That this House recognises the vital role that science and engineering play in the United Kingdom and applauds the initiative taken by scientific and engineering organisations led by the Royal Society of Chemistry in promoting Science and the General Election in the Houses of Parliament on 14th February; notes that this event is supported by the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Science Council, the Engineering Council, the Institute of Physics, the Institute of Biology and Save British Science, as well as many other organisations; notes that the event seeks to highlight the enormous contribution that science and engineering make to vital areas of national life; notes the Charter for Science and Engineering which highlights some of the important issues with which the next Parliament and the next Government will have to deal; and hopes that these issues are widely discussed and publicly debated in the period leading up to the next general election.

That this House recognises the vital role that science and engineering play in the United Kingdom and applauds the initiative taken by scientific and engineering organisations led by the Royal Society of Chemistry in promoting Science and the General Election in the Houses of Parliament on 14th February; notes that...

That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 27th June and on its continuing commitment to serve the public interest by seeking to improve the access of Members of Parliament to scientific information and a better understanding of science; notes that the Society's pioneering parliamentary link scheme, which provides information and briefing on chemistry-related scientific subjects, is open to Right honourable and honourable Members on all sides of the House; further notes the extensive educational activity of the society to promote high quality chemistry teaching and education at all levels; applauds the theme of Problems for Society - Solutions from Science and the involvement in this year's Links Day for the first time of the scientific societies representing all the three core scientific disciplines of chemistry, physics and biology; and welcomes the contribution that Parliamentary Links Day makes to maintaining a dialogue between Parliament and the scientific community on scientific issues.

That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 27th June and on its continuing commitment to serve the public interest by seeking to improve the access of Members of Parliament to scientific information and a better understanding of...

That this House welcomes National Science Week commencing on 17th March and organised by the British Association; notes that in every constituency a scientific event is being arranged; and hopes that all honourable Members will support this admirable initiative designed to raise the awareness of science with both parents and children.

That this House welcomes National Science Week commencing on 17th March and organised by the British Association; notes that in every constituency a scientific event is being arranged; and hopes that all honourable Members will support this admirable initiative designed to raise the awareness of science with both parents and...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 22nd June and on its continuing commitment to serve the public interest by seeking to improve the access of Members of Parliament to scientific information and to their understanding of science; notes that the Society's pioneering Parliamentary Link Scheme, which provides information and briefing on chemistry-related scientific subjects, is open to Right honourable and honourable Members on all sides of the House; further notes the extensive educational activity of the Society to promote high quality chemistry teaching and education at all educational levels; applauds the Society's recent publication of the educational resource The Age of the Molecule which is being distributed to all schools, colleges and universities throughout the UK; welcomes the crucial link between the core science of chemistry and the United Kingdom's scientific research base; and notes that this year's Parliamentary Links Day is on the timely theme of Chemistry for Health which highlights the central role that chemistry plays to underpin, support and promote health.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 22nd June and on its continuing commitment to serve the public interest by seeking to improve the access of Members of Parliament to scientific information and to their understanding of...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry for its new educational initiative entitled, The Age of the Molecule, launched at the House of Commons during National Science Week, SET99; notes the Society's continuing educational work with all sectors of education and especially the wide-ranging resources made available to teachers of chemistry; applauds the initiative to make The Age of the Molecule freely available to every single secondary school, college and university in the country; and congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on its continuing contribution both to the promotion of science in schools and to the success of National Science Week.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry for its new educational initiative entitled, The Age of the Molecule, launched at the House of Commons during National Science Week, SET99; notes the Society's continuing educational work with all sectors of education and especially the wide-ranging resources made available to...

That this House congratulates the British chemist, Professor John A. Pople, on being awarded the 1998 Nobel Prize for Chemistry; notes that this has been awarded for his pioneering work in the development of computational methods in quantum chemistry; notes that he began his work at Cambridge University, that among many other honours he has been awarded the prestigious Marlow Medal of the Faraday Division of The Royal Society of Chemistry, and that he is a Fellow of the Royal Society; notes that quantum chemistry is today used within all branches of chemistry and molecular physics and affords a deeper understanding of molecular processes that cannot be obtained from experiments alone; applauds his selfless dissemination of his scientic work as being in the finest traditions of open access to scientific knowledge; notes further that computational chemistry has widespread applications and has greatly increased our knowledge of the inner structure of matter; and expresses the hope that the development and strenghening of the UK's science base can provide a solid foundation for the continued future scientific success of British science.

That this House congratulates the British chemist, Professor John A. Pople, on being awarded the 1998 Nobel Prize for Chemistry; notes that this has been awarded for his pioneering work in the development of computational methods in quantum chemistry; notes that he began his work at Cambridge University, that among...

That this House congratulates Professor Sir Harold Kroto of the University of Sussex on the award of the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry; notes that he receives this Nobel Prize together with two other colleagues for his pioneering work in the discovery of Buckminster-fullerenes, carbon atoms bound together in the form of a ball; notes his long and distinguished scientific career in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States of America, including his Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and his award from the Society of the Tilden Lectureship in 1981-82 and the Royal Society of Chemistry's Longstaff Medal in 1993; notes his association with the University of Sussex where he holds his present post as Royal Society Research Professor; and notes the crucial importance to the United Kingdom of retaining the strongest and best resourced science base possible to enable British science to remain world class and to provide more Nobel laureates in the future.

That this House congratulates Professor Sir Harold Kroto of the University of Sussex on the award of the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry; notes that he receives this Nobel Prize together with two other colleagues for his pioneering work in the discovery of Buckminster-fullerenes, carbon atoms bound together in the...

That this House congratulates Professor Sir Harold Kroto of the University of Sussex on the award of the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry; notes that he receives this Nobel Prize together with two other colleagues for his pioneering work in the discovery of Buckminster-fullerenes, carbon atoms bound together in the form of a ball; notes his long and distinguished scientific career in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States of America, including his Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and his award from the Society of the Tilden Lectureship in 1981-82 and the Royal Society of Chemistry's Longstaff Medal in 1993; notes his association with the University of Sussex where he holds his present post as Royal Society Research Professor; and notes the crucial importance to the United Kingdom of retaining the strongest and best resourced science base possible to enable British science to remain world class and to provide more Nobel laureates in the future.

That this House congratulates Professor Sir Harold Kroto of the University of Sussex on the award of the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry; notes that he receives this Nobel Prize together with two other colleagues for his pioneering work in the discovery of Buckminster-fullerenes, carbon atoms bound together in the...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Thursday 30th June and the continuing commitment by the Society to the public interest that this Links Day represents in seeking to improve the scientific understanding of honourable Members; notes that the Society's pioneering Parliamentary Link Scheme, which provides information and briefing on chemistry-related scientific subjects, is open to Right honourable and honourable Members on all sides of the House; further notes the central role that chemistry plays in underpinning scientific advances in areas as diverse as the information superhighway, computer technology, drug development and in a wide variety of other leading technologies; and applauds the initiative of the Society in devoting this year's Parliamentary Links Day both to the crucial link between the core science of chemistry and the United Kingdom's scientific research base and to chemistry's key role in wealth creation and the quality of life. (Relevant registered interest declared).

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Thursday 30th June and the continuing commitment by the Society to the public interest that this Links Day represents in seeking to improve the scientific understanding of honourable Members; notes that...

That this House regrets that the North East Thames Health Authority has been unable to resolve its 11 year dispute with senior paediatrician Bridget O'Connell who, during this time, has been suspended on full salary of around ??50,000 per annum; and wishes to know who will be held responsible for the ??500,000 of health service money wasted in this way and what disciplinary action is proposed.

That this House regrets that the North East Thames Health Authority has been unable to resolve its 11 year dispute with senior paediatrician Bridget O'Connell who, during this time, has been suspended on full salary of around ??50,000 per annum; and wishes to know who will be held responsible for...

That this House welcomes National Science Week 1994 as a positive step towards improving the public understanding of science and congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry for its initiative in organising the first ever nationwide competition designed to find new and imaginative ways to present chemistry to the public which is being launched at the House by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on Wednesday 23rd March; notes that the Society's initiative is supported by the Science Museum and by Right honourable and honourable Members on all sides of the House; and hopes that the thousand events taking place throughout National Science Week will strengthen public support for a strong and vigorous science base and recognition of the vital contribution that science continues to make to all areas of national life. (Relevant registered interest declared).

That this House welcomes National Science Week 1994 as a positive step towards improving the public understanding of science and congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry for its initiative in organising the first ever nationwide competition designed to find new and imaginative ways to present chemistry to the public which...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House of Commons on 6th July; notes that the Society's pioneering and innovative Parliamentary Link Scheme is open to Right honourable and honourable Members from all sides of the House; notes further that the Society's Links Day programme will be considering the wider impact of the recent Government White Paper on Science, Engineering and Technology policy; and applauds the continuing efforts of professional scientific organisations like The Royal Society of Chemistry which seeks to raise the awareness of science within Parliament and which, in the public interest, seeks to provide for all Right honourable and honourable Members assistance and background briefing on scientific issues involving chemistry.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House of Commons on 6th July; notes that the Society's pioneering and innovative Parliamentary Link Scheme is open to Right honourable and honourable Members from all sides of the House; notes further that...

That this House congratulates Dr Thomas D. Inch on his appointment as Secretary General of The Royal Society of Chemistry; notes the retirement of his distinguished predecessor Dr J.S. Gow under whose leadership the Society has played an increasingly active part in the Parliamentary life of both Houses; further notes the valuable role that the Society now plays in providing Right honourable and honourable Members on all sides with scientific information; believes in the importance of according British science the high status it deserves; and expresses the hope that this status can be enhanced by the active participation of scientists in all areas of national life.

That this House congratulates Dr Thomas D. Inch on his appointment as Secretary General of The Royal Society of Chemistry; notes the retirement of his distinguished predecessor Dr J.S. Gow under whose leadership the Society has played an increasingly active part in the Parliamentary life of both Houses; further notes...

That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry on organizing the 1992 Parliamentary Links Day; applauds the Society's unique and pioneering Parliamentary Link Scheme which provides Right honourable and honourable Members on all sides of the House with a means of access to information and background briefing on issues involving chemistry; notes that Parliamentary Links Day is designed to help bring Members of Parliament and the scientific community closer together; further notes that this event is particularly well timed in view of the new governmental arrangements for science, the creation of the new Office of Science and Technology presided over by the Minister for Public Service and Science, and the readiness of the Government to consult the scientific community about science and technology policy; and believes that the Society is to be congratulated upon its initiative in seeking to promote science on the Parliamentary agenda.

That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry on organizing the 1992 Parliamentary Links Day; applauds the Society's unique and pioneering Parliamentary Link Scheme which provides Right honourable and honourable Members on all sides of the House with a means of access to information and background briefing on issues...

That this House regrets that the High Sheriff of Essex, in attempting to enforce a writ issued by the Southend Court for recovery of debt, seized a motor car parked in the driveway of the debtor's house, and despite enquiries to the DVLC showing that the debtor was not the keeper of the vehicle, eventually sold the vehicle at auction; deplores the fact that only cursory attempts were made by the Under Sheriff to locate the real owner of the vehicle who, due to not being able to afford tax and insurance had arranged long-term parking at the debtor's house; is greatly surprised that the High Sheriff will not recognise his mistake nor offer compensation; and calls on the High Sheriff of Essex to withdraw his threat to defend vigorously the mistaken action he and his staff have taken and make full and proper restitution to Mr and Mrs Walker.

That this House regrets that the High Sheriff of Essex, in attempting to enforce a writ issued by the Southend Court for recovery of debt, seized a motor car parked in the driveway of the debtor's house, and despite enquiries to the DVLC showing that the debtor was not the...

That this House congratulates the Inter-Parliamentary Union on holding a successful Conference in Yaounde, Cameroon, between 6th-11th April, and supports the strongly worded Statement of Principles for a Sustainable Planet, adopted in preparation for the UN Conference on Environment and Development; and further supports the resolutions on (i) the organisation and functioning of democracy and the expression of ethnic diversity as a means of ensuring the stability of all states, (ii) the threat of AIDS to world economic growth and political and social stability and (iii) the defence of representative institutions in Peru, adopted unanimously by parliamentary delegates from all over the world.

That this House congratulates the Inter-Parliamentary Union on holding a successful Conference in Yaounde, Cameroon, between 6th-11th April, and supports the strongly worded Statement of Principles for a Sustainable Planet, adopted in preparation for the UN Conference on Environment and Development; and further supports the resolutions on (i) the organisation...

That this House notes the importance of the energy sector to the British economy and to daily life; expresses concern that without an Energy Select Committee, decisions which could have long-term and serious consequences will be taken without proper scrutiny; and therefore calls for the retention of the Energy Select Committee so that it can continue to provide adequate scrutiny of this coherent and clearly defined area of Government activity, rather than rely on a Committee which is primarily interested in other matters to perform this role.

That this House notes the importance of the energy sector to the British economy and to daily life; expresses concern that without an Energy Select Committee, decisions which could have long-term and serious consequences will be taken without proper scrutiny; and therefore calls for the retention of the Energy Select...

That this House takes note of the structural changes being made to the former Department of Education and Science and the transfer of governmental responsibility for science to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; welcomes the higher profile that will in consequence by given to science; and believes that proper provision should now be made by the House for the Duchy to be included in the normal rotation of Government Departments for Oral Questions so that science can be accorded its proper share of attention by honourable and Right honourable Members on all sides of the House.

That this House takes note of the structural changes being made to the former Department of Education and Science and the transfer of governmental responsibility for science to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; welcomes the higher profile that will in consequence by given to science; and believes that...

That this House congratulates Ms Helen Sharman, a leading British scientist and member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, on her tremendous personal achievement in being chosen as the first Briton to go into space with the Anglo-Soviet Juno Space Mission in May 1991; believes that this mission symbolises peaceful scientific co-operation between nations; and wishes Helen Sharman and the Soviet spacecrew a successful mission and a safe return to earth.

That this House congratulates Ms Helen Sharman, a leading British scientist and member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, on her tremendous personal achievement in being chosen as the first Briton to go into space with the Anglo-Soviet Juno Space Mission in May 1991; believes that this mission symbolises peaceful...