That this House commends the work of the Gurkha Settlement Office in providing free and accurate advice to ex-Gurkhas; is concerned by reports of exploitation of ex-Gurkhas by unscrupulous agencies operating in Nepal; and encourages the Government to take urgent steps to ensure that ex-Gurkhas are fully prepared and equipped for life in the UK before leaving Nepal.

That this House commends the work of the Gurkha Settlement Office in providing free and accurate advice to ex-Gurkhas; is concerned by reports of exploitation of ex-Gurkhas by unscrupulous agencies operating in Nepal; and encourages the Government to take urgent steps to ensure that ex-Gurkhas are fully prepared and equipped...

That this House welcomes the recent willingness of the armed forces to adapt work to accommodate injuries and illnesses of their personnel; notes the potential advantages of unifying the medical board procedures of the three armed forces; hopes that free and open dialogue conducted in an unintimidating and informative environment will characterise the boarding process so that the right decision for the individual and organisation is reached; and urges the Government to do all it can to facilitate a smooth transition to civilian life of good quality for those who are not retained in the armed forces.

That this House welcomes the recent willingness of the armed forces to adapt work to accommodate injuries and illnesses of their personnel; notes the potential advantages of unifying the medical board procedures of the three armed forces; hopes that free and open dialogue conducted in an unintimidating and informative environment...

That this House salutes the service of members of the Territorial Army (TA); deplores the freezing of TA training; notes the adverse impact this will have on generic war fighting capability, morale, recruitment and retention; further notes that the measure conflicts with the Cottam Strategic Review of Reserves published in April 2009 which the Government accepted in full; and calls on the Government to reverse its decision immediately.

That this House salutes the service of members of the Territorial Army (TA); deplores the freezing of TA training; notes the adverse impact this will have on generic war fighting capability, morale, recruitment and retention; further notes that the measure conflicts with the Cottam Strategic Review of Reserves published in...

That this House disassociates itself from the comments made by the Under-Secretary of State and Minister for Defence Equipment and Support, the hon. Member for Grantham and Stamford, regarding the circumstances surrounding the resignation of an officer in Her Majesty's Armed Forces and former SAS Commander, Major Sebastian Morley; believes that when a senior officer resigns citing a specific reason, the resignation should be treated with the utmost seriousness and that the integrity or motivation of the officer concerned should not be publicly impugned by a Government Minister; regrets that this event occurred in the week leading to Remembrance Sunday; is appalled that the Minister should blame commanders for making the wrong decision relating to equipment used for operations when the choice of equipment was not available; and calls on the Minister to apologise fully to Major Morley and to UK commanders in Afghanistan.

That this House disassociates itself from the comments made by the Under-Secretary of State and Minister for Defence Equipment and Support, the hon. Member for Grantham and Stamford, regarding the circumstances surrounding the resignation of an officer in Her Majesty's Armed Forces and former SAS Commander, Major Sebastian Morley; believes...

That this House salutes the men and women of the Territorial Army (TA) and its veterans on the 100th anniversary of the formation of its progenitor organisation on 1st April 1908 through the merger of existing Yeomanry, Militia and Volunteers; recognises the service and sacrifice of TA soldiers in conflicts past and present and in peacetime; and looks forward to the TA continuing to be an integral part of the UK's security effort.

That this House salutes the men and women of the Territorial Army (TA) and its veterans on the 100th anniversary of the formation of its progenitor organisation on 1st April 1908 through the merger of existing Yeomanry, Militia and Volunteers; recognises the service and sacrifice of TA soldiers in conflicts...

That this House supports the encouragement of service personnel of all ranks in the wearing of uniform in public places; is saddened by the lack of respect shown by individuals and organisations that discriminate against personnel wearing uniform prescribed in uniform regulations; believes there should be no `no go' areas in the United Kingdom for people in uniform; considers nevertheless that commanding officers should set local policy based on a balanced risk assessment; is appalled by the behaviour of those who offer verbal or physical abuse to service personnel; and urges the police to be robust in dealing with criminal acts against those that wear the uniform of Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

That this House supports the encouragement of service personnel of all ranks in the wearing of uniform in public places; is saddened by the lack of respect shown by individuals and organisations that discriminate against personnel wearing uniform prescribed in uniform regulations; believes there should be no `no go' areas...

That this House pays tribute to the Royal British Legion campaign Honour the Covenant; notes that the Military Convenant enshrines the agreement between the nation and the armed forces that service personnel will forsake their own safety in the defence of others, in return for which the state will support them and their families in times of need; further notes that service personnel have not always received vital equipment in theatre; believes that serving military personnel and veterans must be able to trust the Government to look after the wellbeing of the armed forces and their families; further believes that this Government has so far failed to honour their commitment to the Military Covenant; and calls on the Government to uphold its half of the bargain.

That this House pays tribute to the Royal British Legion campaign Honour the Covenant; notes that the Military Convenant enshrines the agreement between the nation and the armed forces that service personnel will forsake their own safety in the defence of others, in return for which the state will support...

That this House believes that the United Kingdom should continue to possess a strategic nuclear deterrent as long as other countries have nuclear weapons; and accordingly endorses the principle of preparing to replace the Trident system with a successor generation of the nuclear deterrent.

That this House believes that the United Kingdom should continue to possess a strategic nuclear deterrent as long as other countries have nuclear weapons; and accordingly endorses the principle of preparing to replace the Trident system with a successor generation of the nuclear deterrent.

That this House welcomes the news that the National Lottery will help to fund a new national memorial to commemorate those killed in the armed forces since the Second World War; congratulates the Daily Mail for its vigorous campaign on this matter; and looks forward to the creation of a fitting monument in tribute to those members of the armed forces who have died in service to the country.

That this House welcomes the news that the National Lottery will help to fund a new national memorial to commemorate those killed in the armed forces since the Second World War; congratulates the Daily Mail for its vigorous campaign on this matter; and looks forward to the creation of a...

That this House notes the comments made by the Veterans Minister announcing plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands Islands next year; welcomes this commitment to honour those who served in the armed forces to free the Falkland Islands; remembers the central role played by Baroness Thatcher in ensuring the Union Flag still flies over Port Stanley; and urges the Government to work closely with the Opposition to ensure that the commemoration next year will be truly worthy of veterans.

That this House notes the comments made by the Veterans Minister announcing plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands Islands next year; welcomes this commitment to honour those who served in the armed forces to free the Falkland Islands; remembers the central role played by...

That this House salutes Admiral Sir Alan West on his retirement as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff; acknowledges his physical courage in the Falklands conflict and his moral courage in speaking up for his Service while in office; endorses his concern that cutting destroyer and frigate numbers to only 25 `involves taking risk on risk' and his comment that not to allow for attrition `seems a little bit silly'; agrees with his view that the armed forces are threatened by legal encirclement; notes his assessment that now is the time to start design work on replacement submarines if the UK is to maintain the minimum deterrent; and thanks him for all he has done to ensure the defence of this country and its interests, particularly in the bicentenary year of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar.

That this House salutes Admiral Sir Alan West on his retirement as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff; acknowledges his physical courage in the Falklands conflict and his moral courage in speaking up for his Service while in office; endorses his concern that cutting destroyer and frigate...

That this House regards the unfolding genocide in the Sudanese province of Darfur, and the deteriorating security situation, as unacceptable; notes with disappointment the Sudanese government's failure to promote either the cause of economic reform or freedom of expression for all its citizens; expresses concern at the continuing Chinese influence on the Sudanese government which restricts debate at the United Nations; and commends the work of the African Union in maintaining a peacekeeping presence in Sudan despite financial difficulties and continuing violence.

That this House regards the unfolding genocide in the Sudanese province of Darfur, and the deteriorating security situation, as unacceptable; notes with disappointment the Sudanese government's failure to promote either the cause of economic reform or freedom of expression for all its citizens; expresses concern at the continuing Chinese influence...

That this House regards the destruction of historic buildings, arbitrary security measures and environmental damage in Tibet as infringements upon basic human rights; regrets the British Government's decision not to pursue this, and other human rights issues in China, through the United Nations; and calls on the Prime Minister to raise these issues during the forthcoming visit by President Hu.

That this House regards the destruction of historic buildings, arbitrary security measures and environmental damage in Tibet as infringements upon basic human rights; regrets the British Government's decision not to pursue this, and other human rights issues in China, through the United Nations; and calls on the Prime Minister to...

That this House notes the valuable service to the local community of Kingswood and the wider surrounding area provided by Cossham Hospital, which was bequeathed in perpetuity to the people of Kingswood by Handel Cossham MP and opened in 1907; expresses its concern at the proposals put forward in the context of the Bristol Health Services Plan for its closure, especially in the light of no adequate alternative proposals for improved local healthcare; and therefore calls on the North Bristol NHS Trust and the Government to reconsider and to formulate new proposals which command the confidence and support of local people in regard to the future of Cossham Hospital.

That this House notes the valuable service to the local community of Kingswood and the wider surrounding area provided by Cossham Hospital, which was bequeathed in perpetuity to the people of Kingswood by Handel Cossham MP and opened in 1907; expresses its concern at the proposals put forward in the...

That this House notes that the Traditional Medicinal products Directive continues to make progress towards ratification in the EU; expresses its concern that the directive will impose substantial and sometimes unaffordable costs upon manufacturers; notes that Britain has many successful smaller manufacturers whose future may be jeopardised by the Directive; further notes that any new restrictions upon consumers will simply mean that products are bought via the internet from overseas suppliers whose quality monitoring may not meet standards currently in place in this country; and calls upon the government to ensure that the Directive is not permitted to pass in a form that puts well-managed smaller manufacturers out of business and reduces choice to consumers.

That this House notes that the Traditional Medicinal products Directive continues to make progress towards ratification in the EU; expresses its concern that the directive will impose substantial and sometimes unaffordable costs upon manufacturers; notes that Britain has many successful smaller manufacturers whose future may be jeopardised by the Directive;...

That this House congratulates the Cancer Campaigning Group on the valuable work it is carrying out to bring together the 20 charities which the Group comprises to raise awareness of the issues facing those with cancer; supports the aims of the four key calls on research, patient and public involvement, care and treatment and prevention of cancer; and calls on the Government to give the Cancer Campaigning Group's 2003 Key Calls the attention they deserve.

That this House congratulates the Cancer Campaigning Group on the valuable work it is carrying out to bring together the 20 charities which the Group comprises to raise awareness of the issues facing those with cancer; supports the aims of the four key calls on research, patient and public involvement,...

That this House welcomes the marking by the National Osteoporosis Society of World Osteoporosis Day on 20th October, a key element in the campaign to raise awareness of this debilitating condition; expresses sympathy with the estimated three million osteoporosis sufferers in the United Kingdom; notes the widespread presence of osteoporosis and that one in three women and at least one in 12 men will develop the disease during their lifetime with resulting serious pain and loss of quality of life; notes that someone has a fracture as a result of osteoporosis every three minutes; further notes that osteoporosis can be fatal and that more women die after hip fractures than from cancer of the ovaries, cervix and uterus combined; supports the National Osteoporosis Society in its valuable work to highlight the importance of diet and exercise in creating healthy bones; and urges the Government to do more to ensure that the NHS understands the importance of early diagnosis and gives the disease sufficient priority in the future.

That this House welcomes the marking by the National Osteoporosis Society of World Osteoporosis Day on 20th October, a key element in the campaign to raise awareness of this debilitating condition; expresses sympathy with the estimated three million osteoporosis sufferers in the United Kingdom; notes the widespread presence of osteoporosis...

That this House welcomes the Breast Cancer Care '80 over 50' report and campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer in the over 50s; notes the Report's findings that although 80% of breast cancer cases in the UK are diagnosed in women over the age of 50, many older women are not aware that the risk of developing breast cancer increases significantly with age; is further concerned that, despite guidance issued by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) that the drug Herceptin should be made available to women with advanced breast cancer, research has revealed that up to two thirds of women who could benefit from the drug are not receiving it; notes that, in addition, there are substantial regional variations in the availability of Herceptin; and calls on the Government to ensure that those women with breast cancer receive the best possible care.

That this House welcomes the Breast Cancer Care '80 over 50' report and campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer in the over 50s; notes the Report's findings that although 80% of breast cancer cases in the UK are diagnosed in women over the age of 50, many older women...

That this House supports the aims of World Alzheimer's Day 2003 which falls on 21st September; praises the continued work of the Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease International to raise awareness of the needs of people with dementia and their carers all over the world; encourages the general public to participate in memory walks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and tea parties in Scotland; fully supports the message of World Alzheimer's Day emphasising the importance of people with dementia and their carers developing positive relationships with health care professionals; and calls on the Government to ensure that people with dementia and their carers in the United Kingdom receive high standards of care to enable them to cope with the challenges which they meet throughout the progress of their condition.

That this House supports the aims of World Alzheimer's Day 2003 which falls on 21st September; praises the continued work of the Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease International to raise awareness of the needs of people with dementia and their carers all over the...

That this House notes with concern the statement issued by the National Care Standards Commission on 21st August announcing that the interim guidance for care home operators issued in June was to be completely withdrawn from the end of September; is further concerned that care home operators will therefore not be able to employ new staff unless a Criminal Records Bureau clearance has been received; concludes that the enforcement of the new arrangements, which will commence on 1st October, will therefore lead to further care home closures and misery for residents of those homes and their families; endorses the importance of CRB disclosures as one element of the recruitment procedure set out in Schedule 2 to the Care Home Regulations 2001, but considers that the interim guidance issued by the NCSC in June is a far more appropriate and pragmatic approach to the security clearances for care home staff; considers it both sensible and practical that care home operators should allow staff to begin work, subject to robust employment procedures and supervision, while awaiting their CRB disclosure to be issued; condemns the Government's continuous and intrusive interference in the implementation of CRB checks for care home staff; and recognises the need for a properly thought-through approach to the conduct of criminal records checks for care home staff.

That this House notes with concern the statement issued by the National Care Standards Commission on 21st August announcing that the interim guidance for care home operators issued in June was to be completely withdrawn from the end of September; is further concerned that care home operators will therefore not...