That this House recognises the vital contribution of the UK co-operative movement to the economy; further notes that co-operatives in the UK operate across a wide range of sectors, all guided by the values and principles of co-operation that include concern for community and member economic participation; recognises the importance of the co-operative sector in democratising the UK economy and empowering people to take control of their own lives; notes Co-operatives Fortnight taking place from 20 June to 3 July 2022; considers it in the interest of the UK as a whole to ensure the co-operative movement continues to grow; believes that it can play an important role in community-led economic development and levelling-up; and urges the Government to take steps to encourage the expansion of the co-operative sector.

That this House recognises the vital contribution of the UK co-operative movement to the economy; further notes that co-operatives in the UK operate across a wide range of sectors, all guided by the values and principles of co-operation that include concern for community and member economic participation; recognises the importance...

That this House recognises Loneliness Awareness Week, running from 14 to 18 June; commends the charity Hft’s recent Sector Pulse Check 2020 research that highlights the digital barriers which made it difficult for people who have a learning disability to remain in touch with others during the covid-19 outbreak; encourages the Government to take steps to close the digital divide to ensure people who have a learning disability have the opportunity to make and maintain friendships through digital means; and urges the Government to set out explicit actions it will take in response to those digital barriers as part of its Loneliness Strategy.

That this House recognises Loneliness Awareness Week, running from 14 to 18 June; commends the charity Hft’s recent Sector Pulse Check 2020 research that highlights the digital barriers which made it difficult for people who have a learning disability to remain in touch with others during the covid-19 outbreak; encourages...

That this House notes the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the European Parliament's Donnelly Report, which introduced the toughest car crash standards in the world and has saved more than 78,000 lives across the EU since its enforcement; commends the Report's expertly crafted technical specifications for crash tests, which have cut the annual number of vehicle occupant deaths across Europe by half since 1 October 1998; observes the legislative text has been adopted as the standard used by the United Nation's World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicles Regulations and implemented by 62 countries saving hundreds of thousands of lives globally; and calls on the Government to support measures to build upon these standards to improve vehicle occupant safety further and prevent avoidable deaths.

That this House notes the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the European Parliament's Donnelly Report, which introduced the toughest car crash standards in the world and has saved more than 78,000 lives across the EU since its enforcement; commends the Report's expertly crafted technical specifications for crash tests, which...

That this House welcomes the tremendous initiative of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston in accepting more than 700 students and staff from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine on the island of Sint Maarten, which was hit by Hurricane Irma; congratulates UCLan on the speed with which it has acted to rescue the studies of hundreds of students; and commends the East Lancashire NHS Hospitals Trust in facilitating the clinical training of the students.

That this House welcomes the tremendous initiative of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston in accepting more than 700 students and staff from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine on the island of Sint Maarten, which was hit by Hurricane Irma; congratulates UCLan on the...

That this House congratulates Preston City Council on securing £49,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as further funding from Lancashire County Council, the Friends of the Harris Museum, the University of Central Lancashire and Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society to commemorate the Battle of Preston in November 1715, the last land battle to take place on English soil, where the English decisively defeated Scottish forces under the Old Pretender, seeking to regain the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland; notes the successful event held in Preston on 18 July 2015; and looks forward to the commemorative events that will be held in November 2015.

That this House congratulates Preston City Council on securing £49,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as further funding from Lancashire County Council, the Friends of the Harris Museum, the University of Central Lancashire and Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society to commemorate the Battle of Preston in November...

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy on 22 November 1963 and the lasting impact it has had across the world; remembers and pays tribute to his presidency and the huge contribution he made to the civil rights movement, the reduction of nuclear weapons, the introduction of Medicaid, the establishment of the Peace Corps, space exploration, and ending the Cold War; recognises the unique characteristics Kennedy brought to the presidency, and that his youth, energy, charisma, compassion and continuous belief that politics can bring out the best in people embodies not just the generation of the 1960s but those to come; recalls the intense pressure of the Cuban missile crisis and the remarkable statesmanship Kennedy displayed in preventing a global nuclear conflict; praises the efforts he undertook to close the gaps between rich and poor, young and old, black and white, American and non-American; and shares the late President's belief that, if a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy on 22 November 1963 and the lasting impact it has had across the world; remembers and pays tribute to his presidency and the huge contribution he made to the civil rights movement, the reduction of...

That this House condemns the recent bombing of a mosque and school inside Yarmouk camp in south-west Damascus by forces loyal to the Assad regime, and notes the loss of more than 700 Palestinian lives since the uprising began in March 2011 and that the Syrian government continues its repression of Palestinian refugees attempting to escape the violence to find security and safety in Jordan and Lebanon; notes that the refugees are suffering from malnutrition due to the limited amount of clean water, food and living space available in Jordan and Lebanon; calls on the Foreign Secretary to make a statement to the House setting out proposals for the provision of humanitarian aid for Palestinian refugees from Syria; and further calls on the Government to ensure that Jordan and Lebanon continue to host and support Palestinians.

That this House condemns the recent bombing of a mosque and school inside Yarmouk camp in south-west Damascus by forces loyal to the Assad regime, and notes the loss of more than 700 Palestinian lives since the uprising began in March 2011 and that the Syrian government continues its repression...

That this House is gravely concerned over Israel's plans to expand settlement building in response to the United Nations General Assembly vote, on 29 November 2012, to upgrade the status of Palestine to a non-member observer state; and recognises that the authorisation of 3,000 more planned units in the E1 area between East Jerusalem and the West Bank will have a detrimental and lasting impact on the option to achieve a two-state solution, which is needed to ensure peace and stability in the region.

That this House is gravely concerned over Israel's plans to expand settlement building in response to the United Nations General Assembly vote, on 29 November 2012, to upgrade the status of Palestine to a non-member observer state; and recognises that the authorisation of 3,000 more planned units in the E1...

That this House calls for stronger penalties for the sale of counterfeit tobacco, including shisha tobacco, and an increased drive to secure more criminal prosecutions to reduce the trade in illicit tobacco, which is often linked to drugs, human trafficking and prostitution; notes that while the risks of smoking are well documented, unlicensed and unregulated tobacco can contain products which cause additional harm to human health; further notes that the sale of illicit tobacco undermines the impact of tax increases on reducing consumption and disproportionately impacts young and vulnerable people in deprived communities; and welcomes campaigns to raise awareness of this issue in local communities, including the Lancashire Evening Post's Don't Let Them Make A Packet campaign.

That this House calls for stronger penalties for the sale of counterfeit tobacco, including shisha tobacco, and an increased drive to secure more criminal prosecutions to reduce the trade in illicit tobacco, which is often linked to drugs, human trafficking and prostitution; notes that while the risks of smoking are...

That this House congratulates Preston City Council on the hosting of an extremely successful Preston Guild in its 10th anniversary year since receiving City status from Her Majesty The Queen; praises the tireless work of Guild Mayor Councillor Carl Crompton and the Guild Mayoress Councillor Mrs Linda Crompton; looks forward to the next Preston Guild in 20 years' time; and thanks all of the councillors and council staff who have worked so hard to make this year's Preston Guild the best ever.

That this House congratulates Preston City Council on the hosting of an extremely successful Preston Guild in its 10th anniversary year since receiving City status from Her Majesty The Queen; praises the tireless work of Guild Mayor Councillor Carl Crompton and the Guild Mayoress Councillor Mrs Linda Crompton; looks forward...

That this House marks on 18 October 2011 the UK Anti-Slavery Day and the European Union's Anti-Trafficking Day; notes with profound regret that far from being relegated to the history books, slavery is still a major problem with at least 12 million people around the world enslaved today according toa United Nations' estimate; further notes that the actual number of people who are enslaved is likely to be far greater; recognises that slavery is still a problem in the UK, with domestic servitude and forced prostitution being amongst the most common forms of slavery found in this country; further notes that greater steps need to be taken to ensure that the London 2012 Olympic Games do not provide opportunities for criminals to enslave and traffick more people into the UK; and calls on the Government to take a pro-active approach to tackling the issue of slavery and human trafficking both in the UK and abroad.

That this House marks on 18 October 2011 the UK Anti-Slavery Day and the European Union's Anti-Trafficking Day; notes with profound regret that far from being relegated to the history books, slavery is still a major problem with at least 12 million people around the world enslaved today according toa...

That this House expresses concern at the rising number of people smoking tobacco, often referred to as shisha, through waterpipes (also known as hookha); notes that the increase is particularly prevalent amongst young people from ethnic minorities; commends research undertaken by the World Health Organisation that has demonstrated one smoking session can result in up to 200 times the amount of smoke being consumed when compared to that of a cigarette; further notes that associated health effects include increased risk of cancer, respiratory disease, heart disease, tuberculosis and herpes; further notes that the process of burning charcoal to heat tobacco is often a fire hazard, particularly when undertaken indoors; praises steps taken by local authorities in closing down establishments that illegally allow shisha smoking in enclosed spaces in contravention of the Health Act 2006; and calls on the Government to take greater steps to increase the awareness of the dangers associated with shisha smoking.

That this House expresses concern at the rising number of people smoking tobacco, often referred to as shisha, through waterpipes (also known as hookha); notes that the increase is particularly prevalent amongst young people from ethnic minorities; commends research undertaken by the World Health Organisation that has demonstrated one smoking...

That this House commemorates the first meeting of the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade, which took place on 22 May 1787; notes the invaluable work of members of the Society, in particular Thomas Clarkson, who were instrumental in raising the public's awareness of the inhumane practice of slavery; recognises the extraordinary work of the Society in campaigning to end the slave trade within the British Empire, which culminated in the Slave Trade Act 1807; further notes with regret that over two centuries since the Act was passed, at least 12 million people around the world remain enslaved today according to the United Nations' estimate; further notes that sexual exploitation and forced prostitution, bonded labour and domestic servitude are key features of contemporary slavery; further recognises that human trafficking is the modern version of the slave trade; and calls on the Government to use every tool at its disposal to fight the root causes of slavery and to prosecute those who participate in enslaving or trafficking vulnerable individuals into the UK.

That this House commemorates the first meeting of the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade, which took place on 22 May 1787; notes the invaluable work of members of the Society, in particular Thomas Clarkson, who were instrumental in raising the public's awareness of the inhumane practice...

That this House recognises the important contribution the Muslim community makes to society in the UK; recognises the problems they face in day to day life coming up against Islamophobia, both in the workplace and outside; and calls on the Government to bring in tighter regulation to tackle this and other forms of religious and racial discrimination.

That this House recognises the important contribution the Muslim community makes to society in the UK; recognises the problems they face in day to day life coming up against Islamophobia, both in the workplace and outside; and calls on the Government to bring in tighter regulation to tackle this and...

That this House praises the work of Sr. Marcelo Freixo, a human rights defender and elected official in Rio de Janiero, who has campaigned tenaciously for human rights in his state; commends his role as President of the Parliamentary Commission investigating the violence perpetrated by paramilitary militias in Rio de Janeiro's shanty towns; encourages the Brazilian government to ensure that effective protection is provided for Sr Freixo in the face of serious threats to his life; encourages the Brazilian government to respect and act on the findings of the Commission; and urges the Brazilian government to address the violence suffered by residents of shanty towns across Brazil.

That this House praises the work of Sr. Marcelo Freixo, a human rights defender and elected official in Rio de Janiero, who has campaigned tenaciously for human rights in his state; commends his role as President of the Parliamentary Commission investigating the violence perpetrated by paramilitary militias in Rio de...

That this House notes with concern the lack of public security in urban areas across Brazil, particularly for poorer communities and the vulnerable residents within them, notably women and children; encourages the Brazilian government to adopt long-term measures to address this problem by increasing investment in social development projects and investigating police corruption and abusive policing methods; and urges the Brazilian government to put forward a national agenda to combat violence in these communities which is to include greater freedom and adequate budget for the federal police service to implement government policy.

That this House notes with concern the lack of public security in urban areas across Brazil, particularly for poorer communities and the vulnerable residents within them, notably women and children; encourages the Brazilian government to adopt long-term measures to address this problem by increasing investment in social development projects and...

That this House thanks the Latin American ambassadors to the UK for meeting the Latin America and Brazil All Party Parliamentary groups; shares the concerns raised by them relating to the issue of immigration, which included the application of restrictive rules that will negatively impact on hundreds of Latin American students, the criminalisation of legitimate migrants and the heavy-handed treatment of Latin American citizens at British points of entry; and calls on the Government to meet the Latin American ambassadors to the UK and to address these concerns as a matter of urgency.

That this House thanks the Latin American ambassadors to the UK for meeting the Latin America and Brazil All Party Parliamentary groups; shares the concerns raised by them relating to the issue of immigration, which included the application of restrictive rules that will negatively impact on hundreds of Latin American...

That this House recognises the major contribution that Preston has made to the development of football as the UK's national sport, that Preston North End is one of 12 founder members of the Football League dating back to 1888 and that Deepdale is the oldest professional football ground in the world; notes that Preston North End are the first ever double winners, winning both the League Championship and the FA Cup in the founding year of the Football League; and deplores remarks made by the Noble Lord Mawhinney when he stated that the National Football Museum, which hosts the crown jewels of football, should be moved from Preston to London and housed at the Wembley Stadium.

That this House recognises the major contribution that Preston has made to the development of football as the UK's national sport, that Preston North End is one of 12 founder members of the Football League dating back to 1888 and that Deepdale is the oldest professional football ground in the...

That this House congratulates Romania on the successful conclusion of negotiations for membership of the European union; and looks forward to Romania signing the EU Treaty of Accession in the spring of 2005.

That this House congratulates Romania on the successful conclusion of negotiations for membership of the European union; and looks forward to Romania signing the EU Treaty of Accession in the spring of 2005.

That this House congratulates Preston Women's Refuge on 10 years of providing sanctuary and shelter for abused women; welcomes the additional new refuge, which will be named after the late Audrey Wise who championed women's issues; and looks forward to the next 10 years of offering help and support to women in need.

That this House congratulates Preston Women's Refuge on 10 years of providing sanctuary and shelter for abused women; welcomes the additional new refuge, which will be named after the late Audrey Wise who championed women's issues; and looks forward to the next 10 years of offering help and support to...