| 1929 | DESTRUCTION OF STORED HUMAN EMBRYOS | 20:7:09 |
| Mr Paul Burstow | | Mr Parmjit Dhanda | | Clive Efford | | Kelvin Hopkins | | Peter Bottomley | | John McDonnell |
| That this House notes that the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Statutory Storage Period for Embryos and Gametes) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1582), dated 25 July 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 July 2009, does not provide for the preservation of embryos whose statutory storage period has expired; is concerned that in circumstances where people have stored embryos under 1991 regulations ahead of medical treatment that renders one or other of them infertile that the lack of transitional arrangements in the Regulations will result in the embryos being destroyed against the express wishes of the donors; further notes that the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority supported the case for allowing people in such cases to have access to further extensions to the storage period; calls on the Government to bring forward further regulations to allow for the continued storage of embryos for those who actively desire it in order that they might use them to have a family by means of surrogacy; and further calls on the Government to act immediately to suspend the destruction of such embryos where the donors so wish. |
| 1930 | MSF REVIEW LAUNCH | 20:7:09 |
| Paul Rowen | | Jeremy Corbyn | | Frank Cook | | Paul Holmes | | Sandra Gidley | | Bob Spink |
| That this House welcomes the publication of Joint Working?: An Audit of the Implementation of the Department of Health's musculoskeletal services framework by the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance; notes that musculoskeletal conditions place a significant burden on both the NHS and society, accounting for £3.5 billion of total NHS spending every year and causing a loss of some 11.2 million working days per annum; expresses concern that the Department of Health's musculoskeletal services framework has been implemented in an inconsistent way across the country since its introduction in 2006; recognises that the variations in standards of care across the UK for patients living with musculoskeletal conditions should be addressed; and calls on the Government to consider the recommendation contained in the report for the appointment of a national clinical director to lead and develop new priorities and incentives for musculoskeletal services in the UK. |
| Dr Brian Iddon | | Mr Lindsay Hoyle | | Tim Loughton | | Mr David Crausby | | Peter Bottomley | | Mr Nigel Evans |
| That this House congratulates Bolton boxer Amir Khan on his victory over Andriy Kotelnik to take the World Boxing Association light-welterweight title at the MEN Arena on 18 July 2009. |
| 1935 | FUNDING FOR BLETCHLEY PARK | 20:7:09 |
| Mr Phil Willis | | Kelvin Hopkins | | Bob Russell | | Stephen Williams | | Peter Bottomley | | Mr Nigel Evans |
| | Mr Mark Lancaster | Jim Cousins | Steve Webb |
| That this House recognises the signficance of Bletchley Park, historic site of secret British code-breaking activities during the Second World War and birthplace of the modern computer; acknowledges that the use of the intelligence gained at Bletchley Park and subsequent related actions of the Allies is said to have shortened the Second World War by two years, saving countless lives; and calls on the Government to provide operational funding whilst the museum is developed for long-term sustainability, securing the site for future generations to visit, appreciate and understand. |
| 1938 | 16 AIR ASSAULT BRIGADE | 20:7:09 |
| Bob Russell | | Peter Bottomley | | Mr Nigel Evans | | Mr James Gray | | Mr Brian Jenkins | | Mr Andrew Dismore |
| That this House congratulates 16 Air Assault Brigade on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; registers with appreciation and admiration the professionalism of the men and women of all ranks who have served in the Brigade over the past 10 years in this country and overseas, and remembers with pride those who lost their lives serving their country; welcomes the decision by Colchester Borough Council to grant the Freedom of the Borough to the Brigade, which took place on 17 July 2009 with a parade through the town centre; and wishes the Brigade further success in the years ahead. |
| 1939 | MANIFESTO FOR EDUCATION LIBRARIES | 20:7:09 |
| Judy Mallaber | | Mr David Anderson | | Laura Moffatt | | David Taylor | | Joan Walley | | Jeremy Corbyn |
| | Mr Michael Mates | Lindsay Roy | Mr Tom Harris |
| That this House notes the contribution made by more than 20,000 UNISON members working in libraries and resource centres in schools, colleges, universities and local authority settings; acknowledges that libraries are at the heart of learning; welcomes the publication of UNISON's manifesto for education libraries designed to keep libraries at the heart of learning; supports its key objectives to promote and enhance the role of library staff in teaching and learning and to campaign for well resourced libraries with modern facilities; encourages the education sector to prioritise professionally-run libraries; and calls on the Government to acknowledge the value of school libraries by putting them on a statutory footing. |
| 1944 | WORLD LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2010 IN MANCHESTER | 20:7:09 |
| Mr Graham Brady | | Tony Lloyd | | Mark Hunter | | Graham Stringer | | Beverley Hughes | | Ann Winterton |
| That this House notes the approaching FIL Men's World Lacrosse Championships, competed for by 33 international teams, due to take place in Manchester in July 2010, bringing over 20,000 people to the region with an estimated economic impact of £6.7 million; further notes that although it has been the policy of UK Sport to fund major sporting events in the UK, the World Lacrosse Championships, costing English Lacrosse £1.4 million, has been denied funding; further notes that the England Men's team, ranked 5th in the world, will be competing; further notes that it costs up to £300,000 to run the squad each year and that Sport England funding is not provided to cover this cost, leaving players to pay their own way; regrets that lacrosse is not recognised by the International Olympic Committee despite its popularity around the world; and congratulates the England women's team on finishing 4th in the recent 2009 Lacrosse World Cup. |
| 1945 | ELTHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | 20:7:09 |
| Clive Efford | | Peter Bottomley | | John McDonnell | | Mr Andrew Dismore | | Mrs Iris Robinson | | Frank Cook |
| That this House congratulates Eltham Town Football Club's under-16 team on its success at becoming the Kent Football League Champions and winners of the London FA Cup for the 2008-09 season; recognises the contribution the club makes to the community of Eltham through the opportunities it provides for young people to participate in sport; welcomes the partnership that it has entered into with Greenwich Council to encourage more young people to engage in sport; and wishes the club every success in the future. |
| 1946 | TIMETABLE FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN | 20:7:09 |
| Adam Price | | Jeremy Corbyn | | John McDonnell | | Paul Flynn | | Harry Cohen | | Kelvin Hopkins |
| | Mr Eddie McGrady | Mr Ronnie Campbell |
| That this House notes that the war in Afghanistan is the longest continuing international deployment of UK forces in a conflict zone since the 19th century; further notes that the number of UK service casualties is now higher than the number sustained in the war in Iraq; further notes that the Government's efforts should concentrate on reconstruction and local capacity building, including the training of the Afghan army; further notes that only the Afghan people will liberate Afghanistan from the scourges of corruption, lawlessness and religious extremism over the longer term; and calls on the Government to publish and commit to a fixed timetable for withdrawal of combat forces from Afghanistan. |
| 1949 | CHAGOS ISLANDS | 20:7:09 |
| Jeremy Corbyn | | Rob Marris | | Peter Bottomley | | Kate Hoey | | Mark Lazarowicz | | John Austin |
| | Judy Mallaber | Steve Webb | Mr Roger Godsiff |
| That this House notes that the Government has requested a further postponement in responding to the European Court of Human Rights' request for its views on the Government's position concerning a friendly settlement on the return of the Chagos Islanders to their homeland; further notes that it is essential that the Government upholds the highest standard of human rights; and accordingly asks the Government to consult with relevant parliamentarians before submitting its response. |
| 1952 | CARERS (No. 2) | 20:7:09 |
| Mr John Leech | | Peter Bottomley | | Mr Nigel Dodds | | Lynne Jones | | Andrew George | | Simon Hughes |
| That this House expresses concern for the current lack of rights under law for non-next-of-kin carers who care for the sick or elderly and represent a large section of the healthcare support system; believes that carers should have the ability to participate in all decision-making for incapacitated partners; notes with regret that many of the elderly or infirm are separated from next-of-kin; and calls upon the Government to address this issue and bring forward proposals for legislation to effect protection for both the sick and their carers. |
| 1955 | SERVICE CHARGES ON RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS | 21:7:09 |
| Keith Vaz | | Peter Bottomley | | Mr Lindsay Hoyle | | Lynne Jones | | Mr Mike Hancock | | Frank Cook |
| | Mr Adrian Sanders | Mr David Drew |
| That this House firmly believes that the responsibility for the grounds within residential housing developments should remain with the relevant local councils; is concerned that residential housing developments have been sold to private companies, leading to a lack of service for the local residents; notes that it is unfair that some residents have to pay an additional service charge on top of their council tax for maintenance of outdoor areas; further notes the 412 houses affected in Hamilton, Leicester; considers that local councils have a responsibility to ensure that maintenance work is being carried out throughout the whole of their local authority area; and calls for all private companies responsible for maintenance work on specific residential housing developments to be vetted by the local council as well as the development owners to ensure that the work is being completed to a high standard. |
| 1956 | BRADFORD AND BINGLEY | 21:7:09 |
| John Thurso | | Jim Cousins | | Mr Graham Brady | | Mr Andrew Love | | Mr Colin Breed | | Mr Andrew Tyrie |
| | Lorely Burt | Dr Doug Naysmith | Mr Michael Mates | | | Patrick Mercer | Richard Younger-Ross | Miss Julie Kirkbride | | | Mr David Chaytor | Stephen Williams | Philip Davies | | | Mr Robert Syms | Mr David Curry | Annette Brooke | | | Steve Webb | Colin Challen | Mr David Drew |
| That this House notes the decision by the Financial Services Authority to revoke Bradford and Bingley's deposit-taking licence and the consequent decision by the Government to bring Bradford and Bingley into public ownership; further notes that as a consequence of demutualisation there are many subordinate debt holders and former shareholders, for many of whom this investment represented a substantial portion of their life savings; further notes with concern the decision to cease payment of interest on the subordinate debt; calls on the Government to review this decision; further notes the decision to appoint an independent valuer for the shares; and further calls on the Government to ensure that the valuer's terms of reference will allow a fair valuation for former shareholders. |
| 1957 | STRATEGIC DEFENCE REVIEW (No. 2) | 21:7:09 |
| Mr Roger Godsiff | | Lynne Jones | | John McDonnell | | Frank Cook | | Mr David Drew |
| That this House welcomes the decision by the Government to hold a strategic defence review but believes that such a review will be meaningless if the schemes for the replacement of the Trident missile system and the building of two large aircraft carriers are excluded. |
| 1958 | ASSOCIATION OF TRAIN OPERATING COMPANIES AND OUTSOURCING JOBS TO INDIA | 21:7:09 |
| John McDonnell | | Mrs Linda Riordan | | Kelvin Hopkins | | Lynne Jones | | Mr Mike Hancock | | Frank Cook |
| That this House notes that National Rail Enquiries Service (NRES), which is regulated by the Department for Transport, set a target to answer 93 per cent. of calls received during a financial year; congratulates its staff for successfully answering 94.4 per cent. of calls in 2008-09; further congratulates NRES staff on their extensive knowledge of the national rail network and the helpful advice they give to the travelling public; is therefore appalled at reports that the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) intends to outsource the work of NRES to Mumbai; believes that such a step will result in a loss of jobs and a reduction in the quality of service provided to passengers; further notes that ATOC's members include transport companies such as National Express, Virgin, Go-Ahead, First Group and Stagecoach which continue to make substantial profits and receive huge amounts of Government subsidy and that the Government is in effect subsidising jobs losses; and therefore calls on the Government to meet ATOC at the earliest possible time in order to reverse its decision and protect jobs and the excellent quality of service provided by NRES. |
| 1959 | SWINE INFLUENZA AND TRANSPORT WORKERS | 21:7:09 |
| John McDonnell | | Gwyn Prosser | | Mr Mike Hancock | | Peter Bottomley | | Frank Cook | | Mr David Drew |
| That this House believes transport workers may be at increased risk of infection from swine influenza as they are often in close contact with the public in confined places such as on trains, buses, ferries and planes; further believes any pandemic and consequential staff shortages could have a devastating impact on the provision of safe transport and the movement of essential goods and foodstuffs; notes reports that discussions have taken place between the Government and emergency services on the impact of swine influenza on transport services and on the production of guidelines for employers; further believes it is essential that the Government ensures that trade unions are fully involved and consulted; and calls on employers to suspend sickness absence policies until the threat of swine influenza has passed. |
| 1962 | TRACKING NEAR EARTH OBJECTS | 21:7:09 |
| Lembit Öpik | | Lynne Jones | | Peter Bottomley | | Frank Cook | | Mr David Drew |
| That this House notes the collision of a large object with the planet Jupiter, causing an impact scar in the Jovian atmosphere the size of the earth; believes it is a matter of scientific fact that earth will, sooner or later, be hit by a large near earth object capable of destroying a significant proportion of life on earth; further notes such an impact would be more damaging to the British economy than the failure of a bank, but that the Government has spent more on preventing the bankruptcy of Royal Bank of Scotland than the entire cost of tracking and diverting any near earth object capable of incinerating the United Kingdom; and calls on the Government to implement all 14 recommendations of the Near Earth Object Task Group which published its report and recommendations in 2000. |
| 1966 | PUBLICATION OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES | 21:7:09 |
| Greg Clark | | Charles Hendry | | Gregory Barker | | Mr Peter Ainsworth | | Mr Oliver Letwin | | Alan Simpson |
| That this House notes that all public buildings are required to display an energy performance certificate stating the energy rating of that building, but is surprised and concerned that the list of these ratings, which is kept centrally, is not made public; believes that this lack of transparency is indefensible; supports the Public Buildings (Publication of Energy Performance Certificates) Bill tabled by the hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells; and calls on the Government to support the Bill at its Second Reading on 16 October 2009. |
| 1967 | GREAT BRITISH PUB AND THE GREAT BRITISH SUMMER | 21:7:09 |
| Greg Mulholland | | Lynne Jones | | Mr Mike Hancock | | Dr John Pugh | | Peter Bottomley | | Frank Cook |
| | Philip Davies | Mr Roger Godsiff | Mr David Drew |
| That this House recognises that visiting the pub in the summer is a traditional and treasured national pastime; further recognises that pubs are hugely important to the British tourist trade and that they are a unique and very attractive part of a UK holiday; hopes that this summer sees some good weather to encourage people to visit the pub and celebrate pubs and beer gardens; further hopes that this will lead to a welcome increase in trade in this vital industry; and further hopes that hon. Members will support their local pubs by visiting them over the summer recess, as well as visiting pubs when they are on their holidays, joining many millions of people enjoying their unique atmosphere and hospitality all over the UK. |
| 1969 | CAMP ABU NAJI INQUIRY | 21:7:09 |
| Harry Cohen | | Mr Mike Hancock | | Frank Cook | | Mr David Drew |
| That this House calls on the Government to establish an independent inquiry into the death of 20 Iraqis, after allegedly being taken into UK custody, following a fire fight near the town of Al Majar-al-Kabir in Maysan province on 14 May 2004. |
| 1970 | SANCTIONS AGAINST SRI LANKA | 21:7:09 |
| Jeremy Corbyn | | John McDonnell | | Simon Hughes | | Mr Andy Slaughter | | Mr Parmjit Dhanda | | Dr Howard Stoate |
| | Richard Younger-Ross | Martin Linton | Mr Andrew Pelling [R] | | | Mr David Drew |
| That this House welcomes the work of Act Now and the British Tamil Forces in hosting a meeting in the House of Commons on 21 July 2009; notes the continual suffering of the Tamil people in camps and reports of depopulation of the east of the country; further welcomes the proposals of the meeting calling for the suspension of Sri Lanka from the Commonwealth in view of the human rights violations; calls on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to refuse development aid and loans; further calls on British-based and owned banks not to engage in activity with the government of Sri Lanka; and further calls upon the Government to take all possible diplomatic action to isolate the government of Sri Lanka in view of its abuse of human rights. |
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| 1971 | MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY SERVICES IN YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE | 21:7:09 |
| Mr Terry Rooney | | Mr Marsha Singh | | Colin Burgon | | Chris McCafferty | | Frank Cook | | Mr Richard Caborn |
| 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. |
| 1972 | GIRAFFE CENTRE NAIROBI | 21:7:09 |
| Andrew Rosindell | | Geraldine Smith | | Mr David Amess | | Mr David Evennett | | Mr Nigel Evans | | Angela Watkinson |
| That this House commends the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi's Lang'ata suburb for its tireless and magnificent efforts in educating Kenyan school children about the country's wildlife and environment; recognises the centre as the creation of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife; pays tribute to its founder, the late Jack Leslie-Melville, for realising his extraordinary vision for education in conjunction with rescuing the endangered Rothschild giraffe; fully supports its efforts to continue to expand the sanctuary; and is encouraged by its drive to further diversify activities in educating children and adults alike in the practical benefits to both people and wildlife of taking an active interest in the environment and the welfare of this magnificent wild animal. |
| 1973 | NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY UGANDA | 21:7:09 |
| Andrew Rosindell | | Geraldine Smith | | Mr David Amess | | Mr Nigel Evans | | Mr David Evennett | | Angela Watkinson |
| That this House commends the Ngamba Island Sanctuary in Uganda, part of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust, for its dedicated work over the past 11 years in caring for orphaned and confiscated chimpanzees; celebrates its reputable approach in affectionately caring for the animals, whilst respecting their requirements for a natural environment; acknowledges the invaluable effort undertaken in offering a high-quality educational experience for visitors of all ages; and fully supports its mission to promote the understanding, appreciation and conservation of chimpanzees and their habitats in particular and African wildlife in general. |
| 1974 | LOW CARBON ECONOMY | 12:10:09 |
| Bob Spink | | Lynne Jones | | Mark Durkan | | Mr Lindsay Hoyle | | John Battle |
| That this House notes the ambitious Greenpeace manifesto on a low carbon economy and the dedication of Greenpeace's members to publicising the need for change; recognises the Government's commitment to tackling climate change; but urges all political parties to develop the much-needed greener policies to deal with the challenge of climate change. |
| 1975 | URBAN FOX HUNTING | 12:10:09 |
| That this House expresses deep concern at the growing number of incidents related to urban fox hunting; notes with shock the cruel manner in which these foxes are tortured and killed, often by dogs used in illegal fights; and congratulates those charities and organisations involved in rescuing and caring for abused and abandoned animals. |
| 1976 | INDEPENDENT NEWSAGENTS | 12:10:09 |
| Bob Spink | | Lynne Jones | | Mark Durkan | | Mr Lindsay Hoyle |
| That this House supports the thousands of independent newsagents providing valuable services to local communities; is concerned that the future of independent newsagents will be put at risk by the abolition of the National Newspapers Code of Practice on 20 October 2009; and calls on the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to make an urgent referral of the news industry to the Competition Commission for a full market investigation. |
| 1977 | HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY OF MRS ELIZABETH PORTER | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Fraser Kemp | | Lynne Jones |
| That this House congratulates Mrs Elizabeth Porter who lives in Shiney Row, in Houghton and Washington East constituency, on the occasion of her hundredth birthday which falls on 23 October; notes that she was born in 1909 and that she has served as a councillor on Houghton Urban District and City of Sunderland Council and was the first woman Mayor of the City; further notes that she continues to serve in the community where she was born through her active involvement in Age Concern and the Labour Party and many other organisations and that she actively attends and contributes to meetings; further notes that as a young woman she met great figures of the Labour Movement including miners' leader, Peter Lee, and that she listened to Aneurin Bevan speak on the creation of the Health Service at Durham Miners Gala in 1947; believes that she is an inspiration to future generations; and looks forward to her continuing contribution in the years to come. |
| 1978 | CHILDCARE SOS | 12:10:09 |
| Mark Durkan | | Mr Eddie McGrady | | Lynne Jones | | Mr Lindsay Hoyle |
| That this House recognises the beneficial impact of the Childcare Voucher tax exemptions introduced in 2005; notes that 340,000 working parents across the UK avail themselves of the Childcare Voucher scheme and that the majority of these are basic rate taxpayers; is concerned by the Government's proposal to abolish tax relief on Childcare Vouchers; believes that middle income, hard working families who are just above the threshold for means-tested benefits would lose out most from such a change; rejects the assertion that the scheme primarily benefits those on a high income; notes that capping it at a given income would prevent undue benefit to those on higher incomes without denying assistance to those in most need; welcomes the launch of the Childcare SOS campaign by the Employers for Childcare; and calls on the Government to consider the serious implications of the proposal to hit the Childcare Voucher Scheme for worsening the gender pay gap, reducing opportunities and incentives for two parents to work, impairing the quality and affordability of childcare available to working parents and removing a key source of income for nurseries and childminders. |
| That this House pays tribute to Bill Spiers, the former leader of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC); recognises the substantial contribution Mr Spiers made to Scottish life and the trade union movement over a generation; notes his time at the STUC was marked by momentous events like the miners' strike, the poll tax campaign and the campaign for a Scottish Parliament; and believes that his contribution was great and his achievements real and lasting. |
| 1980 | MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Simon Burns | | Lynne Jones | | Mr Lee Scott | | Mark Durkan | | Mr Lindsay Hoyle | | John Battle |
| That this House welcomes the launch of the East of England Muscle Group; notes that the new group is led by local families and people affected by muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions who will campaign to improve access to essential specialist care and support; is concerned to learn of the serious problems affecting the 5,500 people with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions living in the East of England; further notes that access to multi-disciplinary specialist care improves overall health outcomes and survival for patients with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions; is deeply concerned that some patients are being denied access to multi-disciplinary specialist care; calls on the East of England Specialised Commissioning Group, local primary care trusts and the Strategic Health Authority to take forward a review of neuromuscular services which will identify areas of best practice and gaps in NHS service provision; and praises the campaign led by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, local families, health professionals and experts in these conditions who will work together to fight for good access to clinically effective, first class, specialised neuromuscular services across the East of England region. |
| 1981 | NOISE LEVEL OF FIREWORKS | 12:10:09 |
| Paul Rowen | | Mr Lindsay Hoyle |
| That this House notes that fireworks are currently permitted to produce up to 120 decibels (dBAI) of weighted impulsive sound pressure under the Fireworks Regulations 2004; further notes that such a level is like a jumbo jet taking off; calls on the Government to legislate for a maximum level of 97 dBAI weighted impulsive sound pressure level; further notes that such a level is like a car door slamming; and concludes that such a level would reduce stress caused to animals and wildlife and reduce sound nuisance. |
| 1982 | DETENTION OF CHILDREN | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Chris Mullin | | Peter Bottomley | | Sarah Teather | | John Battle | | Lynne Jones | | Mr Fabian Hamilton |
| That this House notes with concern that around 2,000 children are detained each year in immigration detention centres, some for periods of several months; notes the opinion of Save the Children and the Children's Commissioner that this is unjustified and damaging; notes that families with children are among the least likely to abscond; further notes that some EU and Commonwealth countries have successfully introduced solutions other than secure detention for families who have exhausted their asylum claims; and urgently calls on the Government to end the practice of holding children in immigration detention centres. |
| 1983 | LEEDS RHINOS HISTORIC THIRD CONSECUTIVE SUPER LEAGUE TITLE | 12:10:09 |
| Greg Mulholland | | Mr Lindsay Hoyle | | John Battle |
| That this House congratulates Leeds Rhinos on making history by winning a third consecutive Grand Final by beating St Helens 18-10, thus becoming the first team to be crowned champions of Super League for three successive years since the establishment of Super League; applauds captain and man of the match Kevin Sinfield for raising the Super League Trophy for the third time in three seasons; praises Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McClennan on winning the Super League title on his first two seasons in charge of the club; pays tribute to the whole team and coaching staff for another great season; acknowledges the important role that a successful sporting team can play in the surrounding community and the position of players of such a club as role models to young people in the local area and beyond; and welcomes the positive impact of the Grand Final as a major national and international sporting occasion, adding to the continuing success of Rugby League. |
| 1984 | ONE BILLION HUNGRY WORLDWIDE | 12:10:09 |
| Mr David Curry | | David Taylor | | Mark Durkan | | Mr Elliot Morley | | Bob Spink | | Ms Sally Keeble |
| | Mike Gapes | Ms Katy Clark | Jeremy Corbyn | | | Paul Rowen | Clare Short | Chris McCafferty | | | Mark Fisher | Mr David Anderson | John Battle | | | Lynne Jones | Mr Lindsay Hoyle |
| That this House draws attention to the plight of the 1.02 billion people worldwide who suffer from chronic hunger on a daily basis as the 28th UN World Food Day is marked; notes with regret that the economic crisis has pushed some 100 million more people into chronic hunger and poverty in 2009, and continues to do so; re-affirms the UK's commitment to Millennium Development Goal 1 to halve the proportion of people who suffer from chronic hunger by 2015; urges the UK to take a lead at the upcoming UN World Summit on Food Security; and welcomes the forthcoming publication of the report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Agriculture and Food for Development on the UK's role in tackling global food insecurity. |
| 1985 | BLOCKADES ON CONTINENTAL PORTS | 12:10:09 |
| Greg Mulholland | | Mr Lindsay Hoyle |
| That this House recognises the vital role played by the haulage industry in the UK's economy; is concerned that the economic downturn has placed extreme pressure on the haulage industry; is worried at the repeated blockades of European ports used by the UK haulage industry; notes that blockades have a highly detrimental effect on the UK's economy; is anxious that established EU regulations are not being fully enforced; and calls on the Government to press fellow EU member states such as France to prevent blockades on continental ports by quickly resolving industrial disputes. |
| 1986 | CAMRA'S CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE LEEDS TETLEY'S BREWERY | 12:10:09 |
| Greg Mulholland | | Lynne Jones | | Mr Lindsay Hoyle | | John Battle |
| That this House supports the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) quest to save Leeds Tetley's Brewery from closure by Carlsberg Tetley; notes that Tetley's ales have been brewed in Leeds for 187 years and that it is an iconic Leeds brand; deplores the potential loss of 170 jobs should the Leeds Brewery be closed; believes that any brand claiming to be a Leeds beer must be brewed in Leeds, using water from Leeds, with a Leeds workforce; and calls on Carlsberg Tetley to continue brewing Tetley's ales in Leeds, welcomes Leeds City Council's motion supporting the CAMRA campaign in calling for a local and national campaign to persuade Carlsberg Tetley to save the Leeds Brewery. |
| Greg Mulholland | | John Battle |
| That this House congratulates the operators of Leeds' FreeCityBus, Metro, on recently receiving recognition for being a model of good practice from the Department for Transport; recognises the important role that a community-orientated service like the FreeCityBus can play, particularly in assisting those with mobility problems or who have low levels of income; wishes Metro continued success with this venture; and hopes that this recent publicity encourages more transport authorities to offer similar services around the country. |
| 1988 | LEEDS UNITED BACK THE BID | 12:10:09 |
| Greg Mulholland | | John Battle |
| That this House supports the fans of Leeds United in their efforts to secure World Cup football at Elland Road; notes that Elland Road is the most appropriate venue in Yorkshire for such a tournament; welcomes the investment that the awarding of World Cup football would bring to the stadium, the city and the wider region; and recognises the benefits of increased tourism during the tournament to the city of Leeds and the County of Yorkshire. |
| 1989 | DUNDEE UNITED FC CENTENARY | 12:10:09 |
| That this House congratulates Dundee United Football Club on its hundredth anniversary; notes that United played its first game on 18 August 1909 as Dundee Hibernian which resulted in a 1-1 draw with Hibernian; further notes that in 1910 Dundee United joined the Scottish Football League and went on to win all of Scotland's major football honours, winning the League Cup in 1979-80 and 1980-81, the League in 1982-83 and the Scottish Cup in 1993-94; further notes that United were the first Scottish side to reach the final of the UEFA Cup in 1987 and although they were narrowly beaten by IFK Gothenburg, FIFA awarded its first-ever Fair Play Award to the club for the sporting behaviour of the fans at Tannadice Park; acknowledges the contribution Dundee United have made to international football, hosting international players from three continents and producing some of Scotland's greats including Dave Narey who famously put Scotland ahead against Brazil in the 1982 World Cup with a toe poke; and wishes all the players, staff and fans good luck for their centenary year. |
| 1990 | ELECTION VICTORY OF PASOK AND GEORGE PAPANDREOU | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Andrew Dismore | | Lynne Jones | | Mr Edward O'Hara |
| That this House warmly congratulates the socialist party of Greece, PASOK, and its leader, George Papandreou, on their stunning and decisive election victory over the Conservative New Democracy Party on 4 October in the Greek General Election; recalls Mr Papandreou's great efforts when Foreign Minister of Greece, in promoting rapprochement between Greece and Turkey; commends Mr Papandreou for his early visit to Turkey after taking office; and looks forward to further constructive progress in Greek and Turkish relations, especially on the long-standing issue of the Aegeon and its need for a just settlement in Cyprus. |
| 1991 | UNITED NATIONS REPORT ON GAZA | 12:10:09 |
| John Austin | | Lynne Jones | | Mark Durkan |
| That this House welcomes the United Nations' mandated report led by eminent judge Richard Goldstone, which details transgressions by both the Israeli military and Palestinian groups during fighting from December 2008 to January 2009 in Gaza; notes that the report concludes that Israel's actions amounted to war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity due to disproportionate use of force that involved the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure and the use of illegal weapons and human shields as part of an intentional policy directed at the people of Gaza as a whole; further notes that the Mission urges the UN Security Council to refer the matter to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court should Israel's internal investigations not prove satisfactory; further notes that Hamas was also considered to have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in the firing of rockets and mortars at civilians, but that whilst Hamas already faces sanctions from the international community Israel enjoys widespread patronage and support from many nations, including the UK; and calls on the British Government to insist that all parties are held fully accountable for their actions in order to deter future war crimes and crimes against humanity from taking place. |
| 1992 | SUPREME COURT OF ENGLAND AND WALES (S.I., 2009, No. 1497) | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Nick Clegg | | Dr Vincent Cable | | David Howarth | | Mr David Heath | | Mr Paul Burstow |
| That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Non-Contentious Probate Fees (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1497), dated 10 June 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 June, be annulled. |
| 1993 | LOVE FASHION HATE SWEATSHOPS CAMPAIGN | 12:10:09 |
| That this House welcomes the Love Fashion Hate Sweatshops campaign recently launched by War on Want; is concerned that many of the clothes bought in the UK come at a terrible human cost; is further concerned that millions of workers around the world suffer poverty wages and exploitation producing cheap fashion for shops in the UK; opposes the exploitative purchasing practices which drive down wages and encourage poor working practices; believes that real change can only be achieved through Government action that protects the rights of workers supplying UK companies; and supports War on Want's call for the Government to ensure that overseas workers are guaranteed a living wage, decent working conditions and the right to join a trade union. |
| 1994 | 10:10 CAMPAIGN | 12:10:09 |
| Lynne Jones | | Mr David Drew | | Norman Baker | | Adam Price | | Mark Durkan | | John Battle |
| That this House welcomes the 10:10 campaign, which aims to unite every sector of British society behind the idea that, by working together, it is possible to achieve a 10 per cent. cut in the UK's carbon emissions in 2010; notes that the campaign provides an opportunity for people, businesses and schools to come together to make a meaningful difference by concentrating on immediate, effective and achieveable action; recognises that climate change is one of the most important challenges facing humanity, requiring urgent and radical action; urges individuals and organisations to sign up to the campaign and pledge to cut their emissions by 10 per cent. in 2010; and calls on the Government to match this commitment at the national level. |
| 1995 | CARERS' POVERTY CHARTER | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Paul Burstow | | Mark Durkan | | John Battle |
| That this House notes that in the National Strategy for Carers the Government pledged that by 2018 carers will be supported so that they are not forced into financial hardship by their caring role; believes that carers cannot wait because too many are living in poverty and financial hardship now, struggling to afford the basic costs of living, unable to study or work without their benefits being cut off, or facing the removal of their allowance when they start to claim their pension; further notes that the UK's six million carers save the country an estimated £87 billion per year, and that in return, the main carer's benefit is the lowest of its kind, paid at only £53.10 a week for a minimum of 35 hours caring, equivalent to £1.52 per hour, far short of the national minimum wage of £5.73 per hour; supports the Carer's Poverty Charter signed by the Alzheimer's Society, Carers UK, Citizens Advice, Contact a Family, Counsel and Care, Crossroads Caring for Carers, Every Disabled Child Matters, for dementia, Mencap, Macmillan Cancer, Motor Neurone Disease Society, National Autistic Society, Oxfam, Parkinson's Disease Society, Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Rethink, Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and Vitalise; and calls on the Government to set out an urgent timetable of action to improve carers' benefits and income that protects carers from falling into poverty or financial hardship, reflects carers' different circumstances, helps carers to combine caring with paid work and study and is easy to understand and straightforward to claim. |
| 1996 | LICENSING OF AMINOPYRALID | 12:10:09 |
| That this House notes the petition on the Number 10 website which raises concerns that the hormone weed killer aminopyralid was used on grassland, taken up by grazing animals and remained in manure which, when applied to the land, caused the failure of a wide range of crops including beans, peas, potatoes and tomatoes, soft fruits and flowers; further notes that aminopyralid attaches itself to organic matter and that the length of time it takes to break down completely is as yet unknown; is concerned that the potential for contamination by aminopyralid and clopyralid is causing growers to lose confidence in peat-free composts as receivers of contaminated material are burdened with a problem of disposing of toxic waste; further notes that after widespread protests aminopyralid was withdrawn in August 2008 but that an application has been made for its reinstatement; believes that, taking into account improved stewardship, the use of this chemical cannot be adequately controlled; and calls on the Government not to reinstate aminopyralid. |
| 1997 | ILLICIT FILE SHARING | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Tom Watson | | Mr John Grogan | | Paul Farrelly | | Adam Price | | Mr Adrian Sanders | | Jo Swinson |
| | Derek Wyatt | Ms Diane Abbott | Mark Durkan | | | John Battle |
| That this House notes with concern the Government's proposals on file sharing which would allow rights holders to request internet service providers to disconnect for a period of time, or throttle, the internet connection of people who may be accused of copyright infringement via peer to peer networks; believes that disconnecting alleged offenders will be futile given that it is relatively easy for determined file-sharers to mask their identity or their activity to avoid detection; acknowledges that illicit file-sharing only costs rights-holders money when people download infringing content in preference to buying it; further notes that identifying offenders using the Internet Protocol address of a specific machine may punish those who share a web connection; and calls on the Government to ensure that any citizen accused of illicit file-sharing is given the right to legal redress in a court of law before sanctions are imposed. |
| 1998 | TERRY HERBERT AND ANGLO-SAXON GOLD HOARD | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Tom Watson | | Mr Adrian Bailey | | Mr Khalid Mahmood | | Mr Brian Jenkins | | Mr Jim Cunningham | | Paul Farrelly |
| | Mr Fraser Kemp | Mr Parmjit Dhanda | Richard Burden | | | Mrs Janet Dean | John Battle |
| That this House congratulates Terry Herbert for unearthing the UK's largest haul of gold Anglo-Saxon treasure in Staffordshire; notes the importance of Mr Herbert's discovery which included an estimated 1,500 gold and silver pieces; further notes that the hoard has been described by experts as being the historical equivalent of finding a new Lindisfarne Gospels or Book of Kells; welcomes the decision of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to display a selection of the find until it is valued by the Treasure Valuation Committee; and calls on the Government to ensure that the collection remains in the West Midlands region. |
| 1999 | RE-LICENSING OF AMINOPYRALID | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Tom Watson | | Paul Farrelly | | Mr Khalid Mahmood | | Mr Anthony Wright |
| That this House notes with disappointment the decision to re-licence two products containing the herbicide aminopyralid on the advice of the Advisory Committee on Pesticides; sympathises with the thousands of innocent allotment holders and gardening enthusiasts who have seen their produce devastated by manure contaminated with aminopyralid; and calls on the Government to reconsider its decision to approve authorisations for products containing aminopyralid. |
| 2000 | ACCESS TO THE ROYAL MAIL POSTCODE DATABASE | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Tom Watson | | Jo Swinson | | Mr Khalid Mahmood | | Mr Anthony Wright | | Mark Durkan |
| That this House notes with concern the attempts of Royal Mail to restrict access to the postcode database for not-for-profit web services; further notes with alarm that this heavy-handed approach has led to not-for-profit websites which seek to provide essential services to the public being left unable to function; and calls on the Government to ensure that the database is made freely available to anyone for not-for-profit use, thus enabling citizen-focused projects to flourish and innovate. |
| 2001 | ACCESS TO SPECIALIST NEUROMUSCULAR CARE AND THE WALTON REPORT | 12:10:09 |
| Mr David Anderson | | Mark Durkan | | John Battle |
| That this House welcomes the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Muscular Dystrophy's publication Access to Specialist Neuromuscular Care: The Walton Report; is deeply concerned about the vulnerability of services for people with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions in many parts of the UK; notes the urgent need to address gaps in service provision; expresses the hope that the recommendations put forward in the report will be implemented; calls for regional specialised commissioning groups to follow the lead of the South West and the West Midlands and conduct an urgent review of services; and further calls on the Department of Health, the National Specialised Commissioning Group and regional specialised commissioning groups to work with families living with muscle disease, health professionals and the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign to improve access to specialist care. |
| 2002 | RE-CLASSIFYING OF HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Lindsay Hoyle | | Mr David Crausby | | Jim Dobbin | | Mr Nigel Evans |
| That this House notes with concern that on 31 December European legislation will come into force overriding food standard laws of all member countries; further notes that widely used herbs, nutrients, homeopathic and other natural remedies are to be relabelled as requiring prescriptions for use, potentially causing an increased cost and time burden on the NHS, limiting the availability of commonly used health supplements, and impacting on UK health food businesses; and calls for the Government to take heed of a public petition submitted to Downing Street and urgently assess the domestic impact of this legislation. |
| 2003 | GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR CARERS | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Lindsay Hoyle | | Mr David Crausby | | Jim Dobbin | | Mr Nigel Evans | | Mark Durkan |
| That this House calls on the Government to simplify guidance and systems of support for carers; is concerned by the findings of the Public Accounts Committee that one fifth of carers who receive benefits have experienced difficulties claiming; notes that approximately 900,000 people in the UK care for a relative or loved one; acknowledges that the value of the service that unpaid carers provide is not reflected in the quality of support available for them; and urges the Government urgently to review the loopholes identified by the Committee in order adequately to support the vital work of carers. |
| 2004 | VISIT OF POPE BENEDICT XVI TO THE UNITED KINGDOM | 12:10:09 |
| Mr Lindsay Hoyle | | Jim Dobbin | | Mr David Crausby | | Mr Nigel Evans | | John Battle |
| That this House welcomes the decision by Pope Benedict XVI to visit the United Kingdom in 2010; congratulates the Prime Minister for inviting the Pontiff to the UK; recognises the value that the trip will bring to both the Catholic Church and the wider community, being only the second papal visit to the United Kingdom following the historic visit by John Paul II in 1982; pays tribute to the work being done by Pope Benedict XVI in promoting peace in the Middle East and highlighting the importance of Christian values; and looks forward to the Holy Father visiting the UK next year where he will receive an extremely warm welcome. |
| 2005 | SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY (NO. 2) | 12:10:09 |
| Mark Durkan | | Mr Don Touhig | | Mr Tom Clarke | | Willie Rennie | | Andrew Mackinlay | | Mr Elfyn Llwyd |
| | Greg Mulholland | Mr David Anderson | Mr Dai Davies | | | Mr Eddie McGrady | Hywel Williams | John Battle | | | Mr Paul Murphy | Dr Alasdair McDonnell |
| That this House expresses its deep sadness at the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy on 25 August; recognises his peerless devotion to public service, both in the US and internationally, and his prolific contribution as a legislator over many decades; commends his tireless efforts in the promotion of social justice, universal healthcare and human rights; acknowledges his consistent opposition to violence and his outstanding contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process; and mourns the passing of an inspirational US senator. |
| 2006 | STAFFORDSHIRE HOARD AND THE POTTERIES MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY | 12:10:09 |
| Mark Fisher | | Joan Walley | | Mr Robert Flello |
| That this House congratulates those responsible for finding the Staffordshire Hoard; notes the huge public interest in this historic find; welcomes the statement by the Minister for Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism that the West Midlands should be the permanent home for the Hoard; further notes that the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent is designated as the repository for Staffordshire finds; and urges all concerned to work in partnership with the Minister for the Region to secure the necessary funding to bring the Staffordshire Hoard to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in order that the public can have the opportunity to view this precious find in Staffordshire. |
| 2007 | STRIKE BY REFUSE WORKERS AND CONDUCT OF LEEDS CITY COUNCIL | 12:10:09 |
| Colin Burgon [R] | | Mr Dennis Skinner | | Mr Paul Truswell [R] | | Mr Marsha Singh | | Mrs Linda Riordan | | Kelvin Hopkins |
| | John McDonnell | John Battle |
| That this House congratulates all those refuse workers, members of the GMB and Unison, at Leeds City Council who have been solidly on strike since 7th September; recognises that their action is fully justified in the face of the Liberal Democrat-Conservative coalitions determination to reduce wages in some cases by up to one third prior to privatisation of the service; notes that the public of Leeds have been overwhelmingly supportive of the men and women who carry out their work efficiently in all kinds of weather; calls on the current leader of the council, Liberal Democrat Councillor Richard Brett, to acknowledge his aggressive approach to the refuse workers has proved counter-productive; and further calls for a settlement to the dispute which acknowledges the justice, fairness and dignity of the refuse workers' case. |
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| 2008 | SEPARATION OF SPECULATIVE AND RETAIL BANKING | 12:10:09 |
| That this House notes the enormous damage that the international banking crisis has done to jobs, businesses and public finances and to some of the world's poorest people; recognises the substantial and continuing resources provided by taxpayers to support banks; acknowledges that an important part of this crisis was caused by a number of traditional deposit taking retail banks becoming involved either directly or indirectly with speculative, casino-style, investment banking; welcomes the support of all political parties for continuing to provide a government guarantee for retail deposits held in banks; notes also that when banks are systemically important it is the taxpayer rather than the shareholder who carries the ultimate risk; supports much stronger regulation of banks to help prevent such a crisis in the future; recognises that, given constant financial innovation, regulation on its own will never be completely successful in always preventing massive losses on speculative casino-type investment banking; acknowledges that in a bank that combines speculative investment banking and traditional retail banking, massive losses on the speculative side would threaten its retail deposits thus necessitating taxpayers to rescue such a combined bank; and therefore calls on the Government in its forthcoming banking legislation to separate speculative casing banking from traditional retail banking and, as well as leading by example, to encourage a similar approach internationally. |
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| Greg Clark has declared a relevant interest. |
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