That this House acknowledges the achievements of RAF Cosford and its staff in providing first class training to the armed services in the past and the key role they should be allowed to play in the future, irrespective of the outcome of the Defence Training Review (DTR); recognises the contribution which an enhanced training centre at Cosford could make to the development of the Wolverhampton-Telford technology corridor and the growth of the West Midlands economy as a whole; and calls on the Secretary of State for Defence when considering options arising from the DTR to attach due importance to their implications for regional economies.

That this House acknowledges the achievements of RAF Cosford and its staff in providing first class training to the armed services in the past and the key role they should be allowed to play in the future, irrespective of the outcome of the Defence Training Review (DTR); recognises the contribution...

That this House congratulates AFC Telford United, Telford & Wrekin Council and their partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors for winning the coveted Local Government Chronicle national award for community involvement for their pioneering work in using football to foster learning, social inclusion and community development; notes that a year ago the club was placed in receivership and faced liquidation until it was saved by its own fans who now own it; recognises the huge progress it has made over the last year in harnessing the support of the community and commends its ambitious plans for the future; believes that only much-deserved promotion to the Unibond Premier Division can cap a tumultuous season; and calls on other clubs from the Premiership upwards to make the pilgrimage to the Bucks Head to see what a real community-based football club looks like.

That this House congratulates AFC Telford United, Telford & Wrekin Council and their partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors for winning the coveted Local Government Chronicle national award for community involvement for their pioneering work in using football to foster learning, social inclusion and community development; notes that...

That this House congratulates AFC Telford United for having smashed the Unibond League First Division attendance record with a crowd of 3,740 for its 1-0 victory against Ilkeston Town on 5th February; notes that only nine months ago the club faced bankruptcy and closure; expresses its appreciation to the club's chairman and directors, to its sponsors Capgemini, to Telford and Wrekin Council and a wide range of local organisations and businesses which are actively supporting it, to the manager and players and to the fans who together are building a bright new future for the club; and commends AFC Telford United as a club owned by its supporters and with deep roots in its community and for setting an example as the antidote to the greed and selfishness of the modern game.

That this House congratulates AFC Telford United for having smashed the Unibond League First Division attendance record with a crowd of 3,740 for its 1-0 victory against Ilkeston Town on 5th February; notes that only nine months ago the club faced bankruptcy and closure; expresses its appreciation to the club's...

That this House welcomes the Government's decision in principle in 2001 to legalise the medicinal use of cannabis, subject to the recommendation of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency; but expresses its disappointment over the protracted delay in the approval process; believes that victims of the excruciating symptoms of multiple sclerosis and other conditions for whom cannabis offers their only relief should be allowed to make their own decisions as to whether the possible risks from medicinal cannabis pose a greater threat to their health than the disease from which they suffer; and calls on the Government to show compassion in authorising the controlled production and prescription of cannabis for medicinal use.

That this House welcomes the Government's decision in principle in 2001 to legalise the medicinal use of cannabis, subject to the recommendation of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency; but expresses its disappointment over the protracted delay in the approval process; believes that victims of the excruciating symptoms of...

That this House welcomes honourable Members' decision to conclude Parliamentary business at 7.00p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the lifetime of this Parliament; acknowledges the need to re-establish the importance of Parliament and trust in the political process; recognises that honourable Members are not the sole repositories of knowledge or ideas; and calls on the Leader of the House to draw up proposals for the use of the Chamber for debates on non-Government business, and on issues of policy to which members of the public with expertise and insight may be encouraged to contribute.

That this House welcomes honourable Members' decision to conclude Parliamentary business at 7.00p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the lifetime of this Parliament; acknowledges the need to re-establish the importance of Parliament and trust in the political process; recognises that honourable Members are not the sole repositories of knowledge or...

That this House notes that, after 65 years as a distinguished photographer, including almost 40 years for the Shropshire Star and more recently for the Newport Advertiser, Dan Arden MBE is to retire on his 85th birthday on 8th July; pays tribute to the professionalism, courtesy and sporty roadsters which have been his trademarks; acknowledges the many achievements in his career, including the rare distinction of having photographed six successive Prime Ministers; and wishes him many happy returns in a long and fulfilling retirement.

That this House notes that, after 65 years as a distinguished photographer, including almost 40 years for the Shropshire Star and more recently for the Newport Advertiser, Dan Arden MBE is to retire on his 85th birthday on 8th July; pays tribute to the professionalism, courtesy and sporty roadsters which...

That this House notes that in December 2001 the Law Lords delivered a unanimous judgement that Dame Shirley Porter and David Weeks, two Conservative ex-leaders of Westminster City Council, were guilty of 'deliberate, blatant and dishonest abuse of public power' amounting to 'political corruption'; further notes that on 30th May 2003 the European Court of Human Rights rejected Dame Shirley Porter's appeal as 'manifestly ill-founded' and 'inadmissible', and that there is now no further legal recourse available to her; further notes that she is liable for a surcharge which, with interest, totals in excess of ??37 million towards which she has so far contributed ??3,000 and a gold-plated toilet seat; recalls the numerous undertakings given to the House by Conservative ministers of the day that, once the judicial process had been exhausted and the charges of gerrymandering upheld, they would condemn the perpetrators; in particular recalls the assurance of the Right honourable Member for Chingford and Woodford Green that they 'must be subject to the due process of law and that if they are found guilty they should be sanctioned accordingly' 14th May 1996, Official Report, column 849; and calls on the Right honourable Member unequivocally and without further delay to fulfil his pledge and do what no senior Conservative has done to date by apologising publicly for the crimes committed in his party's name and, should she remain a member, expel Dame Shirley Porter from the Conservative Party.

That this House notes that in December 2001 the Law Lords delivered a unanimous judgement that Dame Shirley Porter and David Weeks, two Conservative ex-leaders of Westminster City Council, were guilty of 'deliberate, blatant and dishonest abuse of public power' amounting to 'political corruption'; further notes that on 30th May...

That this House acknowledges that Parliament is the most public of all out democratic institutions; deplores the fact that the people who own it must queue outside with no protection from the elements when they visit; and calls upon the House authorities urgently to introduce arrangements which show a proper respect for those whom Parliament serves.

That this House acknowledges that Parliament is the most public of all out democratic institutions; deplores the fact that the people who own it must queue outside with no protection from the elements when they visit; and calls upon the House authorities urgently to introduce arrangements which show a proper...

That this House welcomes the prospect of an United Kingdom bid for the Olympic Games of 2012; accepts that London as the capital city should be the focus for such a bid; but urges its promoters to seize the opportunity to distribute a range of sports around the country in order to make the games accessible to as many people as possible, to share the economic and other benefits and to make best use of existing stadia and other sporting facilities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

That this House welcomes the prospect of an United Kingdom bid for the Olympic Games of 2012; accepts that London as the capital city should be the focus for such a bid; but urges its promoters to seize the opportunity to distribute a range of sports around the country in...

That this House condemns Associated Newspapers for paying up to ??100,00 to Nadir Abrahams and Brian Ebden for what has been shown to be a fabricated story about Sir Alex Ferguson, and which at the time was the subject of a police inquiry; notes reports that the Police were hampered in their inquiries because of their inability to contact the complainant who was being detained by the Mail on Sunday in order to conduct its negotiations in private; further notes that this follows payment by the Daily Mail for the diaries of Jeffery Archer, a convicted perjurer; suggests that there are now no depths to which Associated Newspapers will not stoop and urges the Press Complaints Commission finally to make good on its commitment to take firm action against cheque-book journalism and its potentially corrupting influence upon legal processes.

That this House condemns Associated Newspapers for paying up to ??100,00 to Nadir Abrahams and Brian Ebden for what has been shown to be a fabricated story about Sir Alex Ferguson, and which at the time was the subject of a police inquiry; notes reports that the Police were hampered...

That this House notes that the Leader of the Opposition has sacked Conservative Party Chair and head of political campaigning the honourable Member for Haltemprice and Howden who has seen his majority decline by a mere 5,611 since 1997, and replaced him with the honourable Member for Maidenhead whose majority has plummeted by 8,697 in the same period; further notes his comment after his reshuffle that we all went forward together; and urges him and his Right honourable and honourable colleagues to proceed with the greatest of care.

That this House notes that the Leader of the Opposition has sacked Conservative Party Chair and head of political campaigning the honourable Member for Haltemprice and Howden who has seen his majority decline by a mere 5,611 since 1997, and replaced him with the honourable Member for Maidenhead whose majority...

That this House notes that this year marks the centenary of the death of the poet and tragedian William Topaz McGonagall; notes that McGonagall's fame is associated with the great cities of Dundee and Edinburgh; further notes that he may well have been born in County Donegal thereby making him a truly international figure; welcomes the forthcoming celebrations to mark his centenary; and notes the continued popularity of his work throughout the world.

That this House notes that this year marks the centenary of the death of the poet and tragedian William Topaz McGonagall; notes that McGonagall's fame is associated with the great cities of Dundee and Edinburgh; further notes that he may well have been born in County Donegal thereby making him...

That this House pays tribute to the legendary Arthur Lee, also known as Arthurly, frontman and inspiration of Love, the world's greatest rock band and creators of Forever Changes, the greatest album of all time; notes that following his release from jail he is currently touring Europe; and urges honourable and especially Right honourable Members to consider the potential benefit to their constituents if they were, with the indulgence of their whips, to lighten up and tune in to one of his forthcoming British gigs.

That this House pays tribute to the legendary Arthur Lee, also known as Arthurly, frontman and inspiration of Love, the world's greatest rock band and creators of Forever Changes, the greatest album of all time; notes that following his release from jail he is currently touring Europe; and urges honourable...

That this House expresses its profound disappointment over the Government's failure to observe its own deadline of 30th April for the completion and approval of the business case for the development of England's national football stadium at Wembley; notes the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport's undertaking to make a further statement to the House before the Whitsun recess; draws her attention to the 69 per cent. of football fans, 55 of the 92 league clubs and 100 honourable Members who believe that Birmingham should be the venue for the stadium; and calls on her to resist any temptation to extend Wembley's deadline further and to open negotiations with the backers of the Midlands bid at the earliest opportunity.

That this House expresses its profound disappointment over the Government's failure to observe its own deadline of 30th April for the completion and approval of the business case for the development of England's national football stadium at Wembley; notes the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport's undertaking to...

That this House notes with concern the recent outbreaks of measles in London and the North East; further notes the often devastating consequences of measles, mumps and rubella for young children and their parents; condemns the irresponsible conduct of some sections of the press and media which have undermined public confidence in MMR either by sensationalising the doubts about its safety of a small minority of doctors or by cynically manufacturing a political controversy without regard for the consequences for public health; and urges parents to consider the almost unanimous medical advice from this country and the 90 others where MMR is routinely in use that the risk associated with the triple vaccination is vastly outweighed by the danger to their children and those of others of not having it.

That this House notes with concern the recent outbreaks of measles in London and the North East; further notes the often devastating consequences of measles, mumps and rubella for young children and their parents; condemns the irresponsible conduct of some sections of the press and media which have undermined public...

That this House recalls the former Conservative Prime Minister and Conservative Party Leader John Major 'unequivocally' assuring the House on the publication of the Auditor's provisional findings of gerrymandering in Westminster that 'if the reported allegations turn out to be true, of course I condemn such activities' (Hansard column 330, 13th January 1994) and 'I have already made it clear that if the allegations are confirmed, I will condemn unreservedly' (Hansard column 331, 13th January 1994); similarly recalls that the Right honourable Member for Chingford and Woodford Green to the House that the accused 'must be subject to the due process of law. If they are found guilty, they should be sanctioned accordingly' (Hansard column 849, 14th May 1996); notes that five law lords have delivered a unanimous judgement, finding Shirley Porter and David Weeks, former Conservative leaders of Westminster City Council guilty of 'political corruption' and 'deliberate, blatant and dishonest misuse of public power' at a cost to council tax payers of ??26.4 million; further notes the conclusion of Lord Scott of Foscote in the judgement that 'there is no further European Court of Human Rights point that can be taken' and that the judicial process is now at an end; and calls upon the right honourable Member for Chingford and Woodford Green to honour his and his predecessor's pledges.

That this House recalls the former Conservative Prime Minister and Conservative Party Leader John Major 'unequivocally' assuring the House on the publication of the Auditor's provisional findings of gerrymandering in Westminster that 'if the reported allegations turn out to be true, of course I condemn such activities' (Hansard column 330,...

That this House recalls the repeated undertakings made to the House by the Right honourable Member for Suffolk Coastal when Secretary of State for the Environment that were the allegations about the Conservatives' gerrymandering of Westminster to be upheld in the courts, he would condemn the perpetrators; specifically recalls his pledge 'in the end if any of the allegations are found to be true, I will, as I have said unreservedly and without distinction between political parties, condemn them' (Hansard columns 349-350, 13th January 1994), an undertaking he repeated at columns 352 and 359 on the same date and at columns 367, 369 on 9th May 1996 and at columns 785 and 863 on 14th May 1996; notes that the unanimous verdict of the Law Lords on 13th December has now proved the case in question beyond reverse; and calls upon the Right honourable Member for Suffolk Coastal to keep his word and deposit a copy of his condemnation of the wrongs done in his party's name in the Library.

That this House recalls the repeated undertakings made to the House by the Right honourable Member for Suffolk Coastal when Secretary of State for the Environment that were the allegations about the Conservatives' gerrymandering of Westminster to be upheld in the courts, he would condemn the perpetrators; specifically recalls his...

That this House invites Conservative honourable Members to condemn the misuse of power and political corruption for which, according to the unanimous verdict of five Law Lords, Shirley Porter was responsible as Leader of Westminster City Council when it was the Tories' flagship authority.

That this House invites Conservative honourable Members to condemn the misuse of power and political corruption for which, according to the unanimous verdict of five Law Lords, Shirley Porter was responsible as Leader of Westminster City Council when it was the Tories' flagship authority.

That this House recognises the necessary role of Government whips in the running of the House and that a good relationship between backbenchers and whips is a pre-requisite not only for the day-to-day organisation of the House but also can ease the frequently distressing personal and constituency problems of honourable Members; and notes that some of those who could loosely be described as part of the awkward squad to recognise that they may tax the diplomatic skills of the honourable Member for Bradford South but along with others wish to put on record his invariably fair, understanding and courteous manner.

That this House recognises the necessary role of Government whips in the running of the House and that a good relationship between backbenchers and whips is a pre-requisite not only for the day-to-day organisation of the House but also can ease the frequently distressing personal and constituency problems of honourable...

That this House acknowledges the place of Wembley Stadium in England's sporting history but believes that the development of a new state-of-the-art stadium in the West Midlands with road, rail and air access to all parts of the country offers the best opportunity to avoid the mistakes made over the siting of the Millennium Dome and provides a truly national stadium for the twenty-first century.

That this House acknowledges the place of Wembley Stadium in England's sporting history but believes that the development of a new state-of-the-art stadium in the West Midlands with road, rail and air access to all parts of the country offers the best opportunity to avoid the mistakes made over the...