That this House recognises that the government of Fiji is making all reasonable efforts to restore democracy; believes that in the light of ongoing hardship being endured by its businesses, there is no justification for Fiji's continued suspension from the Commonwealth; and, therefore, urges the Government to arrange a ministerial visit in order to help prepare for and assist its readmission.

That this House recognises that the government of Fiji is making all reasonable efforts to restore democracy; believes that in the light of ongoing hardship being endured by its businesses, there is no justification for Fiji's continued suspension from the Commonwealth; and, therefore, urges the Government to arrange a ministerial...

That this House believes we must do all that we can to support injured service personnel and their families; welcomes the work of the NewarkPatriotic Fund (NPF)which was set up in 2008 and which now assists, both financially and emotionally, several individuals whose injuries range from single or multiple amputations topost-traumatic stress disorder; further welcomes the generosity of those who support the NPF; and calls on the Government to encourage the setting up of similar local funds up and down the country to help wounded service personnel and their families during their time of need.

That this House believes we must do all that we can to support injured service personnel and their families; welcomes the work of the NewarkPatriotic Fund (NPF)which was set up in 2008 and which now assists, both financially and emotionally, several individuals whose injuries range from single or multiple amputations...

That this House notes with concern that HM Prison Service has been aware of its failure adequately to address the needs of Irish Travellers in prison in England and Wales; congratulates the charity, the Irish Chaplaincy in Britain, for conducting the first research study to establish the size of the Traveller prisoner population and the particular issues this group faces; and calls on the Government to work with the Prison Service to introduce an effective monitoring process and improve service delivery for Traveller prisoners to reduce recividism.

That this House notes with concern that HM Prison Service has been aware of its failure adequately to address the needs of Irish Travellers in prison in England and Wales; congratulates the charity, the Irish Chaplaincy in Britain, for conducting the first research study to establish the size of the...

That this House notes there has never been an officially recognised bird of the UK; recognises that states such as India and New Zealand have such officially recognised birds, namely the Indian Peacock and the Kiwi, respectively; further recognises that a national bird provides a unique focal point through which a nation can express its pride of and concern for its natural heritage; acknowledges that the native Red Grouse is the only bird on this planet which exclusively inhabits the heather moors of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; believes that a national bird will generate a wide range of self-sustaining benefits in the environmental, civic, commerical and tourist sectors; affirms that for the Red Grouse to be credibly, authoritatively and permanently appointed as the UK's national bird the Government needs officially to recognise it as such; and duly calls on the Government to endorse the UK National Bird Campaign.

That this House notes there has never been an officially recognised bird of the UK; recognises that states such as India and New Zealand have such officially recognised birds, namely the Indian Peacock and the Kiwi, respectively; further recognises that a national bird provides a unique focal point through which...

That this House believes it is important that the public should know about the experiences of our armed forces abroad and their dedication to the difficult tasks they face; welcomes the new series of Sky One's Ross Kemp: return to Afghanistan and the role it plays in raising awareness of the challenges faced by United Kingdom troops in the Helmand province; and congratulates Sky One for commissioning a second series of this educational and informative piece of broadcasting.

That this House believes it is important that the public should know about the experiences of our armed forces abroad and their dedication to the difficult tasks they face; welcomes the new series of Sky One's Ross Kemp: return to Afghanistan and the role it plays in raising awareness of...

That this House notes with concern the recent Milk Development Council Report highlighting the drop in farmgate prices for milk while supermarket margins on milk have increased significantly; recognises the pressure this is putting on farmers in the East Midlands; is further concerned that the average dairy farmer earns just ??2.90 an hour for a 70-hour week; and calls on the Government to toughen up the Supermarket Code of Practice and to do more to encourage farmers' co-operatives to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the retail price of milk.

That this House notes with concern the recent Milk Development Council Report highlighting the drop in farmgate prices for milk while supermarket margins on milk have increased significantly; recognises the pressure this is putting on farmers in the East Midlands; is further concerned that the average dairy farmer earns just...

That this House welcomes the Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill; recognises that on 11th January the North West Regional Assembly resolved to seel elected status at the earliest opportunity; notes that opinion polls show 72 per cent. support in the North West for an Elected Regional Assembly and that a majority of the region's 170,000 businesses as well as 40 of the 46 local authorities in the region back the principle of elected regional government; believes that devolved regional government increases the democratic engagement of millions of people; applauds the NWRA Promise which makes five pledges, including the reduction of the power of quangos without increasing bureaucracy or cost, the removal of powers from London so that decisions are taken in the North West by the North West, and never undermining local government; concludes that an elected North West Regional Assembly can bring about a far reaching and lasting renewal of the North West; and therefore looks forward to the achievement of regional government for the North West at the earliest opportunity.

That this House welcomes the Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill; recognises that on 11th January the North West Regional Assembly resolved to seel elected status at the earliest opportunity; notes that opinion polls show 72 per cent. support in the North West for an Elected Regional Assembly and that a majority...

That this House unreservedly condemns the brutal murder of Private Simon Jeans of the Royal Logistical Corps in Split, Croatia in 1996, after finishing a charity run to raise money for child victims of the war; notes that at the time of the murder Private Jeans was serving with the NATO peacekeeping forces in Bosnia; further notes that having failed to bring those responsible for the murder to justice the case is now at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Croatia; notes also the frustration of Private Jean's family who feel that neither the FOC nor the MoD have done enough on his behalf; and urges the Government to do everything in the pursuit of justice for the sake of all the servicemen serving the Former Yugoslavia and elsewhere.

That this House unreservedly condemns the brutal murder of Private Simon Jeans of the Royal Logistical Corps in Split, Croatia in 1996, after finishing a charity run to raise money for child victims of the war; notes that at the time of the murder Private Jeans was serving with the...