That this House welcomes that National Lottery players have helped raise £36 billion for good causes since the National Lottery was introduced in 1994; notes that the National Lottery distributors have made more than 500,000 individual grants over that period, including at least 180 in every parliamentary constituency; encourages hon. Members to support their constituents to apply for funding for local community, sport, art, film and heritage projects; and further welcomes the ongoing commitment of Parliament via the National Lottery to fund good causes which improve well-being and change lives for the better across all constituent parts of the UK.

That this House welcomes that National Lottery players have helped raise £36 billion for good causes since the National Lottery was introduced in 1994; notes that the National Lottery distributors have made more than 500,000 individual grants over that period, including at least 180 in every parliamentary constituency; encourages hon....

That this House notes the recent consultations undertaken by Post Office Ltd into the closure of Crown post offices across Wales; further notes that in Aberystwyth the Crown Post Office was closed despite strong local opposition; recognises that closures have occurred throughout many communities in Wales despite local opposition; notes that the Communication Workers Union have stated that they are unaware of a single case where public consultation has overturned the Post Office's proposals in recent years; believes that the current consultation system is shambolic and does not take into account the views of local people over the closures; and calls on Post Office Ltd to ensure that future consultations take local opposition seriously.

That this House notes the recent consultations undertaken by Post Office Ltd into the closure of Crown post offices across Wales; further notes that in Aberystwyth the Crown Post Office was closed despite strong local opposition; recognises that closures have occurred throughout many communities in Wales despite local opposition; notes...

That this House is aware that it took decisions 200 years ago this year which are now over time for review; notes that many of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812 during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, were then purchased from him by the Government following a decision in Parliament in 1816, and remain on display in the British Museum, to which they were transferred by Act of Parliament also in 1816; further notes that, when presented with the facts, the UK public favours the reunification of the Parthenon sculptures in Athens with those now displayed in the purpose-built Acropolis Museum in the shadow of the Parthenon; and calls on the Government, working with the Trustees of the British Museum, to engage in a gracious act to reunite these Parthenon sculptures with those in Athens and with the people of Greece on the 200th anniversary of the purchase from Lord Elgin.

That this House is aware that it took decisions 200 years ago this year which are now over time for review; notes that many of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812 during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, were then purchased from him...

That this House recognises the crucial services that have been provided continuously by the Borth Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for over 50 years; notes and commends the many years of service of its selfless volunteers; further commends the commitment of Dylan Evans who has recently received the 20 Years Long Service Medal; welcomes and congratulates the commitment of Philip Jones on receiving his Bar to Long Service Medal for over 30 years of service; praises the 12 years of service by Ian Hosker who has received a Bronze Statuette for his work as an Honorary Medical Adviser, carrying out medicals for crew members and dealing with medical issues for the station; further notes the commitment of the president, Paul Frost, receiving a Gold Badge and Certificate for his dedication over 32 years; further congratulates the 34 and 32 years of service respectively by Peter Davies and Louis de la Haye who are awaiting their Bar to Long Service for over 30 years of service; and wishes the Borth RNLI and its volunteers continued vital and successful services over the years to come.

That this House recognises the crucial services that have been provided continuously by the Borth Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for over 50 years; notes and commends the many years of service of its selfless volunteers; further commends the commitment of Dylan Evans who has recently received the 20 Years...

That this House congratulates Ceredigion County Council's carers unit for its work during this year's Carers Week that ran from 3 June to 11 June 2016; commends its partnership with the British Red Cross' carers service, Crossroads Mid & West Wales and Hafal, which organised four free events for carers in Ceredigion with the support of Marie Curie; notes that only a small number of the 8,063 carers in Ceredigion come forward to ask for help and support despite relationship, financial, health and other difficulties many face as a result of their work; welcomes the information and advice, as well as variety of activities, including holistic therapies, a theatre performance and more, provided to carers at these events; and further welcomes the positive feedback received from many of Ceredigion's carers who attended.

That this House congratulates Ceredigion County Council's carers unit for its work during this year's Carers Week that ran from 3 June to 11 June 2016; commends its partnership with the British Red Cross' carers service, Crossroads Mid & West Wales and Hafal, which organised four free events for carers...

That this House congratulates the Carers Week partnership in Wales for the 2016 Carers Week and its Building Carer Friendly Communities report, highlighting the combination of inadequate support and lack of awareness from communities damaging the life chances of Wales’ 370,000 carers; notes the report’s findings that two thirds of carers have given up work or reduced their hours to provide care, that half of carers struggle financially, that half of carers have let health issues go untreated, that one in three carers only gets help when it is an emergency and that almost half of carers say their mental health has got worse; further notes that every year in Wales 123,000 people become carers saving the Welsh economy £8.1 billion per year; notes that a majority of carers provide over 50 hours of care per week; and calls on all levels of government to recognise the important role of carers, to ensure that adequate support is available and that public awareness of the importance of carers to local communities is improved.

That this House congratulates the Carers Week partnership in Wales for the 2016 Carers Week and its Building Carer Friendly Communities report, highlighting the combination of inadequate support and lack of awareness from communities damaging the life chances of Wales’ 370,000 carers; notes the report’s findings that two thirds of...

That this House notes that each year as many as one million people attending hospitals in the UK will have sustained a head injury; further notes that 135,000 of those people are confirmed as having a traumatic brain injury and are admitted to hospital; recognises that brain injury can cause mobility problems, sensory loss, epilepsy, speech and language problems, issues with thinking skills such as memory and concentration and changes in emotions and behaviour; also recognises that many people who have suffered from a brain injury, and their families, may lack awareness of how a brain injury may change them; welcomes the work of Headway, a charity dedicated to helping those with brain injuries in promoting understanding of brain injury and its effects; also welcomes the work of local Headway branches in providing tailored support for those who have experienced a brain injury, their families and their carers; and commends the hard work of the local Headway Ceredigion branch who provide such an essential service.

That this House notes that each year as many as one million people attending hospitals in the UK will have sustained a head injury; further notes that 135,000 of those people are confirmed as having a traumatic brain injury and are admitted to hospital; recognises that brain injury can cause...

That this House notes that nearly one in six, or 75 million, children aged between 3 and 18 are living in countries affected by crises and are classed as being in desperate need of educational support; supports efforts to scale-up and improve the provision of education to these children; further notes the opportunity provided at the World Humanitarian Summit on 23-24 May 2016 in Istanbul for governments to generate the shared political, operational and financial commitment needed to meet the educational needs of these children, including via the establishment of Education Cannot Wait: the fund for education in emergencies; and calls on the Government to support Education Cannot Wait by being a founding donor in Istanbul.

That this House notes that nearly one in six, or 75 million, children aged between 3 and 18 are living in countries affected by crises and are classed as being in desperate need of educational support; supports efforts to scale-up and improve the provision of education to these children; further...

That this House recognises the essential service that has been provided continuously by the New Quay RNLI in Ceredigion for 152 years; notes the numerous lives saved at sea as a result of their work; commends the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; welcomes the recognition of the service provided by several of its long-standing volunteers by Rear Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence in April of this year; congratulates Roger Davies who was made an Honorary Life Governor after 54 years of continuous service; further welcomes the recognition of Trevor Evans who received a Bar to his long service award for 50 years of continuous service; welcomes the recognition of Rees Tom Jones who also received a Bar to his long service award for 40 years of continuous service; and wishes the New Quay RNLI and its volunteers continued success for the future.

That this House recognises the essential service that has been provided continuously by the New Quay RNLI in Ceredigion for 152 years; notes the numerous lives saved at sea as a result of their work; commends the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; welcomes the recognition of...

That this House recognises the essential service that has been provided by the Aberystwyth RNLI since it was first established in 1861; commends the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; welcomes the recognition of Bryan Pugh Jones who was made an Honorary Life Governor by the RNLI Board of Trustees for his service to the Aberystwyth Lifeboat, the highest award that the RNLI can confer on a volunteer; further welcomes the recognition of Richard Griffiths and Mildred Jones who were awarded the RNLI Gold Badge in recognition of their individual services to the Institution; congratulates David and Sonia Jenkins on their long and dedicated service; and wishes the Aberystwyth RNLI and its volunteers continued success long into the future.

That this House recognises the essential service that has been provided by the Aberystwyth RNLI since it was first established in 1861; commends the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; welcomes the recognition of Bryan Pugh Jones who was made an Honorary Life Governor by the RNLI...

That this House recognises the negative impact that bank closures have on small communities and high streets; notes the closure of 500 bank branches in 2014 across the UK; further notes with concern that 1,500 communities in the UK have now lost all bank branches; further recognises the severe limitations of alternatives for many communities, such as mobile, telephone and internet banking; recognises that the Post Office network only provides a partial social function in making many smaller communities viable places to live and work; and calls on the Government to encourage the banking sector to recognise its responsibilities to all communities, rural and urban, in maintaining a broad network which is accessible to both businesses and individuals.

That this House recognises the negative impact that bank closures have on small communities and high streets; notes the closure of 500 bank branches in 2014 across the UK; further notes with concern that 1,500 communities in the UK have now lost all bank branches; further recognises the severe limitations...

That this House notes that over 170,000 people are employed directly and indirectly in tourism and related sectors in Wales; further notes that 44 per cent of people employed in tourism are under 30; believes that measures to support this sector could play a key role in reducing the 18.9 per cent youth unemployment rates in Wales; further believes that the Government should take advantage of EU dispensation for the lower VAT rate on tourism in order to reduce the burden on the tourism industry, enable growth, and better compete internationally; and urges the Government to lower VAT on tourism accommodation and attractions from 20 per cent to five per cent.

That this House notes that over 170,000 people are employed directly and indirectly in tourism and related sectors in Wales; further notes that 44 per cent of people employed in tourism are under 30; believes that measures to support this sector could play a key role in reducing the 18.9...

That this House welcomes the work of CADARN Learning Portal launched at Aberystwyth University that supports and stimulates the production of online and open educational media across its partnership of Welsh universities; notes the important role of technology in inspiring new students from all walks of life into higher education; further notes the benefit of technology in supporting and promoting best practice amongst teaching staff and in encouraging innovation in teaching; further welcomes its work to engage employers to make explicit the link between education and jobs; and encourages potential students in Wales to explore their learning and job possibilities through the CADARN Learning Portal.

That this House welcomes the work of CADARN Learning Portal launched at Aberystwyth University that supports and stimulates the production of online and open educational media across its partnership of Welsh universities; notes the important role of technology in inspiring new students from all walks of life into higher education;...

That this House notes with concern the unjust detention of two Filimbi activists, Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma in Kinshasa; further notes with extreme concern the increase in repression against journalists, youth leaders and opposition activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo; applauds the efforts of opposition groups in highlighting this issue; and calls on the Government to make firm representations to the regime of President Kabila, and urge others in the African Union, the EU and the UN to make strong representations on unjust detentions.

That this House notes with concern the unjust detention of two Filimbi activists, Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma in Kinshasa; further notes with extreme concern the increase in repression against journalists, youth leaders and opposition activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo; applauds the efforts of opposition groups in highlighting...

That this House is concerned at the number of bank branches that are being closed across rural areas; is alarmed at the large areas of rural Britain without access to a local bank branch; recognises the limitations of many of the alternatives, such as provision of mobile banking facilities, the Post Office and telephone and internet banking; believes that the provision of accessible banking is an integral part of social inclusion, with a particular impact on the elderly and small businesses; and calls on the Government to encourage the banking sector to maintain a network of bank branches in rural communities.

That this House is concerned at the number of bank branches that are being closed across rural areas; is alarmed at the large areas of rural Britain without access to a local bank branch; recognises the limitations of many of the alternatives, such as provision of mobile banking facilities, the...

That this House celebrates the annual Welsh language festival Gwyl Fawr Aberteifi held in Cardigan; notes the importance of this Eisteddfod in celebrating Welsh music, verse and dance; further notes the cultural contribution this festival makes to the local community and to Welsh culture; congratulates all in the local community who organise and compete in the festival; and commends the historic tradition of this festival, which in 2015 is in its 62nd year.

That this House celebrates the annual Welsh language festival Gwyl Fawr Aberteifi held in Cardigan; notes the importance of this Eisteddfod in celebrating Welsh music, verse and dance; further notes the cultural contribution this festival makes to the local community and to Welsh culture; congratulates all in the local community...

That this House commends the Paul's Pledge campaign which works to campaign against alcohol-fuelled violence; praises the work of Paul Pugh on this campaign who was left in a coma for two months following an unprovoked assault outside a pub in 2007 for which four men were jailed; further commends Paul for bravely using his experiences to campaign against alcohol-fuelled violence, particularly amongst young people; highlights the documentary Paul has made as part of this campaign to document his experiences including having to learn to walk again; commends Dyfed-Powys Police in its support for the campaign; supports the simple message Paul's Pledge asks young people to make to walk away and think twice; and encourages more young people to take Paul's Pledge.

That this House commends the Paul's Pledge campaign which works to campaign against alcohol-fuelled violence; praises the work of Paul Pugh on this campaign who was left in a coma for two months following an unprovoked assault outside a pub in 2007 for which four men were jailed; further commends...

That this House welcomes the official opening of Castell Aberteifi/Cardigan Castle that took place on 25 June 2015 after a 14 year restoration campaign by the local community; notes the importance of the castle to Welsh history, having been the location of the first Eisteddfod in 1176 under the Lord Rhys; congratulates the Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust for raising £12 million for the project; and praises the work of the people of Cardigan in raising £250,000 for its restoration.

That this House welcomes the official opening of Castell Aberteifi/Cardigan Castle that took place on 25 June 2015 after a 14 year restoration campaign by the local community; notes the importance of the castle to Welsh history, having been the location of the first Eisteddfod in 1176 under the Lord...

That this House recognises the value of distinctive Welsh-language broadcasting and the important contribution of S4C in safeguarding the Welsh language and enriching the culture of Wales; opposes any further cuts in S4C funding by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which could threaten the future of the channel; and calls on the Government to maintain the editorial, managerial and operational independence of S4C and recognise the need for a sustainable funding basis to protect the future of Welsh-language broadcasting.

That this House recognises the value of distinctive Welsh-language broadcasting and the important contribution of S4C in safeguarding the Welsh language and enriching the culture of Wales; opposes any further cuts in S4C funding by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which could threaten the future of the channel;...

That this House notes the Government's commitment to a referendum on UK membership of the EU; recognises the importance of allowing the public time fully to consider the issues and implications surrounding the EU referendum debate; further recognises the importance of ensuring focused and adequate debate on the issues facing the National Assembly and the Welsh Government prior to the election in May 2016; and calls on the Government to ensure that the EU referendum is not held on the same day, nor in the run up to, the National Assembly for Wales election in May 2016.

That this House notes the Government's commitment to a referendum on UK membership of the EU; recognises the importance of allowing the public time fully to consider the issues and implications surrounding the EU referendum debate; further recognises the importance of ensuring focused and adequate debate on the issues facing...