That this House welcomes the report of the House of Commons Reform Committee Rebuilding the House; notes that the Committee proposed that the House should have an opportunity to debate and vote on the resolution contained in the report within two months of its publication; further notes that this period has now elapsed; and calls on the Government to provide the House with an early opportunity to take forward the recommendations of this report.

That this House welcomes the report of the House of Commons Reform Committee Rebuilding the House; notes that the Committee proposed that the House should have an opportunity to debate and vote on the resolution contained in the report within two months of its publication; further notes that this period...

That this House welcomes the launch of the public fundraising campaign to save the Staffordshire Hoard, led by The Art Fund working with Birmingham City Council, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Staffordshire County Council, Lichfield District Council and Tamworth Borough Council; recognises the national importance of the Hoard as the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found on UK soil, which has the ability to shed new light on the lives of Anglo-Saxon people and the historically significant region known as Mercia; notes that the campaign has until 17 April 2010 to raise the required ??3.3 million to keep the treasure in the West Midlands, or it may be sold on the open market; and urges parliamentarians and members of public alike to donate to ensure that this unprecedented find is kept together on public display at Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery and the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent.

That this House welcomes the launch of the public fundraising campaign to save the Staffordshire Hoard, led by The Art Fund working with Birmingham City Council, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Staffordshire County Council, Lichfield District Council and Tamworth Borough Council; recognises the national importance of the Hoard as the largest collection...

That this House congratulates those responsible for finding the Staffordshire Hoard; notes the huge public interest in this historic find; welcomes the statement by the Minister for Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism that the West Midlands should be the permanent home for the Hoard; further notes that the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent is designated as the repository for Staffordshire finds; and urges all concerned to work in partnership with the Minister for the Region to secure the necessary funding to bring the Staffordshire Hoard to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in order that the public can have the opportunity to view this precious find in Staffordshire.

That this House congratulates those responsible for finding the Staffordshire Hoard; notes the huge public interest in this historic find; welcomes the statement by the Minister for Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism that the West Midlands should be the permanent home for the Hoard; further notes that the Potteries Museum...

That this House notes the Government's attempt, through the School Report Card, to shift the emphasis from school league tables of test and examination results to more meaningful performance and accountability measures, but is concerned that the proposals may create even more unnecessary accountability burdens on schools; whilst welcoming the decision to abolish National Curriculum tests at Key Stage 3, believes it is incomprehensible that teacher assessment is deemed appropriate for secondary and not primary schools; and therefore calls on the Government to introduce a similar system to that in Wales by removing high stakes end of key stage tests at age seven and 11, replacing them with meaningful assessments which inform teaching and learning.

That this House notes the Government's attempt, through the School Report Card, to shift the emphasis from school league tables of test and examination results to more meaningful performance and accountability measures, but is concerned that the proposals may create even more unnecessary accountability burdens on schools; whilst welcoming the...

That this House supports the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games; condemns the re-direction of up to ??675 million of National Lottery funding to meet increased infrastructure costs to the Games; notes that such a diversion will lead to profound funding cuts for the very culture that the Prime Minister hailed as a key reason for the UK's successful Olympic bid; further notes that such cuts in Arts funding threaten to tarnish what the Prime Minister recently called this `Golden Age' of British arts; and calls on the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the Chancellor of the Exchequer to support and protect the arts and heritage sectors by safeguarding Lottery funding from any further diversion to the Olympics at a time when the culture of the UK will be on view to the world.

That this House supports the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games; condemns the re-direction of up to ??675 million of National Lottery funding to meet increased infrastructure costs to the Games; notes that such a diversion will lead to profound funding cuts for the very culture that the Prime Minister hailed...

That this House congratulates the English Federation on Disability Sport (EFDS) on its Count Me In campaign, which seeks to create and extend access to sport and physical activity for disabled people; encourages all organisations involved in the provision of sport, physical activity or recreation to demonstrate a commitment to giving disabled people the same rights to sporting opportunities as non-disabled people, particularly in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic games; urges all hon. Members to register their support for EFDS's Count Me In campaign online at www.efds.net and to encourage their constituents who support equal access for disabled people also to register their support online; congratulates the local authority Inclusive Fitness gymnasia who have achieved equal access for disabled people; and calls upon the Government actively to seek ways to promote and support the increasing development of equal access to recreational facilities for disabled people.

That this House congratulates the English Federation on Disability Sport (EFDS) on its Count Me In campaign, which seeks to create and extend access to sport and physical activity for disabled people; encourages all organisations involved in the provision of sport, physical activity or recreation to demonstrate a commitment to...

That this House congratulates Harold Pinter on being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature; and believes that, in honouring him, the Nobel Prize Committee is also honouring English literature, English drama and the English language as expressed by a master who, in all his work, has remained valiant for truth and who has given voice to ideas and to people who are silenced.

That this House congratulates Harold Pinter on being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature; and believes that, in honouring him, the Nobel Prize Committee is also honouring English literature, English drama and the English language as expressed by a master who, in all his work, has remained valiant for truth...

That this House is concerned at proposals put forward by the Strategic Rail Authority to close the railway line between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford; notes that this will increase traffic congestion and noise; and calls on the Strategic Rail Authority to reverse its decision.

That this House is concerned at proposals put forward by the Strategic Rail Authority to close the railway line between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford; notes that this will increase traffic congestion and noise; and calls on the Strategic Rail Authority to reverse its decision.

That this House calls for the removal of the statutory discrimination which prevents Christian and other religious bodies from owning many categories of broadcasting licence and restricts plurality of ownership.

That this House calls for the removal of the statutory discrimination which prevents Christian and other religious bodies from owning many categories of broadcasting licence and restricts plurality of ownership.

That this House welcomes the creation of the Convention on the Future of Europe, agreed at Lacken; notes that two places are reserved for parliamentarians of each member state; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to ensure that the two UK places are determined by Parliament, not by the Government.

That this House welcomes the creation of the Convention on the Future of Europe, agreed at Lacken; notes that two places are reserved for parliamentarians of each member state; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to ensure that the two UK places are determined by Parliament, not by the Government.

That this House notes with concern that no timetable has been announced for bringing the Freedom of Information Act 2000 into force following its enactment in November 2000; recalls that Parliament was told that the Act would begin to come into force 18 months after Royal Assent; endorses the Prime Minister's statement that this legislation will deliver 'not just more open but more effective and efficient government'; and calls on the Government to confirm that it will bring the right of access into force for central government before the end of 2002.

That this House notes with concern that no timetable has been announced for bringing the Freedom of Information Act 2000 into force following its enactment in November 2000; recalls that Parliament was told that the Act would begin to come into force 18 months after Royal Assent; endorses the Prime...

That this House believes that the role of Parliament has weakened, is weakening and ought to be strengthened; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to reconsider its response to the Liaison Committee Report, Shifting the Balance, and accept its recommendations to strengthen the Select Committees.

That this House believes that the role of Parliament has weakened, is weakening and ought to be strengthened; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to reconsider its response to the Liaison Committee Report, Shifting the Balance, and accept its recommendations to strengthen the Select Committees.

That this House welcomes the greater public access to meetings and information provided by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985; believes that such provisions are important for democracy; and hopes that they will be continued as part of the new arrangements for local government executives and directly-elected mayors envisaged under the current Local Government Bill.

That this House welcomes the greater public access to meetings and information provided by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985; believes that such provisions are important for democracy; and hopes that they will be continued as part of the new arrangements for local government executives and directly-elected mayors...

That this House views with concern the unequal treatment and legal exclusion of United Christian Broadcasters and other religious bodies from owning a national radio licence; notes the opinion of David Pannick QC that the United Kingdom is in breach of Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights; and requests the Government to reconsider the relevant broadcasting laws and in particular to consider whether internationally available frequencies could be used to give the British public access to a UCB Christian music alternative.

That this House views with concern the unequal treatment and legal exclusion of United Christian Broadcasters and other religious bodies from owning a national radio licence; notes the opinion of David Pannick QC that the United Kingdom is in breach of Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights;...

That this House deplores any plan by the BBC to reduce its foreign language programmes at a time when the Government has increased the World Service budget; believes that the World Service is an extraordinary asset and ambassador for Britain; is deeply concerned by the lack of consultation by the BBC; and calls on the Government to enter discussions with the BBC to avert these proposed cuts.

That this House deplores any plan by the BBC to reduce its foreign language programmes at a time when the Government has increased the World Service budget; believes that the World Service is an extraordinary asset and ambassador for Britain; is deeply concerned by the lack of consultation by the...

That this House calls on Her Majesty's Government to insist on guarantees of safety for all British citizens, including Mr Salman Rushdie, and, in the absence of such guarantees, to withdraw from the European Union's "critical dialogue" with Iran; and further calls on Her Majesty's Government to renegotiate a stronger and more effective mechanism for relations with Iran, and to strengthen their demands for the withdrawal of the fatwa against Mr Rushdie which has now existed for six years.

That this House calls on Her Majesty's Government to insist on guarantees of safety for all British citizens, including Mr Salman Rushdie, and, in the absence of such guarantees, to withdraw from the European Union's "critical dialogue" with Iran; and further calls on Her Majesty's Government to renegotiate a stronger...

That this House recognises the many positive changes and reforms which have taken place in UNESCO in recent years; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to return to full membership of UNESCO without further delay.

That this House recognises the many positive changes and reforms which have taken place in UNESCO in recent years; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to return to full membership of UNESCO without further delay.

That this House views with concern the continuing lack of progress being made by the Hong Kong government in the review of reforming of legislation relating to press freedom; notes the fact that only three laws, relating to broadcasting and telecommunications, have been amended and only two others, on public order and summary offences, have been gazetted; and therefore calls on Her Majesty's Government to take the urgent and necessary steps to amend existing legislation, particularly that regarding official secrets and emergency regulations, and thereby to firmly establish fundamental press freedom prior to 1997.

That this House views with concern the continuing lack of progress being made by the Hong Kong government in the review of reforming of legislation relating to press freedom; notes the fact that only three laws, relating to broadcasting and telecommunications, have been amended and only two others, on public...

That this House welcomes the launch of Design Visions - a Parliament for the 21st Century, a competition by the Design Council to redesign the Houses of Parliament; believes that entrants to the competition should consider the lay-out of the chamber and of committee rooms, the arrangements for visitors, and the office facilities for honourable Members, their research and secretarial staff and for all who work there, a growing number of whom are women; believes this consideration of reform is comparable with changes to Parliament prescribed in the Jopling Report; and trusts the competition will inspire many varied and enterprising entries.

That this House welcomes the launch of Design Visions - a Parliament for the 21st Century, a competition by the Design Council to redesign the Houses of Parliament; believes that entrants to the competition should consider the lay-out of the chamber and of committee rooms, the arrangements for visitors, and...

That this House deplores the action of the Government Whips, in objecting to the Treasure Bill [Lords], which had completed its Second Reading, Committee Stage and Third Reading in the Lords with all party support; and calls upon the Secretary of State for National Heritage to make a statement explaining the Government's opposition to this Bill.

That this House deplores the action of the Government Whips, in objecting to the Treasure Bill [Lords], which had completed its Second Reading, Committee Stage and Third Reading in the Lords with all party support; and calls upon the Secretary of State for National Heritage to make a statement explaining...