That this House views with concern the proposals of Powys County Council to close secondary schools and sixth forms in Brecon and Radnorshire; notes that closing schools will add to the cost of transport and very long journey times for pupils; believes that many pupils will opt to be educated across the border in England because of travel times; and urges Powys County Council to commission a re-assessment of secondary education right across the county and to defer any decision-making until all the consequences of those proposals have been fully considered.

That this House views with concern the proposals of Powys County Council to close secondary schools and sixth forms in Brecon and Radnorshire; notes that closing schools will add to the cost of transport and very long journey times for pupils; believes that many pupils will opt to be educated...

That this House commends the Safe Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Bill, being brought forward in the Welsh Assembly by the Assembly Member for Brecon and Radnorshire, Kirsty Williams, which aims to ensure that there is a safe number of nurses at all times on Welsh hospital wards; and notes that similar legislation in other countries has brought huge benefits to patients and nurses, including a reduction in mortality rates, shorter hospital stays, lower re-admission rates, fewer medication errors and fewer hospital-acquired infections.

That this House commends the Safe Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Bill, being brought forward in the Welsh Assembly by the Assembly Member for Brecon and Radnorshire, Kirsty Williams, which aims to ensure that there is a safe number of nurses at all times on Welsh hospital wards; and notes that...

That this House welcomes the presentation of the International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill and looks forward to its second reading on 12 September 2014; highlights the cross-party consensus on development aid which underpins the UK's commitment to fulfilling the UN target to spend 0.7 per cent of gross national income on official development assistance; and further welcomes the Bill's intent to enshrine this level of development spending in law.

That this House welcomes the presentation of the International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill and looks forward to its second reading on 12 September 2014; highlights the cross-party consensus on development aid which underpins the UK's commitment to fulfilling the UN target to spend 0.7 per cent of gross...

That this House values the benefits for the nation's health that fortification of bread and flour brings; notes the findings of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition that not fortifying flour would adversely affect the nation's intake of nutrients, in particular calcium intakes for children aged 11 to 18 years and women aged 19 to 64 years, especially given that intakes for children and young adults are already low and women are at a high risk of osteoporosis; further notes with concern the increased costs to the milling industry and increased complexity for UK businesses that would arise if the regulations were changed or revoked; and calls on the Government not to make any changes to the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998.

That this House values the benefits for the nation's health that fortification of bread and flour brings; notes the findings of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition that not fortifying flour would adversely affect the nation's intake of nutrients, in particular calcium intakes for children aged 11 to 18 years...

That this House recognises that young drivers between the ages of 16 and 25 are disproportionately involved in road crashes with 22 per cent of people killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads having been in a crash involving a young car driver, despite only nine per cent of driving licence holders being aged 25 years or under; believes that this is a tragic waste of young lives and has an appalling effect on their families and friends; further recognises that other countries including the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia have introduced successful measures to address this problem which have saved lives; welcomes the Government's decision to bring forward a Green Paper looking at ways to reform the way young people learn to drive; and calls on the Government to give serious consideration to implementing graduated driver licensing which would make young drivers safer and would reduce car insurance premiums.

That this House recognises that young drivers between the ages of 16 and 25 are disproportionately involved in road crashes with 22 per cent of people killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads having been in a crash involving a young car driver, despite only nine per cent of driving...

That this House congratulates the Welsh rugby team on their 2013 Six Nations success following a record 30-3 win against England in Cardiff; commends the excellent work of Rob Howley and his coaching team; further congratulates both sets of fans for their tremendous support in and outside the stadium; and further congratulates the organisers for creating an atmosphere and spectacle that will be remembered for years to come.

That this House congratulates the Welsh rugby team on their 2013 Six Nations success following a record 30-3 win against England in Cardiff; commends the excellent work of Rob Howley and his coaching team; further congratulates both sets of fans for their tremendous support in and outside the stadium; and...

That this House recognises that young drivers between the ages of 16 and 25 are disproportionately involved in road accidents with more than one in five people killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads having been in a crash involving a young driver, despite only nine per cent of driving licence holders being aged 25 years or under; believes that this is a tragic waste of young lives and has an appalling effect on their families and friends; recognises that other countries including the US, Canada and Australia have introduced measures to address this problem; and calls on the Government to give serious consideration to implementing actions such as graduated driver licensing which would make young drivers safer and which is supported by young people facing high motor insurance premiums.

That this House recognises that young drivers between the ages of 16 and 25 are disproportionately involved in road accidents with more than one in five people killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads having been in a crash involving a young driver, despite only nine per cent of driving...

That this House supports co-operatives and marketing groups representing livestock producers; deplores moves that undermine them by abattoirs and large meat processors which would result in the marginalisation of traditional farming families, leaving them without adequate representation in the market; and is concerned by moves to impose direct payments to farmers, fundamentally changing the basis of the supply chain in favour of abattoirs and meat processors, potentially rendering smaller family farms financially unviable, thus having a devastating impact on the whole farming community and rural infrastructure.

That this House supports co-operatives and marketing groups representing livestock producers; deplores moves that undermine them by abattoirs and large meat processors which would result in the marginalisation of traditional farming families, leaving them without adequate representation in the market; and is concerned by moves to impose direct payments to...

That this House is concerned about the damage being caused to Britain's urban parks and green spaces by disproportionate cuts to their maintenance in local government budget savings, the loss of skills in professional horticulture in the public sector through staff redundancies and the lack of investment in parks, negatively impacting on health, social well-being and community cohesion; notes that, for example, London parks budgets have fallen by 44 per cent in the past four years while Liverpool has lost a third of its parks budget in the last two years along with 65 parks staff; recognises the challenge for green space professionals with the absence of a national level department, body or function with a watching brief for the UK's urban parks; and calls on the Government to address these concerns in a new inquiry into urban parks.

That this House is concerned about the damage being caused to Britain's urban parks and green spaces by disproportionate cuts to their maintenance in local government budget savings, the loss of skills in professional horticulture in the public sector through staff redundancies and the lack of investment in parks, negatively...

That this House recognises the urgent need for a full judicial inquiry into the Metropolitan Police Service's handling of the murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan in 1987; notes the failure of five police investigations to bring anyone to trial for the murder, the still unresolved allegations of Metropolitan Police involvement in the murder, the police corruption recently acknowledged by the Metropolitan Police in relation to the first investigation into the murder and recognised by Acting Commissioner Tim Godwin as being a debilitating factor in solving the crime and the repeated failure of the Metropolitan Police to confront the role played by this corruptionin protecting those responsible for the murder from being brought to justice; and further notes the long-standing and much publicised relationship of two of the suspectswiththe News of the World (NotW), the interference by NotW journalists with the fourth investigation into the murder and allegations, never fully investigated by the Metropolitan Police Service,that Daniel Morgan approached a seniorNotW journalist with allegations of serious police corruption shortly before he was murdered.

That this House recognises the urgent need for a full judicial inquiry into the Metropolitan Police Service's handling of the murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan in 1987; notes the failure of five police investigations to bring anyone to trial for the murder, the still unresolved allegations of Metropolitan Police...

That this House notes the 8,189 young people aged 16 to 25 who have been killed on UK roads in the last 10 years; recognises the urgent need for the House to act to prevent more such needless and tragic deaths; further recognises the opportunity that the UN Decade of Action on Road Safety, which commences on 11 May 2011, offers to this House to take a bold step towards preventing young deaths on the road in the next decade; further notes the evidence that a system of Graduated Driver Licensing, encompassing a minimum learning period and a restricted novice driving period, would help to reduce road casualties; further recognises that such a step has the support of road safety charity Brake and the Association of British Insurers; and congratulates Brake forits work to promote road safety and support people who have been bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash.

That this House notes the 8,189 young people aged 16 to 25 who have been killed on UK roads in the last 10 years; recognises the urgent need for the House to act to prevent more such needless and tragic deaths; further recognises the opportunity that the UN Decade of...

That this House notes with concern that many bank closures are occurring in small and rural communities; is aware that these closures will have a detrimental effect on local people, small businesses and tourism; further notes that limited broadband access in many of the areas will adversely impact on many customers who will be left without a face to face service; is concerned about possible loss of jobs as a result of these closures; and calls on those banks considering bank closures in small and rural communities to reassess those proposals and where possible leave these branches open for the foreseeable future.

That this House notes with concern that many bank closures are occurring in small and rural communities; is aware that these closures will have a detrimental effect on local people, small businesses and tourism; further notes that limited broadband access in many of the areas will adversely impact on many...

That this House recognises the 10th anniversary of the first UN report on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth in Democratic Republic of Congo; notes the continuing militarisation of, and illegal control over, tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold mines by local armed groups as well as criminal elements in the Congolese army to fund their criminal activities; expresses its solidarity with the people of Congo, who have, for over 13 years, endured the evils of violence, war crimes, human rights violations, humanitarian crises, looting and rape; calls on the Rwandan government to ensure that its territory is not usedasa trading or transit ground for conflict minerals from Congo; and calls on the Government to encourage all British-based or -owned companies trading in minerals to observe diligence standards set out by the UN and OECD, push for EU legally binding legislation on corporate transparency in the extractive industries to empower people in developing countries that are consistently resource-rich but cash-poor with the information to challenge corruption in their own country and to consider imposing a travel ban and asset freeze on those named and shamed in UN Panel of Experts and Group Experts reports in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions nos. 1952, 1807, 1896 and 1771, and to do everyting possible to restore good governance to the Congo.

That this House recognises the 10th anniversary of the first UN report on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth in Democratic Republic of Congo; notes the continuing militarisation of, and illegal control over, tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold mines by local armed groups as well...

That this House notes with concern the proposed closure of the Barclays Bank branchin Rhayader, Powys; is aware that although this small market town is situated in a sparsely populated area of mid-Wales it is a strong and vibrant community and a magnet for tourism in the summer months; notes that this proposal is causing considerable worry to the residents of Rhayader and the surrounding area; also notes with concern that many customers will now have to undertake a round trip of 22 miles to visit their nearest Barclays' branch; believes that one bank with limited open hours in Rhayader is insufficient for the population of this town; further notes thatlimited broadband access will adversely impact upon many customers who will be left without a face to face service; is concerned about possible loss of jobs as a result of this closure; and calls on Barclays to reconsider these proposals and leave this branch open for the foreseeable future.

That this House notes with concern the proposed closure of the Barclays Bank branchin Rhayader, Powys; is aware that although this small market town is situated in a sparsely populated area of mid-Wales it is a strong and vibrant community and a magnet for tourism in the summer months; notes...

That this House congratulates the Fairtrade towns for their commitment to fair and ethical trade; thanks local supporters, activists and decision-makers across the country for their hard work and dedication in making the Fairtrade town movement a success; anticipates the 500th Fairtrade town to be named in the autumn of 2010; recognises the important role Fairtrade towns have played in helping consumers recognise their potential to act to improve the lives of the poorest producers in the world; acknowledges Britain as a world leader in the Fairtrade town movement, with more than half of the Fairtrade towns in the world; and reaffirms the House's commitment to supporting the continued growth of fair and ethical trade in the UK.

That this House congratulates the Fairtrade towns for their commitment to fair and ethical trade; thanks local supporters, activists and decision-makers across the country for their hard work and dedication in making the Fairtrade town movement a success; anticipates the 500th Fairtrade town to be named in the autumn of...

That this House regrets the proposal for consultation to close the Newport Passport Office; understands the need for the best value for money from the UK's public services in very difficult times but believes this must be done sensitively with the aim of providing an equitable service across the United Kingdom; further believes the proposals will drastically reduce the quality of service for millions in Wales and South West England; urges interested parties to respond to the consultation setting out their concerns; and calls on the Government to reverse the proposal to close the Passport Office in Newport.

That this House regrets the proposal for consultation to close the Newport Passport Office; understands the need for the best value for money from the UK's public services in very difficult times but believes this must be done sensitively with the aim of providing an equitable service across the United...

That this House welcomes the Women's Institute Campaign to highlight the need to introduce clearer country of origin labelling of food products; notes that many foods do not require a country of origin label; further notes that even in processed foods where an origin is stated it normally indicates the last substantial change and not the origin of where the food was originally grown or reared; is concerned that many consumers are not receiving the information they would like in order to make fully informed decisions about their purchases; and calls on the Government to introduce a more robust food labelling systemin whichthe public can have total confidence.

That this House welcomes the Women's Institute Campaign to highlight the need to introduce clearer country of origin labelling of food products; notes that many foods do not require a country of origin label; further notes that even in processed foods where an origin is stated it normally indicates the...

That this Houserecognises the important role which sustainable bioliquids made from waste, such as Used Cooking Oil (UCO), have in helping the UK meet its challenging targets to reduce carbon emissions by 34 per cent. and increase the amount of electricity generated from renewable sources to 15 per cent. by 2020; acknowledges that the Department for Energy and Climate Change's own research indicates that UCO, which can cause serious environmental and economic damage if dumped down the drain, has the highest energy efficiency use when used in Combined Heat and Power; notes that bioliquids produced from waste products avoid a host of contentious issues traditionally associated with biofuels such as the food versus fuel debate; further notes the importance of the UK's rapidly developing bioliquids sector in creating a green collar skills sector; and calls on the Government to make a clear policy commitment which ensures that bioliquids made from waste receive the same level of support offered to other forms of renewable energy such as solid biomass and anaerobic digestion and which, at the same time, disincentivises unsustainable bioliquids.

That this Houserecognises the important role which sustainable bioliquids made from waste, such as Used Cooking Oil (UCO), have in helping the UK meet its challenging targets to reduce carbon emissions by 34 per cent. and increase the amount of electricity generated from renewable sources to 15 per cent. by...

That this House notes that scientists estimate about 80,000 cases of cancer could be prevented in the UK every year through diet, physical activity and weight management; and applauds the work of the World Cancer Research Fund in funding scientific research on the subject and raising awareness of how people can reduce their cancer risk.

That this House notes that scientists estimate about 80,000 cases of cancer could be prevented in the UK every year through diet, physical activity and weight management; and applauds the work of the World Cancer Research Fund in funding scientific research on the subject and raising awareness of how people...

That this House recognises that the number of road traffic accidents involving young people has increased over recent years; notes that the introduction of graduated driver licences in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the USA and some European countries has reduced the number of deaths and injuries associated with young drivers; acknowledges that the introduction of these schemes has proved popular with many young drivers in other countries by giving them a sense of empowerment and confidence in their driving ability; further notes that the introduction of a similar scheme in the UK would lead to a reduction in the number of people killed on British roads, particularly young people; understands that the introduction of a scheme could result in an estimated 15 fewer deaths, 1,000 fewer casualties and a saving to the economy of £56 million each year in Wales alone; and calls on the Department for Transport to look at ways in which a pilot scheme could be introduced in the UK to determine the impact it would have on road safety.

That this House recognises that the number of road traffic accidents involving young people has increased over recent years; notes that the introduction of graduated driver licences in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the USA and some European countries has reduced the number of deaths and injuries associated with young drivers;...