That this House is concerned that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is currently considering a ban on the sale and burning of house coal in farms and homes across the UK; notes that many of the 3.7 million people who live off the gas grid in the UK rely on coal as their primary source of heating; further notes that if people are forced to burn other types of fossil fuel, it is likely their heating bills will double as a bag of briquettes is twice the price of a bag of coal on the garage or supermarket forecourt; notes that many such people off grid are elderly living in border line fuel poverty and so are unlikely to be able to afford such a fuel bill increase; notes that if house coal is banned such householders may have to burn locally sourced wood which is even more polluting, and so would be counter-productive; notes that such a ban restricts consumer choice; and notes that house coal is used by the heritage railways in the UK and banning house coal would mean that the 790 heritage steam locomotives in the UK would not be able to run and provide tourism services, and would therefore effectively shunt the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman into the sidings.

That this House is concerned that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is currently considering a ban on the sale and burning of house coal in farms and homes across the UK; notes that many of the 3.7 million people who live off the gas grid in the...

That this House notes that coal is an integral part of the UK manufacturing sector used in the chemical process to make steel and cement; further notes that over the last decade around nine million tonnes per annum of coal has been needed in the UK for non-electricity generation purposes; notes that if coal is not produced in the UK it will be imported from countries including Russia, the US, Colombia and Australia which produce more carbon dioxide through its transportation than coal produced in the UK; and therefore calls on the Government to recognise the production of high quality coal in the UK supports jobs, skills, taxes and investment in the UK and cuts down the carbon dioxide emitted in transporting coal from producers thousands of miles away.

That this House notes that coal is an integral part of the UK manufacturing sector used in the chemical process to make steel and cement; further notes that over the last decade around nine million tonnes per annum of coal has been needed in the UK for non-electricity generation purposes;...

That this House notes that coal is a valuable mineral resource which is used for a variety of purposes including iron and steel manufacture, cement manufacture, coke manufacture, domestic heat generation, sugar production, food and beverage production, chemicals production, patent fuel manufacture, including smokeless briquettes, carbon fibre products manufacture and other uses, as well as electricity generation; further notes that over the last decade or so around nine million tonnes per annum of coal has been needed in the UK for non-electricity generation purposes; notes that if the UK does not produce its own coal it simply imports more from other countries such as Russia, the US, Colombia and Australia which produces more CO2 via its transportation than coal produced in the UK; and therefore calls on the Government to introduce measures that increase the production of high quality coal in the UK to keep jobs, skills, taxes and investment in the UK and cut down the CO2 associated with transporting coal from producers hundreds of miles away.

That this House notes that coal is a valuable mineral resource which is used for a variety of purposes including iron and steel manufacture, cement manufacture, coke manufacture, domestic heat generation, sugar production, food and beverage production, chemicals production, patent fuel manufacture, including smokeless briquettes, carbon fibre products manufacture and...

That this House notes the serious allegations made by Lugano group in relation to bullying, intimidation and corruption at Northumberland County Council connected to the removal of the county's emerging core strategy; believes if such malpractice has occurred in this area, it is likely to be rife throughout the organisation; and supports calls for a full independent investigation to take place as a matter of urgency.

That this House notes the serious allegations made by Lugano group in relation to bullying, intimidation and corruption at Northumberland County Council connected to the removal of the county's emerging core strategy; believes if such malpractice has occurred in this area, it is likely to be rife throughout the organisation;...

That this House commends the previous council administration in Northumberland for its profit for social purpose development company Arch and its formation of a charity called Active Northumberland to ensure that leisure and cultural provision in Northumberland was not damaged by significant cuts to the council's central government grant; notes that since 4 May 2017 there have been a number of changes to both Arch and Active; and calls on the Government to seek an independent review of the actions so far which have cost the council taxpayer over £36 million in connection with the changes at Arch and Active Northumberland.

That this House commends the previous council administration in Northumberland for its profit for social purpose development company Arch and its formation of a charity called Active Northumberland to ensure that leisure and cultural provision in Northumberland was not damaged by significant cuts to the council's central government grant; notes...

That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but further believes that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy; believes with commercially deployable carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy generation mix beyond 2025; believes a vibrant UK coal industry is also essential for the UK steel, cement, sugar, food and drink, and carbon fibre industries; notes that coal provides low cost electricity generation capacity, thereby helping keep consumer bills low and maintaining electricity market flexibility; further notes that coal mined in the UK creates jobs and reduces the distance coal has to travel, thereby saving carbon in transportation, helps reduce the balance of trade deficit, ensures it is mined in a safe manner to the highest environmental and labour force standards, supports local businesses who provide support services to UK surface coal mines, keeps funds and skills with the UK, increases the security of supply of power by reducing reliance on foreign countries for imported fuel; notes that coal is one of the best fuels for base load requirements and for black starts, is easily stored; and calls on the Government to consider how it can best support the UK coal industry with significant CCUS R&D funding measures by moderating the carbon floor price and encouraging UK industry and coal fired power stations to buy UK produced coal over imported coal.

That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but further believes that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy; believes with commercially deployable carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK...

That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal-fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy generation mix beyond 2025; further believes a vibrant UK coal industry is also essential for the UK cement, steel and carbon fibre industries; notes that coal provides low cost electricity generation capacity, thereby helping to keep consumer bills low and maintaining electricity market flexibility; further notes that coal mined in the UK creates jobs in the UK, reduces the distance coal has to travel, thereby saving carbon in transportation, helps reduce the balance of trade deficit, ensures it is mined in a safe manner to the highest environmental and labour force standards, supports local businesses who provide support services to UK surface coal mines, keeps money and skills within the UK and increases the security of supply of power by reducing reliance on foreign countries for imported fuel; notes that coal is one of the best fuels for base load requirements and for black starts, and is easily stored; and urges the Government to ensure that in its forthcoming review of coal it considers how it can best support the UK coal industry with significant CCS research and development funding measures by moderating the carbon floor price and encouraging UK coal-fired power stations to buy UK produced coal over imported coal.

That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal-fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy generation mix beyond...

That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy generation mix way beyond 2025; further believes a vibrant UK coal industry is also essential for the UK cement, steel and carbon fibre industries; notes that coal provides low cost electricity generation capacity, thereby helping to keep consumer bills low and maintaining electricity market flexibility; further notes that coal mined in the UK creates jobs in the UK, reduces the distance coal has to travel, thereby saving carbon in transportation, helps reduce the balance of trade deficit, ensures it is mined in a safe manner to the highest environmental and labour force standards, supports local businesses who provide support services to UK surface coal mines, keeps money and skills within the UK and increases the security of supply of power by reducing reliance on foreign countries for imported fuel; notes that coal is one of the best fuels for base load requirements and for black starts, and is easily stored; and urges the Government to ensure that in its forthcoming review about coal it considers how it can best support the UK coal industry with significant CCS research and development funding measures by moderating the carbon floor price and encouraging UK coal fired power stations to buy UK produced coal over imported coal.

That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy...

That this House condemns the decision by nine Conservative councillors in Northumberland to call an extraordinary meeting of the Council at an estimated cost to the taxpayer of £45,000 to seek to overturn a democratic decision taken by a Labour council which has to make savings of £130 million over the next four years because of Government cuts; notes that the decision to call the meeting was taken against the advice of senior officers at the Council and may leave the Council open to legal challenge at a further cost to the public purse; further notes that cuts in Northumberland so far have meant 1,500 job losses and cuts in services to the value of £259 per family; and calls on Northumberland Conservatives and Liberal Democrats to explain why they consider £45,000 spent on a meeting which has been described by senior officers at the Council as 'an exercise in Punch and Judy politics' is a good use of scarce public funds.

That this House condemns the decision by nine Conservative councillors in Northumberland to call an extraordinary meeting of the Council at an estimated cost to the taxpayer of £45,000 to seek to overturn a democratic decision taken by a Labour council which has to make savings of £130 million over...

That this House congratulates Banks Mining, part of the Banks Group, on its award for Surface Miner of the year; and recognises its areas of excellence in environmental performance and site management and its wonderful creation of the Northumberlandia that will be the world's biggest 400 metre long earth sculpture, known as the Goddess of the North, which will hopefully attract thousands of visitors into the area of South East Northumberland.

That this House congratulates Banks Mining, part of the Banks Group, on its award for Surface Miner of the year; and recognises its areas of excellence in environmental performance and site management and its wonderful creation of the Northumberlandia that will be the world's biggest 400 metre long earth sculpture,...

That this House supports a greater awareness of chiropractic which has become recognised internationally as a cost effective treatment not only in terms of back pain and musculoskeletal disorders but also in reducing the use of medical services; and urges the Secretary of State for Health to facilitate greater ease of access to chiropractic services and to explore the potential savings that chiropractic can provide to general healthcare costs.

That this House supports a greater awareness of chiropractic which has become recognised internationally as a cost effective treatment not only in terms of back pain and musculoskeletal disorders but also in reducing the use of medical services; and urges the Secretary of State for Health to facilitate greater ease...

That this House notes that since only 15 per cent. of people in deprived areas have used a Government website in the last year, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may find that more universal credit customers than expected will turn to face-to-face and telephone help from their local authority, DWP helplines, Government-funded welfare organisations, councillors and their hon. Member as they find that the automated system is not able to deal with their individual questions, particular concerns and unique set of circumstances.

That this House notes that since only 15 per cent. of people in deprived areas have used a Government website in the last year, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may find that more universal credit customers than expected will turn to face-to-face and telephone help from their local...

That this House is concerned about Northumbria Police's massive spending on corporate communications and its failure to release serious crimes to the media; notes that the force is facing cuts of 34 million and the possible loss of 500 jobs; further notes that, in the last year, its annual corporate communications budget has risen from 1.5 million to 1.77 million, with the majority of these resources appearing to be targeted at improving the force's public image rather than telling the public what is actually happening; further notes an investigation by The Sunday Post newspaper which revealed that Northumbria Police releases less than one per cent. of crimes to the media and that the average delay is nine days; further notes that a wide range of serious crimes, including sex attacks, armed robberies and other serious crimes, are being held back from the media; believes this situation is of concern, given the importance of using the media to appeal for witnesses and warn the public about serious crimes in their area; and calls on the Chief Constable to reassess the amount spent on corporate communications and whether the information released is a true reflection of what is happening given the public are not told about more than 99 per cent. of crimes.

That this House is concerned about Northumbria Police's massive spending on corporate communications and its failure to release serious crimes to the media; notes that the force is facing cuts of 34 million and the possible loss of 500 jobs; further notes that, in the last year, its annual corporate...

That this House believes the EU hospitality VAT rate of five per cent. for public houses should be applied in the UK; acknowledges that other European countries are already enjoying the benefit of the five per cent. VAT; and notes that beer duty has risen by26 per cent. since 2008 which has led to thousands of public house closures and job losses.

That this House believes the EU hospitality VAT rate of five per cent. for public houses should be applied in the UK; acknowledges that other European countries are already enjoying the benefit of the five per cent. VAT; and notes that beer duty has risen by26 per cent. since 2008...

That this House supports continued investment in photovoltaic cells, solar panels and other energy-saving renewable technologies; recommends that the Government considers the merits of establishing a capital fund for loans to managers of Government properties for expenditure on such technologies; further recommends that the consequent savings from reduced energy bills be used to repay the loan; and notes that the net overall cost to the Exchequer would be nil, and that the overall cost to the public purse of managing such properties would be reduced.

That this House supports continued investment in photovoltaic cells, solar panels and other energy-saving renewable technologies; recommends that the Government considers the merits of establishing a capital fund for loans to managers of Government properties for expenditure on such technologies; further recommends that the consequent savings from reduced energy bills...

That this House is concerned that the postcode lottery on cancer treatments is raising its ugly head again; notes that patients who are suffering from cancer and in need of the drug cetuximab, which has been proven to reduce tumours, are being refused because of that lottery; further notes that a constituent of the hon. Member for Blyth Valley, Mrs Mary Brewis, who is 53 years of age, has been informed by the local primary care trust that she cannot have the drug funded, effectively meaning she now awaits an early death sentence; and calls on the Government to fund all cancer treatments, no matter what the cost, to give cancer patients hope.

That this House is concerned that the postcode lottery on cancer treatments is raising its ugly head again; notes that patients who are suffering from cancer and in need of the drug cetuximab, which has been proven to reduce tumours, are being refused because of that lottery; further notes that...

That this House congratulates Blyth Valley Borough Council on 35 years of excellent service to the people of the area; notes that the council has achieved many notable successes and ends its days as an excellent council with a glowing audit letter and praise from the Audit Commission; and pays tribute to the councillors who have served the area well and who leave a mammoth task for the new council to follow.

That this House congratulates Blyth Valley Borough Council on 35 years of excellent service to the people of the area; notes that the council has achieved many notable successes and ends its days as an excellent council with a glowing audit letter and praise from the Audit Commission; and pays...

That this House recognises the work of Blyth Valley Borough Council in 2007-08, acknowledged by the Audit Commission in its final audit letter; pays tribute to the well-managed authority; and compliments it on its efforts to support the new unitary authority in Northumberland.

That this House recognises the work of Blyth Valley Borough Council in 2007-08, acknowledged by the Audit Commission in its final audit letter; pays tribute to the well-managed authority; and compliments it on its efforts to support the new unitary authority in Northumberland.

That this House welcomes the involvement of the Low Carbon Innovation Centre at the University of East Anglia in the proposed development of an eco-community at Rackheath in Norfolk; commends the Low Carbon Innovation Centre and developers Barrett Strategic and Building Partnerships for working together to ensure university expertise and robust scrutiny are brought to the development phase of the pioneering venture; believes that this example of knowledge transfer from universities should be replicated across all sectors of the built environment to promote carbon reduction; and congratulates all parties on their proposals being recognised by the Department for Communities and Local Government as the only scheme-rated A for suitability on the list of eco-town proposals being considered by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

That this House welcomes the involvement of the Low Carbon Innovation Centre at the University of East Anglia in the proposed development of an eco-community at Rackheath in Norfolk; commends the Low Carbon Innovation Centre and developers Barrett Strategic and Building Partnerships for working together to ensure university expertise and...

That this House congratulates Blyth Spartans F.C. who, in the great tradition of non-league football, achieved a magnificent victory against Bournemouth F.C.; looks forward to welcoming the Premiership side Blackburn Rovers to Croft Park; and wishes Blyth Spartans well in what will be the most important game in their 100 year history.

That this House congratulates Blyth Spartans F.C. who, in the great tradition of non-league football, achieved a magnificent victory against Bournemouth F.C.; looks forward to welcoming the Premiership side Blackburn Rovers to Croft Park; and wishes Blyth Spartans well in what will be the most important game in their 100...