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That this House recognises that coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune disease affecting 1 in 100 people; expresses concern that almost two-thirds of people with the condition, equating to almost half a million people in the UK remain undiagnosed, running the risk of long term complications; notes that the average time from the onset of symptoms to diagnosis of 13 years is unacceptable and highlights that it is essential that efforts are made to improve awareness of the condition amongst healthcare professionals and the public to recognise the symptoms of the disease and ensure faster diagnosis; notes that there is no national leadership and accountability for coeliac disease within NHS England and calls on the Government to take steps towards reducing the time to diagnosis by installing national accountability and leadership within NHS England for coeliac disease.
That this House recognises that coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune disease affecting 1 in 100 people; expresses concern that almost two-thirds of people with the condition, equating to almost half a million people in the UK remain undiagnosed, running the risk of long term complications; notes that the average...
That this House notes the 40 successful years of Grundfos, the pump solutions company based in the City of Sunderland, which since 1973 has become a global leader in advanced pump solutions, a pioneer in water technology, the world's largest pump manufacturer, and one of Sunderland's most favoured and respected employers; further notes that Grundfos' innovative, new pumps have been used in the London Gateway project, and that the company has developed a groundbreaking new fire retardation system for B&Q stores; commends the company for employing more than 18,000 people globally whilst maintaining its roots in Sunderland as a family business; further commends the company for playing an active part in the Sunderland community, including working closely with a local school for secondary-age children with special educational needs, and for its involvement in the inaugural Work Discovery Week - Sunderland, which aims to help provide careers advice and opportunities to local young people; and expresses its desire that Grundfos' success in innovation and job creation in Sunderland and internationally should continue for another 40 years and more.
That this House notes the 40 successful years of Grundfos, the pump solutions company based in the City of Sunderland, which since 1973 has become a global leader in advanced pump solutions, a pioneer in water technology, the world's largest pump manufacturer, and one of Sunderland's most favoured and respected...
That this House recognises the often profound psychological and physical impact that hair loss can have on individuals undergoing treatment for cancer and on those with alopecia; notes with concern the variation in quality, access and equity of wig provision across the UK; further notes the significant impact that good quality wigs and wig services can have on the self-esteem and self-confidence of individuals following treatment for cancer or as a result of other medical hair loss; further recognises the vital work being undertaken by My New Hair in campaigning for an improvement in the quality and choice of wigs provided by the NHS; warmly welcomes My New Hair's work in providing a national helpline and online resource where patients and carers can access the information they need in order to make an informed choice about the services available to them, includingon choosing a wig, options for children, men and minority ethnic groups through to aftercare and styling; and calls on the Government to take action to reassess the current commissioning guidelines for NHS wig services in order to provide a high standard of care to all individuals sufferingfrom alopecia or medical hair loss.
That this House recognises the often profound psychological and physical impact that hair loss can have on individuals undergoing treatment for cancer and on those with alopecia; notes with concern the variation in quality, access and equity of wig provision across the UK; further notes the significant impact that good...
That this House recognises the important role of the UK Youth Parliament and British Youth Council in giving a voice to young people in the policy-making process; expresses deep concern that the Government has made significant changes toa number of schemes, including, but not limited to, Playbuilder, Building Schools for the Future, Youth Opportunity Fund and Child Trust funds, without seeking the views of young people; and calls on the Government toengage fully with representatives of young people in future onmatters which directly affect them.
That this House recognises the important role of the UK Youth Parliament and British Youth Council in giving a voice to young people in the policy-making process; expresses deep concern that the Government has made significant changes toa number of schemes, including, but not limited to, Playbuilder, Building Schools for...
That this House observes that between 7,000 and 8,000 people are diagnosed with kidney cancer in the UK each year, and that around 40 per cent. of patients have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis; notes that everolimus is the only licensed treatment for patients with advanced and/or metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have failed on first-line treatment; notes with concern that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has not recommended funding for everolimus; is concerned by the number of clinically effective cancer drugs which are turned down by NICE despite additional guidance on end-of-life medicines issued by NICE to the appraisal committees; and calls on NICE to reconsider its recommendations so that patients may be able to access this drug on the NHS.
That this House observes that between 7,000 and 8,000 people are diagnosed with kidney cancer in the UK each year, and that around 40 per cent. of patients have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis; notes that everolimus is the only licensed treatment for patients with advanced and/or metastatic...
That this House believes that tickets for major sporting and cultural events should be available to all customers at face value with all profits generated by ticket sales being returned to the organisations, athletes, artists and venues involved in staging them; and therefore supports the introduction of legislative proposals similar to those introduced for the sale of Olympic tickets which would prohibit the resale of tickets at prices greatly above face value denying unscrupulous vendors the chance to make themselves a small fortune at the expense of genuine fans, as well as encouraging the ongoing development of fan to fan ticket exchange sites.
That this House believes that tickets for major sporting and cultural events should be available to all customers at face value with all profits generated by ticket sales being returned to the organisations, athletes, artists and venues involved in staging them; and therefore supports the introduction of legislative proposals similar...
That this House congratulates the Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care on its 10th anniversary; notes that the Lavender Trust was co-founded by Beth Wagstaff and Justine Picardie and is the only fund in the UK dedicated to addressing the particular needs of younger women with breast cancer; acknowledges that over one-fifth of breast cancer patients are women under 50 years of age who often face an uncertain future, early menopause and child care issues; further notes the variety of free support funded by the Lavender Trust including publications, workshops and telephone support; pays tribute to the dedication of all involved with the Lavender Trust over the last 10 years; and wishes them every success for the future.
That this House congratulates the Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care on its 10th anniversary; notes that the Lavender Trust was co-founded by Beth Wagstaff and Justine Picardie and is the only fund in the UK dedicated to addressing the particular needs of younger women with breast cancer; acknowledges that...
That this House welcomes the launch, with the support of the Daily Mirror newspaper, of the FULL campaign for free, universal, locally-sourced lunches in UK schools; believes that introducing free, hot and healthy school meals and stay on site policies would be a major step in the fight against child obesity, remove the stigma of free school meals for some children, increase educational achievement, encourage an environmentally sustainable approach to school food, discourage pupils from eating junk food and cut nuisance behaviour in local communities at lunchtimes; notes academic research which shows a direct link between diet and educational attainment; recognises that obesity is estimated to cost the public purse ??3.5 billion a year; believes that the benefits of free school meals for all would far outweigh the cost; and urges the Government to make a full assessment of universal free school meals through the establishment of pilots.
That this House welcomes the launch, with the support of the Daily Mirror newspaper, of the FULL campaign for free, universal, locally-sourced lunches in UK schools; believes that introducing free, hot and healthy school meals and stay on site policies would be a major step in the fight against child...
That this House congratulates Cardinal Hume and Thomas Hepburn schools in Gateshead on being the 19th and 33rd most improved schools in the country since 2004 based on key stage 3 results; echoes the praise for education in Gateshead given by the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families; and commends the tireless effort and commitment shown by pupils, parents and teachers to deliver these improvements.
That this House congratulates Cardinal Hume and Thomas Hepburn schools in Gateshead on being the 19th and 33rd most improved schools in the country since 2004 based on key stage 3 results; echoes the praise for education in Gateshead given by the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families;...
That this House deplores the extortionate costs of confectionery and drinks at many cinemas; condemns cinemas which remove customers for attempting to consume confectionery and drinks purchased outside; dismisses the notion that reducing prices of confectionery and drinks would automatically increase ticket prices; urges the Office of Fair Trading to investigate the high cost of confectionery and drinks in cinemas; and further supports a fairer deal for the public which would increase the number of visitors to cinemas and encourage wider support for the UK film industry.
That this House deplores the extortionate costs of confectionery and drinks at many cinemas; condemns cinemas which remove customers for attempting to consume confectionery and drinks purchased outside; dismisses the notion that reducing prices of confectionery and drinks would automatically increase ticket prices; urges the Office of Fair Trading to...
That this House recognises that the average UK household uses 21 batteries a year, which generates 20,000 to 30,000 tonnes of waste batteries of which fewer than 1,000 tonnes are recycled; believes greater steps should be taken by manufacturers, retailers and consumers to increase the use of rechargeable batteries; congratulates the Sunderland Echo and its partners Wear1 on their Recharging the City campaign; and encourages hon. Members to follow the fine example set by the campaign and promote the use of rechargeable batteries in their constituencies.
That this House recognises that the average UK household uses 21 batteries a year, which generates 20,000 to 30,000 tonnes of waste batteries of which fewer than 1,000 tonnes are recycled; believes greater steps should be taken by manufacturers, retailers and consumers to increase the use of rechargeable batteries; congratulates...
That this House notes that the number of people diagnosed with breast cancer has increased but that fewer people are dying of the disease; further notes the estimate from Breast Cancer Care that 172,000 women have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the last decade and have survived; believes that the travel insurance industry should become more sensitive in dealing with those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, including those in remission, and who sometimes face unreasonably high charges for travel insurance, sometimes making it too expensive to enjoy a holiday; supports the efforts of cancer victim Fiona Macrae, who has teamed up with an insurance company and, after consultation with breast cancer charities, launched Insure Pink to halve premiums for sufferers who want to travel; commends such initiatives if they allow and encourage insurance brokers, through better informed questioning, to reflect the true risks of holiday travel, not the perceived risk of travelling with a severe condition; and encourages wider application of these principles in relation to other cancers.
That this House notes that the number of people diagnosed with breast cancer has increased but that fewer people are dying of the disease; further notes the estimate from Breast Cancer Care that 172,000 women have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the last decade and have survived; believes that...
That this House notes National Dyslexia Awareness Week, 5th to 11th November, and supports Xtraordinary People's No to Failure initiative launched in association with the British Dyslexia Association, The Professional Association of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia Action, which aims to raise awareness of dyslexia and deliver funding to support specially trained dyslexia teachers in schools; pays tribute to the principles of the Every Child Matters campaign; recognises that specialist dyslexia tuition can improve a dyslexic child's reading age by two years for only ??600; and calls on Government to work with local authorities in England and Wales to improve educational support for dyslexic children.
That this House notes National Dyslexia Awareness Week, 5th to 11th November, and supports Xtraordinary People's No to Failure initiative launched in association with the British Dyslexia Association, The Professional Association of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia Action, which aims to raise awareness of dyslexia and deliver funding...
That this House congratulates Sunderland on being named as the fifth greenest city in Britain in the Forum for the Future's sustainable cities index, which measures how much of the world's resources each person uses in energy, food, land, housing and goods; further congratulates the people of the city for having the lowest eco-footprint of all North East cities and on coming eighth out of 60 British cities, according to a World Wildlife Fund for Nature report; welcomes Sunderland City Council's commitment to further reducing its ecological footprint in line with its commitment to sustainability and the environment; warmly endorses the city's aim to be the most liveable city in the UK by helping residents live greener lifestyles; and believes that these results show Sunderland's laudable commitment to combating climate change.
That this House congratulates Sunderland on being named as the fifth greenest city in Britain in the Forum for the Future's sustainable cities index, which measures how much of the world's resources each person uses in energy, food, land, housing and goods; further congratulates the people of the city for...
That this House congratulates Which?, the consumers' champion, on its 50th anniversary; notes that it has grown from a garage in east London on 7th October 1957 to become a household name and the second largest national consumer organisation in the world with over one million customers; further notes that it is entirely independent of government and industry and exists only to make individuals as powerful as the organisations they have to deal with in their daily lives; encourages hon. Members to visit the Which? Upper Waiting Hall Exhibition from 15th to 19th October to see how Which? has successfully worked to improve consumers' daily lives over the last 50 years and its ambitions for the future; and wishes Which? well in its next 50 years.
That this House congratulates Which?, the consumers' champion, on its 50th anniversary; notes that it has grown from a garage in east London on 7th October 1957 to become a household name and the second largest national consumer organisation in the world with over one million customers; further notes that...
That this House strongly deplores the practice of doctors' surgeries setting up more expensive telephone numbers with an 0844 prefix, which are up to four pence a minute more expensive to call from a standard BT landline, through which patients have to book appointments, although the telephone watchdog Ofcom is rightly critical of the idea; believes that this unfairly penalises the less well off; and urges the greater use of geographical telephone numbers for such purposes.
That this House strongly deplores the practice of doctors' surgeries setting up more expensive telephone numbers with an 0844 prefix, which are up to four pence a minute more expensive to call from a standard BT landline, through which patients have to book appointments, although the telephone watchdog Ofcom is...
That this House notes that ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with low survival rates that have changed little in 20 years; welcomes the efforts of Ovarian Cancer Action to ensure that the voices of women with ovarian cancer are heard as the Cancer Reform Strategy is drafted; urges further efforts to be made to increase awareness of risk factors and persistent and frequent symptoms, particularly amongst high risk groups; and wishes Ovarian Cancer Action well for the Turning up the Volume parliamentary reception on 16th July.
That this House notes that ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with low survival rates that have changed little in 20 years; welcomes the efforts of Ovarian Cancer Action to ensure that the voices of women with ovarian cancer are heard as the Cancer Reform Strategy...
That this House believes that all efforts need to be made to reduce the consumption of energy used in road transport; warmly congratulates Smith Electric Vehicles of Washington, the main producer of milkfloats since the Second World War, on its innovative and fast-growing production of energy-efficient electric delivery vans; notes that the easily recharged battery-powered vans reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 40 per cent. and to zero if the electricity is purchased from renewable sources; welcomes the decision of Sainsburys, TNT, Marks and Spencer, DHL, Starbucks and Royal Mail to order vehicles from the company; and earnestly hopes that other companies and public sector organisations with large and small delivery fleets follow these examples.
That this House believes that all efforts need to be made to reduce the consumption of energy used in road transport; warmly congratulates Smith Electric Vehicles of Washington, the main producer of milkfloats since the Second World War, on its innovative and fast-growing production of energy-efficient electric delivery vans; notes...
That this House recognises that people are purchasing goods and services online in increasingly large numbers but that post-sales complaints are often not as easy to make electronically as the original purchases, which may unfairly reduce the volume of complaints and the chances of redress or could make it easier to fleece customers; notes that Ryanair is one of the main providers of cheap flights; regrets that Ryanair refuses to provide an email address for the purposes of making complaints and directs its customers to use either a telephone number which costs 10 pence per minute or to post or fax complaints to its head office in Dublin; calls upon online-based companies such as Ryanair to improve the ability of their customers to communicate with the company after sales by at least publishing an email address for this purpose so that redress for poor service is made less complicated and expensive; further notes, in the meantime, that Caroline Green, Head of Customer Services for Ryanair can be contacted at greenc@ryanair.com and that the geographical telephone number for its head office in Dublin is 00353 18121212, which is cheaper than its high tariff 0871 number; and welcomes efforts by the hon. Member for Gateshead East and Washington West to ensure that the rights of online consumers are incorporated in the Consumer, Estate Agents and Redress Bill.
That this House recognises that people are purchasing goods and services online in increasingly large numbers but that post-sales complaints are often not as easy to make electronically as the original purchases, which may unfairly reduce the volume of complaints and the chances of redress or could make it easier...
That this House is outraged that Ryanair does not allow disabled customers the opportunity to state their requirements when booking flights electronically but instead chooses to insist that disabled customers must contact the company directly on an 0871 telephone number which costs 10 pence per minute; believes that this shows a lamentable attitude towards accommodating disabled passengers; and urges Ryanair to incorporate disabled customers into their normal online service forthwith.
That this House is outraged that Ryanair does not allow disabled customers the opportunity to state their requirements when booking flights electronically but instead chooses to insist that disabled customers must contact the company directly on an 0871 telephone number which costs 10 pence per minute; believes that this shows...