That this House congratulates The Guardian and the Edinburgh Evening News for publishing statements by the honourable Member for Edinburgh, Leith, correcting a number of unfounded allegations, particularly that he had been deselected; accepts that he won reselection when Leith Labour Party members last had the democratic right to freely choose their prospective parliamentary candidate; notes that a defeated challenger has been imposed on Leith constituency, contrary to accepted rules; recognises that a party official involved in the second reselection, which excluded the honourable Member, lost his brief-case, and, although it was returned, the contents also revealed discrimination against women and ethnic minorities; regrets that Larry Whitty and Joyce Gould, senior Labour representatives, have refused to investigate this incident, despite protests from the Trade Union movement, who have copies of the documents; and calls on the Leader of the Labour Party to ensure that the complaint is fully debated by Labour's National Executive Committee.

That this House congratulates The Guardian and the Edinburgh Evening News for publishing statements by the honourable Member for Edinburgh, Leith, correcting a number of unfounded allegations, particularly that he had been deselected; accepts that he won reselection when Leith Labour Party members last had the democratic right to freely...

That this House regrets that Lothian Regional Council has decided to close London Street Primary, one of Edinburgh's most advanced multi-cultural schools; notes that parents have voted to opt out as a delaying tactic; and calls on the next Labour Government to restore the school's status following the General Election.

That this House regrets that Lothian Regional Council has decided to close London Street Primary, one of Edinburgh's most advanced multi-cultural schools; notes that parents have voted to opt out as a delaying tactic; and calls on the next Labour Government to restore the school's status following the General Election.

That this House recognises the importance of Malta as an independent state; notes that its present Nationalist Tory government have predictably created problems for workers on the island; and wishes the Maltese Labour Party every success when the General Election takes place on 22nd February.

That this House recognises the importance of Malta as an independent state; notes that its present Nationalist Tory government have predictably created problems for workers on the island; and wishes the Maltese Labour Party every success when the General Election takes place on 22nd February.

That this House expresses its grave concern about the continual and increasing level of unemployment; condemns the Government's failure to take action to reduce the number of 2,500,000 registered unemployed; supports the protest demonstration of unemployed on 29th February in London; and calls upon the Government to take urgent action to solve the unemployment problem.

That this House expresses its grave concern about the continual and increasing level of unemployment; condemns the Government's failure to take action to reduce the number of 2,500,000 registered unemployed; supports the protest demonstration of unemployed on 29th February in London; and calls upon the Government to take urgent action...

That this House is concerned that Leith Docks are to be privatised; notes that proposals for a management buy-out have been leaked to the Press; and calls on the controlling body, the Forth Ports' Authority, to come clean and explain their plans to the general public.

That this House is concerned that Leith Docks are to be privatised; notes that proposals for a management buy-out have been leaked to the Press; and calls on the controlling body, the Forth Ports' Authority, to come clean and explain their plans to the general public.

That this House notes that Kathleen Allan was forced to leave Inchkeith, an island in the Firth of Forth, where she had a sanctuary for animals; regrets that the owner of the property, Tom Farmer of Kwik Fit, has been unable to answer letters regarding this woman's plight, particularly from the honourable Member for Edinburgh, Leith; and now asks the local authority to investigate Ms. Allan's complaints as a matter of urgency.

That this House notes that Kathleen Allan was forced to leave Inchkeith, an island in the Firth of Forth, where she had a sanctuary for animals; regrets that the owner of the property, Tom Farmer of Kwik Fit, has been unable to answer letters regarding this woman's plight, particularly from...

That this House notes with concern the dramatic cuts proposed to Her Majesty's Coastguard Service in Scotland; considers the cuts to be totally unacceptable; supports the campaign by the coastguard auxiliaries to stop them, accepting their view that current proposals will restrict the ability of the service to react effectively to certain emergency situations; and therefore calls for the present staffing and equipment levels to be maintained.

That this House notes with concern the dramatic cuts proposed to Her Majesty's Coastguard Service in Scotland; considers the cuts to be totally unacceptable; supports the campaign by the coastguard auxiliaries to stop them, accepting their view that current proposals will restrict the ability of the service to react effectively...

That this House condemns Bass plc, a brewing conglomerate, for its plans to close the Heriot Brewery, Edinburgh, and Hope Brewery, Sheffield, throwing hundreds of workers on to the scrapheap of unemployment; and supports the efforts of the trade unions in the defence of jobs in this important industry.

That this House condemns Bass plc, a brewing conglomerate, for its plans to close the Heriot Brewery, Edinburgh, and Hope Brewery, Sheffield, throwing hundreds of workers on to the scrapheap of unemployment; and supports the efforts of the trade unions in the defence of jobs in this important industry.

That this House notes that in the manifesto issued by the Government of the day to every household in the country during the 1975 referendum, it was stated that there was a threat to employment in Britain from the movement in the Common Market towards an economic and monetary union and that this could have forced the country to accept fixed exchange rates for the pound, restricting industrial growth and so putting jobs at risk and that this threat had been removed; notes that this implies there would be no economic and monetary union; notes that the manifesto also stated that no important new policy can be decided in Brussels or anywhere else without the consent of a British Minister answerable to a British Government and British Parliament; further notes that this manifesto stated that it was the Council of Ministers, and not the Market's officials, who took the important decisions, that these decisions could be taken only if all the members of the Council agreed and that the Ministers representing Britain could veto any proposal for a new law or new tax if he considered it to be against British interests; realises that this ruled out political union; and, in view of these clear assurances, notes that the 1975 referendum gives no mandate to sign the new treaties at Maastricht, rather the reverse.

That this House notes that in the manifesto issued by the Government of the day to every household in the country during the 1975 referendum, it was stated that there was a threat to employment in Britain from the movement in the Common Market towards an economic and monetary union...

That this House is alarmed at the finding of very high levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution in Edinburgh and other British cities; calls on the Government to allow substantial investment in bus and rail transport for commuters, the encouragement of cycle routes, further pedestrianisation in city centres, consideration of road pricing schemes to restrict the entry of non-essential traffic to city centres, encouragement of car sharing amongst employees and the manufacture of efficient vehicles; and believes that the reduction of exhaust emissions is essential and that urgent and immediate action is required.

That this House is alarmed at the finding of very high levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution in Edinburgh and other British cities; calls on the Government to allow substantial investment in bus and rail transport for commuters, the encouragement of cycle routes, further pedestrianisation in city centres, consideration of road...

That this House recognises that humour is necessary in politics; considers however,that Jak's Evening Standard cartoon of 18th November is objectionable, particularly as it includes a number of deceased honourable Members in a list of Scots for deportation; calls on the editor to apologise for this offence to relatives; and urges its readers to buy an alternative newspaper.

That this House recognises that humour is necessary in politics; considers however,that Jak's Evening Standard cartoon of 18th November is objectionable, particularly as it includes a number of deceased honourable Members in a list of Scots for deportation; calls on the editor to apologise for this offence to relatives; and...

That this House notes that the Bolshevik revolution took place 74 years ago, representing the aspirations of Russian workers and peasants; recognises that this important historical event was subsequently betrayed by the Stalinist bureaucracy who executed most of the revolution's original leadership; and, learning the lessons of the Soviet experience, supports oppressed people everywhere who are fighting back against class injustice - especially in Britain.

That this House notes that the Bolshevik revolution took place 74 years ago, representing the aspirations of Russian workers and peasants; recognises that this important historical event was subsequently betrayed by the Stalinist bureaucracy who executed most of the revolution's original leadership; and, learning the lessons of the Soviet experience,...

That this House is concerned at the further delay in building the promised new hospital for Leith; condemns Lothian Health Board's decision to seek a partner in this venture, rumoured to be Reo Stakis, notorious for cheap labour and high prices; and calls on the Scottish Health Minister to end back-door privatisation by providing additional public funds so that the board can live up to its motto - `putting patients first' - and to resource the Leith Project as planned.

That this House is concerned at the further delay in building the promised new hospital for Leith; condemns Lothian Health Board's decision to seek a partner in this venture, rumoured to be Reo Stakis, notorious for cheap labour and high prices; and calls on the Scottish Health Minister to end...

That this House, recognising that the takeover bid by Whyte and Mackay for Invergordon Distillers, a Leith-based firm, could lead to redundancies and a reduction in whisky brands, calls on the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to use its powers to stop this further extension in monopoly by multinationals.

That this House, recognising that the takeover bid by Whyte and Mackay for Invergordon Distillers, a Leith-based firm, could lead to redundancies and a reduction in whisky brands, calls on the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to use its powers to stop this further extension in monopoly by multinationals.

That this House notes that Lothian Health Board, an undemocratic agency promoting Tory politics including privatisation, has repeatedly broken commitments to the people of Lothian Region; recognises also that underfunding by the Scottish Office has been a major problem, along with maladministration; and in particular condemns the continuing delay in providing the promised new hospital for Leith, as well as the withdrawal of the agreed accident and emergency service at the local Western General Hospital.

That this House notes that Lothian Health Board, an undemocratic agency promoting Tory politics including privatisation, has repeatedly broken commitments to the people of Lothian Region; recognises also that underfunding by the Scottish Office has been a major problem, along with maladministration; and in particular condemns the continuing delay in...

That this House, noting that Lothian Regional Council have suspended plans to reorganise secondary education in East Edinburgh, calls on the elected members to reverse their decision to close Ainslie Park High School, an excellent comprehensive serving the Leith and North Edinburgh areas.

That this House, noting that Lothian Regional Council have suspended plans to reorganise secondary education in East Edinburgh, calls on the elected members to reverse their decision to close Ainslie Park High School, an excellent comprehensive serving the Leith and North Edinburgh areas.

That this House welcomes the charter produced by the Scottish Old-Age Pensioners Association; agrees that the basic state retirement pension should be calculated on the basis of 75 per cent. of adult male earnings for a couple and 50 per cent. for a single person, uprated at six monthly intervals; calls for the appointment of a specific Cabinet Minister for the elderly; supports the abolition of standing charges in respect of gas and electricity; believes that free travel should be granted to all pensioners using public transport; and urges the release of extra resources to provide more suitable housing for the elderly, as well as to reverse cuts in the National Health Service and the social services.

That this House welcomes the charter produced by the Scottish Old-Age Pensioners Association; agrees that the basic state retirement pension should be calculated on the basis of 75 per cent. of adult male earnings for a couple and 50 per cent. for a single person, uprated at six monthly intervals;...

That this House notes that Post Office Counters have made record profits, thanks to the co-operation and efforts of employees; further notes that management, under pressure from the Tory Government, is trying to impose an unacceptable pay settlement, even refusing arbitration; and fully supports the Union of Communication Workers in their struggle to secure a decent wage for members.

That this House notes that Post Office Counters have made record profits, thanks to the co-operation and efforts of employees; further notes that management, under pressure from the Tory Government, is trying to impose an unacceptable pay settlement, even refusing arbitration; and fully supports the Union of Communication Workers in...

That this House opposes the closure of Rank Hovis's Caledonia Mills, Leith; recognises that many jobs will be lost to the local community, as well as affecting suppliers and sub-contractors; notes that management say the main reason for their decision is an alleged surplus of flour; yet realises that many people in Britain are under-nourished and millions starve throughout the world because they are denied basic foods; and calls on the next Labour government to bring United Kingdom food monopolies into public ownership under the democratic control of employees and consumers.

That this House opposes the closure of Rank Hovis's Caledonia Mills, Leith; recognises that many jobs will be lost to the local community, as well as affecting suppliers and sub-contractors; notes that management say the main reason for their decision is an alleged surplus of flour; yet realises that many...

That this House notes that Robert Tressell died in poverty in Liverpool Royal Infirmary 80 years ago, recognises that his book, 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists', which he wrote as a resident of Mugsborough, is a working-class classic; believes that it has helped countless activists in the struggle against injustice; and calls on all public libraries to stock the new complete edition so that young workers can learn from his experiences as a Socialist.

That this House notes that Robert Tressell died in poverty in Liverpool Royal Infirmary 80 years ago, recognises that his book, 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists', which he wrote as a resident of Mugsborough, is a working-class classic; believes that it has helped countless activists in the struggle against injustice; and...