these unreasonable charges will deter the pursuit or defence of just cases which may lead to financial difficulties...

That this House views with concern that under the current system of distribution of the National Lottery proceeds animal welfare applications fare very badly; and believes that as a supposed nation of animal lovers not to make any provision for them via the lottery is uncaring and outrageous and an insult to all United Kingdom animal lovers.

That this House views with concern that under the current system of distribution of the National Lottery proceeds animal welfare applications fare very badly; and believes that as a supposed nation of animal lovers not to make any provision for them via the lottery is uncaring and outrageous and an...

That this House notes with sadness and concern the tragic death of 15 year-old Melanie Ellison after suffering horrendous burns when a padded shirt she was wearing caught fire through a spark from a cooker; calls on the Government to introduce legislation that padded shirts of this kind should be filled with non-inflammable materials or at least contain a warning label saying that the filling is inflammable; further urges that the legislation should apply to all clothing and goods where inflammable materials are used; and further notes the Coroner's comment that warning labels are necessary inthe interest of personal safety.

That this House notes with sadness and concern the tragic death of 15 year-old Melanie Ellison after suffering horrendous burns when a padded shirt she was wearing caught fire through a spark from a cooker; calls on the Government to introduce legislation that padded shirts of this kind should be...