That this House condemns as absurd and unwarranted the ??9 surcharge imposed on each BT bill where the customer does not pay by direct debit or by BT's payment plan; notes the bizarre justification that it is to pay BT for the cost of customers paying their bills; believes it to discriminate against poorer customers; and demands that it be withdrawn forthwith.

That this House condemns as absurd and unwarranted the ??9 surcharge imposed on each BT bill where the customer does not pay by direct debit or by BT's payment plan; notes the bizarre justification that it is to pay BT for the cost of customers paying their bills; believes it...

That this House believes that, on his record in international affairs, Tony Blair is wholly unsuitable to be President of the European Union; that the Foreign Secretary is both wrong and unwise to promote his candidature for the post; and believes that there should be a full public debate before the Government contemplates embarking on such a recommendation.

That this House believes that, on his record in international affairs, Tony Blair is wholly unsuitable to be President of the European Union; that the Foreign Secretary is both wrong and unwise to promote his candidature for the post; and believes that there should be a full public debate before...

That this House believes that any forthcoming Strategic Defence Review should examine all aspects of United Kingdom defence and security; is concerned that the Government excludes from the review which it has announced consideration of the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapons system; notes the Government's intention to conclude the Initial Gate decision on Trident replacement which will commit additional funds to the submarine design process in September 2009, during the Parliamentary recess; requests that, in the light of pressure on the defence budget and the forthcoming review, the Initial Gate decision be delayed until Parliament is in session and can be presented with the Initial Gate report for scrutiny.

That this House believes that any forthcoming Strategic Defence Review should examine all aspects of United Kingdom defence and security; is concerned that the Government excludes from the review which it has announced consideration of the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapons system; notes the Government's intention to conclude the...

That this House notes the Government's 60 per cent. stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland; further notes that the Royal Bank of Scotland provides a credit facility for the American ownership of Liverpool FC; is aware that the American owners have failed to deliver a new stadium for Liverpool FC, thereby delaying indefinitely the regeneration of one of the most needy areas of the country; and therefore calls on the Government to ensure that the Royal Bank of Scotland does not renew that credit facility at the end of its current term.

That this House notes the Government's 60 per cent. stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland; further notes that the Royal Bank of Scotland provides a credit facility for the American ownership of Liverpool FC; is aware that the American owners have failed to deliver a new stadium for Liverpool...

That this House is concerned by the recent recommendation by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office that private military companies operating on behalf of the Government need not be regulated by a formal licensing system; notes that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has recommended instead drawing up a code of conduct; is further concerned that this means private military companies guilty of malpractice whilst operating on behalf of the Government in war zones would face no legal sanctions other than the loss of their contract; further notes that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is recommending private military companies be monitored by the British Association of Private Security Companies; believes a more independent body should monitor the private military industry; and calls on the Government seriously to reconsider the introduction of a formal licensing and monitoring system and to discontinue or at least reduce the use of private military staff as soldiers in war zones.

That this House is concerned by the recent recommendation by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office that private military companies operating on behalf of the Government need not be regulated by a formal licensing system; notes that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has recommended instead drawing up a code of conduct;...

That this House deplores the intention of the University of Liverpool to close down three departments - Philosophy, Politics and Communications and Statistics without any meaningful consultation; supports the resistance of staff and students to the threatened closures; and calls on the University Senate to reject these short-sighted plans of the university's strategic management team.

That this House deplores the intention of the University of Liverpool to close down three departments - Philosophy, Politics and Communications and Statistics without any meaningful consultation; supports the resistance of staff and students to the threatened closures; and calls on the University Senate to reject these short-sighted plans of...

That this House recognises the excellent work of the oncology department of Clatterbridge Hospital; notes the demand for further oncology services in Liverpool; believes expansion of oncology services in Liverpool is compatible with the existing services at Clatterbridge; supports the expansion of oncology services at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, and at the University Hospital, Aintree; and anticipates comprehensive provision of those services for patients across the whole of Merseyside.

That this House recognises the excellent work of the oncology department of Clatterbridge Hospital; notes the demand for further oncology services in Liverpool; believes expansion of oncology services in Liverpool is compatible with the existing services at Clatterbridge; supports the expansion of oncology services at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital,...

That this House notes with concern that Google has significantly increased its proportion of the UK search advertising market share to nearly 90 per cent. over the past year; and calls on the Government to consider measures to prevent the monopolisation of the online search advertising market.

That this House notes with concern that Google has significantly increased its proportion of the UK search advertising market share to nearly 90 per cent. over the past year; and calls on the Government to consider measures to prevent the monopolisation of the online search advertising market.

That this House extends its deepest condolences to the people of Australia on their tragic loss of life during the bushfires in Victoria.

That this House extends its deepest condolences to the people of Australia on their tragic loss of life during the bushfires in Victoria.

That this House is proud to join the people of Australia in celebrating 26 January, marking Australia's National Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the day on which Captain Arthur Philip unfurled the Union Flag at Sydney Cove in 1788; recognises the strong historical bonds and friendship that exist between the United Kingdom and Australia, reinforced by a shared language, co-operation through the armed forces, competitive sports, the arts and bilateral trade and investment; further recognises the importance of the common heritage and very special relationship that exists between the peoples of both nations; and calls upon the Government to continue to work to strengthen the close political, economic and cultural ties that bind together these two great nations, which share Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State and Sovereign.

That this House is proud to join the people of Australia in celebrating 26 January, marking Australia's National Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the day on which Captain Arthur Philip unfurled the Union Flag at Sydney Cove in 1788; recognises the strong historical bonds and friendship that exist between...

That this House is extremely concerned by the attritional reduction in jobs being made in Liverpool by Trinity Mirror; notes its current monopoly of the print media on Merseyside; understands that its flagship on Merseyside, the Liverpool Echo, is due to make a ??25 million profit this year; further notes the company's reliance on local advertisers and local readers; and calls upon the company to join immediately with local hon. Members and their employees' trades union representatives to halt this haemorrhaging of local jobs.

That this House is extremely concerned by the attritional reduction in jobs being made in Liverpool by Trinity Mirror; notes its current monopoly of the print media on Merseyside; understands that its flagship on Merseyside, the Liverpool Echo, is due to make a ??25 million profit this year; further notes...

That this House notes the concern across Europe, including the UK, at the Bush Administration's plans to install further missile defence bases on the continent; welcomes the support for nuclear disarmament initiatives from Barack Obama; further notes that Mr Obama has made no commitment to missile defence until the technology is proved to be workable; further notes that this House has not had a debate on missile defence since January 2003; and calls on the Government to scrutinise US missile defence deployment plans in the UK and their implications for UK and European security as a whole.

That this House notes the concern across Europe, including the UK, at the Bush Administration's plans to install further missile defence bases on the continent; welcomes the support for nuclear disarmament initiatives from Barack Obama; further notes that Mr Obama has made no commitment to missile defence until the technology...

That this House notes the Government's 60 per cent. stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland; further notes that the Royal Bank of Scotland provides a credit facility for the American ownership of Liverpool FC; is aware that the American owners have failed to deliver a new stadium for Liverpool FC, thereby delaying indefinitely the regeneration of one of the most needy areas of the country; and therefore calls upon the Government to ensure that the Royal Bank of Scotland does not renew that credit facility at the end of its current term.

That this House notes the Government's 60 per cent. stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland; further notes that the Royal Bank of Scotland provides a credit facility for the American ownership of Liverpool FC; is aware that the American owners have failed to deliver a new stadium for Liverpool...

That this House expresses deep concern at the prospective closure of Tribune; recognises that for more than 70 years Tribune has occupied a unique position in British journalism and political life and that it has provided a home for generations of independent thinkers, writers and dissenters, a role needed now more than ever; commends Tribune's proud history in early opposition to the rise of fascism in Spain, opposition to the appeasement of Nazi Germany, the championing of Indian independence and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, sanctions against apartheid South Africa and its support for freedom and trade union rights in eastern Europe; believes that Tribune has an important role to play as a forum for debate; and calls on its owners to explore all possible options to ensure that it survives the current crisis.

That this House expresses deep concern at the prospective closure of Tribune; recognises that for more than 70 years Tribune has occupied a unique position in British journalism and political life and that it has provided a home for generations of independent thinkers, writers and dissenters, a role needed now...

That this House notes recent media commentary on the rolling programme of maintenance involving the Speaker's rooms; notes that ??8.2 million has been spent on the renovation of the Press Gallery; also notes that the media pays nothing for the use of the premises, nor for London telephone calls; is bemused that 10 male members of the lobby have a car parking pass for the Palace of Westminster; is conscious of the annual subsidy to the Press Bar of ??210,000; and therefore calls upon members of the Press Gallery to apply to themselves the same standards that they would demand of others.

That this House notes recent media commentary on the rolling programme of maintenance involving the Speaker's rooms; notes that ??8.2 million has been spent on the renovation of the Press Gallery; also notes that the media pays nothing for the use of the premises, nor for London telephone calls; is...

That this House notes the impending launch of a purportedly politically neutral magazine called Total Politics; notes that it is fronted by Iain Dale, a failed Conservative parliamentary candidate; further notes that it is being run from Lord Ashcroft's address in Cowley Street and that it is funded by Lord Ashcroft; and calls upon hon. and right hon. Members to reject the free copies which will be sent to them in the near future.

That this House notes the impending launch of a purportedly politically neutral magazine called Total Politics; notes that it is fronted by Iain Dale, a failed Conservative parliamentary candidate; further notes that it is being run from Lord Ashcroft's address in Cowley Street and that it is funded by Lord...

That this House deplores the distribution of Liberal Democrat leaflets in Liverpool which politicise the tragic death of Rhys Jones; further condemns the inaccurate and misleading statements in those leaflets which malign the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and distort the budget for the Merseyside Police Service; notes that the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has reported Liverpool Liberal Democrat councillors to the Standards Board for their increasing tendency to misrepresent important information; and in the name of the recently espoused new politics, calls upon the right hon. Member for Sheffield, Hallam to discipline his councillors who act so unethically.

That this House deplores the distribution of Liberal Democrat leaflets in Liverpool which politicise the tragic death of Rhys Jones; further condemns the inaccurate and misleading statements in those leaflets which malign the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and distort the budget for the Merseyside Police Service; notes that the...

That this House deplores the innuendo of the blog of Nick Robinson, the BBC's lobby correspondent; calls upon him to substantiate the imputations he makes in his blog concerning the Speaker and hon. Members; and also calls upon the BBC to publish a full, itemised account of the expenses of Mr Robinson, in the name of transparency and accountability of public funds.

That this House deplores the innuendo of the blog of Nick Robinson, the BBC's lobby correspondent; calls upon him to substantiate the imputations he makes in his blog concerning the Speaker and hon. Members; and also calls upon the BBC to publish a full, itemised account of the expenses of...

That this House calls upon the House authorities to make immediate provision of childcare on site to cater for the needs of both hon. Members and staff.

That this House calls upon the House authorities to make immediate provision of childcare on site to cater for the needs of both hon. Members and staff.

That this House recognises the fact that unhealthy diets are having a damaging effect on the nation's health; believes that the issue of unhealthy diet can best be addressed by bringing together representatives from government, the healthcare professions, support groups, the food and drink industries and the media; and congratulates Heart of Mersey on organising the Big Food Debate in Liverpool on 18th October 2007 to highlight the connection between sensible eating and a healthy life.

That this House recognises the fact that unhealthy diets are having a damaging effect on the nation's health; believes that the issue of unhealthy diet can best be addressed by bringing together representatives from government, the healthcare professions, support groups, the food and drink industries and the media; and congratulates...