That this House recognises the importance of furnished holiday lets to the Montgomeryshire economy; believes that there is a strong case for promoting this sector on economic grounds of fair play; and calls on the Government to protect this sector from punitive tax regulations.

That this House recognises the importance of furnished holiday lets to the Montgomeryshire economy; believes that there is a strong case for promoting this sector on economic grounds of fair play; and calls on the Government to protect this sector from punitive tax regulations.

That this House notes the Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes as laid before the House on 15 March 2010; believes that the guidelines in the Code are at variance with the three options which formed part of the consultation on the draft Code prior to its submission to the House; further believes that this incomprehensible and unilateral change to the Code invalidates the consultation process and significantly undermines the quality of the Code particularly in regard to guidelines on cages; and calls on the Government to withdraw the Code and to reformulate it in line with the feedback from experts and practitioners in the rearing of gamebirds.

That this House notes the Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes as laid before the House on 15 March 2010; believes that the guidelines in the Code are at variance with the three options which formed part of the consultation on the draft Code...

That this House welcomes the continuing rise of outstanding UK folk, blues and bluegrass bands; notes the success of bands such as Up All Night, Stolen Property and the Toy Hearts; believes that their success represents a resurgence in live music across the country; and calls on the Government to ensure licensing rules are structured to promote live music and not to silence it with red tape and fees.

That this House welcomes the continuing rise of outstanding UK folk, blues and bluegrass bands; notes the success of bands such as Up All Night, Stolen Property and the Toy Hearts; believes that their success represents a resurgence in live music across the country; and calls on the Government to...

That this House has concerns about the impact of the Digital Economy Bill on small businesses that allow customers wifi access; agrees with the Federation of Small Businesses that it is unfair that the owners of such businesses would be penalised for a customer conducting illegal online activity; recognises that this is inconsistent with the vast majority of legislation; is concerned about the impact this would have on those businesses which provide wifi access to their customers; and calls on the Government to ensure a practical route exists for small businesses that wish to provide wifi access for their customers without penalty.

That this House has concerns about the impact of the Digital Economy Bill on small businesses that allow customers wifi access; agrees with the Federation of Small Businesses that it is unfair that the owners of such businesses would be penalised for a customer conducting illegal online activity; recognises that...

That this House notes that, under current regulations, local authority councillors are restricted concerning comments and votes which relate to their constituents; believes it is utterly undemocratic that elected members are prevented from speaking up for and representing their constituents in key issues such as education and planning; further believes that, if the regulations are strictly applied, then not one councillor on Powys County Council would be permitted to discuss or vote on educational arrangements in secondary schools in the county; and calls on the Government to modify these regulations and put an end to what amounts to a gagging order on local democracy.

That this House notes that, under current regulations, local authority councillors are restricted concerning comments and votes which relate to their constituents; believes it is utterly undemocratic that elected members are prevented from speaking up for and representing their constituents in key issues such as education and planning; further believes...

That this House condemns the actions of the government of Thailand, which is threatening to deport 3,000 ethnic Karen refugees back to Burma; is appalled that on 5 February 2010 thirteen refugees were forced to return against their will to an area which is infested with landmines, and occupied by a military force, allied to the dictatorship in Burma, which is likely to use the villagers as slave labour and children as child soldiers; expresses deep concern that the government of Thailand has made false claims to the international community that the refugees want to return; calls on the government of Thailand to turn its temporary halt of the deportations into a permanent one, and to end the harassment and intimidation of the refugees; and calls on the British Government to make the strongest possible representations to Thailand on this matter, and to examine whether the actions of the government of Thailand in forcing refugees to return could break international humanitarian and human rights law.

That this House condemns the actions of the government of Thailand, which is threatening to deport 3,000 ethnic Karen refugees back to Burma; is appalled that on 5 February 2010 thirteen refugees were forced to return against their will to an area which is infested with landmines, and occupied by...

That this House notes with concern that the use of fishmeal in organic pig and poultry feed damages the ecosystem through trawlers damaging aquatic reefs and plants, causes a sharp decline in the population of fish due to industrial fishing techniques and damages the environment due to the significant carbon footprint caused by fishing boats; believes that its inclusion reduces the organic content of animal feed to below 90 per cent. whereas the minimum is ruled to be 95 per cent. from 1 January 2010 due to the reclassification of fish as a non-agricultural ingredient and therefore not subject to the non-organic feed allowance of five per cent.; and further believes that by continuing to include fishmeal in organic food the environment and ecosystem are being harmed and the ethos of organics is not being adhered to.

That this House notes with concern that the use of fishmeal in organic pig and poultry feed damages the ecosystem through trawlers damaging aquatic reefs and plants, causes a sharp decline in the population of fish due to industrial fishing techniques and damages the environment due to the significant carbon...

That this House notes the forthcoming consultation on the future of secondary school and sixth form provision in Powys; and calls on the officers and councillors of Powys County Council to seek a strategic solution which preserves the outstanding contribution of the existing schools and sixth forms without closing these facilities, while funding creative approaches to fulfil the financial and educational challenges facing Powys.

That this House notes the forthcoming consultation on the future of secondary school and sixth form provision in Powys; and calls on the officers and councillors of Powys County Council to seek a strategic solution which preserves the outstanding contribution of the existing schools and sixth forms without closing these...

That this House notes the high cost of facilities paid by the broadcast media in No 4 Millbank; further notes the low cost of facilities of around 150 per person for print journalists in the Houses of Parliament per year; believes that the print media should pay their fair share for office facilities as profit-making businesses; and calls on the House authorities to charge the equivalent market rate to individuals working for privately-owned newspapers on a pro rata basis according to their circulation.

That this House notes the high cost of facilities paid by the broadcast media in No 4 Millbank; further notes the low cost of facilities of around 150 per person for print journalists in the Houses of Parliament per year; believes that the print media should pay their fair share...

That this House notes the continuing apparent intention of the Iranian authorities to place seven leaders of the Bah??'?? community on trial; further notes the appearance in various Iranian government-affiliated news agencies articles wrongly alleging that the Bah??'??s faith is among the groups fomenting civil unrest in Iran; fears this unfounded claim may nevertheless be used as a reason to take measures against these seven individuals; further notes reports of arrests and intimidation of other members of the Bah??'?? community in Iran; and calls on the Government to approach the Iranian authorities to request the cancellation of the trial, and to seek assurances that any trial of Bah??'??s is always conducted in public, following the basic tenets of justice and fair trial.

That this House notes the continuing apparent intention of the Iranian authorities to place seven leaders of the Bah??'?? community on trial; further notes the appearance in various Iranian government-affiliated news agencies articles wrongly alleging that the Bah??'??s faith is among the groups fomenting civil unrest in Iran; fears this...

That this House notes with concern the high number of people suffering from eating disorders in the UK and the popularity of pro-anorexia websites with teenagers; deplores the use of the motto Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels by fashion and style role models; believes the Say no to size Zero campaign led by model Katie Green is an appropriate and intelligent response to the pressure on younger people to lose dangerous amounts of weight in the misguided belief that this is desirable and attractive; and requests that in future due care and attention is taken by celebrities in the fashion industry when commenting about weight.

That this House notes with concern the high number of people suffering from eating disorders in the UK and the popularity of pro-anorexia websites with teenagers; deplores the use of the motto Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels by fashion and style role models; believes the Say no to...

That this House notes the collision of a large object with the planet Jupiter, causing an impact scar in the Jovian atmosphere the size of the earth; believes it is a matter of scientific fact that earth will, sooner or later, be hit by a large near earth object capable of destroying a significant proportion of life on earth; further notes such an impact would be more damaging to the British economy than the failure of a bank, but that the Government has spent more on preventing the bankruptcy of Royal Bank of Scotland than the entire cost of tracking and diverting any near earth object capable of incinerating the United Kingdom; and calls on the Government to implement all 14 recommendations of the Near Earth Object Task Group which published its report and recommendations in 2000.

That this House notes the collision of a large object with the planet Jupiter, causing an impact scar in the Jovian atmosphere the size of the earth; believes it is a matter of scientific fact that earth will, sooner or later, be hit by a large near earth object capable...

That this House notes with concern the threat that the Rarely Cover guidance poses to learning outside the classroom; highlights the fact that many schools are cancelling school trips citing concerns over the application of the Rarely Cover guidance; notes that as a consequence the guidance is contradictory in its aim to facilitate the continuation of educationally valuable visits or trips; further notes the value of educational trips to children's personal development and learning of life skills; and calls on the Government to provide clarification on the guidance to ensure that the negative impact on school trips is minimised.

That this House notes with concern the threat that the Rarely Cover guidance poses to learning outside the classroom; highlights the fact that many schools are cancelling school trips citing concerns over the application of the Rarely Cover guidance; notes that as a consequence the guidance is contradictory in its...

That this House notes the considerable efforts which Ian Settle of the Royal Bank of Scotland has made to work in partnership with Regal Fayre and the Help for Business team in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to develop a financial arrangement to enable the opening of their factory in the town of Montgomery; believes that, without this partnership, up to 50 jobs would not be created in the town during the next 12 months; applauds the contribution of Mr Settle and the Royal Bank of Scotland towards this venture; and believes this is a perfect example of a bank and a client working at their best to help an area begin to recover from the economic downturn, in line with the Government's stated strategy.

That this House notes the considerable efforts which Ian Settle of the Royal Bank of Scotland has made to work in partnership with Regal Fayre and the Help for Business team in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to develop a financial arrangement to enable the opening of their...

That this House notes the exceptional performance of the Wrexham and Shropshire railway in the spring 2009 National Passenger Survey results; further notes that this company is privately funded and receives no public subsidy; further notes that its overall satisfaction score at 97 per cent. is the highest ever recorded in the National Passenger Survey and that this sets a standard never before equalled by any established train operator; further notes that because this was the first time this company was included in the survey, they were not included in the main league tables; and calls on the Government to ensure that these results are prominently and widely communicated so that all companies are aware of this new higher standard to which to aspire.

That this House notes the exceptional performance of the Wrexham and Shropshire railway in the spring 2009 National Passenger Survey results; further notes that this company is privately funded and receives no public subsidy; further notes that its overall satisfaction score at 97 per cent. is the highest ever recorded...

That this House welcomes the nationalisation of East Coast Rail; recognises the enormous benefits that nationalisation will bring to the rail network; recommends that East Coast Rail remains permanently under public ownership; and calls on the Government to extend nationalisation to all of the UK's railways.

That this House welcomes the nationalisation of East Coast Rail; recognises the enormous benefits that nationalisation will bring to the rail network; recommends that East Coast Rail remains permanently under public ownership; and calls on the Government to extend nationalisation to all of the UK's railways.

That this House condemns the Government's decision to reject proposals for regulation of self-balancing personal transporters; recognises that the Government has missed an opportunity to further carbon reduction and reduce congestion; further recognises the potential for self-balancing personal transporters to help people with reduced mobility; and calls on the Government to reconsider its position.

That this House condemns the Government's decision to reject proposals for regulation of self-balancing personal transporters; recognises that the Government has missed an opportunity to further carbon reduction and reduce congestion; further recognises the potential for self-balancing personal transporters to help people with reduced mobility; and calls on the Government...

That this House applauds Speaker Martin's long and honourable service to his country and to this House; and believes that the House will be forever in his debt.

That this House applauds Speaker Martin's long and honourable service to his country and to this House; and believes that the House will be forever in his debt.

That this House notes with concern the Nationwide Building Society's possible closure of its facility in Llanidloes; believes that the franchisees are willing to discuss any conditions which would ensure the continued operation of this outlet; and respectfully calls on Nationwide to negotiate with the franchisees with a view to seeking satisfactory terms for both parties such that the branch can continue to operate profitably and for the benefit of the local community.

That this House notes with concern the Nationwide Building Society's possible closure of its facility in Llanidloes; believes that the franchisees are willing to discuss any conditions which would ensure the continued operation of this outlet; and respectfully calls on Nationwide to negotiate with the franchisees with a view to...

That this House commends the play Deepcut at the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn; recognises it as a continuation of the Tricycle Theatre's excellent record in exposing injustice; believes it highlights in the clearest terms the catalogue of secrecy and apparent cover-up surrounding the deaths at the barracks; and hopes that its success will eventually result in a full public inquiry into the apparent murders of young recruits at the base.

That this House commends the play Deepcut at the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn; recognises it as a continuation of the Tricycle Theatre's excellent record in exposing injustice; believes it highlights in the clearest terms the catalogue of secrecy and apparent cover-up surrounding the deaths at the barracks; and hopes that...