That this House notes the difficulties being experienced by farmers in receiving payments under the Single Farm Payment Scheme; recognises that many farmers are facing financial difficulties and are being placed at a competitive disadvantage; further notes that while average farm incomes have increased this is not the case for dairy farmers, who continue to struggle to function with extremely low farmgate milk prices; recognises that the delays in the single farm payment and mounting red tape hit these farmers even harder; and calls on the Government to act now to speed up payments to farmers under the single farm payment, look to reduce the amount of red tape faced by farmers and help dairy farmers in particular by working with supermarkets and milk purchasers to increase the farmgate milk price paid to dairy farmers and ensure that the UK dairy farming industry has a sustainable future.

That this House notes the difficulties being experienced by farmers in receiving payments under the Single Farm Payment Scheme; recognises that many farmers are facing financial difficulties and are being placed at a competitive disadvantage; further notes that while average farm incomes have increased this is not the case for...

That this House welcomes the 2012 Olympic Games due to be held in London and recognises the benefits this will bring to the whole of the UK; notes that a debate is currently taking place regarding a shortfall in funding of ??900 million for the Games; recognises the concerns of voluntary organisations which are worried that money from the National Lottery will be directed towards the Olympic Games as opposed to good causes; and calls on the Government to ensure that the Olympic Games are adequately funded without depriving the National Lottery distributors of the funds needed to support local voluntary and community sector activities.

That this House welcomes the 2012 Olympic Games due to be held in London and recognises the benefits this will bring to the whole of the UK; notes that a debate is currently taking place regarding a shortfall in funding of ??900 million for the Games; recognises the concerns of...

That this House pays tribute to the work of hospices throughout the UK; recognises the excellent work carried out by staff and volunteers to provide the highest quality of care and the dedication and time people give to raising the necessary funds in order that hospices can provide this first class service; welcomes the Government's commitment of the ??50 million fund for hospices to improve palliative care services as part of the NHS Plan; and calls on the Government to ensure that this funding is directed where it is needed and to increase the amount of funding to hospices in order to provide them with a long-term viable future.

That this House pays tribute to the work of hospices throughout the UK; recognises the excellent work carried out by staff and volunteers to provide the highest quality of care and the dedication and time people give to raising the necessary funds in order that hospices can provide this first...

That this House notes the vital role played by carers throughout the UK; recognises that much of the work performed by an estimated six million carers goes unnoticed with only minimal financial support; welcomes the package of measures included in the National Strategy for Carers; and calls on the Government to look urgently into increasing financial support for carers, encouraging carers to take up the ??660 in unclaimed benefits that are open to them, and further improve the means of support and assistance for carers.

That this House notes the vital role played by carers throughout the UK; recognises that much of the work performed by an estimated six million carers goes unnoticed with only minimal financial support; welcomes the package of measures included in the National Strategy for Carers; and calls on the Government...

That this House pays tribute to the work of hospices throughout the UK; recognises the excellent work carried out by staff and volunteers to provide the highest quality of care and the dedication and time people give to raising the necessary funds in order that hospices can provide this first class service; notes that hospices have received only a small part of the Government's ??50 million fund for hospices to improve palliative care services as part of the NHS Plan; and calls on the Government to ensure that this funding is directed where it is needed and increase the amount of funding to hospices in order to provide them with a long-term viable future.

That this House pays tribute to the work of hospices throughout the UK; recognises the excellent work carried out by staff and volunteers to provide the highest quality of care and the dedication and time people give to raising the necessary funds in order that hospices can provide this first...

That this House recognises that cancer is a major killer disease in the United Kingdom; pays tribute to all the charities involved in conducting research into treatment for cancer and to those charities which provide support and care for people suffering from cancer; expresses its support and appreciation for the excellent work conducted by thousands of volunteers in raising money and supporting cancer charities; and calls on the Government to continue working closely with all cancer charities providing adequate funds for research into cures and care for those suffering from cancer.

That this House recognises that cancer is a major killer disease in the United Kingdom; pays tribute to all the charities involved in conducting research into treatment for cancer and to those charities which provide support and care for people suffering from cancer; expresses its support and appreciation for the...