That this House recognises the courage of prison officers in juvenile establishments who face the risk of violent attack on a daily basis; and calls on the Government to heed the call of the Prison Officers Association to allow officers in juvenile establishments to have access to appropriate tools to defend other inmates and themselves from violent attack, including the use of a baton.

That this House recognises the courage of prison officers in juvenile establishments who face the risk of violent attack on a daily basis; and calls on the Government to heed the call of the Prison Officers Association to allow officers in juvenile establishments to have access to appropriate tools to...

That this House welcomes the unveiling of a statue of David Lloyd George in Parliament Square; recognises his achievements as the only Welsh Prime Minister in the UK's history, the longest serving Chancellor of the Exchequer of the 20th century, the initiator of great social welfare schemes such as the state pension, his reinvention of the tax system to pay for large scale projects without burdening the poor, and his wartime leadership; notes the proposals that 29 schools in Gwynedd may be closed and replaced by eight area schools; further notes the alarm and concern surrounding news of the possible closure of Llanystumdwy Village School, Lloyd George's old primary school; further recognises that it was this school where Lloyd George's taste for politics began and where he led his first struggle for religious freedom and equality when he led a boycott of the recitation of the Creed and the Catechism in English; and in the spirit of Lloyd George, who would have supported local schools and rural communities, requests Gwynedd Council to reconsider its proposed closures and come forward with alternative plans which retain Llanystumdwy School.

That this House welcomes the unveiling of a statue of David Lloyd George in Parliament Square; recognises his achievements as the only Welsh Prime Minister in the UK's history, the longest serving Chancellor of the Exchequer of the 20th century, the initiator of great social welfare schemes such as the...

That this House notes that many railway stations do not have verbal announcements before trains arrive or relating to delays and platform alterations, making it very difficult for those who are blind or visually impaired to use rail services; further notes that not all railway stations have either verbal announcements or electronic displays, which places those who are deaf or visually impaired at a great disadvantage when trying to use train services; and calls on the Government to work with the rail operators in order to ensure that all railway stations are disabled-friendly.

That this House notes that many railway stations do not have verbal announcements before trains arrive or relating to delays and platform alterations, making it very difficult for those who are blind or visually impaired to use rail services; further notes that not all railway stations have either verbal announcements...

That this House views with the utmost gravity the attempt on the life of Benazir Bhutto by extremist elements allegedly connected to Al-Qaeda and the Taliban; commends her bravery in returning to Karachi in such volatile circumstances and the tragic loss of life that resulted; believes that her return presents a potent symbol for the restoration of democracy in Pakistan and that this assassination attempt on one of the country's foremost international politicians was explicitly designed to prevent the restoration of that fragile democracy; and calls on the Government to offer, where possible, all assistance and support to ensure the emergence of a stable government without further loss of life.

That this House views with the utmost gravity the attempt on the life of Benazir Bhutto by extremist elements allegedly connected to Al-Qaeda and the Taliban; commends her bravery in returning to Karachi in such volatile circumstances and the tragic loss of life that resulted; believes that her return presents...

That this House applauds the action of the US Congress Foreign Affairs Committee in passing House Resolution 106 on 10th October 2007 in respect of recognition of the genocide of Armenians and Assyrians in 1915; and calls on the government of Turkey to acknowledge that the tide of world opinion is flowing in the direction of recognition of the 1915 genocide by the government of the former Ottoman Empire.

That this House applauds the action of the US Congress Foreign Affairs Committee in passing House Resolution 106 on 10th October 2007 in respect of recognition of the genocide of Armenians and Assyrians in 1915; and calls on the government of Turkey to acknowledge that the tide of world opinion...

That this House welcomes the Government's consultation process for its new strategy to tackle HIV and AIDS across the world; notes with concern the 15 million children orphaned by AIDS worldwide; calls on the Government in its new HIV and AIDS strategy (2008-2011) to continue to earmark at least 10 per cent. of all its HIV and AIDS funding for children affected by AIDS, support national governments in delivering comprehensive and integrated services to prevent mother to child transmission, place strong emphasis on the development of infant diagnostics adaptable to resource limited settings, ensure all children have full access to antiretroviral therapy and treatment for opportunistic infections by including children both in national treatment targets and when monitoring progress towards universal access and take specific steps to strengthen government departments responsible for the social welfare of children, as well as providing long-term funding and support to civil society organisations working with children affected by AIDS.

That this House welcomes the Government's consultation process for its new strategy to tackle HIV and AIDS across the world; notes with concern the 15 million children orphaned by AIDS worldwide; calls on the Government in its new HIV and AIDS strategy (2008-2011) to continue to earmark at least 10...

That this House welcomes the announcement by the Secretary of State for Transport that in order to ease congestion 1,300 extra rail units will be introduced onto the UK rail network; notes that in addition the High Speed Train replacement programme is anticipated to see between 500 and 2,000 new vehicles; believes that this represents an excellent opportunity to revitalise the UK train manufacturing and maintenance sector; further notes the progressive procurement policy already adopted in the Ministry of Defence which sets out the UK's procurement needs in advance and recognises the importance of Britain's defence manufacturing strategy; supports the view of the TUC and rail unions that the UK should support similar policies for the procurement of UK train manufacturing; and therefore calls on the Government to promote a public procurement policy which safeguards train manufacturing jobs and skills and recognises the importance of UK train manufacturing capacity.

That this House welcomes the announcement by the Secretary of State for Transport that in order to ease congestion 1,300 extra rail units will be introduced onto the UK rail network; notes that in addition the High Speed Train replacement programme is anticipated to see between 500 and 2,000 new...

That this House notes with concern that the UK has one of the lowest rate of breastfeeding in Europe; further notes that the Minister for Public Health is soon to make a decision on Commission Directive 2006/141/EC of 22nd December 2006 on Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula regarding the promotion of formula milks in the UK; and urges the Minister to take this opportunity to implement the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes adopted by the World Health Assembly in 1981 to protect both babies' health and parents' rights to impartial information by effectively prohibiting the advertising of infant formula, fully implement the International Code, and realise objective 7 of the Breastfeeding Manifesto.

That this House notes with concern that the UK has one of the lowest rate of breastfeeding in Europe; further notes that the Minister for Public Health is soon to make a decision on Commission Directive 2006/141/EC of 22nd December 2006 on Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula regarding the promotion...

That this House notes the importance of mountaineering to the UK in terms of its status as an elite sport; further notes that mountaineering, rock-climbing and other mountain-related activities such as hill-walking enjoy high levels of participation across the country, hence making a major contribution to the country's health and fitness agenda; recognises the critical role played in the development of mountain sports culture by organisations such as the British Mountaineering Council and the Alpine Club; further recognises the particular importance of the city of Sheffield to the UK's mountain sports culture given its status as a world-class centre of rock-climbing; and places on record its support for Sheffield's ambition to promote further its mountain sports culture as an essential part of its sports and recreation on offer.

That this House notes the importance of mountaineering to the UK in terms of its status as an elite sport; further notes that mountaineering, rock-climbing and other mountain-related activities such as hill-walking enjoy high levels of participation across the country, hence making a major contribution to the country's health and...

That this House congratulates the Energy Saving Trust for organising its 11th annual Energy Saving Week from 22nd to 28th October; recognises that energy efficiency is the cleanest, safest and cheapest way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions; applauds Caf?? Direct and the Women's Institute, the Royal Mail and postal workers, Proctor & Gamble, DSGI, B&Q and faith groups for taking the lead in their communities in promoting energy efficiency; urges all hon. Members also to show leadership in their constituencies by supporting the Energy Saving Trust's Energy Saving Week in promoting individual responsibility and actions by making a pledge to adopt at least one of 10 small measures to reduce the amount of energy they consume on a daily basis; and notes that since the Energy Saving Trust was established it has funded or influenced measures giving lifetime savings of around 20 million tonnes of carbon.

That this House congratulates the Energy Saving Trust for organising its 11th annual Energy Saving Week from 22nd to 28th October; recognises that energy efficiency is the cleanest, safest and cheapest way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions; applauds Caf?? Direct and the Women's Institute, the Royal Mail and postal workers,...

That this House notes with regret that the Community Champions Fund (CCF), introduced by the former Department for Education and Skills to provide support for people with ideas for small-scale projects to help improve their communities, is likely not to continue beyond 2007-08; recognises the positive impact of the Fund both in benefiting the deprived and socially excluded communities these projects serve, and in assisting the personal development of the community champions themselves, who would otherwise have difficulty accessing mainstream funding; appreciates that the decision not to extend this programme is in tune with a general move towards devolving funding and decisions as to how money is spent locally to local government and its partners within local strategic partnerships; but remains concerned that funding will not be provided in future for the types of projects uniquely funded by the CCF, such as individual-led initiatives; and calls upon the Government to reconsider its decision not to extend the Fund beyond March 2008.

That this House notes with regret that the Community Champions Fund (CCF), introduced by the former Department for Education and Skills to provide support for people with ideas for small-scale projects to help improve their communities, is likely not to continue beyond 2007-08; recognises the positive impact of the Fund...

That this House believes that the Government must now intervene and offer a compensation package for the victims of the collapse of the Farepak savings scheme; notes that the Farepak victims have not received a single penny of compensation and are no closer to securing justice in this case; further notes that the Government were quick to intervene to guarantee the savings of customers of Northern Rock while doing nothing for Farepak victims; believes that the Government does have obligations in that it failed to provide adequate consumer protection through regulation; and calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to ensure that another Farepak-type scandal cannot happen again.

That this House believes that the Government must now intervene and offer a compensation package for the victims of the collapse of the Farepak savings scheme; notes that the Farepak victims have not received a single penny of compensation and are no closer to securing justice in this case; further...

That this House notes that the impartial European Scrutiny Committee concluded that the Reform Treaty is substantially equivalent to the original Constitutional Treaty; that the Government Manifesto promised a Referendum on the original treaty; that the Conservative Party voted against it in principle on the Second Reading of the Bill implementing that Treaty; that the Prime Minister said that he will reject the Reform Treaty if the Government's Red Lines are not guaranteed on 18th October, but (following the European Scrutiny Committee examination of the Foreign Secretary on 16th October) that these Red Lines do not satisfy UK vital national interests and that the European Court of Justice will determine these matters, not this House; that, contrary to the statements of the Foreign Secretary, parliamentary democracy is enhanced when this House, as the Labour Government in 1975, hands back a Referendum by Act of Parliament to the voters who elect Members of this House; that 27 million voters have been denied a Referendum on any European Question since 1975; that over 70 per cent. of the voters want a Referendum but that the reasons have to be fully explained; that the Reform Treaty is a consolidation of the existing treaties into a merger of the European Community into a European Union involving substantial, fundamental, constitutional and structural change by the Government's own criteria for a Referendum; and insists that the Prime Minister rejects the Reform Treaty on 18th October and holds a Referendum before or after ratification.

That this House notes that the impartial European Scrutiny Committee concluded that the Reform Treaty is substantially equivalent to the original Constitutional Treaty; that the Government Manifesto promised a Referendum on the original treaty; that the Conservative Party voted against it in principle on the Second Reading of the Bill...

That this House recognises the recent increase in the supply of cannabis; notes that seizures of all forms of cannabis have risen by 42 per cent. to nearly 4,300 kilos in the first half of this year and that, according to the Forensic Science Service, 75 per cent. of cannabis seized is skunk; notes with concern that this type of cannabis can be two to three times more powerful than other forms of cannabis; notes the study published by The Lancet warning that cannabis users were up to 40 per cent. more likely than non-users to develop a psychotic illness; and further notes that the study also warned that up to 800 cases of schizophrenia per year in Britain could be linked to the drug.

That this House recognises the recent increase in the supply of cannabis; notes that seizures of all forms of cannabis have risen by 42 per cent. to nearly 4,300 kilos in the first half of this year and that, according to the Forensic Science Service, 75 per cent. of cannabis...

That this House believes that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme should be amended to reflect the true cost to the lives of those injured in terrorist attacks in mainland Britain; notes that some victims of the 7th July 2005 bombings in London have yet to receive full compensation or have received minimal offers of compensation by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority; and calls on the Government to respond to the Green Paper `Rebuilding Lives' and uprate the limit of ??500,000 and tariffs set in 1996.

That this House believes that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme should be amended to reflect the true cost to the lives of those injured in terrorist attacks in mainland Britain; notes that some victims of the 7th July 2005 bombings in London have yet to receive full compensation or have...

That this House is concerned for the future of the Bristol Old Vic theatre company; was surprised by the sudden decision to close the Theatre Royal Bristol, home of the Bristol Old Vic company, for refurbishment for 18 months from August; is disappointed at the absence of any firm plans to secure its future following the refurbishment; would support the appointment of an artistic director to develop a programme of productions, for both the closure period and when the Theatre Royal reopens; believes that such a fine producing theatre, which has a 240 year history of entertaining Bristol audiences, should not be allowed to fade away or be required to reduce its commitment to in-house productions to win funding; and urges Arts Council England to clarify the future of the Bristol Old Vic and reaffirm a commitment to the preservation of thriving regional theatre companies.

That this House is concerned for the future of the Bristol Old Vic theatre company; was surprised by the sudden decision to close the Theatre Royal Bristol, home of the Bristol Old Vic company, for refurbishment for 18 months from August; is disappointed at the absence of any firm plans...

That this House deplores the threatened closure of the Centre for Young Musicians Library, a major lending library of printed music, providing an essential and greatly valued service to school, and other, choirs, amateur orchestras and concert bands in all parts of the United Kingdom; notes that the Library has to vacate its present premises by the end of December and that its present owner, Trinity College of Music, regards the cost of renting alternative premises as unaffordable; and urges the College to take immediate action to ensure that the Library's services to the music-making community are maintained without interruption and to explore alternative sources of funding for the longer term.

That this House deplores the threatened closure of the Centre for Young Musicians Library, a major lending library of printed music, providing an essential and greatly valued service to school, and other, choirs, amateur orchestras and concert bands in all parts of the United Kingdom; notes that the Library has...

That this House congratulates the Year 10 football team from Penyrheol Comprehensive School in Gorseinon, Swansea for winning the school team of the year prize in The Daily Telegraph/Norwich Union School Sports Matters National Awards for finishing last season as Welsh 11-a-side champions; recognises that this achievement has boosted morale in the school, and the wider community, coming, as it does, just over a year after the school was burned down by arsonists; looks forward to the reconstruction of the school to the highest standards; and wishes students and staff continuing success in the future.

That this House congratulates the Year 10 football team from Penyrheol Comprehensive School in Gorseinon, Swansea for winning the school team of the year prize in The Daily Telegraph/Norwich Union School Sports Matters National Awards for finishing last season as Welsh 11-a-side champions; recognises that this achievement has boosted morale...

That this House welcomes the Wake Up campaign sponsored by the fire prevention industry, highlighting the dangers of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning in the home; notes with extreme concern that in the case of smoke inhalation a study revealed that 94 per cent. of children did not wake when a smoke alarm was triggered; notes that public awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide remains low, with research showing that almost one third of people questioned were unaware of what carbon monoxide is and where it comes from; and calls for greater efforts to be made to ensure that information and advice is provided to the public.

That this House welcomes the Wake Up campaign sponsored by the fire prevention industry, highlighting the dangers of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning in the home; notes with extreme concern that in the case of smoke inhalation a study revealed that 94 per cent. of children did not wake...