That this House congratulates the Engineering Employers Federation on organising Manufacturing Week; notes that as a share of gross domestic product manufacturing has fallen more under this Government than any previous administration; supports manufacturing as vital to the UK economy; recognises its importance in increasing UK exports; and believes that in future manufacturing should lie at the heart of a healthy UK economy.

That this House congratulates the Engineering Employers Federation on organising Manufacturing Week; notes that as a share of gross domestic product manufacturing has fallen more under this Government than any previous administration; supports manufacturing as vital to the UK economy; recognises its importance in increasing UK exports; and believes that...

That this House notes the importance of the construction industry to the United Kingdom economy and to jobs; is concerned at the collapse of house building and other construction activity; is further concerned that the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors estimates some 300,000 jobs will be lost as a result; and calls on the Government to reduce red tape, simplify business taxes and implement an effective national loan guarantee scheme for viable firms in construction at the earliest opportunity.

That this House notes the importance of the construction industry to the United Kingdom economy and to jobs; is concerned at the collapse of house building and other construction activity; is further concerned that the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors estimates some 300,000 jobs will be lost as a result;...

That this House condemns the proposals by the Liberal Democrat Group on Cornwall County Council for re-organising and so reducing the effectiveness of fire-service cover; strongly commends the excellent fire service personnel; notes the grave concerns of people in Newquay about the recent tragic fire at the Penhallow Hotel and the ability of the fire service to respond; further notes with great concern plans to now remove 24 hour whole-time cover in Falmouth and Camborne; and calls on the Liberal Democrat-run county council to listen to local people and use the available resources to prioritise front line services.

That this House condemns the proposals by the Liberal Democrat Group on Cornwall County Council for re-organising and so reducing the effectiveness of fire-service cover; strongly commends the excellent fire service personnel; notes the grave concerns of people in Newquay about the recent tragic fire at the Penhallow Hotel and...

That this House notes that thousands of young aspiring actors and models are being defrauded by unscrupulous agencies who charge unwarranted up-front fees; further notes that, according to The Stage magazine, the vast majority receive no work in return; recalls the promise made by the Government in May 2006 that it would stamp out this practice; is concerned to note that not a single prosecution has since been made; and calls on the Government to fulfil its promise to prosecute rogue agencies and to close the legal loophole which allows this fraudulent activity to continue in the entertainment industry.

That this House notes that thousands of young aspiring actors and models are being defrauded by unscrupulous agencies who charge unwarranted up-front fees; further notes that, according to The Stage magazine, the vast majority receive no work in return; recalls the promise made by the Government in May 2006 that...

That this House recognises the value of small shops for local communities and is concerned by their declining presence on the High Street; notes that this Government has disproportionately increased the regulatory burden on small businesses; further notes that the total cost of regulation introduced by this Government since 1998 for UK businesses was over ??50 billion; and urges the Government urgently to review this situation.

That this House recognises the value of small shops for local communities and is concerned by their declining presence on the High Street; notes that this Government has disproportionately increased the regulatory burden on small businesses; further notes that the total cost of regulation introduced by this Government since 1998...

That this House notes the Government's plans to reverse its tax treatment of owner managed businesses; is deeply concerned that this could result in severe financial hardship for thousands of family businesses and thus damage enterprise; asks the Chancellor to explain why his tax incentives went wrong; and urges him to meet with and consult small business representatives prior to the Budget.

That this House notes the Government's plans to reverse its tax treatment of owner managed businesses; is deeply concerned that this could result in severe financial hardship for thousands of family businesses and thus damage enterprise; asks the Chancellor to explain why his tax incentives went wrong; and urges him...

That this House notes that the Government proposes to fund the additional costs to Hertfordshire County Council, as a result of implementing Article 16(2) of EC Regulation 2037/00 on Ozone Depleting Substances, in the period from 1st April 2002 to 31st March 2003, by means of a special grant allocation of ??790,169; further notes that the estimated actual cost to Hertfordshire County Council for the storage and disposal of redundant refrigerators during this period is ??1,100,000, and that in addition to the estimated cost to Broxbourne Borough Council, East Hertfordshire District Council and Hertsmere Borough Council, Three Rivers District Council of ??30,954, ??22,000, ??55,575 and ??63,587 respectively, unknown costs for the collection of redundant refrigerators are also being incurred by Dacorum Borough Council, North Hertfordshire District Council, Stevenage Borough Council, Watford Borough Council and Welwyn Hatfield District Council; recognises thereby that the total extra cost in Hertfordshire County Council is in excess of ??1,272,116; and, in view of the statement by the Minister for the Environment, the Right honourable Member for Oldham, West and Royton on local authority funding that 'We are ... taking the realistic view that if extra duties are imposed they should be reasonably funded. That is the Government's policy' (Official Report, 14th January, c125), calls upon the Government to make clear how it intends to fund the shortfall in Hertfordshire County Council which will not be less than ??481,947.

That this House notes that the Government proposes to fund the additional costs to Hertfordshire County Council, as a result of implementing Article 16(2) of EC Regulation 2037/00 on Ozone Depleting Substances, in the period from 1st April 2002 to 31st March 2003, by means of a special grant allocation...

That this House notes with concern the consultation period of four months and that this equates to just seven parliamentary weeks; and calls upon the Government to extend the period of consultation to the end of February 2003 to give more people a chance to respond.

That this House notes with concern the consultation period of four months and that this equates to just seven parliamentary weeks; and calls upon the Government to extend the period of consultation to the end of February 2003 to give more people a chance to respond.

That this House believes that Parliament is the ultimate defender of our liberty and that all legislation which is brought before Parliament should be accompanied by a Liberty Test; and further believes that ministers should publish an explicit and detailed assessment of the impact of any legislation on individual liberties and that ministers must justify to the House why they believe that a curtailment of personal liberty is required.

That this House believes that Parliament is the ultimate defender of our liberty and that all legislation which is brought before Parliament should be accompanied by a Liberty Test; and further believes that ministers should publish an explicit and detailed assessment of the impact of any legislation on individual liberties...

That this House notes with grateful thanks the service given by members of the RAF who were killed in training accidents since the foundation of the RAF on 1st April 1918, and were thereby prevented from serving their country as they had desired.

That this House notes with grateful thanks the service given by members of the RAF who were killed in training accidents since the foundation of the RAF on 1st April 1918, and were thereby prevented from serving their country as they had desired.

That this House is dismayed by the report in the Evening Standard of 21st January that the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions has blocked the appointment of the career civil servant Ian Jones as head of media in his Department; notes that his preferred choice, Ms Ann Wallis, is an outsider who is a friend and former colleague of Jo Moore; urges him to abandon this further attempt at politicisation; and fears that if successful, this will bury the impartiality of the Civil Service.

That this House is dismayed by the report in the Evening Standard of 21st January that the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions has blocked the appointment of the career civil servant Ian Jones as head of media in his Department; notes that his preferred choice,...