That this House believes that the ongoing disruption to First Capital Connect services travelling into London needs to stop; deplores the severe reduction in timetabled services due to mismanagement by First Capital Connect, which has not employed enough drivers to cover the shifts needed; is concerned that commuters are having to find alternate routes into work and school, adding considerable time and expense to their daily journeys; notes the petition on the Number 10 website calling on the Prime Minister to act on this matter; calls on the Secretary of State for Transport to recognise this gross lack of competence; further notes that the current disruption is a breach of the franchise; and further calls on the Secretary of State for Transport to serve immediate notice to terminate the franchise agreement with First Capital Connect and to offer the franchise to a more capable organisation.

That this House believes that the ongoing disruption to First Capital Connect services travelling into London needs to stop; deplores the severe reduction in timetabled services due to mismanagement by First Capital Connect, which has not employed enough drivers to cover the shifts needed; is concerned that commuters are having...

That this House deplores the proposal by Liverpool City Council to close Croxteth Community Comprehensive School in 2010; recognises the stabilising effect the school has in servicing the Croxteth and Norris Green areas of north east Liverpool, an area characterised by high levels of social deprivation, low skill employment and a high incidence of unemployment; is aware of recent serious incidents involving youth crime and anti-social behaviour in that area; realises that the proposal to close this school will leave these two districts without a single state secondary school and will deliver a blow to the confidence of the local community struggling to overcome recent desperate problems; and calls on Liverpool City Council to withdraw its proposal and for HM Government to investigate the matter.

That this House deplores the proposal by Liverpool City Council to close Croxteth Community Comprehensive School in 2010; recognises the stabilising effect the school has in servicing the Croxteth and Norris Green areas of north east Liverpool, an area characterised by high levels of social deprivation, low skill employment and...

That this House recognises the valour and excellent service provided by Gurkha troops operating alongside British forces in military conflicts throughout the 20th century and since; and believes that on retirement they should be granted full British citizenship should they wish it.

That this House recognises the valour and excellent service provided by Gurkha troops operating alongside British forces in military conflicts throughout the 20th century and since; and believes that on retirement they should be granted full British citizenship should they wish it.

That this House deplores the unacceptable disruption of Virgin rail services between London Euston and Liverpool and Manchester on 15th May 2008, when all train services from London to Liverpool and Manchester were cancelled; believes that faults in the signalling system have been occurring all too often since privatisation; sympathises with rail passengers, including those on business having to cancel important appointments; and looks forward to the trains running on time under public ownership.

That this House deplores the unacceptable disruption of Virgin rail services between London Euston and Liverpool and Manchester on 15th May 2008, when all train services from London to Liverpool and Manchester were cancelled; believes that faults in the signalling system have been occurring all too often since privatisation; sympathises...

That this House values the commitment of hard-working staff in the nation's galleries, heritage sites and museums; is concerned about the low rates of pay in the national museums in Liverpool with staff salaries at least ??2,000 per annum less than colleagues in other museums and galleries in the city; is appalled that the organisation prides itself on being a low pay employer that submits below inflation salary increase business cases to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)when low-paying employers are allowed through the Treasury rules to submit higher value business cases to bring pay in line with other employers; is further appalled that staff have been offered a settlement for 2007 that is well below inflation at 1.8 per cent. and that the offer for 2008 during Liverpool's year in the spotlight as the European capital of culture is 1.3 per cent; and therefore calls on the DCMS to arrange an urgent meeting with the union and management to rectify the low pay situation and value staff for the valuable public service they offer.

That this House values the commitment of hard-working staff in the nation's galleries, heritage sites and museums; is concerned about the low rates of pay in the national museums in Liverpool with staff salaries at least ??2,000 per annum less than colleagues in other museums and galleries in the city;...

That this House congratulates the Evacuees Reunion Association for its work on behalf of the 3.5 million British children evacuated during the Second World War; notes that there are 22 memorials dedicated to civilian groups in the UK; and urges that all those, with the power and opportunity, give support to the Association in its campaign to establish an appropriate evacuees' memorial so that today's children and future generations will learn about this important part of the UK's history.

That this House congratulates the Evacuees Reunion Association for its work on behalf of the 3.5 million British children evacuated during the Second World War; notes that there are 22 memorials dedicated to civilian groups in the UK; and urges that all those, with the power and opportunity, give support...

That this House notes that the US Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice, was invited by the right hon. Member for Blackburn to visit his constituency and Merseyside in April 2006, despite objections to the role she played in organising the tragic and illegal invasion of Iraq; further notes that on Merseyside 1,295 police officers were assigned to ensure her security; is disgusted that the ??369,338 police bill is having to be met by Merseyside's council taxpayers, having been refused funding by the Home Office despite their willingness to meet Lancashire's police bill of ??174,000 for security whilst Dr Rice was in Blackburn; believes it is wrong to have one set of rules for one police authority and a completely different set of rules for its neighbour; and calls for Merseyside's police bill for the protection of Condoleeza Rice to be paid for by the Home Office or by the right hon. Member for Blackburn.

That this House notes that the US Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice, was invited by the right hon. Member for Blackburn to visit his constituency and Merseyside in April 2006, despite objections to the role she played in organising the tragic and illegal invasion of Iraq; further notes that on...

That this House congratulates the trade unions who organised the mass lobby of Parliament on 27th June to protest about the privatisation by stealth of the education and health services; is concerned that the increasing involvement of the private sector in essential public services risks the subordination of the public interest to the pursuit of profits on behalf of shareholders; is particularly concerned at the growing influence of the American company United Health in the running of NHS hospitals and general practitioners' surgeries; and calls on the Government to listen to the advice of professionals working in the National Health Service.

That this House congratulates the trade unions who organised the mass lobby of Parliament on 27th June to protest about the privatisation by stealth of the education and health services; is concerned that the increasing involvement of the private sector in essential public services risks the subordination of the public...

That this House applauds the success of the university sector; recognises the vital contribution universities make to economic, cultural and intellectual well-being; believes that the expansion of higher education has been generally a good thing for individuals and for society; supports the principle that all those who have the ability should have the right to access higher education; regrets that the opportunities and advantages arising from a university education are still not accessed equitably by students from poorer and less traditional backgrounds; rejects the proposition that growing numbers of those entering higher education are not, or will not, benefit from it; notes in particular that there will be an increased need to support opportunities to access higher education by mature full-time and part-time undergraduates as the number of 18 year olds declines after 2010; recognises that any policy which had reduction of participation in higher education as an objective would undermine individual opportunity, capacity for regional regeneration, innovation and the development of a professional and skilled workforce and would run directly counter to the expansionist higher education policies being pursued and funded by China and other emerging, competitor economies; and urges the Government to re-state the economic case for funding improved participation in higher education.

That this House applauds the success of the university sector; recognises the vital contribution universities make to economic, cultural and intellectual well-being; believes that the expansion of higher education has been generally a good thing for individuals and for society; supports the principle that all those who have the ability...

That this House welcomes the Who Cares? campaign by the rail union, Aslef, which seeks to increase the amount of freight being moved by rail; notes the myriad environmental and transport problems created by the over-reliance on road transport; further notes that an average freight train can remove 50 heavy goods vehicle journeys and that, per tonne carried, rail produces approximately 10 per cent. of the carbon monoxide produced by road transportation; and calls on the Government to do everything it can to promote the greater movement of freight by rail, which would cut pollution and free up roads.

That this House welcomes the Who Cares? campaign by the rail union, Aslef, which seeks to increase the amount of freight being moved by rail; notes the myriad environmental and transport problems created by the over-reliance on road transport; further notes that an average freight train can remove 50 heavy...

That this House welcomes the significant reductions in delays attributable to infrastructure failure and improved efficiency since Network Rail brought maintenance back in-house on a not-for-dividend basis; is concerned that this progress will be undermined by proposals to break up Network Rail by transferring sections of its infrastructure and operations to Merseyrail and that these assets will then be sub-let to the private sector; is further concerned that this proposal could be a prelude to transferring all signalling operations and maintenance work back to the private sector; and therefore urges the Government to retain Network Rail as a unified and not-for-dividend organisation.

That this House welcomes the significant reductions in delays attributable to infrastructure failure and improved efficiency since Network Rail brought maintenance back in-house on a not-for-dividend basis; is concerned that this progress will be undermined by proposals to break up Network Rail by transferring sections of its infrastructure and operations...

That this House considers that the time is ripe to acknowledge as an act of genocide the mass murder of Armenians carried out in the Ottoman Empire in 1915; urges the Government to enhance its international reputation by joining other countries, including those in the European Union, who have recognised this act of genocide; and calls on the Turkish Government to acknowledge the actions of its predecessors.

That this House considers that the time is ripe to acknowledge as an act of genocide the mass murder of Armenians carried out in the Ottoman Empire in 1915; urges the Government to enhance its international reputation by joining other countries, including those in the European Union, who have recognised...

That this House urges the Government to make clear to the United States Administration the importance the UK Government attaches to free, fair and completely transparent presidential elections in the UK; expects there to be no discrimination against ethnic minorities on whatever pretext; and fully expects there to be free access anywhere in the US for British observers, including in Florida.

That this House urges the Government to make clear to the United States Administration the importance the UK Government attaches to free, fair and completely transparent presidential elections in the UK; expects there to be no discrimination against ethnic minorities on whatever pretext; and fully expects there to be free...

That this House condemns the terrorist cowards who carried out mass murder at School Number 1 in Beslan in North Ossetia, inflicting death and injuries on defenceless children; expresses its sorrow and extends its sympathy to parents, teachers, relations and friends who have lost their loved ones; calls on Her Majesty's Government to offer whatever assistance, including medical, which may be required by the Russian authorities; and vows to fight such terrorism and its causes until this threat to humanity is eliminated.

That this House condemns the terrorist cowards who carried out mass murder at School Number 1 in Beslan in North Ossetia, inflicting death and injuries on defenceless children; expresses its sorrow and extends its sympathy to parents, teachers, relations and friends who have lost their loved ones; calls on Her...

That this House notes the significance of the ferry industry to many of the UK's ports; acknowledges the thousands of British jobs it supports and the importance of consumers having fair and clear travel choices, calls on airlines to ensure that all prices in print and website advertising are inclusive of taxes to avoid consumer confusion; calls on advertising regulators to ensure that airline advertisements conform to existing regulations to ensure a level playing field between airlines and other travels options; and calls on consumers and the travel industry to remember that ferries frequently offer a more convenient and pleasurable method of travel to Ireland.

That this House notes the significance of the ferry industry to many of the UK's ports; acknowledges the thousands of British jobs it supports and the importance of consumers having fair and clear travel choices, calls on airlines to ensure that all prices in print and website advertising are inclusive...

That this House deplores the decision to close the Town Row, Stoneycroft, and Lower Breck Road post offices in the Liverpool, West Derby constituency and the proposal to close the one at Lark Hill; this despite the fact that, in a letter of 16th March to the honourable Member for Liverpool, West Derby, the Post Office admitted that the common view of those consulted was that the closure of these branches would seriously affect the elderly, those with disabilities and those with children, that customers had pointed to the high level of elderly residents, and that the walking distance to alternative branches would cause real problems to the less mobile, many of whom had no access to a car and would find the cost of travel a major obstacle; believes that the Post Office, as a public service, should give higher priority to the views of its consumers; and calls on the Post Office to review seriously its proposals with a view to providing a service more acceptable to its customers.

That this House deplores the decision to close the Town Row, Stoneycroft, and Lower Breck Road post offices in the Liverpool, West Derby constituency and the proposal to close the one at Lark Hill; this despite the fact that, in a letter of 16th March to the honourable Member for...

That this House congratulates the Spanish Socialist Party on its election victory; applauds its leader on his vow to make a priority of the fight against international terrorism which has brought horrifying death and destruction to the people of Madrid; agrees with Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero that the war on Iraq has been a disaster; and looks forward to Britain co-operating with Spain following a new sensible foreign policy.

That this House congratulates the Spanish Socialist Party on its election victory; applauds its leader on his vow to make a priority of the fight against international terrorism which has brought horrifying death and destruction to the people of Madrid; agrees with Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero that the...

That this House whilst warmly congratulating Liverpool on its award of the European City of Culture for 2008, deplores the fact that it is without a direct air link with London, the only major UK city so neglected; and calls on the Government, in negotiation with major airlines, to ensure that there is established a regular and permanent air link between Liverpool and the capital as a matter of urgency.

That this House whilst warmly congratulating Liverpool on its award of the European City of Culture for 2008, deplores the fact that it is without a direct air link with London, the only major UK city so neglected; and calls on the Government, in negotiation with major airlines, to ensure...

That this House congratulates the BBC on its Panorama programme on Sunday 18th May which exposed the real foreign policy intentions of President Bush's Administration; recognises that the Bush Administration is firmly under the influence of the American Enterprise Institute which launched the Project for the New American Century; believes that this is a programme for continuing war and furthering the interests of those who seek American global domination; fears that such a policy would fuel international terrorism; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to reject the pursuance of such a policy.

That this House congratulates the BBC on its Panorama programme on Sunday 18th May which exposed the real foreign policy intentions of President Bush's Administration; recognises that the Bush Administration is firmly under the influence of the American Enterprise Institute which launched the Project for the New American Century; believes...

That this House believes that broadening access to higher education is a social and economic imperative; welcomes the commitment from higher education staff and students to help increase the numbers of students from groups that are currently under represented in universities and colleges, including those from low-income and ethnic minority backgrounds; believes that the introduction of top-up fees would severely undermine this policy by creating a two-tier university system; urges the Government to introduce significant maintenance support for those students who need it; believes that once students enter university they are entitled to receive a high quality education and that this will only be achieved if there is significant public investment in higher education ensuring sufficient numbers of fairly paid, well-motivated university staff working with modern teaching, learning and research resources; and urges the Government to include these important issues in its forthcoming 10 year strategy for higher education.

That this House believes that broadening access to higher education is a social and economic imperative; welcomes the commitment from higher education staff and students to help increase the numbers of students from groups that are currently under represented in universities and colleges, including those from low-income and ethnic minority...