That this House congratulates the Kinship Care Alliance on its parliamentary lobby and campaign for greater recognition for family and friends carers; recalls that this directly affects at least 200,000 families; recognises that many of the children in these families have had multiple adverse experiences similar to those in foster care, such as parental drug or alcohol misuse, domestic violence, abuse or neglect, imprisonment or the illness and death of a parent; notes that three out of four families in this situation also experience financial hardship; expresses concern that despite the fact that family and friends carers are keeping children out of the care system, they often receive little or no support from their local authority; and calls on the Government to ensure that all family and friends carers and the children they care for receive the help and support they need.

That this House congratulates the Kinship Care Alliance on its parliamentary lobby and campaign for greater recognition for family and friends carers; recalls that this directly affects at least 200,000 families; recognises that many of the children in these families have had multiple adverse experiences similar to those in foster...

That this House welcomes the launch of the Yorkshire and Humberside Muscle Group; notes that this group is led by local families and people affected by muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions living in the region; further notes that access to multi-disciplinary specialist care improves overall health outcomes and survival for patients; is deeply concerned that some patients are being denied access to this specialist care; calls on the Yorkshire and Humberside Specialist Commissioning Group, local primary care trusts and the Strategic Health Authority to take forward a review of neuromuscular services to identify areas of best practice and any gaps in NHS provision; and praises the campaign led by the Muscular Dystrophy campaign, local families, health professionals and other experts in their fight for full access to clinically effective, high quality specialised neuromuscular services across Yorkshire and Humberside.

That this House welcomes the launch of the Yorkshire and Humberside Muscle Group; notes that this group is led by local families and people affected by muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions living in the region; further notes that access to multi-disciplinary specialist care improves overall health outcomes and survival...

That this House notes the BBC expose of the British National Party and congratulates Bradford TUC, Andy Sykes, Searchlight and the programme makers for their role in the documentary; believes the police should investigate and prosecute any person recorded on the programme committing a crime; further notes that four BNP councillors were elected on 10th June in Bradford; considers that these victories were obtained by deception of the electorate; and calls on the councillors to resign and fight by-elections under their true colours.

That this House notes the BBC expose of the British National Party and congratulates Bradford TUC, Andy Sykes, Searchlight and the programme makers for their role in the documentary; believes the police should investigate and prosecute any person recorded on the programme committing a crime; further notes that four BNP...

That this House notes the comments of Mr Nick Griffin, leader of the British National Party, on Newsnight on 15th July; considers these a gross insult to the Muslim population of the United Kingdom; and calls on the Metropolitan Police to review these remarks in the light of relevant legislation.

That this House notes the comments of Mr Nick Griffin, leader of the British National Party, on Newsnight on 15th July; considers these a gross insult to the Muslim population of the United Kingdom; and calls on the Metropolitan Police to review these remarks in the light of relevant legislation.

That this House notes that Newsquest (Bradford) made a profit of ??8.7 million in the last financial year; further notes that a dividend of ??6 million was paid to its US parent Gannett; regrets that only a two per cent. pay increase has been offered to NUJ members working on the titles Bradford Telegraph and Argus, Keighley News, Ilkley Gazette, Wharfedale Observer and Craven Herald; and calls on the management of Newsquest (Bradford) to engage in constructive dialogue and negotiations with the NUJ to achieve a realistic settlement.

That this House notes that Newsquest (Bradford) made a profit of ??8.7 million in the last financial year; further notes that a dividend of ??6 million was paid to its US parent Gannett; regrets that only a two per cent. pay increase has been offered to NUJ members working on...

That this House notes that Bradford is the home of David Hockney, the Brontes, Delius and JB Priestley; further notes that the National Photographic Museum is the most visited museum outside London; recognises the contribution of the Ilkley Literature Festival and the Bradford Festival to the cultural life of the district; and congratulates the City of Bradford and on its innovative bid for European Capital of Culture in 2008.

That this House notes that Bradford is the home of David Hockney, the Brontes, Delius and JB Priestley; further notes that the National Photographic Museum is the most visited museum outside London; recognises the contribution of the Ilkley Literature Festival and the Bradford Festival to the cultural life of the...

That this House congratulates the players, management, directors, staff and supporters of Bradford City Football Club on their promotion to the Premier League; and further believes that this promotion has been achieved by hard work, skill and determination and augurs well for the prospects for both the club and the Bradford district.

That this House congratulates the players, management, directors, staff and supporters of Bradford City Football Club on their promotion to the Premier League; and further believes that this promotion has been achieved by hard work, skill and determination and augurs well for the prospects for both the club and the...

That this House congratulates the Maternity Alliance for its 18 years of campaigning on maternity issues such as the rights of pregnant women, infants and maternity benefits, welcomes the publication of their manifesto for maternity as a positive contribution to the debate on maternity rights and benefits; recognises the positive changes outlined in the government White Paper, Fairness at Work; and looks forward to close co-operation between the alliance and government to progress a positive agenda.

That this House congratulates the Maternity Alliance for its 18 years of campaigning on maternity issues such as the rights of pregnant women, infants and maternity benefits, welcomes the publication of their manifesto for maternity as a positive contribution to the debate on maternity rights and benefits; recognises the positive...

That this House notes the arrest and detention by Indian security forces of Yasin Malik, leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, and several members of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference; notes that this followed reports of widespread human rights abuses; welcomes the report on these abuses by Amnesty International; and demands that the Indian Government respects the spirit and word of the Jammu and Kashmir Protection of Human Rights Act.

That this House notes the arrest and detention by Indian security forces of Yasin Malik, leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, and several members of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference; notes that this followed reports of widespread human rights abuses; welcomes the report on these abuses by Amnesty...

That this House condemns the decision by Yorkshire water to increase charges by 5.5 per cent; notes that this is more than twice the level of inflation; further notes that over 40 per cent. of the country is still subject to drought orders; and calls on the Board of Yorkshire Water to impose no increases until continuity to supplies is guaranteed to all customers.

That this House condemns the decision by Yorkshire water to increase charges by 5.5 per cent; notes that this is more than twice the level of inflation; further notes that over 40 per cent. of the country is still subject to drought orders; and calls on the Board of Yorkshire...

That this House is concerned at the continuing obstacles placed in the way of unemployed people wishing to improve their skills by part-time study; and calls upon the Government to use its powers under the Job Seekers Allowance Act 1995 to improve rather than worsen the situation and to make part-time study a positive outcome and a right for all unemployed people.

That this House is concerned at the continuing obstacles placed in the way of unemployed people wishing to improve their skills by part-time study; and calls upon the Government to use its powers under the Job Seekers Allowance Act 1995 to improve rather than worsen the situation and to make...

That this House notes the changes to the right to silence in the Criminal Justice and Public Order further notes that under Clause 28 of the Jobseekers Bill 1994 benefit claim ants will be fined up to ??1000 for refusing to answer a question and contrasts this with the Pensions Bill where Clause 102 gives statutory right to silence to those under investigation for pension fund fraud and embezzlement; and calls on the Home Secretary to make a statement on these anomalies.

That this House notes the changes to the right to silence in the Criminal Justice and Public Order further notes that under Clause 28 of the Jobseekers Bill 1994 benefit claim ants will be fined up to ??1000 for refusing to answer a question and contrasts this with the Pensions...

That this House congratulates Bradford Metropolitan Council on plans to commemorate W. H. Sykes, who in 1887 as Head of Wapping School in Bradford instituted the first school meal s service in Britain; notes further that the scheme was adopted in all Bradford schools in 1902 but ruled illegal by the Government of the day; and condemns the application of compulsory competitive tendering to today's school meals service which causes nutrition, value and health of children to be sacrificed on the altar of price.

That this House congratulates Bradford Metropolitan Council on plans to commemorate W. H. Sykes, who in 1887 as Head of Wapping School in Bradford instituted the first school meal s service in Britain; notes further that the scheme was adopted in all Bradford schools in 1902 but ruled illegal by...

That this House notes the proposed ??38 million buy-out of Yorkshire Rider bus company by Badgerline; further notes that Yorkshire Rider is 49 per cent. owned by the employees who have not been consulted in the deal; is concerned at the paucity of the offer bearing in mind Yorkshire Rider's ??86 million turnover and ??19 million of assets; recognises that the success of Yorkshire Rider in maintaining a viable network in West Yorkshire is because of sacrifices over a number of years by the workforce including pay cuts; is concerned at the reports of profits on the deal for directors of up to ??3.8 million each; and calls on the Secretary of State for Transport and the President of the Board of Trade to intervene to protect the interests of the travelling public in West Yorkshire.

That this House notes the proposed ??38 million buy-out of Yorkshire Rider bus company by Badgerline; further notes that Yorkshire Rider is 49 per cent. owned by the employees who have not been consulted in the deal; is concerned at the paucity of the offer bearing in mind Yorkshire Rider's...

That this House recognises that with the electrification of the Leeds-Bradford, Forster Square, services, and adjacent lines, that new electrical multiple units should be provided; regards provision of refurbished third-hand stock as a kick in the teeth for frequently overcrowded commuters; recalls that the Government can allocate as much as ??7 billion for new war-planes but puts the comfort and convenience of travelling taxpayers in West Yorkshire in an inferior category; and calls on the Government to ensure that new rolling stock is provided, built in Yorkshire, as a matter of urgency and at a tiny fraction of the cost of one European fighter aircraft.

That this House recognises that with the electrification of the Leeds-Bradford, Forster Square, services, and adjacent lines, that new electrical multiple units should be provided; regards provision of refurbished third-hand stock as a kick in the teeth for frequently overcrowded commuters; recalls that the Government can allocate as much as...

That this House notes the changes to the Child Support Act 1991 which became effective on 7th February 1994; notes that these will significantly reduce maintenance payments by absent parents; further notes that tens of thousands of family credit claimants have had benefit entitlement assessed on the basics of higher maintenance income; recognises that family credit is only re-assessed every 26 weeks and that large numbers of people are severely disadvantaged by these rule changes; and calls on the Secretary of State for Social Security to introduce interim measures to protect the innocent victims of these changes.

That this House notes the changes to the Child Support Act 1991 which became effective on 7th February 1994; notes that these will significantly reduce maintenance payments by absent parents; further notes that tens of thousands of family credit claimants have had benefit entitlement assessed on the basics of higher...

That this House pays tribute to the services provided by the tenants of Rawson and Kirkgate markets in Bradford; notes that the markets are extremely well patronised, provide a wide range of price and choice for customers and is therefore appalled by suggestions from the Government that local authority provision of such markets should be abandoned allowing any markets to be established at whim; expresses grave concern that such a policy would result in trading in both shoddy and stolen goods, difficulties in enforcing adequate standards of hygiene, welfare and service facilities and endanger the livelihoods of hard working market traders; and calls upon the Government to abandon this latest attempt to foist nutty, free market ideas on an unwilling public.

That this House pays tribute to the services provided by the tenants of Rawson and Kirkgate markets in Bradford; notes that the markets are extremely well patronised, provide a wide range of price and choice for customers and is therefore appalled by suggestions from the Government that local authority provision...

That this House does not condone the absence without leave for several years by Nigel Knott but nevertheless recognises that he voluntarily gave himself up in the hope of obtaining a compassionate discharge following the birth of his baby daughter; is astonished at his detention for several months before his trial and outraged at the sentence of twelve months detention; recalls that thousands of soldiers have been discharged under Options for Change; believes that no useful purpose will be served by this brutal and vindictive sentence; and calls upon Ministers to accept representations, so far ignored, that Nigel Knott should be allowed to return to his job, his home and his partner in order to help with the upbringing of his four month old baby daughter instead of sustaining this callous attack on the Knott family.

That this House does not condone the absence without leave for several years by Nigel Knott but nevertheless recognises that he voluntarily gave himself up in the hope of obtaining a compassionate discharge following the birth of his baby daughter; is astonished at his detention for several months before his...

That this House notes the de-recognition of the National Union of Journalists at the Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Evening Post, parts of the United Newspapers Group; further notes that this follows the de-recognition of the former NGA and SOGAT unions and that de-recognition has led to massive reductions in pay and conditions of employment; believes that free trades unions are a pre-condition of a democratic society along with a free press; and calls on the management of United Newspapers to reverse this abuse of employees' rights.

That this House notes the de-recognition of the National Union of Journalists at the Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Evening Post, parts of the United Newspapers Group; further notes that this follows the de-recognition of the former NGA and SOGAT unions and that de-recognition has led to massive reductions in pay...

That this House notes that in the Salt's Grammar School opt out ballot 63 per cent. of parents voted to stay with the local education authority and congratulates those parents on their good sense; notes that this is the only opt out ballot conducted in the Bradford Metropolitan Area where both sides of the argument have been allowed to be presented; and requests the Secretary of State for Education to draw up appropriate guidelines for all ballots.

That this House notes that in the Salt's Grammar School opt out ballot 63 per cent. of parents voted to stay with the local education authority and congratulates those parents on their good sense; notes that this is the only opt out ballot conducted in the Bradford Metropolitan Area where...