That this House considers the treatment of the Yazidi and Assyrian Christian minorities in Daesh-held territory strongly indicates that genocide is occurring, bringing to mind previous atrocities committed against these communities; believes that now the Assyrians and Yazidis face their greatest existential threat ever, from Daesh; calls for the establishment by the UN of a Safe Haven and Protectorate for the ancient Yazidi and Assyrian nations, with its security guaranteed by an international treaty; supports moves to ensure that humanitarian efforts are efficient in supporting Yazidi communities; and condemns the forced enslavement, conversion, death or exile of the Yazidi community.

That this House considers the treatment of the Yazidi and Assyrian Christian minorities in Daesh-held territory strongly indicates that genocide is occurring, bringing to mind previous atrocities committed against these communities; believes that now the Assyrians and Yazidis face their greatest existential threat ever, from Daesh; calls for the establishment...

That this House recognises the situation in the Central African Republic as urgent; notes that the UN has affirmed that mass atrocities have been carried out by both the ex-Seleka and the Anti-Balaka groups; is deeply concerned that 2.7 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, half of whom are children; is alarmed that the threat of sexual and gender-based violence and insurgent attacks is ever-present in the warring territories; applauds the demobilisation and disarmament agreement resulting from the National Bangui Forum in May 2015; and calls on the Government to continue and expand its efforts to support the transitional authorities and the people of the Central African Republic in bringing security, social cohesion and sustainable peace to their country.

That this House recognises the situation in the Central African Republic as urgent; notes that the UN has affirmed that mass atrocities have been carried out by both the ex-Seleka and the Anti-Balaka groups; is deeply concerned that 2.7 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, half of whom...

That this House thanks and congratulates the boys of Hampton School for their work in writing a textbook resource focused on the 1994 Rwandan Genocide; notes that the boys were aware that only 20 per cent of history teachers in the UK teach the Rwandan Genocide to pupils, and embarked on a project to make it more widely taught in schools up and down the country; further notes that they produced a book which they intend to distribute to schools with information and facts on the atrocity as well as first-hand interviews with survivors and those affected; and supports the students and their school in their endeavour to increase the profile and teaching of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide to ensure that future generations know what happened, its causes and impact, and how future mass atrocities can be prevented.

That this House thanks and congratulates the boys of Hampton School for their work in writing a textbook resource focused on the 1994 Rwandan Genocide; notes that the boys were aware that only 20 per cent of history teachers in the UK teach the Rwandan Genocide to pupils, and embarked...

That this House notes the superb services the cardiac department at Alder Hey Children's Hospital provides to Liverpool, Merseyside and a wider catchment area of over seven million people across North West England and North Wales; welcomes the Government's decision to include Alder Hey Children's Hospital in all four options of the safe and sustainable review of congenital heart services to children; and urges the Government to ensure Alder Hey Children's Hospital, with its highly regarded cardiac unit, continues to be a centre for specialist cardiac surgical expertise.

That this House notes the superb services the cardiac department at Alder Hey Children's Hospital provides to Liverpool, Merseyside and a wider catchment area of over seven million people across North West England and North Wales; welcomes the Government's decision to include Alder Hey Children's Hospital in all four options...

That this House notes that 22 June 2011 marks a year since the abolition of regional development agencies was announced in the Chancellor's Emergency Budget; is extremely concerned that one year on the future of many of the assets, which in total are worth hundreds of millions of pounds, held by these agencies is still undecided; urges theGovernment to take action to ensure these assets can be sensibly acquired by local authorities or local enterprise partnerships, perhaps along the lines of its agreement already made to transfer all the assets held by the London Development Agency to the Greater London Authority, to help them to drive growth in the regions and ensure assets are not lost in a firesale; and calls on the Government to act urgently to remove the uncertainty currently felt across the English regions and to allow these assets to continue to be utilised in the regions to boost growth there.

That this House notes that 22 June 2011 marks a year since the abolition of regional development agencies was announced in the Chancellor's Emergency Budget; is extremely concerned that one year on the future of many of the assets, which in total are worth hundreds of millions of pounds, held...

That this House congratulates Croxteth Gems on winning the Community Matters Award for Best UK Young People's Centre of 2010; and acknowledges the fantastic work the centre does for young people in Liverpool.

That this House congratulates Croxteth Gems on winning the Community Matters Award for Best UK Young People's Centre of 2010; and acknowledges the fantastic work the centre does for young people in Liverpool.

That this House notes that the LBGTLabour event on 5 June 2010 ended prematurely due to homophobia from first a customer and then the management of the Greencoat Boy pub, Westminster; expresses concern that the LBGT group was told its booking would not have been taken if the management had known it was a gay organisation; is appalled that all members of the group were denied service at the venue following a complaint from someone who had made homophobic comments; reaffirms the provisions of the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulation 2007 and especially the provision that no person be subject to discrimination in the delivery of goods, facilities and services on the basis of sexual orientation; congratulates the Metropolitan Police for dealing with the matter with the appropriate importance; supports the request from LGBTLabour for an apology from the Greencoat Boy Manager and Punch Taverns Chief Executive, an apology to the other staff working in the venue for being asked not to serve LGBT people, company training for managers of pubs on equality issues, a rainbow flag displayed for London Pride, a prominent Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans-gender People Welcome Here sign and a complimentary event at a Punch Taverns venue of the group's choice; welcomes the statement by Punch Taverns, its unreserved apology, and the news that an investigation into the incident is taking place and a meeting with LGBTLabour has taken place; reaffirms that homophobia has no place in modern Britain; and thanks the thousands of people who have sent supporting messages to the LGBT group.

That this House notes that the LBGTLabour event on 5 June 2010 ended prematurely due to homophobia from first a customer and then the management of the Greencoat Boy pub, Westminster; expresses concern that the LBGT group was told its booking would not have been taken if the management had...

That this House believes that the right to freedom of speech and public debate is essential and that it is important that issues like education, health, policing, employment, housing, the economy, asylum and immigration, and Europe are discussed fully in our democracy; recognises that it is important that the right to free political expression, especially in elections, is not abused in the competition for popular votes; believes that those seeking elected office should not cause or exploit prejudice and discrimination on grounds of race or nationality; opposes those engaged in the democratic process who seek to incite or encourage, blatantly or covertly, racial hatred, prejudice and discrimination between others; and calls upon those seeking elected office in any forthcoming election to this House to observe the Commission for Racial Equality's Compact, a document that lays down good practice and conduct for all those involved in political campaigns.

That this House believes that the right to freedom of speech and public debate is essential and that it is important that issues like education, health, policing, employment, housing, the economy, asylum and immigration, and Europe are discussed fully in our democracy; recognises that it is important that the right...

That this House recognises the work done by the Student Community Action network, consisting of over 25,000 volunteers helping over 90,000 people every year; notes that the Student Community Action network is one of the largest youth volunteering networks in the United Kingdom, preparing and developing young people for active citizenship; calls for official recognition of this dynamic network of young people who regularly give up their time and energy for the disadvantaged and marginalised in their local community; welcomes the recent Government funding announcement to encourage student volunteering; and applauds Student Community Action Week, 19th to 25th February, in celebrating student volunteers and their achievements.

That this House recognises the work done by the Student Community Action network, consisting of over 25,000 volunteers helping over 90,000 people every year; notes that the Student Community Action network is one of the largest youth volunteering networks in the United Kingdom, preparing and developing young people for active...

That this House welcomes the keynote speech of the Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Dr Ioannis Kasoulides, to the annual dinner of the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood in London on 21st November, in which he reaffirmed the close and important ties between Cyprus and the United Kingdom, paid tribute to the role played by the United Kingdom and in particular the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary, the Right honourable Member for Livingston in supporting the accession of Cyprus to the European Union, reported on the latest developments in the proximity talks under the aegis of the United Nations, including the UN Secretary General's observation that from New York in September 'a qualitative step forward has taken place' in the talks, and called on Mr Denktash to 'look to a better future for the whole of Cyprus within the haven of prosperity, security and stability that the European Union is'.

That this House welcomes the keynote speech of the Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Dr Ioannis Kasoulides, to the annual dinner of the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood in London on 21st November, in which he reaffirmed the close and important ties between Cyprus and the United Kingdom, paid tribute to the role...

That this House celebrates National Youth Work Week running from 30th October to 5th November; congratulates the National Youth Agency and its partners for selecting young people and democracy as the theme for the week, illustrating why democracy is important to young people and young people are important to democracy; recognises that all around the country youth work organisations will be celebrating the role played by young people in their areas, or in campaigning groups, or participating in running their own organisations; acknowledges that youth work, with its informal education approach, is well-placed to encourage and support young people who want to participate in changing their communities; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to recognise the vital contribution that youth work can make in helping young people to develop as individuals and as members of groups and communities.

That this House celebrates National Youth Work Week running from 30th October to 5th November; congratulates the National Youth Agency and its partners for selecting young people and democracy as the theme for the week, illustrating why democracy is important to young people and young people are important to democracy;...

That this House notes the full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory in compliance with United Nations Resolution 425; appreciates that this fulfils the pledge made by Prime Minister Ehud Barak to the Israeli electorate that Israel would be out of Lebanon within a year of the election; acknowledges that the purpose of the Israeli presence in Lebanon was to protect the citizens of Israel's northern towns and villages from terrorist attacks; further notes that any pretext for violence against Israel has been removed; urges UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces to gain full control over south Lebanon to ensure the peace; insists that UN Resolution 425 requires the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanese territory, including the 35,000 Syrian troops so that Lebanon may exercise its sovereignty throughout its territory; welcomes Israel's acceptance of 6,600 Lebanese Christian, Druze and Shia Muslim refugees who fear Hizbollah reprisals; deplores that fact that Iran, Hizbollah's long term patron, has sought to encourage more attacks against Israel and has used every effort to undermine peace efforts in the Middle East; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to put all possible pressure on the Governments of Lebanon, Syria and Iran to ensure that the Israeli redeployment is not seen as an opportunity for attacks on Israeli sovereign territory that would only lead to a renewed escalation, destroying this opportunity of a new era of peace for all the peoples of the region.

That this House notes the full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory in compliance with United Nations Resolution 425; appreciates that this fulfils the pledge made by Prime Minister Ehud Barak to the Israeli electorate that Israel would be out of Lebanon within a year of the election; acknowledges that the...

That this House warmly congratulates the Countryside Agency on its role in helping 250 urban and rural communities in England to create their own millennium greens with ??10 million of Lottery money from the Millennium Commission; notes that the Millennium Greens programme has been enormously successful, with thousands of people designing, creating and owning their green; and further praises the contribution millennium greens have made to the quality of life for those living in the area, by creating permanent breathing spaces for all to enjoy.

That this House warmly congratulates the Countryside Agency on its role in helping 250 urban and rural communities in England to create their own millennium greens with ??10 million of Lottery money from the Millennium Commission; notes that the Millennium Greens programme has been enormously successful, with thousands of people...

That this House welcomes the Government's plans to modernise the Probation Service under the Crime and Public Protection Bill, but calls upon the Home Secretary to reconsider his proposal to change its name to the Community Punishment and Rehabilitation Service.

That this House welcomes the Government's plans to modernise the Probation Service under the Crime and Public Protection Bill, but calls upon the Home Secretary to reconsider his proposal to change its name to the Community Punishment and Rehabilitation Service.

That this House notes that Taxicard schemes are an extremely valuable resource for disabled and elderly Londoners, who are not able to utilise other forms of public transport, by providing subsidised taxi provision; recognises that more than 700,000 trips supported by such funding initiatives are made in London each year and that 45,000 Londoners are members of Taxicard schemes; expresses concern that a number of London boroughs are reducing the funding made available to Taxicard; and urges the Government to transfer responsibility for Taxicard to the Greater London Authority at the earliest opportunity, and ensure that during the interim period due consideration is given to funding mechanisms to guarantee the continuation of Taxicard schemes across London.

That this House notes that Taxicard schemes are an extremely valuable resource for disabled and elderly Londoners, who are not able to utilise other forms of public transport, by providing subsidised taxi provision; recognises that more than 700,000 trips supported by such funding initiatives are made in London each year...

That this House applauds the courage and determination of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak at the restart of negotiations with Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk Al-Sharah; acknowledges that territorial compromise on the Golan Heights represents a painful sacrifice for the present and future security of the State of Israel, welcomes the Sharm el Skeikh Understanding which opened a safe passage between Gaza and the West Bank; congratulates Israel's courageous pledge to withdraw from the security zone in Southern Lebanon; implores the Syrian and Lebanese Governments to ensure that the region is no longer used as a base for terrorist attacks on Northern Israel; notes that since the democratic election of Ehud Brak the peace process has been rejuvinated largely because of his and Chairman Arafat's determination for justice for all the peoples of the region; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to redouble its efforts to further spread democracy in a region of over 400 million people as the best guarantee of a peaceful Middle East in the part of the world where the first millennium began.

That this House applauds the courage and determination of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak at the restart of negotiations with Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk Al-Sharah; acknowledges that territorial compromise on the Golan Heights represents a painful sacrifice for the present and future security of the State of Israel, welcomes the...

That this House looks forward to the visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister; welcomes the current trend towards a more progressive society in that country but deplores its continued and expanded support for terrorist organisations and activities which aim to derail the Middle East peace process; notes that Iran continues to finance, equip and provide training locations to the most lethal terrorist organisations in the Middle East notably Hamas, Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad; deplores the fact that Iran transferred ??3 million to Hamas in August of this year; notes that when Jordanian authorities raided the offices of Hamas in Amman that data uncovered shipments of arms and explosives from Iran; further notes that some 200 Iranian officers are currently training Hezbollah gunmen in Lebanon; is aware that the latest report from Amnesty International states that 'Torture is widespread in Iran'; expresses concern that Christian, Jewish and particularly the Bahai' communities have been the targets of specific campaigns of harassment and abuse including the arrest of 13 Jews on trumped up charges of espionage; is concerned that Iran remains one of the most active countries seeking to acquire weapons of mass destruction; is aware that this will have the detrimental effect of destabilising the balance of power; declares that Iran cannot now hope to be welcomed back into the family of nations as long as these issues remain unresolved; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to put these issues at the top of the agenda when holding discussions with the Government of Iran.

That this House looks forward to the visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister; welcomes the current trend towards a more progressive society in that country but deplores its continued and expanded support for terrorist organisations and activities which aim to derail the Middle East peace process; notes that Iran continues...

That this House congratulates Ehud Barak and One Israel on their general election victory and looks forward to a further strengthening of relations between the United Kingdom and Israel and added momentum to securing a comprehensive peace in the Middle East based on the Oslo Accords.

That this House congratulates Ehud Barak and One Israel on their general election victory and looks forward to a further strengthening of relations between the United Kingdom and Israel and added momentum to securing a comprehensive peace in the Middle East based on the Oslo Accords.

That this House welcomes National Epilepsy Week which is being held from 15th to 22nd May 1999; recognises that epilepsy remains an 'orphan' condition, despite affecting 420,000 people, one in 200 of the UK population, including 100,000 children, making it 100 times more prevalent than motor neurone disease and 10 times more prevalent than multiple sclerosis; urges that the Government addresses the prevalence and significance of 'hidden' disabilities - long term medical conditions which are not physically visible; and pledges its support to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Epilepsy which is being run in conjunction with the UK-wide Joint Epilepsy Council.

That this House welcomes National Epilepsy Week which is being held from 15th to 22nd May 1999; recognises that epilepsy remains an 'orphan' condition, despite affecting 420,000 people, one in 200 of the UK population, including 100,000 children, making it 100 times more prevalent than motor neurone disease and 10...

That this House congratulates the Fairtrade Foundation for its work in protecting the basic rights of overseas workers who are producing goods for sale in the United Kingdom; welcomes the Co-operative Bank's Fairtrade Coffee Challenge which ensures that all their employees have the chance to drink Fairtrade marked coffee and further welcomes the decision of many leading British companies to take up this challenge; urges United Kingdom vending companies and contract catering companies to offer Fairtrade marked coffees as part of their range and calls on leading food multinationals to include independently verified Fairtrade products in their range; congratulates the House of Commons Catering Committee's decision to supply Fairtrade coffee; and supports the work of the Secretary of State for International Development in promoting the issue of fair trade.

That this House congratulates the Fairtrade Foundation for its work in protecting the basic rights of overseas workers who are producing goods for sale in the United Kingdom; welcomes the Co-operative Bank's Fairtrade Coffee Challenge which ensures that all their employees have the chance to drink Fairtrade marked coffee and...