That this House expresses its concern that the House of Lords is having to take on more and more of the work of scrutiny of Bills now that the Government refuses through its guillotining of Bills to give the necessary time to do it in this House; notes that since the Queen's Speech, 32 groups of clauses and amendments have not been debated on the report stage of Bills in this House and in addition, in committee, 45 groups of amendments and 117 clauses and schedules have not been debated; considers that the outcome of the Prevention of Terrorism Bill was a victory for Parliament; and calls on the Government not to seek to reduce the powers of the House of Lords, but instead to give adequate time for debate in this House.

That this House expresses its concern that the House of Lords is having to take on more and more of the work of scrutiny of Bills now that the Government refuses through its guillotining of Bills to give the necessary time to do it in this House; notes that since...

That this House believes that General Election dates should be announced three months in advance and that no legislation should be enacted in the pre-election period, which should be used for debating draft bills; notes the lamentable collapse of the courage and critical abilities of honourable Members induced by pre-elections tension as demonstrated by the passing of the legislative absurdity of the Drugs Bill without votes at second or third readings; regrets that this Bill will transform the present VAT-paying legal market of low harm British magic mushrooms into a criminal illegal market of imported potentially dangerous mushrooms; and calls on the unelected Chamber to carry out a wholesale revision of this Bill.

That this House believes that General Election dates should be announced three months in advance and that no legislation should be enacted in the pre-election period, which should be used for debating draft bills; notes the lamentable collapse of the courage and critical abilities of honourable Members induced by pre-elections...

That this House congratulates the British Lung Foundation on its 20th anniversary; notes that the theme for the year is Get Breathless! which encourages people to take steps to keep their lungs healthy; applauds the Foundation for its many achievements and its dedication to those of all ages with respiratory disease; and wishes it continued success.

That this House congratulates the British Lung Foundation on its 20th anniversary; notes that the theme for the year is Get Breathless! which encourages people to take steps to keep their lungs healthy; applauds the Foundation for its many achievements and its dedication to those of all ages with respiratory...

That this House notes the recommendation of the Central Office of Information that the use of 0870 premium rate numbers by Government departments is inappropriate, where UK citizens are seeking information to which they are entitled; further notes from answers to Parliamentary Questions tabled by the honourable Member for North Cornwall that these numbers are extensively used by departments; believes that such use should be discontinued immediately, irrespective of whether the profit is made by a private contractor or taken into the departmental budget; and congratulates the BBC Radio four programme, You and Yours, for its campaign on this issue.

That this House notes the recommendation of the Central Office of Information that the use of 0870 premium rate numbers by Government departments is inappropriate, where UK citizens are seeking information to which they are entitled; further notes from answers to Parliamentary Questions tabled by the honourable Member for North...

That this House notes the enormous economic contribution made by bees through their pollination activity; deplores the Government's proposed cut to the Bee Health Programme at the National Bee Unit; believes that a saving to the Government of ??250,000 does not represent a sufficient return for the risk posed to bee health by the removal of varroosis and European foulbrood from the list of notifiable bee diseases and the reduction in the number of bee inspectors to identify this disease; and calls on the Government to review its decision.

That this House notes the enormous economic contribution made by bees through their pollination activity; deplores the Government's proposed cut to the Bee Health Programme at the National Bee Unit; believes that a saving to the Government of ??250,000 does not represent a sufficient return for the risk posed to...

That this House notes with concern the recent Milk Development Council Report highlighting the drop in farmgate prices for milk while supermarket margins on milk have increased significantly; recognises the pressure this is putting on farmers in Herefordshire; is concerned that the average dairy farmer earns just ??2.90 an hour for a 70-hour week; and calls on the Government to toughen up the Supermarket Code of Practice and do more to encourage farmers' co-operatives to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the retail price of milk.

That this House notes with concern the recent Milk Development Council Report highlighting the drop in farmgate prices for milk while supermarket margins on milk have increased significantly; recognises the pressure this is putting on farmers in Herefordshire; is concerned that the average dairy farmer earns just ??2.90 an hour...

That this House congratulates the noble Lord Lloyd of Berwick, and his colleagues Dr Norman Jones and Sir Michael Davies, on their exhaustive inquiry into the illnesses suffered by British troops who served in the 1991 Gulf War; welcomes the comprehensive report of their investigation; and endorses the recommendations of the report which specifically require that the Ministry of Defence should now formally recognise the causal connection between that service and the illness of veterans and should make appropriate compensation arrangements forthwith.

That this House congratulates the noble Lord Lloyd of Berwick, and his colleagues Dr Norman Jones and Sir Michael Davies, on their exhaustive inquiry into the illnesses suffered by British troops who served in the 1991 Gulf War; welcomes the comprehensive report of their investigation; and endorses the recommendations of...

This this House welcomes the verdict of the Wiltshire coroner that Ronald Maddison's death, caused by exposure to chemical warfare tests at the Porton Down government research establishment in 1953, was unlawful; urges the Secretary of State for Defence to examine the cases of other victims of these tests, including those from Cornwall and Devon, with a view to accepting claims for compensation from them and their families; calls for the release of all the evidence presented to the original secret inquest in 1953; and demands an early statement from the Secretary of State on the implications of this verdict for future Government policy.

This this House welcomes the verdict of the Wiltshire coroner that Ronald Maddison's death, caused by exposure to chemical warfare tests at the Porton Down government research establishment in 1953, was unlawful; urges the Secretary of State for Defence to examine the cases of other victims of these tests, including...

That this House urges the Secretary of State for Transport to make an early decision to approve the proposed route of the dual carriageway for the Goss Moor section of the A30, between Innis Downs and Indian Queens, to allow a start to be made early in 2005, in order to tackle the environmental, business and community problems caused by traffic bottlenecks, accidents and damaging diversions due to this present totally inadequate road at a crucial point on Cornwall's main arterial route.

That this House urges the Secretary of State for Transport to make an early decision to approve the proposed route of the dual carriageway for the Goss Moor section of the A30, between Innis Downs and Indian Queens, to allow a start to be made early in 2005, in order...

That this House congratulates the noble Lord Lloyd of Berwick, and his colleagues Dr Norman Jones and Sir Michael Davies, on their exhaustive inquiry into the illnesses suffered by British troops who served in the 1991 Gulf War; welcomes the comprehensive report of their investigation; and endorses the recommendations of the report which specifically require that the Ministry of Defence should now formally recognise the causal connection between that service and the illness of veterans and should make appropriate compensation arrangements forthwith.

That this House congratulates the noble Lord Lloyd of Berwick, and his colleagues Dr Norman Jones and Sir Michael Davies, on their exhaustive inquiry into the illnesses suffered by British troops who served in the 1991 Gulf War; welcomes the comprehensive report of their investigation; and endorses the recommendations of...

That this House welcomes the verdict of the Wiltshire Coroner that Ronald Maddison's death, caused by exposure to chemical warfare tests at the Porton Down Government research establishment in 1953, was unlawful; urges the Secretary of State for Defence to examine the cases of other victims of these tests, including those from Cornwall and Devon, with a view to accepting claims for compensation from them and their families; calls for the release of all the evidence presented to the original secret inquest in 1953; and demands an early statement from the Secretary of State on the implications of this verdict for future Government policy.

That this House welcomes the verdict of the Wiltshire Coroner that Ronald Maddison's death, caused by exposure to chemical warfare tests at the Porton Down Government research establishment in 1953, was unlawful; urges the Secretary of State for Defence to examine the cases of other victims of these tests, including...

That this House urges the Secretary of State for Transport to make an early decision to approve the proposed route of the dual carriageway for the Goss Moor section of the A30, between Innis Downs and Indian Queens, to allow a start to be made early in 2005, in order to tackle the environmental, business and community problems caused by traffic bottlenecks, accidents and damaging diversions due to this present totally inadequate road at a crucial point on Cornwall's main arterial route.

That this House urges the Secretary of State for Transport to make an early decision to approve the proposed route of the dual carriageway for the Goss Moor section of the A30, between Innis Downs and Indian Queens, to allow a start to be made early in 2005, in order...

That this House welcomes the reassurance of the Leader of the House on Thursday 4th November that the Deputy Prime Minister and his ministerial colleagues are prepared to consult with honourable Members representing the constituencies concerned on the plan to centralise fire and rescue control facilities in regional centres, and looks forward to meetings being arranged urgently for this purpose.

That this House welcomes the reassurance of the Leader of the House on Thursday 4th November that the Deputy Prime Minister and his ministerial colleagues are prepared to consult with honourable Members representing the constituencies concerned on the plan to centralise fire and rescue control facilities in regional centres, and...

That this House is saddened by the sudden death of John Peel and recognises his enormous contribution to British music and culture across many decades; and celebrates the life of this extraordinary man.

That this House is saddened by the sudden death of John Peel and recognises his enormous contribution to British music and culture across many decades; and celebrates the life of this extraordinary man.

That this House notes around five million people, in two million properties, live in flood-risk areas in England and Wales; is concerned that predicted climate changes will result in 20 per cent. additional winter rainfall in some areas; recognises the need for a holistic approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve flood defences and provide support to affected communities; and further notes the need to devolve power over flood defences as near as possible to the communities affected.

That this House notes around five million people, in two million properties, live in flood-risk areas in England and Wales; is concerned that predicted climate changes will result in 20 per cent. additional winter rainfall in some areas; recognises the need for a holistic approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,...

That this House congratulates the people of Boscastle, Crackington Haven and adjoining areas for their bravery and community spirit in the face of adversity following the recent devastating floods in North Cornwall; thanks the emergency services for their swift, professional action and notes that without it loss of life could well have occurred; further notes the prompt and positive response of the Deputy Prime Minister and his Department and thanks the Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, for his financial and moral support; notes with concern the deficiencies of the Bellwin Formula; and urges the Government to look again at how best to support communities devastated by flooding.

That this House congratulates the people of Boscastle, Crackington Haven and adjoining areas for their bravery and community spirit in the face of adversity following the recent devastating floods in North Cornwall; thanks the emergency services for their swift, professional action and notes that without it loss of life could...

That this House recognises the stabilising factor that permanent residents produce across the UK; is concerned that in many coastal towns second home development is causing problems, particularly in winter months when some towns are virtually closed; and calls upon the Government to produce a coherent policy whereby local communities can be safeguarded against such development bringing with it a potential increase in anti-social and criminal activity.

That this House recognises the stabilising factor that permanent residents produce across the UK; is concerned that in many coastal towns second home development is causing problems, particularly in winter months when some towns are virtually closed; and calls upon the Government to produce a coherent policy whereby local communities...

That this House is deeply concerned at the decline in the affordability in housing, particularly so in respect of first-time buyers; notes with concern the increase in house prices all over the UK, particularly in Gwynedd where property prices increased by 57 per cent. last year, in West Glamorgan where property prices increased by 56 per cent. and in areas of the North East of England and Scotland where prices rose by more than 40 per cent.; and calls on the Government to pursue provisions for affordable housing in Wales and in other parts of the UK with vigour equal to that which is being applied to the lack of affordable housing in the South East of England.

That this House is deeply concerned at the decline in the affordability in housing, particularly so in respect of first-time buyers; notes with concern the increase in house prices all over the UK, particularly in Gwynedd where property prices increased by 57 per cent. last year, in West Glamorgan where...

That this House welcomes the Government's stated intention to roll forward its 10 Year Plan for Transport this summer; notes that the current 10 Year Plan primarily focuses on transport in England but its implications will be felt across Britain; further notes the plan's emphasis on large infrastructure-based solutions which will lead to an increase in traffic levels, exacerbating the trend towards increased travel, and favours the wealthiest 20 per cent. of society at the expense of the least well-off; is concerned that its predictions and targets, if fulfilled, would result in a 16 per cent. increase between 2000 and 2010 in the time we spend travelling by car; believes that transport policy should aim to halt and reverse the growth of traffic, not merely congestion and pollution, and to improve access to services and facilities close to people so that there is no necessity to drive; therefore calls for the revised 10 Year Plan to focus on encouraging people to replace more car trips with walking, cycling and public transport, believing that such a plan would contribute more effectively to the nation's health and also to a range of other objectives, including reducing congestion, road danger, social exclusion, pressure and ever more road space, damage to the countryside, and pollution, including noise and greenhouse gas emissions; and urges the Government to reallocate funding in the revised plan to reflect the manifesto set out by the Way to Go campaign, a coalition of over 25 major national environmental and social non-governmental organisations.

That this House welcomes the Government's stated intention to roll forward its 10 Year Plan for Transport this summer; notes that the current 10 Year Plan primarily focuses on transport in England but its implications will be felt across Britain; further notes the plan's emphasis on large infrastructure-based solutions which...

That this House notes the huge contribution made to London, the UK and the world by British engineering talent; urges the Mayor of London, the Fourth Plinth Commissioning Group and others involved in the decision making process, to make provision for a permanent monument to this country's scientists, engineers and technologists on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth, celebrating the sector and inspiring future generations to pursue careers in these fields.

That this House notes the huge contribution made to London, the UK and the world by British engineering talent; urges the Mayor of London, the Fourth Plinth Commissioning Group and others involved in the decision making process, to make provision for a permanent monument to this country's scientists, engineers and...