That this House proposes an annual Senior Citizens Awareness Day in celebration and commemoration of the massive contribution made by ordinary people throughout the 20th century which has resulted in the greatest period of social, industrial, technological and scientific progress in the history of the United Kingdom, together with the highest sacrifice of life in two world wars; and honours and congratulates all those people for their unique contribution to the most rapidly changing period ever witnessed and recognises their sacrifices, endurance and fortitude, together with their indomitable spirit, which transformed and bequeathed to its citizens the bright prospect of a new 21st century.

That this House proposes an annual Senior Citizens Awareness Day in celebration and commemoration of the massive contribution made by ordinary people throughout the 20th century which has resulted in the greatest period of social, industrial, technological and scientific progress in the history of the United Kingdom, together with the...

That this House expresses concern at current proposals to define a pint of beer as not less than 95 per cent. liquid; notes that the Campaign for Real Ale, the Trading Standards Institute and the Local Authority Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services believe that this proposal will result in the proposed 5 per cent. tolerance being added to the existing deficiency threshold normally applied by enforcement agencies before considering prosecution action, which will result in licensees being able to serve pints of substantially less than 95 per cent. liquid; further notes that short measure costs consumers over ??400 million annually, HM Treasury over ??54 million annually in lost excise revenues and brewers ??133 million in lost beer sales; and therefore calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to protect consumers from short beer measures by defining a pint of beer as 100 per cent. liquid.

That this House expresses concern at current proposals to define a pint of beer as not less than 95 per cent. liquid; notes that the Campaign for Real Ale, the Trading Standards Institute and the Local Authority Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services believe that this proposal will result in the proposed...

That this House supports the launch of a new campaign by the West Midlands, entitled 'At the Heart of it All', to acknowledge and celebrate the vital contribution this region has made and will continue to make to the nation's economy and cultural life and address the outdated perceptions that the region has been associated with.

That this House supports the launch of a new campaign by the West Midlands, entitled 'At the Heart of it All', to acknowledge and celebrate the vital contribution this region has made and will continue to make to the nation's economy and cultural life and address the outdated perceptions that...

That this House welcomes and highly commends the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's consultation paper on draft planning policy related to town centres and the excellent advice that street and covered markets can make a valuable contribution to local choice and delivery in shopping as well as the vitality of town centres, as an integral part of the local authority's vision for their town centre; and believes that markets should be retained and enhanced and local authorities should ensure that their markets remain attractive and competitive by investing in their improvement.

That this House welcomes and highly commends the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's consultation paper on draft planning policy related to town centres and the excellent advice that street and covered markets can make a valuable contribution to local choice and delivery in shopping as well as the vitality...

That this House welcomes and fully supports the House of Commons Refreshment Department in actively supporting the Fair Trade Fortnight which is being held from Monday 1st March to Sunday 14th March by promoting Fair Trade mark products under their banner A Taste For Life; notes that the Refreshment Department will also be selling other fairly traded goods, including dried fruits, cookies, pasta, oranges, bananas, grapes and ethically traded wines from the Fair Valley Worker Association in South Africa, whose branding, The Hands That Work The Soil Feed The Soul, encapsulates the essence of the project; believes that these products will prove popular with our customers; and congratulates the 10 cities who are obtaining Fair Trade City status in this Fair Trade Fortnight 2004.

That this House welcomes and fully supports the House of Commons Refreshment Department in actively supporting the Fair Trade Fortnight which is being held from Monday 1st March to Sunday 14th March by promoting Fair Trade mark products under their banner A Taste For Life; notes that the Refreshment Department...

That this House regrets the decision to discontinue sales of Irn-Bru, Scotland's other national drink, in the Terrace Cafeteria of the House of Commons, in favour of trialling Diet Coke; recognises that the Refreshment Department has to operate according to budget constraints in terms of its purchasing policy; understands that Irn-Bru will be returned to its rightful place if sales of Diet Coke do not exceed the volume at which Irn-Bru was previously selling; and therefore urges all honourable Members and House staff from all parts of the United Kingdom to request this delicious Scottish drink, which is famous for its medicinal and restorative qualities.

That this House regrets the decision to discontinue sales of Irn-Bru, Scotland's other national drink, in the Terrace Cafeteria of the House of Commons, in favour of trialling Diet Coke; recognises that the Refreshment Department has to operate according to budget constraints in terms of its purchasing policy; understands that...

That this House notes the results of the largest ever independent survey of 16 to 19 year old and adult learners in England, recently undertaken for the Learning and Skills Council; further notes that 94 per cent. of young and adult learners were at least satisfied with their local further education college courses, and nearly a quarter were extremely satisfied; welcomes the news that three-quarters of students said that their previously negative attitude to learning at school had been changed by their college experience; congratulates college leaders, lecturers and other staff on these outstanding results, probably the best in any public sector service; and urges the Government to ensure that such quality in further education can be sustained and improved through appropriate resources in the 2004 spending review.

That this House notes the results of the largest ever independent survey of 16 to 19 year old and adult learners in England, recently undertaken for the Learning and Skills Council; further notes that 94 per cent. of young and adult learners were at least satisfied with their local further...

That this House condemns the decision of the entry clearance officers in Mumbai to refuse a visitor's visa to Mrs Paniben Patel to enable her to attend a family wedding in the United Kingdom, even after receiving categorical assurances from the honourable member for Wolverhampton South East and her family in the United Kingdom that Mrs Patel would return to her three daughters in India immediately after the wedding.

That this House condemns the decision of the entry clearance officers in Mumbai to refuse a visitor's visa to Mrs Paniben Patel to enable her to attend a family wedding in the United Kingdom, even after receiving categorical assurances from the honourable member for Wolverhampton South East and her family...

That this House notes that, comparing the Birmingham and Wembley sites proposed for a new national football stadium, unlike Wembley, the Birmingham proposal has still to assemble the land required for the stadium, that the new Wembley Stadium will be served by more than 100 trains per hour compared with the current 14 per hour for Birmingham International, that 80 per cent. of journeys to and from Wembley will be by public transport compared with 20 per cent. at Birmingham with it taking up to six hours to clear the huge car parks required there, that the Wembley proposal is on a brownfield site with planning permission in place; whereas the Birmingham plans to build on green belt would require a lengthy and uncertain public inquiry, that only the Wembley proposal can raise the premium seat income required to finance a sustainable scheme, and journey times to London and Wembley are faster from most regional cities than to Birmingham because of the national rail infrastructure; further notes the problems encountered by England fans securing tickets for major games such as the recent England v Germany World Cup qualifier and that football cannot afford any further delay in starting work on its new national stadium; recognises the overwhelming case for Wembley as the only feasible site; and calls on the Government to work with the Football Association and the Mayor of London to deliver a national stadium the whole country can be proud of at Wembley.

That this House notes that, comparing the Birmingham and Wembley sites proposed for a new national football stadium, unlike Wembley, the Birmingham proposal has still to assemble the land required for the stadium, that the new Wembley Stadium will be served by more than 100 trains per hour compared with...

That this House condemns unreservedly the blatant profiteering by United Kingdom Breweries, who have announced beer price increases of up to 10 pence a pint in the same week that the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Budget froze the duty on beer, a measure which clearly demonstrates a Labour Government's support and commitment to the British consumer.

That this House condemns unreservedly the blatant profiteering by United Kingdom Breweries, who have announced beer price increases of up to 10 pence a pint in the same week that the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Budget froze the duty on beer, a measure which clearly demonstrates a Labour...

That this House notes that the Catering Committee has banned genetically-modified foods from the House and that the Chairman, the honourable Member for Wolverhampton South East, has called for a proper inquiry but that the Right honourable Member for Copeland has rejected calls for a moratorium on commercial planting of genetically-modified crops; and calls on the Prime Minister to explain clearly the reason why he rejects a moratorium on commercial planting of genetically-modified crops.

That this House notes that the Catering Committee has banned genetically-modified foods from the House and that the Chairman, the honourable Member for Wolverhampton South East, has called for a proper inquiry but that the Right honourable Member for Copeland has rejected calls for a moratorium on commercial planting of...

That this House deplores the behaviour of the Right Honourable Member for Birmingham, Ladywood who said she did not bother to lobby for British companies whilst officially visiting China at the taxpayers' expense; considers such an attitude to be an insult to British industry; and deplores the Right Honourable Member's dismissal of the important role of ministers to promote those British firms who can deliver the quality and quantity of assistance from which developing countries can benefit.

That this House deplores the behaviour of the Right Honourable Member for Birmingham, Ladywood who said she did not bother to lobby for British companies whilst officially visiting China at the taxpayers' expense; considers such an attitude to be an insult to British industry; and deplores the Right Honourable Member's...

That this House regrets the deplorable lack of facilities for members of the public visiting the Palace of Westminster; acknowledges that Parliament belongs principally to the people who elect their representatives to serve there; and calls upon the House authorities to bring forward plans to ensure that by the Millennium visitors do not freeze for lack of shelter when they queue for admission to their Parliament building, nor starve for lack of catering facilities when they are inside it, nor suffer discomfort or worse when they are unable to answer the call of nature.

That this House regrets the deplorable lack of facilities for members of the public visiting the Palace of Westminster; acknowledges that Parliament belongs principally to the people who elect their representatives to serve there; and calls upon the House authorities to bring forward plans to ensure that by the Millennium...

That this House views with alarm and concern the weekend media speculation that Halifax plc. intends this week to launch a complete buy out of Birmingham Midshires Building Society, the fifth largest building society in Britain, which will undoubtedly mean that future competition in this vitally important financial services sector will be further eroded, thousands of jobs lost and the best interests of Birmingham Midshires long-term members will be sacrificed for the short-term gains of those intent on destroying the benefits of mutuality; and therefore calls for any such selfish and destructive bid to be referred to the Office of Fair Trading.

That this House views with alarm and concern the weekend media speculation that Halifax plc. intends this week to launch a complete buy out of Birmingham Midshires Building Society, the fifth largest building society in Britain, which will undoubtedly mean that future competition in this vitally important financial services sector...

That this House, impressed with the success of the Gladstone Anniversary Exhibition in Westminster Hall, urges that the precedent be built on to provide, in the Hall, a welcoming visitor friendly, set of facilities for the use of constituents, including disabled persons, school parties, lobbying groups and all who come to see the splendours of the Palace of Westminster or to see their honourable Member by providing refreshments and light snacks, tables, seating, video displays, souvenir, memorabilia and book stalls, exhibition space and any other facilities which will make Parliament more accessible and provide an interesting and friendly environment for the thousands of people who pass through the Palace every year.

That this House, impressed with the success of the Gladstone Anniversary Exhibition in Westminster Hall, urges that the precedent be built on to provide, in the Hall, a welcoming visitor friendly, set of facilities for the use of constituents, including disabled persons, school parties, lobbying groups and all who come...

That this House congratulates the Association of Colleges on its first national conference as the sole representative body for the whole of the further education sector; recognises the great achievements of the sector since incorporation in delivering high quality education to currently nearly four million students a year under extremely difficult funding constraints; endorses the sector as the prime mechanism to deliver the Government's lifelong learning agenda, being the largest supplier of education to 16 to 19 year olds and the largest supplier of qualifications to adults, especially women; and recognises its rightful place at the heart of national upskilling.

That this House congratulates the Association of Colleges on its first national conference as the sole representative body for the whole of the further education sector; recognises the great achievements of the sector since incorporation in delivering high quality education to currently nearly four million students a year under extremely...

That this House thanks Gina Cook for her 23 years of personal, caring and friendly service to honourable Members, staff and others; recognises and applauds her devotion to, and enjoyment of, her work; and wishes her many years of happiness in this new chapter of her life which well-earned, and deserved, retirement will bring.

That this House thanks Gina Cook for her 23 years of personal, caring and friendly service to honourable Members, staff and others; recognises and applauds her devotion to, and enjoyment of, her work; and wishes her many years of happiness in this new chapter of her life which well-earned, and...

That this House expresses its serious concern at the dire state of music provision in Britain's schools where a recent study shows four out of five schools do not have enough musical instruments to go around two out of three schools blame poor funding for the shortages and three out of five schools say pupils have been denied the chance to learn to play an instrument; and, whilst warmly welcoming the Co-op stores Music for Schools initiative where Co-op customers can exchange shopper vouchers for free musical instruments, calls upon Her Majesty's Government to remedy this appalling shortage of musical instruments in schools immediately.

That this House expresses its serious concern at the dire state of music provision in Britain's schools where a recent study shows four out of five schools do not have enough musical instruments to go around two out of three schools blame poor funding for the shortages and three out...

That this House sends its heartfelt sympathy and concern to the pupils, staff and parents at St Luke's Primary School, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton following the tragic events on Monday 8th July; and urges Her Majesty's Government to give even greater priority and resources to school security in the aftermath of this horrific attack on innocent children and adults.

That this House sends its heartfelt sympathy and concern to the pupils, staff and parents at St Luke's Primary School, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton following the tragic events on Monday 8th July; and urges Her Majesty's Government to give even greater priority and resources to school security in the aftermath of this...

That this House warmly congratulates Black Country Tourism and the four Black Country boroughs in their excellent initiative Welcome Home to the thousands of ex-patriate Black Country folk who will be returning to their roots this summer from around Britain and the world for a happy holiday, docking at Dudley Port, basking by the 'sea' in Bilston, watching the illuminations at Walsall, musing in the Museum of the Black Country, whilst endlessly enjoying the warmth of welcome and generous hospitality always readily available by those who have stayed at home.

That this House warmly congratulates Black Country Tourism and the four Black Country boroughs in their excellent initiative Welcome Home to the thousands of ex-patriate Black Country folk who will be returning to their roots this summer from around Britain and the world for a happy holiday, docking at Dudley...