That this House condemns the decision of the Northumberland County Council Labour administration to scrap free travel for post-16 students travelling long distances to and from school or college from September 2014 and replace it with charges ranging from £600 a year for council-provided transport to the full adult fare of £3,000 to £4,000 a year for students using public transport services, such as those travelling from Berwick-upon-Tweed to colleges in Newcastle; notes that this will have a damaging effect on the education and career prospects of many of the county's young people, particularly in rural and remote areas, will greatly increase the cost of living for families with teenagers and, with the leaving age rising to 18, will discriminate heavily against students from poor areas and their families; and calls on Northumberland County Council to reverse its decision and the Government to review national policy on support for post-16 students' travel costs.

That this House condemns the decision of the Northumberland County Council Labour administration to scrap free travel for post-16 students travelling long distances to and from school or college from September 2014 and replace it with charges ranging from £600 a year for council-provided transport to the full adult fare...

That this House believes that Parliament should, as of right, normally hold a debate before any British commitment to military action.

That this House believes that Parliament should, as of right, normally hold a debate before any British commitment to military action.

That this House recognises the undertaking of David and Katherine Lowrie of Longframlington, Northumberland, through their 5000 Mile Project, in which they are running the length of South America aiming to connect people from the UK and around the world to South America; commends the links they have established with schools in Northumberland; and congratulates them on completing the first 2,500 miles.

That this House recognises the undertaking of David and Katherine Lowrie of Longframlington, Northumberland, through their 5000 Mile Project, in which they are running the length of South America aiming to connect people from the UK and around the world to South America; commends the links they have established with...

That this House notes that, whilst there is widespread agreement that wind technology has a part to play in reducing the UK's carbon dioxide emissions, there is genuine concern from many that the value of properties in proximity to wind turbines will reduce; further notes that only limited research has been carried out into the impact of wind turbine proximity on property values and that as a result no compensation can be quantified for owners of property in proximity to wind turbines; and calls on the Government to commission an independent study on the impact of wind turbines on the value of nearby commercial and residential properties.

That this House notes that, whilst there is widespread agreement that wind technology has a part to play in reducing the UK's carbon dioxide emissions, there is genuine concern from many that the value of properties in proximity to wind turbines will reduce; further notes that only limited research has...

That this House supports the Jewish News' campaign for Sir Ludwig Guttmann, the founder of the Paralympics, to be formally recognised by the Olympic Authorities; calls on the London Development Legacy Corporation, the Government and all relevant authorities to recognise Sir Ludwig in the post-Games Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; notes that Sir Ludwig represents triumph in the face of adversity after he fled Nazi Germany and later became head of Stoke Mandeville Hospital's National Spinal Injury Centre which led him to establish the first Games for the disabled in 1948 which eventually paved the way for the realisation of his dream of a parallel Olympics for disabled people in 1960; and considers that it is therefore fitting, in this year of Olympic and Paralympic triumph for Great Britain, that Sir Ludwig Guttmann is formally recognised so that generations to come can be inspired by his significant contribution to the Paralympic movement.

That this House supports the Jewish News' campaign for Sir Ludwig Guttmann, the founder of the Paralympics, to be formally recognised by the Olympic Authorities; calls on the London Development Legacy Corporation, the Government and all relevant authorities to recognise Sir Ludwig in the post-Games Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; notes...

That this House welcomes the campaign by The Journal to support the North East through the global financial crisis; recognises that the North East region is rich in companies that offer good quality goods and services; supports local and regional efforts to promote the North East and its economy; and urges people to support North East businesses.

That this House welcomes the campaign by The Journal to support the North East through the global financial crisis; recognises that the North East region is rich in companies that offer good quality goods and services; supports local and regional efforts to promote the North East and its economy; and...

That this House congratulates the Berwick Advertiser on its 200th anniversary of service as a local newspaper for the Berwick area; further recognises the contribution of the Tweeddale Press newspapers to the life of communities throughout North Northumberland and the Borders; and draws attention to the vital role of local weekly newspapers and their on-line services at a time when many national media trivialise or ignore the democratic process.

That this House congratulates the Berwick Advertiser on its 200th anniversary of service as a local newspaper for the Berwick area; further recognises the contribution of the Tweeddale Press newspapers to the life of communities throughout North Northumberland and the Borders; and draws attention to the vital role of local...

That this House notes the Regional Review Programme of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) which will continue beyond April 2008; is concerned about the threat of closure of HMRC offices in non-urban areas such as Shropshire and Herefordshire; appreciates the high level of service provided by HMRC staff in such offices; recognises the pressures that would be placed on HMRC staff by having to travel further to their place of work; further notes the economic impact that would be imposed by such closures and the additional burdens which could be faced by customers in non-urban areas; and calls on the Government to withdraw the threat of HMRC office closures in all non-urban areas and to implement a full socio-economic review of the impact of such office closures in those areas affected by these draconian proposals.

That this House notes the Regional Review Programme of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) which will continue beyond April 2008; is concerned about the threat of closure of HMRC offices in non-urban areas such as Shropshire and Herefordshire; appreciates the high level of service provided by HMRC staff in...

That this House notes that the so-called poll conducted by ITV's Tonight programme was conducted by asking a limited number of people in the street whether they thought Berwick would be better off in Scotland; further notes that the SNP Government in Scotland has issued a statement that it is not making any territorial claims on England, and draws this statement to the attention of the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire; and recognises that the ITV programme identified the genuine concern that Berwick and other parts of England do not enjoy the free personal care for the elderly and free student tuition secured by Liberal Democrats when they were part of the coalition government in Scotland, and do not enjoy the higher spending levels on schools, highways and other public services financed under the Barnett formula.

That this House notes that the so-called poll conducted by ITV's Tonight programme was conducted by asking a limited number of people in the street whether they thought Berwick would be better off in Scotland; further notes that the SNP Government in Scotland has issued a statement that it is...

That this House warmly welcomes the result of the poll commissioned by ITV's Tonight programme that found that a clear majority of the residents of Berwick-upon-Tweed want to become part of Scotland; notes that the people of Berwick recognise the benefits of being governed by a Scottish Government in Edinburgh committed to improving services instead of the current situation of remote, uncaring Westminster indifference; recognises that Berwick-upon-Tweed has changed hands between Scotland and England at least 13 times in the past and that the views of the people of Berwick should be paramount in the town's future; looks forward to warmly welcoming Berwick-upon-Tweed back into the nation of Scotland and believes that negotiations should begin between the Scottish and UK governments to secure Berwick-upon-Tweed's restoration as part of the nation of Scotland.

That this House warmly welcomes the result of the poll commissioned by ITV's Tonight programme that found that a clear majority of the residents of Berwick-upon-Tweed want to become part of Scotland; notes that the people of Berwick recognise the benefits of being governed by a Scottish Government in Edinburgh...

That this House mourns the tragic loss of Abdul Latif, also known as the Lord of Harpole, Guinness World Record holder and former proprietor of the Rupali Restaurant on Newcastle's famous Bigg Market; celebrates his enormous contribution to the City of Newcastle, the Liberal Democrats and Viz magazine; and offers its condolences to his family and friends.

That this House mourns the tragic loss of Abdul Latif, also known as the Lord of Harpole, Guinness World Record holder and former proprietor of the Rupali Restaurant on Newcastle's famous Bigg Market; celebrates his enormous contribution to the City of Newcastle, the Liberal Democrats and Viz magazine; and offers...

That this House applauds the Journal Newspaper for exposing the British Library's active policy of resistance to the broad-based campaign to return the Lindisfarne Gospels to the North East; notes that the British Library has deployed spurious arguments for not allowing the Gospels to be returned to the North East and has withheld information; calls on the British Library to consider the widely supported campaign to return the Gospels with greater seriousness than it has thus far; condemns the comments made by James O'Leary about the hon. Member for City of Durham; and calls for an immediate retraction and apology.

That this House applauds the Journal Newspaper for exposing the British Library's active policy of resistance to the broad-based campaign to return the Lindisfarne Gospels to the North East; notes that the British Library has deployed spurious arguments for not allowing the Gospels to be returned to the North East...

That this House considers that pigeon racing, which has been recognised as a sport for over a century and is enjoyed by tens of thousands of people, should be treated in the same way as other sports are by public bodies, such as HM Revenue and Customs, and should benefit from the tax reliefs available to sporting bodies.

That this House considers that pigeon racing, which has been recognised as a sport for over a century and is enjoyed by tens of thousands of people, should be treated in the same way as other sports are by public bodies, such as HM Revenue and Customs, and should benefit...

That this House congratulates Berwick Rangers Football Club on winning the Scottish Third Division Championship; and celebrates its unique status as a club situated in England, playing in the Scottish League, with supporters drawn from both sides of the Border.

That this House congratulates Berwick Rangers Football Club on winning the Scottish Third Division Championship; and celebrates its unique status as a club situated in England, playing in the Scottish League, with supporters drawn from both sides of the Border.

That this House notes that many more students in higher education are now choosing to stay at home during their degree courses because of high fees and the fear of debt; recognises the limitations this can place on the experience and personal development gained during residential study; commends those universities and student unions which are making access to student life for home students a priority; and calls on higher education institutions to review their hall of residence fees, additional course costs and bursary arrangements with special regard to the need to expand opportunities for those students who may be under pressure to study from home.

That this House notes that many more students in higher education are now choosing to stay at home during their degree courses because of high fees and the fear of debt; recognises the limitations this can place on the experience and personal development gained during residential study; commends those universities...

That this House is deeply concerned at the threat to passenger rail services in the North East of England despite the enormous growth in rail patronage; requests that the House of Commons Transport Select Committee re-open its inquiry into railways in the North of England; calls upon the Government to prevent any station closures or service reductions until that committee reports; and believes that the Government should promote the expansion of regional railways, an example of which would be the re-introduction of passenger services on the Ashington, Blyth and Tyne line, which would reduce car use substantially and assist in the regeneration of a former mining area.

That this House is deeply concerned at the threat to passenger rail services in the North East of England despite the enormous growth in rail patronage; requests that the House of Commons Transport Select Committee re-open its inquiry into railways in the North of England; calls upon the Government to...

That this House, following UK Coal's announcement of the closure of Ellington Colliery following flooding, calls on UK Coal and Ministers urgently to examine whether there is any prospect of Government assistance leading to the saving of the pit with its substantial reserves;further calls on Ministers to announce measures to assist regeneration of the area including infrastructure investment and the relocation of Government employment to the area; and pays tribute to the workforce of Ellington Colliery past and present, who have served Britain's energy needs for nearly a century.

That this House, following UK Coal's announcement of the closure of Ellington Colliery following flooding, calls on UK Coal and Ministers urgently to examine whether there is any prospect of Government assistance leading to the saving of the pit with its substantial reserves;further calls on Ministers to announce measures to...

That this House recognises the importance of post office branches to local communities, particularly the elderly, disabled and people without access to private cars; commends the work of post office managers and franchises in providing benefits, banking services, passport checking and many other important services to people in their communities; welcomes the Government's announcement of funding to enable rural post offices to remain open; regrets plans by Post Office Ltd to begin a programme of closures of directly managed post office branches staffed by employees; notes that transferring branches to franchises may allow Post Office Ltd to avoid taking responsibility for future closures when franchisees agree to give up these post office branches; and calls on the Government to take immediate action to prevent Post Office Ltd from closing these vital community facilities either directly or indirectly by transferring to franchisees.

That this House recognises the importance of post office branches to local communities, particularly the elderly, disabled and people without access to private cars; commends the work of post office managers and franchises in providing benefits, banking services, passport checking and many other important services to people in their communities;...

That this House welcomes the introduction of the Portcullis pension plan, particularly for those on the staff of honourable Members who do not have existing pension arrangements, those in new employment, and those who have established that it offers better provision than their existing arrangements; but does not wish the staff of honourable Members to be compelled to join the scheme if they assess that it is likely to be inferior to their existing pension arrangements or is otherwise against their expressed wishes.

That this House welcomes the introduction of the Portcullis pension plan, particularly for those on the staff of honourable Members who do not have existing pension arrangements, those in new employment, and those who have established that it offers better provision than their existing arrangements; but does not wish the...

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 440), dated 28th February 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5th March, be annulled.

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 440), dated 28th February 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5th March, be annulled.