That this House views with concern the Israeli government's decision to refuse entry on arrival in Israel of the Friendship Caf Group, visiting Israel as part of an interfaith visit by Gloucester residents; expresses its concern that groups like this, containing Muslim, Christian and those with Jewish roots on an harmonious visit should be refused entry without explanation and after rude and aggressive questioning by Israeli entry clearance staff; calls on the Foreign Secretary to take the matter up with the Israeli Embassy; and urges him to encourage interfaith visits to Israel which can enhance and improve relations between countries and their faiths.

That this House views with concern the Israeli government's decision to refuse entry on arrival in Israel of the Friendship Caf Group, visiting Israel as part of an interfaith visit by Gloucester residents; expresses its concern that groups like this, containing Muslim, Christian and those with Jewish roots on an...

That this House congratulates the bingo industry on the contribution it makes to leisure and the economy in the UK; is concerned about the loss of 4,000 jobs in the bingo industry since 2003; calls on the Treasury to work closely with the bingo industry to preserve this popular leisure activity; and urges the Government to work closely with the industry to consider the future impact of the increase in bingo duty from 15 per cent. to 22 per cent., whilst the duty has remained at 15 per cent. for online versions of the game and for football pools.

That this House congratulates the bingo industry on the contribution it makes to leisure and the economy in the UK; is concerned about the loss of 4,000 jobs in the bingo industry since 2003; calls on the Treasury to work closely with the bingo industry to preserve this popular leisure...

That this House congratulates Gloucester City AFC on its promotion from the BGB League; notes that the club has had to play all of its `home' matches at Cirencester, over 20 miles from the city, since the loss of Gloucester's Meadow Park ground in the great floods of 2007; notes with incredulity the Football Association's suggestion that Gloucester City should be promoted to the Blue Square Conference North rather than the Blue Square Conference South, despite the fact that it would entail round trip journeys of upwards of 560 miles to play teams like Blyth Spartans; and supports the campaign led by fans, residents and readers of the Gloucester Citizen newspaper to see the club promoted to the Blue Square Conference South.

That this House congratulates Gloucester City AFC on its promotion from the BGB League; notes that the club has had to play all of its `home' matches at Cirencester, over 20 miles from the city, since the loss of Gloucester's Meadow Park ground in the great floods of 2007; notes...

That this House congratulates members of the Dean Forest Railway who through their efforts and enthusiasm have preserved and now operate the railway between Lydney and Parkend in Gloucestershire; notes that in so doing they have ensured that the last remaining section of the railway in the Royal Forest of Dean survives to celebrate in 2009 the 200th anniversary of its formation; and acknowledges the work of the nineteenth century pioneers who built the line between the rivers Severn and Wye, and the contribution Mr G. B. Keeling and his son Mr G. W. Keeling made to the development of the railway.

That this House congratulates members of the Dean Forest Railway who through their efforts and enthusiasm have preserved and now operate the railway between Lydney and Parkend in Gloucestershire; notes that in so doing they have ensured that the last remaining section of the railway in the Royal Forest of...

That this House notes that aspects of the South West Regional Spatial Strategy have met with concern from hon. Members, constituents and local representatives; calls on the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to remove Whaddon from the text and maps of the South West Regional Spatial Strategy; notes that this would help protect the Grange and Tuffley areas of Gloucester from the threat of future flooding; further notes that the South West of England is the only region of England with above average house prices and below average wages and that new homes are needed to tackle the issue of supply; and calls on Gloucestershire local authorities like Stroud and the Cotswolds to help rejuvenate villages and tackle urban sprawl on the edge of Gloucester by building more affordable homes and social rented housing in rural communities.

That this House notes that aspects of the South West Regional Spatial Strategy have met with concern from hon. Members, constituents and local representatives; calls on the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to remove Whaddon from the text and maps of the South West Regional Spatial Strategy;...

That this House supports the Government's cash injection for HBOS and Lloyds TSB; calls on the Government in its role as part owner of these banks to do all in its power to protect 1,300 Gloucestershire jobs at the Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society, a key component of the Lloyds TSB chain; and further calls on the Government and senior management at Lloyds TSB to do all in their power to protect the respected and renowned Cheltenham and Gloucester brand name.

That this House supports the Government's cash injection for HBOS and Lloyds TSB; calls on the Government in its role as part owner of these banks to do all in its power to protect 1,300 Gloucestershire jobs at the Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society, a key component of the Lloyds...

That this House congratulates the mental health charity Mind on its continuing work to promote treatment choice for people seeking help for for mental health problems, including alternatives to drug treatments; supports Mind's view that the experience of consumers must be central to modern system for the licensing and regulation of prescription medicines; and agrees that reports of adverse reactions by consumers must be given at least an equal weight by the regulator as the clinical trials data supplied by pharmaceutical companies.

That this House congratulates the mental health charity Mind on its continuing work to promote treatment choice for people seeking help for for mental health problems, including alternatives to drug treatments; supports Mind's view that the experience of consumers must be central to modern system for the licensing and regulation...

That this House congratulates the Gloucester Clubhouse on its work for adults with severe and enduring mental ill health; supports the vocational, educational and social services provided by clubhouses throughout Britain; notes that many of the core beliefs and functions of Clubhouse are mentioned in the recent report on Mental Health and Social Exclusion by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; recognises that clubhouses will be able to provide even better services if they have greater funding and support from central Government and local authorities; and calls on the Government to work with the National Clubhouse Association and individual clubhouses to ensure that modernising mental health services remains a priority.

That this House congratulates the Gloucester Clubhouse on its work for adults with severe and enduring mental ill health; supports the vocational, educational and social services provided by clubhouses throughout Britain; notes that many of the core beliefs and functions of Clubhouse are mentioned in the recent report on Mental...

That this House applauds the soldiers of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment for their service and sacrifices for this country; recognises the proud history of the Glorious Glosters, spanning more than 300 years; notes the Glosters' unique 'Back Badge', which was won when the soldiers fought back to back against Napoleon's troops at the Battle of Alexandria in 1801; believes that the Back Badge is part of the military heritage of the Glorious Glosters of which all Gloucestershire people are proud; and supports the campaign backed by local veterans, residents and The Gloucester Citizen newspaper to retain the Back Badge.

That this House applauds the soldiers of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment for their service and sacrifices for this country; recognises the proud history of the Glorious Glosters, spanning more than 300 years; notes the Glosters' unique 'Back Badge', which was won when the soldiers fought back to...

That this House views with concern the closure of post offices which arises directly from the takeover of supermarkets, for example in the case of Morrisons' decision to close the post office currently located in the Safeway store in Abbeydale, Gloucester; and urges supermarkets to consult Post Office Ltd, Postwatch, honourable Members and local communities before closing local post offices.

That this House views with concern the closure of post offices which arises directly from the takeover of supermarkets, for example in the case of Morrisons' decision to close the post office currently located in the Safeway store in Abbeydale, Gloucester; and urges supermarkets to consult Post Office Ltd, Postwatch,...

That this House welcomes the Labour Students' campaign, Defeat Child Poverty; supports the campaign's aims of defeating child poverty through radical action, making child care available for all working parents and providing financial support that works for families and lone parents; commends Labour Students' activities on campuses across the country in encouraging debate on radical measures to achieve Government targets of halving child poverty by 2010 and taking all children out of poverty by 2020; recognises that, as part of the debate over how to go further, Labour Students is raising awareness of how much the Government has already achieved, including one million children out of poverty, a free nursery place already for every four year old and soon for every three year old and massive cash increases for children and parents; acclaims the work that students do in voluntary organisations throughout the UK including working with under-privileged children; and urges the Government to deliver the changes called for in the campaign.

That this House welcomes the Labour Students' campaign, Defeat Child Poverty; supports the campaign's aims of defeating child poverty through radical action, making child care available for all working parents and providing financial support that works for families and lone parents; commends Labour Students' activities on campuses across the country...

That this House congratulates the Government on introducing the minimum income guarantee for pensioners, above-inflation increases in the basic state pension and the ??200 winter fuel payment which benefits 11 million people over 60 each year; further welcomes other measures such as the introduction of free television licences for over 75s, the reintroduction of free eye tests for pensioners and the extension of the NHS breast screening programme to women aged 65 to 70 and, on request, for those over 70 years by 2004; believes that this range of measures demonstrates that policy concerning pensioners is cross-departmental; welcomes the creation of the Minister for Children to co-ordinate policy on issues affecting children; and calls on the Government to create a Minister for Older People to co-ordinate policy and ensure that it meets the needs of elderly people.

That this House congratulates the Government on introducing the minimum income guarantee for pensioners, above-inflation increases in the basic state pension and the ??200 winter fuel payment which benefits 11 million people over 60 each year; further welcomes other measures such as the introduction of free television licences for over...

That this House congratulates the Government on introducing the minimum income guarantee for pensioners, above-inflation increases in the basic state pension, and the ??200 winter fuel payment which benefits 11 million people over 60 each year; further welcomes other measures such as the introduction of free TV licences for over 75s, the reintroduction of free eye tests for pensioners, and the extension of the NHS breast screening programme to women aged 65-70 and, on request, for those over 70 years by 2004; believes that this range of measures demonstrates that policy concerning pensioners is cross-departmental; welcomes the creation of the Minister for Children to co-ordinate policy on issues affecting children; and calls on the Government to create a Minister for Older People to co-ordinate policy and ensure that it meets the needs of elderly people.

That this House congratulates the Government on introducing the minimum income guarantee for pensioners, above-inflation increases in the basic state pension, and the ??200 winter fuel payment which benefits 11 million people over 60 each year; further welcomes other measures such as the introduction of free TV licences for over...

That this House applauds the important work of the NUJ, GPMU and other unions in workplaces across the UK to secure better pay and conditions for journalists and other newspaper workers; congratulates Johnston Press and others for recognising the NUJ; urges Northcliffe Newspapers to follow suit and refrain from anti-trade union practices; abhors anti-trade union practices and intimidation propagated by management; and reminds Northcliffe Newspapers of the legal right for a trade union to be recognised if more than half of the workforce support it.

That this House applauds the important work of the NUJ, GPMU and other unions in workplaces across the UK to secure better pay and conditions for journalists and other newspaper workers; congratulates Johnston Press and others for recognising the NUJ; urges Northcliffe Newspapers to follow suit and refrain from anti-trade...

That this House believes that a flourishing film industry is an essential part of national culture; notes the UK film industry's track record of producing extremely talented individuals and outstanding films; further notes with concern that fewer than three in every 100 feature films currently shown on the main five free television channels are UK films made in the last five years; welcomes the inclusion in the Communications Bill of feature film in the subjects to be considered by OFCOM when assessing the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5's compliance with their public service remits; and expects OFCOM, following consultation with broadcasters, the UK Film Council and the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television, to act to improve the representation of new, high quality, UK made films on those channels.

That this House believes that a flourishing film industry is an essential part of national culture; notes the UK film industry's track record of producing extremely talented individuals and outstanding films; further notes with concern that fewer than three in every 100 feature films currently shown on the main five...

That this House welcomes the start of the Year of the Blues on 1st February, which marks 100 years since W.C. Handy, the 'Father of the Blues', first picked up the music in a train station in Mississippi; and looks forward to the 3rd International Gloucester Blues and Heritage Festival between 28th July and 3rd August.

That this House welcomes the start of the Year of the Blues on 1st February, which marks 100 years since W.C. Handy, the 'Father of the Blues', first picked up the music in a train station in Mississippi; and looks forward to the 3rd International Gloucester Blues and Heritage Festival...

That this House notes that, at present, only 28 per cent. of entrants to higher education are from disadvantaged backgrounds; believes that children with no history of higher education in their family background should have the opportunity of benefiting from higher education; and welcomes the launch of the Excellence Challenge in Gloucester, which will encourage and enable hundreds of local children from ordinary working families to become the graduates of the future.

That this House notes that, at present, only 28 per cent. of entrants to higher education are from disadvantaged backgrounds; believes that children with no history of higher education in their family background should have the opportunity of benefiting from higher education; and welcomes the launch of the Excellence Challenge...

That this House is deeply concerned about the effects of the anti-depressant drug Seroxat; notes that the World Health Organisation puts the drug at the top of its league table of drugs that have difficulties of withdrawal and that over 1,000 Seroxat users in the United Kingdom are taking legal action against the manufacturer, Glaxo SmithKline, after funding that the drug can lead to dependency and result in severe withdrawal symptoms including muscle spasms, insomnia, anxiety and depression and, in some cases, aggression and violence; is further concerned that the labelling of the drug does not mention the difficulties of withdrawal and that such symptoms are often misdiagnosed by doctors as a relapse into depression; further notes that the manufacturer has already been forced to drop adverts for the drug in the United States of America after a court rules that they could be misleading; and calls upon the Department of Health to look into the labelling and availability of the drug.

That this House is deeply concerned about the effects of the anti-depressant drug Seroxat; notes that the World Health Organisation puts the drug at the top of its league table of drugs that have difficulties of withdrawal and that over 1,000 Seroxat users in the United Kingdom are taking legal...

That this House notes that SkillCity is running from 13th to 16th November in Salford Quays; further notes that over 80,000 people are expected to visit the SkillCity Exhibition in the four days; and congratulates UK Skills, the Prince's Trust and all those involved in this project on providing this valuable vocational skills showcase for young people and the opportunities available to them.

That this House notes that SkillCity is running from 13th to 16th November in Salford Quays; further notes that over 80,000 people are expected to visit the SkillCity Exhibition in the four days; and congratulates UK Skills, the Prince's Trust and all those involved in this project on providing this...

That this House is deeply concerned about the effects of the anti-depressant drug Seroxat; notes that the World Health Organisation puts the drug at the top of its league table of drugs that have difficulties of withdrawal and that over 1,000 Seroxat users in the United Kingdom are taking legal action against the manufacturer, Glaxo SmithKline, after finding that the drug can lead to dependency and result in severe withdrawal symptons including muscle spasms, insomnia, anxiety and depression and, in some cases, aggression and violence; is further concerned that the labelling of the drug does not mention the difficulties of withdrawal and that such symptons are often misdiagnosed by doctors as a relapse into depression; further notes that the manufacturer has already been forced to drop adverts for the drug in the United States of America after a court ruled that they could be misleading; and calls upon the Department of Health to look into the labelling and availability of the drug.

That this House is deeply concerned about the effects of the anti-depressant drug Seroxat; notes that the World Health Organisation puts the drug at the top of its league table of drugs that have difficulties of withdrawal and that over 1,000 Seroxat users in the United Kingdom are taking legal...