That this House commemorates the long-term champion of women's suffrage, social reform and refugee rights, Eleanor Rathbone, on the 70th anniversary of her death; notes her many achievements as the first female member of Liverpool City Council and as Member of Parliament for Combined English Universities from 1929 until the year before her death in 1946, and her campaign to secure the introduction of the Family Allowance in 1945; further notes her exceptional contribution to the rescue and welfare of refugees from Nazi Europe; supports the events taking place in Liverpool and across the country to commemorate her work; welcomes plans to install commemorative artwork in Greenbank Park, Liverpool; and commends the work of the Remembering Eleanor Rathbone campaign and the ongoing work to ensure that the life and work of Eleanor Rathbone is remembered and celebrated.

That this House commemorates the long-term champion of women's suffrage, social reform and refugee rights, Eleanor Rathbone, on the 70th anniversary of her death; notes her many achievements as the first female member of Liverpool City Council and as Member of Parliament for Combined English Universities from 1929 until the...

That this House recognises the great success of the International Festival for Business 2014, hosted by Liverpool and the City Region on behalf of the UK as a whole; notes that 75,000 business delegates took part in more than 400 events, making it the largest business festival in the world this year; further notes the very positive feedback that has been received so far from participants and partners; looks forward to the completion and publication of the Interim Evaluation Report this November, exploring the Festival's impact on the economy; commends the Mayor of Liverpool, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Vision and partners for their excellent work in delivering it; and further looks forward to seeing the plans for the International Festival for Business 2016, which will once again be staged in Liverpool and the City Region.

That this House recognises the great success of the International Festival for Business 2014, hosted by Liverpool and the City Region on behalf of the UK as a whole; notes that 75,000 business delegates took part in more than 400 events, making it the largest business festival in the world...

That this House is encouraged by the positive progress made in the development of the International Festival for Business, to be held in Liverpool in 2014 and attracting 250,000 visitors from around the world; recognises that this is an excellent opportunity to provide an international showcase for British business; notes that over half of the total target of 100 events have already been confirmed; praises Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Vision for the role they have played in enabling the Festival to go ahead; acknowledges the active support and involvement of government departments and agencies; and calls on the Government to continue to assist and constructively engage with the Festival.

That this House is encouraged by the positive progress made in the development of the International Festival for Business, to be held in Liverpool in 2014 and attracting 250,000 visitors from around the world; recognises that this is an excellent opportunity to provide an international showcase for British business; notes...

That this House congratulates The Wiener Library as it celebrates its 80th anniversary; notes that the Library was founded in 1933 by Dr Alfred Wiener who spent years warning German politicians, industrialists and ordinary citizens of what a Nazi takeover would mean; recognises that on the eve of World War II, Dr Wiener brought his library to the UK and placed it at the disposal of Britain's war effort, contributing significantly to the success of the Nuremberg Trials and later the prosecution of Adolf Eichmann; further notes that today, The Wiener Library's unparalleled collection defines it as a key player in Holocaust research, commemoration and education; and expresses its commitment to ensuring that The Wiener Library will continue to be indispensable to those touched by the Holocaust, to those studying its causes and consequences and to anyone committed to strengthening democratic values as a bulwark against anti-Semitism, racism and religious intolerance.

That this House congratulates The Wiener Library as it celebrates its 80th anniversary; notes that the Library was founded in 1933 by Dr Alfred Wiener who spent years warning German politicians, industrialists and ordinary citizens of what a Nazi takeover would mean; recognises that on the eve of World War...

That this House welcomes the founding of the Youth Select Committee, a pilot initiative enabling young people to hold inquiries into issues it considers to be important; offers its strong support to the Committee; recognises the importance of the Youth Select Committee in inspiring young people to have an interest in politics; further welcomes the decision to consider public transport including the challenges faced by young people in accessing services and travelling safely; notes that its representatives are all elected and aged between 12 and 18; further notes that the Committee's inquiries reflect issues prioritised by the British Youth Council, the UK Youth Parliament and a national poll of 65,000 young people; and looks forward to the Committee's report and recommendations.

That this House welcomes the founding of the Youth Select Committee, a pilot initiative enabling young people to hold inquiries into issues it considers to be important; offers its strong support to the Committee; recognises the importance of the Youth Select Committee in inspiring young people to have an interest...

That this House commends the important work BBC Persian does in providing high quality and impartial Persian language news; notes that staff and families of BBC Persian have experienced problems with visa applications and expired passports since the closure of the UK Embassy in Tehran; is concerned about the harassment and intimidation of BBC Persian staff and their families by the Iranian authorities; condemns the jamming of BBC Persian television by the Iranian authorities; and calls on the Government to do all it can to speed up the visa application process for families of BBC Persian staff and to enable UK staff to acquire valid documentation to travel, and to press the Iranian authorities to cease their harassment of staff members and their families immediately.

That this House commends the important work BBC Persian does in providing high quality and impartial Persian language news; notes that staff and families of BBC Persian have experienced problems with visa applications and expired passports since the closure of the UK Embassy in Tehran; is concerned about the harassment...

That this House is concerned that Virgin Media is proposing to close itsLiverpool offices in Albert Dock with the loss of over 400 jobs; notes that Virgin's aim is to reduce office costs and urges the company to work with Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Vision and other appropriate bodies to identify alternative premises in Liverpool; and further urges the company to consider the suggestion, put forward by the Communication Workers Union, to consider the repatriation to the UK of jobs currently performed for the company abroad.

That this House is concerned that Virgin Media is proposing to close itsLiverpool offices in Albert Dock with the loss of over 400 jobs; notes that Virgin's aim is to reduce office costs and urges the company to work with Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Vision and other appropriate bodies to...

That this House is concerned at the decision by Trinity Mirror North West to close its Westminster operation and the impact this will have on daily coverage of Parliamentary and constituency issues, the effect of which will result in making Ian Hernon, the most experienced lobby correspondent in Parliament, with 33 years of continuous service, the last 11 for the Liverpool Daily Post and Echo, redundant; recognises his reputation for straightforward reportage and political analysis; and is concerned that this could result in a diminution of Parliamentary reporting.

That this House is concerned at the decision by Trinity Mirror North West to close its Westminster operation and the impact this will have on daily coverage of Parliamentary and constituency issues, the effect of which will result in making Ian Hernon, the most experienced lobby correspondent in Parliament, with...

That this House notes with concern the threat of redundancies at the Charity Commission offices in Liverpool which could mean as many as 78 staff losing their jobs; further notes that by targeting lower grades in Liverpool, the proposals will lead to larger numbers of staff losing their jobs; and urges the Charity Commission's Chief Executive to take into account representations from trade unions and hon. Members during the recent consultation.

That this House notes with concern the threat of redundancies at the Charity Commission offices in Liverpool which could mean as many as 78 staff losing their jobs; further notes that by targeting lower grades in Liverpool, the proposals will lead to larger numbers of staff losing their jobs; and...

That this House is deeply concerned that 14 Identity and Passport Service (IPS) Liverpool permanent passport office staff were dismissed without notice on 21 March 2011 due to a recruitment error made by IPS in the autumn of 2008; notes IPS's acknowledgement of its mistake; is concerned that the proposals drawn up by IPS on 4 January 2011 to explore other means of resolving the situation were not forwarded to the Civil Service Commission; and calls for the publication of the findings of the current internal review into what took place, for an independent external review and for the re-instatement of the affected staff.

That this House is deeply concerned that 14 Identity and Passport Service (IPS) Liverpool permanent passport office staff were dismissed without notice on 21 March 2011 due to a recruitment error made by IPS in the autumn of 2008; notes IPS's acknowledgement of its mistake; is concerned that the proposals...

That this House is concerned by the impact of the 27 per cent. budget cut to the Charity Commission announced in the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR); notes that the Commission shed 63 full-time equivalent jobs before the CSR and that the PCS union fears that a further 140 full-time equivalent jobs will also be lost; recognises the critically important role of the Commission in regulating and advising charities; further notes that fraud in the charitable sector is estimated to be 100 million annually; is deeply concerned at the impact further reductions in staff and resources will have on the Commission's ability to rigorously investigate allegations of fraud, particularly allegations of charitable funds being diverted to organisations with links to terrorism; is alarmed at cuts to the Commision at a time whenthe role of charities will be hugely expanded; and calls upon the Government to review the Charity Commission's budget settlement.

That this House is concerned by the impact of the 27 per cent. budget cut to the Charity Commission announced in the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR); notes that the Commission shed 63 full-time equivalent jobs before the CSR and that the PCS union fears that a further 140 full-time equivalent...

That this House notes the ongoing trial of Fariba Kamalabadi, Jamaloddin Khanjani, Afif Naeimi, Saeid Rezaie, Mahvash Sabet, Behrouz Tavakkoli and Vahid Tizfahm, seven Bahá'í leaders in Iran; observes that as of 14 May 2010 they have entered a third year of incarceration in deplorable conditions in cells without beds or bedding; expresses grave concern at the disregard for due process since their arrest and the absence of any evidence presented against them to date; and calls on the Government to protest to the Iranian government at their ongoing detention and to call for their immediate release.

That this House notes the ongoing trial of Fariba Kamalabadi, Jamaloddin Khanjani, Afif Naeimi, Saeid Rezaie, Mahvash Sabet, Behrouz Tavakkoli and Vahid Tizfahm, seven Bahá'í leaders in Iran; observes that as of 14 May 2010 they have entered a third year of incarceration in deplorable conditions in cells without beds...

That this House notes the cancellation of the planned march in Liverpool city centre by the British National Party; condemns and opposes the hatred the march was intended to foster; welcomes the campaign against the march supported by the community, local politicians and the North West Trades Union Congress; and thanks all those members of the public on Merseyside who signed the Hope not Hate petition opposing the march, thus ensuring a clear and loud voice against the bigotry of the British National Party.

That this House notes the cancellation of the planned march in Liverpool city centre by the British National Party; condemns and opposes the hatred the march was intended to foster; welcomes the campaign against the march supported by the community, local politicians and the North West Trades Union Congress; and...

That this House looks forward to the first-ever Beatles Day to be celebrated on 10th July; recognises the Fab Four's immense contribution to popular culture which extends far beyond Merseyside; notes that the proceeds from the sale of Beatles' wigs will be split between the Alder Hey Children's Hospital Image appeal and the Liverpool Echo's Liverpool Unites campaign, launched after the murder of 11 year old Rhys Jones in 2007; and urges everyone to join in and wear their moptop with pride.

That this House looks forward to the first-ever Beatles Day to be celebrated on 10th July; recognises the Fab Four's immense contribution to popular culture which extends far beyond Merseyside; notes that the proceeds from the sale of Beatles' wigs will be split between the Alder Hey Children's Hospital Image...

That this House shares the deep concern of Education International, the TUC and the National Union of Teachers over the future of the legitimate Ethiopian Teachers' Association (ETA) following the recent Ethiopian Supreme Court ruling which resulted in an order for the union's property, assets and even its name to be handed over to a rival organisation, also called ETA, set up by the Ethiopian government; further expresses concern about the safety of ETA teacher members who continue to be forcibly detained, or arbitrarily dismissed, for any form of criticism of the Ethiopian government; notes that these are gross breaches of international standards in relation to trade union rights; and requests that the UK Government uses its influence with the government of Ethiopia to help secure a meeting between Education International and Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, to explore avenues for dialogue and reconciliation between the rival organisations in order to avert further tension and unrest.

That this House shares the deep concern of Education International, the TUC and the National Union of Teachers over the future of the legitimate Ethiopian Teachers' Association (ETA) following the recent Ethiopian Supreme Court ruling which resulted in an order for the union's property, assets and even its name to...

That this House welcomes the launch of the Portrait of a Nation programme of events by the Liverpool Culture Company, the Heritage Lottery Fund and participating cities and places; recognises its importance in celebrating national and local heritage and distinctiveness; notes that the campaign will give young people across the UK a voice in the debate about cultural identity; further notes it will feed into a major event that will mark the Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008 celebrations, providing a high profile platform for heritage; and congratulates all the young people who are taking part in Belfast, Birmingham, Bradford, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Canterbury, Cardiff, Derby, Leicester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newham (London), Manchester, Newcastle, Gateshead, Norwich, Oxford and the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

That this House welcomes the launch of the Portrait of a Nation programme of events by the Liverpool Culture Company, the Heritage Lottery Fund and participating cities and places; recognises its importance in celebrating national and local heritage and distinctiveness; notes that the campaign will give young people across the...

That this House is dismayed by the suspicious death of Jewish student and British national Jeremiah Duggan, in Wiesbaden, Germany on 27th March 2003; notes that the initial verdict of suicide given by the German coroner was rejected by a British inquest in 2003; is concerned that since that time in spite of all attempts by Duggan's family to obtain a full investigation this has been refused; further notes that compelling forensic evidence published in March 2007 on the fourth anniversary of Duggan's death casts doubt on the current version of events; believes that a further investigation of the case is now urgently required; calls on the Attorney General to support the application for a new UK inquest; urges the Attorney General to liaise with his German counterpart as a matter of urgency to establish the truth; and further calls on the Government to ensure that, with the assistance of Mutual Aid Treaties, a full investigation into Duggan's death is carried out.

That this House is dismayed by the suspicious death of Jewish student and British national Jeremiah Duggan, in Wiesbaden, Germany on 27th March 2003; notes that the initial verdict of suicide given by the German coroner was rejected by a British inquest in 2003; is concerned that since that time...

That this House congratulates BBC Radio Merseyside on its 40th anniversary in 2007; recognises the hard work of all its staff in producing and providing popular high quality radio broadcasts through its diverse output; and congratulates the station as being the most listened to BBC radio station outside London.

That this House congratulates BBC Radio Merseyside on its 40th anniversary in 2007; recognises the hard work of all its staff in producing and providing popular high quality radio broadcasts through its diverse output; and congratulates the station as being the most listened to BBC radio station outside London.

That this House notes with concern that trafficking of women, children and men is a growing problem in the United Kingdom and that an estimated 4,000 people are trafficked into the United Kingdom annually; welcomes the fact that trafficking for sexual and labour exploitation is a criminal offence in the United Kingdom; further welcomes the opening of the United Kingdom Human Trafficking Centre, but is dismayed at the lack of measures needed to protect and support people who have been trafficked into the country, including safe housing and emergency medical support; and calls upon the Government urgently to sign and ratify the new Council of Europe Convention Against Trafficking, signed by 30 members of the Council of Europe, which is specifically aimed at protecting trafficked people's rights.

That this House notes with concern that trafficking of women, children and men is a growing problem in the United Kingdom and that an estimated 4,000 people are trafficked into the United Kingdom annually; welcomes the fact that trafficking for sexual and labour exploitation is a criminal offence in the...

That this House expresses grave concern at the current situation in Ethiopia which resulted in the killing of at least 46 people in last week's anti-government protests; condemns all violence, whether by security forces or demonstrators; urges the Ethiopian government to release all political detainees; calls on the Ethiopian government to allow immediate access to the International Red Cross to jailed opposition leaders, civil society and media leaders; urges the Government to provide notification to families of names and whereabouts of detainees together with appropriate access and provision of humanitarian needs; calls upon the Ethiopian government to initiate an independent investigation arising from recent events and events in June; and further urges the Ethiopian government to reinstate a free media.

That this House expresses grave concern at the current situation in Ethiopia which resulted in the killing of at least 46 people in last week's anti-government protests; condemns all violence, whether by security forces or demonstrators; urges the Ethiopian government to release all political detainees; calls on the Ethiopian government...