That this House expresses concern at the further escalation of extra-territorial legislation imposed by the United States on British businesses, most notably UK Hilton Hotels and Barclays Bank; notes the recent decision of the government of Austria to launch administrative proceedings against an Austrian bank for the violation of European Union rules after the bank cancelled Austrian held accounts of around 100 Cubans after being taken over by US investors; recognises the UK Government's unequivocal vote against any such extra-territorial measures at the United Nations General Assembly; and calls on the Government to make urgent representations to the relevant US authorities to cease the prosecution of such illegal trade measures.

That this House expresses concern at the further escalation of extra-territorial legislation imposed by the United States on British businesses, most notably UK Hilton Hotels and Barclays Bank; notes the recent decision of the government of Austria to launch administrative proceedings against an Austrian bank for the violation of European...

That this House deplores the use of white phosphorus by US forces in Iraq, noting that a prima facie case has been made that it was used illegally against civilians.

That this House deplores the use of white phosphorus by US forces in Iraq, noting that a prima facie case has been made that it was used illegally against civilians.

That this House expresses concern at the protectionist and anti-competitive measures proposed by US Congressman Hunter's `Buy American' legislation and the damage that they could cause to employment in both the UK and US; calls on the Government to publish a list of Ministry of Defence (MOD) and other government contracts funded by UK taxpayers it has placed or is in the process of concluding with US companies named in the World Trade Organisation dispute over subsidies; and requests that the Government provide an assessment of how these or other MOD contracts might be affected should the US Congress adopt the Hunter proposals.

That this House expresses concern at the protectionist and anti-competitive measures proposed by US Congressman Hunter's `Buy American' legislation and the damage that they could cause to employment in both the UK and US; calls on the Government to publish a list of Ministry of Defence (MOD) and other government...

That this House welcomes President Bush's statement of 7th March in support of nuclear non-proliferation and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT); agrees with his observation that the NPT `represents a key legal barrier to nuclear weapons proliferation'; notes his reaffirmation of the determination of the United States `to carry out its treaty commitments'; agrees with his assertion that NPT parties `must take strong action to confront the threat of non compliance with the NPT in order to preserve and strengthen the Treaty's non-proliferation undertakings'; supports his policy statement on not allowing rogue states that violate their commitments and defy the international community to undermine the NPT's fundamental role in strengthening international security; therefore calls on the United States Administration to honour its commitment under Article 1 of the NPT that `each nuclear-weapon state party to the Treaty undertakes not to transfer to any recipient whatsoever nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices or control over such weapons or explosive devices directly, or indirectly' and thus to cancel any further collaboration on the Trident nuclear WMD system; calls upon President Bush to honour Article 6 of the NPT that binds each of the parties to the Treaty to undertake to `pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to cessation of the nuclear arms race at an early date and to nuclear disarmament'; and calls upon the UK Government similarly to honour its equivalent commitments.

That this House welcomes President Bush's statement of 7th March in support of nuclear non-proliferation and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT); agrees with his observation that the NPT `represents a key legal barrier to nuclear weapons proliferation'; notes his reaffirmation of the determination of the United States `to carry out...

That this House commends the 1st March 2005 judgement of the United States Supreme Court in Roper v Simmons finding application of the death penalty against children under 18 years of age to be cruel and unusual punishment within the meaning of the 8th Amendment and therefore unconstitutional; notes that the ruling, which takes 70 children off death row, builds upon recent decisions preventing execution of those with mental disabilities and minors under 16 years of age; notes the comments of Justice Anthony Kennedy, who stated that it was proper for the Supreme Court to acknowledge the overwhelming weight of international opinion; believes this recognition should strengthen the case for pursuing the objective of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, that is, a worldwide abolition of the death penalty; and urges the Government in its relations with the leaders of the United States to inject renewed vigour into its efforts to press for a complete end to this barbaric practice.

That this House commends the 1st March 2005 judgement of the United States Supreme Court in Roper v Simmons finding application of the death penalty against children under 18 years of age to be cruel and unusual punishment within the meaning of the 8th Amendment and therefore unconstitutional; notes that...

That this House is aware that political parties are banned and thousands of activists jailed and tortured in Uzbekistan; believes that Uzbekistan is not a functioning democracy and does not appear to be moving in that direction; is also aware that the United States has the use of Uzbek air bases, that hundreds of American troops are now stationed there and that US aid to Uzbekistan tripled to $295 million in 2002; believes that pragmatism and self-interest are guiding US policy on Uzbekistan; concurs with the view of the British Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Mr Craig Murray, that 'no government has the right to use the war against terrorism as an excuse for the persecution of those with a deep personal commitment to the Islamic religion and who pursue their views by peaceful means'; abhors the abuse of human rights in Uzbekistan; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to bring political pressure to bear to end these abuses and to urge the US Administration to do likewise.

That this House is aware that political parties are banned and thousands of activists jailed and tortured in Uzbekistan; believes that Uzbekistan is not a functioning democracy and does not appear to be moving in that direction; is also aware that the United States has the use of Uzbek air...

That this House notes that the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention binds signatories not to transfer to any nation any agents, toxins, weapons and equipment of biological and toxin warfare and provides that any nation finding another signatory in breach of this undertaking may lodge a complaint to the Security Council; further understands that the Riegle Report to the US Senate has published evidence that the US sold biological materials including Bacillus Anthracis, Clostridium Botulinum, Histoplasma capsulatum, Brucella, Melitensis, and Clostridium Perfringens to various agencies of the Iraqi Government pursuant to export licences issued by the US Department of Commerce, in quantities set out in the Report and at the time when the US was fully aware of the Iraqi biological warfare programme and that these exports have been fully documented and are also set out in the 23 September 2002 edition of Newsweek and by Senator Robert Byrd in speeches in the Senate on 20th and 26th September 2002; requests the Government to exercise its power to report these sales to the Security Council of the United Nations in the light of its commitment in the April 2002 Green Paper, Strengthening Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention that, those at every level responsible for any breach of international law relating to the use of such weapons will be held personally accountable because compliance with the BTWC is an issue the international community cannot avoid; and urges the Prime Minister either to lodge the necessary complaint with the Security Council of the UN or change its stated policy after an appropriate public announcement and discussion.

That this House notes that the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention binds signatories not to transfer to any nation any agents, toxins, weapons and equipment of biological and toxin warfare and provides that any nation finding another signatory in breach of this undertaking may lodge a complaint to the Security...

That this House notes with alarm the raid by the US occupying forces, using armoured cars and soldiers, on the temporary headquarters of the Iraqi Federation of Trade Unions in Baghdad on the morning of Saturday 6th December in which eight leading trade union officials were arrested; is further disturbed to hear that US soldiers ransacked and destroyed the federation's possessions, including banners and posters condemning acts of terror, and smashed windows, without reason or explanation; notes that the new independent trade union movement in Iraq opposed Saddam Hussein's regime, and opposes terrorism by remnants of that regime and others; and calls upon the British Government to make urgent representations to the US Administration to discover why this raid took place and seek a swift apology and compensation for this appalling incident.

That this House notes with alarm the raid by the US occupying forces, using armoured cars and soldiers, on the temporary headquarters of the Iraqi Federation of Trade Unions in Baghdad on the morning of Saturday 6th December in which eight leading trade union officials were arrested; is further disturbed...

That this House notes the plight of Abu-Ali Abdur'Rahman, a person on death row in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, and expresses its concern that he is to be executed on 18th June; notes that the only evidence implicating him as the assailant was the testimony of his co-defendant who got a six-year deal in exchange for his testimony; further notes that there is blood evidence, that was never presented to the jury, indicating that he was not the assailant; that his defence lawyer failed to conduct any investigation and prepared no defence, that the prosecution lied to and manipulated the jurors and eight of them have signed affidavits expressing doubts about their verdict, and that there are serious concerns that he may not have received a fair trial that accords with the due process clause of the United States Constitution or with the standards of international human rights law; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to plead for the life of Abu-Ali Abdur'Rahman and ask that his execution be stayed and clemency granted.

That this House notes the plight of Abu-Ali Abdur'Rahman, a person on death row in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, and expresses its concern that he is to be executed on 18th June; notes that the only evidence implicating him as the assailant was the testimony of his co-defendant who got a...

That this House congratulates the BBC on its Panorama programme on Sunday 18th May which exposed the real foreign policy intentions of President Bush's Administration; recognises that the Bush Administration is firmly under the influence of the American Enterprise Institute which launched the Project for the New American Century; believes that this is a programme for continuing war and furthering the interests of those who seek American global domination; fears that such a policy would fuel international terrorism; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to reject the pursuance of such a policy.

That this House congratulates the BBC on its Panorama programme on Sunday 18th May which exposed the real foreign policy intentions of President Bush's Administration; recognises that the Bush Administration is firmly under the influence of the American Enterprise Institute which launched the Project for the New American Century; believes...

That this House is shocked to note that in 2003 it is deemed acceptable for schools in the US to hold whites only events, separating children who have been educated together since kindergarden; recalls the landmark judgement of the US Supreme Court in 1954 ruling that the provision of separate but equal facilities was unconstitutional; is proud of the fact that such an overtly racist event would not be permitted by a UK state school; further notes that such segregation, at a time when US officials are engaged in advising on the establishment of a democratic, representative and unbiased framework in Iraq, appears perverse; and urges the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and other members of the UK Government to raise this matter and make their concerns known when next they meet with representatives of the US Administration.

That this House is shocked to note that in 2003 it is deemed acceptable for schools in the US to hold whites only events, separating children who have been educated together since kindergarden; recalls the landmark judgement of the US Supreme Court in 1954 ruling that the provision of separate...

That this House notes the admission of Lieutenant Colonel Barry Johnson, a spokesman at the American detention camp in Guantanamo Bay, that three boys aged between 13 and 15 years are among the 660 inmates being held at the camp; further notes that in doing so the United States is violating the United Nations convention on the Rights of the Child which states that 'every child deprived of his or her liberty shall have the right to prompt access to legal and other appropriate assistance'; recognises that although the US is one of only two countries in the United Nations not to have ratified the Convention it is a signatory and as such has an obligation to uphold the Convention; and urges the Government to do all in its power to ensure that the US fulfils this obligation.

That this House notes the admission of Lieutenant Colonel Barry Johnson, a spokesman at the American detention camp in Guantanamo Bay, that three boys aged between 13 and 15 years are among the 660 inmates being held at the camp; further notes that in doing so the United States is...

That this House notes that more than a year after the cessation of international armed conflict in Afghanistan, more than 600 persons seized in the course of the conflict are still detained at the United States facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; further notes that persons subsequently arrested in other jurisdictions are being sent to Guantanamo Bay and detained without trial; expresses its concern at the means by which individuals were transported far away from their families and at the conditions of their detention; notes the refusal of the United States to permit a determination to be made on the status of individual prisoners by a competent tribunal, describing them instead as unlawful combatants, a status not contemplated in international law; is forced to conclude that the detention of such persons is arbitary and therefore unlawful; and urges the United States authorities to facilitate the release of all prisoners and return by agreement to their country of origin unless they are wanted for war crimes or terrorist offences in which case they should be given their legal rights and charged.

That this House notes that more than a year after the cessation of international armed conflict in Afghanistan, more than 600 persons seized in the course of the conflict are still detained at the United States facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; further notes that persons subsequently arrested in other jurisdictions...

That this House congratulates Buena Vista Social Club and Mr Ry Cooder on their highly successful musical collaborations which have brought pleasure to millions of people worldwide; is very concerned to hear that this partnership is jeopardised by the United States Government's intention to ban further such work as a result of their unjust trade embargo imposed on Cuba; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to make urgent representations to the United States Government to exempt musical and cultural partnerships and exchanges from its trade ban.

That this House congratulates Buena Vista Social Club and Mr Ry Cooder on their highly successful musical collaborations which have brought pleasure to millions of people worldwide; is very concerned to hear that this partnership is jeopardised by the United States Government's intention to ban further such work as a...

That this House notes the 12th February ruling of the United States 8th Circuit Court of Appeals that may establish the precedent that would allow a person on death row to be forcibly administered a drug that could make them sane enough to qualify for execution; considers that this decision insidiously undermines the 1986 Supreme Court ruling that prohibits execution of the insane; notes that the condemned man, Mr Charles Singleton, was convicted in 1979 for a fatal stabbing in Arkansas and sentenced to death; further notes that his mental health deteriorated over 26 years on death row and that in October 2001 a three-judge panel of the Circuit Court found that Mr Singleton was no longer capable of understanding his punishment without medication and commuted the death sentence to one of life imprisonment; considers that the administration of drugs to Mr Singleton in order that he might qualify for execution would constitute cruel and unusual punishment treatment; further notes with disappointment that this threat follows so soon after the 4th February execution in Texas of British national, Jackie Elliott, in contempt of pleas for the court to consider DNA evidence that could have cleared his name and despite the highest level representations of Her Majesty's Government; and urges the Government to persist in its campaign for abolition of the death penalty and to make early submissions for clemency for Mr Singleton.

That this House notes the 12th February ruling of the United States 8th Circuit Court of Appeals that may establish the precedent that would allow a person on death row to be forcibly administered a drug that could make them sane enough to qualify for execution; considers that this decision...

That this House commends the courage and humanity of George Ryan, the retiring Governor of Illinois, in commuting sentences on all 156 death row prisoners in his state to life imprisonment; notes that since 1977, Illinois executed 12 prisoners but released 13 others because new evidence exonerated them and that the Governor felt forced to conclude that the death penalty was arbitrary and capricious - and therefore immoral; further notes that in the past 30 years, 102 persons have been released from death row in the USA with evidence of their innocence; further notes that since 1976, when the US Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty, 816 persons have been executed, and that in particular the United States President's home state of Texas has executed 288 persons in this period; notes however that the trend towards abolition of the death penalty continues to gain momentum worldwide; and urges the Government in its relations with the United States authorities to inject renewed vigour in its representations to press for the complete abolition of this barbaric practice.

That this House commends the courage and humanity of George Ryan, the retiring Governor of Illinois, in commuting sentences on all 156 death row prisoners in his state to life imprisonment; notes that since 1977, Illinois executed 12 prisoners but released 13 others because new evidence exonerated them and that...

That this House notes the lack of competition on Atlantic routes from London Heathrow; recognises the difficulties that British Midland are facing in insuring direct flights from Heathrow to the USA; further notes with concern the decreasing number of services operating from Manchester in conjunction with restriction from Heathrow; and calls on the Government to assist in negotiating routes for British Midland from Heathrow to the USA and to increase the number of flights from Manchester helping to open up the market and introduce competition for the benefit of the consumer on this important Atlantic route.

That this House notes the lack of competition on Atlantic routes from London Heathrow; recognises the difficulties that British Midland are facing in insuring direct flights from Heathrow to the USA; further notes with concern the decreasing number of services operating from Manchester in conjunction with restriction from Heathrow; and...

That this House notes the suggestion of Mikhail Gorbachev, at a meeting with parliamentarians on 10th July, that the United States and Iraq should attempt to resolve their differences by direct discussions between representatives of both their countries rather than resort to war; and considers that the United Kingdom Government should adopt this proposal as its official policy and that an offer of a venue in London for such talks should be made to both sides.

That this House notes the suggestion of Mikhail Gorbachev, at a meeting with parliamentarians on 10th July, that the United States and Iraq should attempt to resolve their differences by direct discussions between representatives of both their countries rather than resort to war; and considers that the United Kingdom Government...

That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Government's recent change in the rules for obtaining export licences that allows British components for F-16 fighter jets to be sold to Israel via the United States of America; believes that this is a reversal of the position taken by Her Majesty's Government in November 2000 not to sell arms to Israel that could be used in the Occupied Territories; believes that this change contravenes the spirit of the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports (May 1998) by which the Government is bound; further notes that Israeli F-16 fighter aircraft have been used to bomb Palestinian civilian areas in breach of the Fourth Geneva Conventions and are involved on an almost daily basis in illegal activities in sovereign Lebanese airspace; and demands that the Government revoke its decision and ensure that the United Kingdom does not damage its declared neutral position in the conflict by aiding the current cycle of violence through the supply of arms that could be used to perpetrate further violations of the Fourth Geneva Convention.

That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Government's recent change in the rules for obtaining export licences that allows British components for F-16 fighter jets to be sold to Israel via the United States of America; believes that this is a reversal of the position taken by Her...

That this House welcomes the 21st June decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Atkins v. Virginia holding that the death penalty can no longer be applied to persons who are diminished in permanent sense through a retardation of mental capacity; reiterates its commitment to the right to life and the rule of law; commends the Council of Europe for its adoption of Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention of Human rights concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances; and seeks the assistance of the Government to urge the United States to proceed further along the path towards the complete abolition of the death penalty.

That this House welcomes the 21st June decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Atkins v. Virginia holding that the death penalty can no longer be applied to persons who are diminished in permanent sense through a retardation of mental capacity; reiterates its commitment to the right...