1997-06-25a.905.0qs0,NHS Services (Charging),"That this House expresses deep concern that the Government, in implementing its review of the National Health Service, has refused to rule out extending charging for NHS services, particularly the possible imposition of prescription charges for pensioners, charges for hospital hotel services and charges for visits to general practitioners.",504,504
1997-07-09a.953.2qs0,Pensions,That this House condemns the Government's assault on pension funds through the removal of tax relief on dividend income of pension funds in direct betrayal of their election pledges,504,
1997-07-09a.953.2qs1,Pensions,agrees with the National Association of Pension Funds that this is the biggest attack on funded pension provision since the War,504,
1997-07-09a.953.2qs2,Pensions,believes the brunt of the cost of the Windfall Tax will also fall on pension funds,504,
1997-07-09a.953.2qs3,Pensions,warns members of occupational schemes that they and their employers will have to increase contributions to maintain benefits,504,
1997-07-09a.953.2qs4,Pensions,further warns personal pension holders that they will need to pay higher premiums or suffer significantly lower pensions,504,
1997-07-09a.953.2qs5,Pensions,believes the Government is guilty of mis-selling personal pensions if it refuses to spell out how much this tax change will cost pension holders,504,
1997-07-09a.953.2qs6,Pensions,demands that the Government increases the contracted out rebate to avoid large-scale contracting back into SERPS,504,
1997-07-09a.953.2qs7,Pensions," deplores the total absence of consultation about these far-reaching changes in company and pension taxation which has resulted in shoddy, hastily prepared and ill-thought-out proposals",305,
1997-07-09a.953.2qs8,Pensions,and calls for the Government to withdraw these measures until it has prepared a Green Paper on future reform of company taxation and its implications for pension provision.,504,504
1997-11-04a.176.0qs0,Rural Life,That this House expresses its concern about the economic and environmental pressures currently affecting the rural economy and rural life,403,
1997-11-04a.176.0qs1,Rural Life," calls upon Her Majesty's Government to respond to this situation by protecting farmers from the effects of the appreciation of sterling, withdrawing the Government-imposed ceiling on the weight of cattle entering the BSE over thirty months scheme and undertaking without precondition discussions with farmers and their representatives about the level of payments to be made through the 1997–98 Hill Livestock Compensatory Allowances scheme",703,
1997-11-04a.176.0qs2,Rural Life," and condemns the proposals to extend access to the countryside by means of a legal right to roam rather than voluntary agreement, not to introduce policies to protect small village shops and rural post offices, to create urban-based regional development agencies, to weaken planning controls designed to protect the Green Belt and the countryside, and to threaten the pursuit of traditional country sports.",403,403
1997-11-17a.21.2qs0,Public Services,"That this House believes that Britain's key public services, in particular education, health and social care, have been underfunded and undermined by 18 years of Conservative rule",504,
1997-11-17a.21.2qs1,Public Services," condemns the Government for continuing Conservative spending plans and council-capping and for spending less in the present year in real terms on education, health and social services",504,
1997-11-17a.21.2qs2,Public Services," expresses alarm at the effect of the last budget inflation forecast, which will reduce the real value of government spending plans for next year by around £5.3 billion",504,
1997-11-17a.21.2qs3,Public Services," believes that the cumulative effects of government policies will be larger classes, longer waiting times, and less care and treatment, when what the public services need is to be rescued from the vicious circle of cost shunting and crisis management, with sufficient resources to allow the raising of quality and standards for all",503,
1997-11-17a.21.2qs4,Public Services," and calls on the Government urgently to put the necessary resources into public services, by such measures as switching monies from other departments and by limited but targeted and earmarked increases in taxation.",504,504
1997-12-17a.336.0qs0,Fisheries,"That this House takes note of the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum submitted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 8th December 1997 relating to the fixing of total allowable catches for 1998 and certain conditions under which they may be fished: and supports the Government's intentions to negotiate the best possible fishing opportunities for British fishermen based on sustainable fisheries management, effective enforcement and the need to ensure that the regional differences of fisheries and their communities are fully recognised.",703,703
1998-02-09a.20.2qs0,Child Support Agency,"That this House, believing that both parents have responsibility for the financial and emotional welfare of their children during the whole of their childhood, that the taxpayer should only be called upon to provide income-related benefits to support children financially when neither parent has sufficient resources to provide that support, that it is in the best interests of children if the system of child support encourages their parents to agree voluntarily and then put into practice a financial arrangement for the maintenance of those children which is fair to those children, both parents and the taxpayer, and that the Child Support Agency has failed to meet these objectives, supports the repeal of the rigidly formula-based Child Support Act and its replacement by a system of child support which encourages parental responsibility, enhances work incentives, takes due account of the cost to the taxpayer, includes an effective right of appeal, and is flexible enough to produce a fair outcome for families whatever their circumstances.",504,504
1998-03-03a.862.2qs0,"ISAs, TESSAs and PEPs",That this House welcomes the success of TESSAs and PEPs in extending popular saving and deplores the Government's proposal to abolish them and replace them with Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs),403,
1998-03-03a.862.2qs1,"ISAs, TESSAs and PEPs"," condemns the retrospective taxation of the most prudent savers who have accumulated more than £50,000",403,
1998-03-03a.862.2qs2,"ISAs, TESSAs and PEPs"," believes that ISAs will involve high administrative costs, especially because of the unnecessary and unfair lifetime limit on tax-free saving",303,
1998-03-03a.862.2qs3,"ISAs, TESSAs and PEPs"," and urges the Government to bring forward new proposals that would not involve retrospective taxation, would build on PEPs and TESSAs, would reduce the costs of administering the schemes and would not involve a lifetime limit on the amount that may be invested.",403,403
1998-04-06a.82.0qs0,Manufacturing Industry,"That this House notes the TUC forecast of 200,000 job losses in manufacturing resulting from this Government's economic policies, the fact that so many manufacturers have to make representations about export and trading problems, the absence of a stable and competitive exchange rate, the damage done by tax increases imposed on business and the forthcoming wage and labour relations problems coming from the Government's social and labour law agenda",402,
1998-04-06a.82.0qs1,Manufacturing Industry," and urges the Government to put the interests of manufacturing business higher up its agenda, changing policies before factories close and jobs are lost.",402,402
1998-05-18a.600.2qs0,Sierra Leone,That this House deplores the muddle of government policy towards Sierra Leone over the last year,305,
1998-05-18a.600.2qs1,Sierra Leone," notes the contradictory statements made on this matter by the Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary and the Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office",305,
1998-05-18a.600.2qs2,Sierra Leone," stresses the importance of establishing what knowledge and involvement there was on the part of government ministers, officials and officers of the intelligence services of and in the activities of Sandline International, including possible breaches of both international and United Kingdom law",305,
1998-05-18a.600.2qs3,Sierra Leone," and calls on the Government to announce without delay that it will establish a public inquiry into this question, presided over by a judge to be nominated by the Lord Chief Justice.",305,305
1998-06-16a.136.2qs0,Hospital Waiting Lists,That this House notes with regret the increase in National Health Service hospital waiting lists since May 1997,504,
1998-06-16a.136.2qs1,Hospital Waiting Lists,deplores the failure of Her Majesty's Government to achieve implementation of its promise of an early reduction of such lists,504,
1998-06-16a.136.2qs2,Hospital Waiting Lists,notes that current Government policies in respect of hospital closures and bed reductions are likely to increase the lists further,504,
1998-06-16a.136.2qs3,Hospital Waiting Lists,notes that the proposals to abolish fundholding and reduce flexibility for general practitioners in purchasing health care for their patients will also add to the lists,504,
1998-06-16a.136.2qs4,Hospital Waiting Lists,and urges the Government to reconsider these changes.,504,504
1998-07-13a.79.0qs0,Department of Social Security,That this House deeply regrets the Government's failure to meet their election pledges to reduce social security costs,305,
1998-07-13a.79.0qs1,Department of Social Security," believes that this is a direct result of incompetent leadership at the Department of Social Security which has created confusion, contradictory policies and delays and has wasted their first year in Government.",305,305
1998-07-21a.932.2qs0,Government and Parliament,"That this House, reiterating the importance of a strong parliamentary democracy in Britain, deplores the fact that successive governments have increasingly diluted the role of Parliament by making announcements to the media before making them to this House",304,
1998-07-21a.932.2qs1,Government and Parliament,by undermining the legitimate revising role of the House of Lords,304,
1998-07-21a.932.2qs2,Government and Parliament,by giving access to lobbyists at a time when the representations of elected Members are dealt with in an increasingly dilatory fashion,304,
1998-07-21a.932.2qs3,Government and Parliament,by inhibiting the rights of backbenchers to make criticisms of their own side,304,
1998-07-21a.932.2qs4,Government and Parliament,by encouraging planted supplementary questions which fail to hold the Executive to account,304,
1998-07-21a.932.2qs5,Government and Parliament,and by responding to questions and arguments with meaningless soundbites and partisan rhetoric instead of constructive answers.,304,304
1998-11-10a.148.0qs0,Factory Closures,That this House is concerned about the continued spate of factory closures and job losses,402,
1998-11-10a.148.0qs1,Factory Closures,condemns the Government's failure to take urgent action to give manufacturing a chance,402,
1998-11-10a.148.0qs2,Factory Closures,believes that this Government's actions in increasing business taxes and regulation have made the position worse,402,
1998-11-10a.148.0qs3,Factory Closures,asks the Government to explain how far they will go in implementing the McKinsey Report on productivity,402,
1998-11-10a.148.0qs4,Factory Closures,and urges the Government to change policy before more jobs are lost.,402,402
1998-12-09a.329.2qs0,Decommissioning and Prisoner Releases,That this House supports the Belfast Agreement and reasserts that the Agreement has to be implemented in all its parts,605,
1998-12-09a.329.2qs1,Decommissioning and Prisoner Releases," believes that several things must happen in parallel in order to build confidence, whether it be decommissioning or the release of prisoners",605,
1998-12-09a.329.2qs2,Decommissioning and Prisoner Releases,notes that the only organisations that can qualify to take seats in the government of Northern Ireland and can expect the early release of prisoners are those that have given up violence for good and that decommissioning is part of that,605,
1998-12-09a.329.2qs3,Decommissioning and Prisoner Releases,notes that since July over 200 terrorist prisoners have been released early while decommissioning of illegally held arms and explosives has yet to begin,605,
1998-12-09a.329.2qs4,Decommissioning and Prisoner Releases," and believes that there should be no further early releases of prisoners, and no place in the Northern Ireland Executive for their representatives in the Assembly, until there has been substantial and verifiable decommissioning.",605,605
1999-01-13a.369.0qs0,UK Role in Europe,"That this House regrets the display of ""absentee government"" by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in failing to be present at the official launch of the euro and in not giving a clear lead to British businesses in relation to future UK membership of the euro",108,
1999-01-13a.369.0qs1,UK Role in Europe,believes that the Government's failure to come to terms with the euro will undermine the prospects for exercising British leadership in Europe,108,
1999-01-13a.369.0qs2,UK Role in Europe," calls on the Government to set out a clear strategy and timetable for British membership of the euro, including measures to accelerate convergence of interest rates, an early report on plans to make Britain's inflation target compatible with that used within the euro zone, urgent clarification of the remit of the cross-party euro preparations committee, initiation of an annual HM Treasury report to Parliament on progress on the Government's five convergence criteria, and steps to encourage an open debate on the appropriate level at which sterling should join the euro",108,
1999-01-13a.369.0qs3,UK Role in Europe," and further urges the Government to contribute to the development of a European Union which is open, accountable, democratic and decentralised, and in which the powers of European institutions, the constitutional relationship between the EU and member states and the rights of the citizens of EU member states are more clearly defined through the establishment of a constitution for Europe.",108,108
1999-01-27a.347.2qs0,Terrorist Mutilations (Northern Ireland),"That this House condemns the alarming increase in the numbers of terrorist beatings, mutilations, shootings, cases of intimidation and instances of people being forced to leave their homes in Northern Ireland",605,
1999-01-27a.347.2qs1,Terrorist Mutilations (Northern Ireland),notes that these are being carried out by organisations whose political representatives backed the Belfast Agreement,605,
1999-01-27a.347.2qs2,Terrorist Mutilations (Northern Ireland),further notes that these continued attacks are clear breaches of the Belfast Agreement that required a commitment to exclusively democratic and peaceful methods and that terrorist ceasefires had to be complete and unequivocal,605,
1999-01-27a.347.2qs3,Terrorist Mutilations (Northern Ireland)," recalls that the Prime Minister said that for terrorist organisations to benefit from prisoner release schemes there must be an end of violence including bombings, killings and beatings",605,
1999-01-27a.347.2qs4,Terrorist Mutilations (Northern Ireland),and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to use its powers contained in the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 to halt the early release of terrorist prisoners until violence in Northern Ireland has ended in all its forms.,605,605
1999-03-02a.938.0qs0,Burdens on Schools,That this House deplores the bureaucratic burdens placed on schools by the Government which are seriously undermining schools' ability to run their own affairs,303,
1999-03-02a.938.0qs1,Burdens on Schools,condemns the pursuit of uniformity at the expense of diversity,503,
1999-03-02a.938.0qs2,Burdens on Schools,considers the Government's proposals for performance-related pay for teachers to be cumbersome and unworkable,303,
1999-03-02a.938.0qs3,Burdens on Schools,believes the complicated process of bidding for centralised initiatives is fragmenting budgetary responsibility and has caused unacceptable delays in setting indicative budgets,303,
1999-03-02a.938.0qs4,Burdens on Schools,and further believes that the Government's ceaseless flow of directives to schools and LEAs has become a significant obstacle to raising educational standards.,303,303
1999-03-18a.1275.2qs0,Policing,That this House pays tribute to the high standards of policing in this country,605,
1999-03-18a.1275.2qs1,Policing," endorses the priority of the last Conservative Government in increasing the strength of the police by over 15,000",605,
1999-03-18a.1275.2qs2,Policing," but deplores the policies of the present Government, which are leading to reductions in police strength, cuts in services and the introduction of non-police patrols at a time when it is essential to build the best possible relations between police and public.",605,605
1999-03-22a.77.0qs0,EU-US Trade,That this House deplores the failure of the USA and the EU to resolve the trade dispute arising from the so-called banana war,407,
1999-03-22a.77.0qs1,EU-US Trade," recognises the serious impact which the US retaliatory measures are having on British industries, in particular the devastating impact on the cashmere industry in the Scottish Borders",407,
1999-03-22a.77.0qs2,EU-US Trade,is concerned that these actions are a precursor of further major trade disputes over the importation into the UK of genetically and hormonally modified food products from the USA,407,
1999-03-22a.77.0qs3,EU-US Trade," and urges the Government to step up its diplomatic and other efforts to ensure that all parties work together to first reform the WTO regime to ensure compatibility with international biodiversity agreements, environmental and animal welfare objectives, and then to ensure compliance with the WTO objectives of free and fair trade.",501,407
1999-04-29a.537.0qs0,Industry and Employment,That this House regrets the way the Government is making it too dear to make things in Britain,408,
1999-04-29a.537.0qs1,Industry and Employment," condemns the tax increases, increases in regulation and the poor climate for industry brought about by present policies",408,
1999-04-29a.537.0qs2,Industry and Employment," highlights the factory closures and 250,000 forecast job losses feared by the trade unions",408,
1999-04-29a.537.0qs3,Industry and Employment," condemns the New Deal for young people, which has failed to reduce youth unemployment, has disappointed employers and requires radical change if it is to stop wasting billions of pounds of taxpayers' money",404,
1999-04-29a.537.0qs4,Industry and Employment,and recommends a change of policy to avoid a prolonged and damaging industrial collapse and consequent rising industrial unemployment.,404,404
1999-05-11a.174.0qs0,Devolution,That this House believes that the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales need to work not only in the interests of the people of Scotland and Wales but for all the people of the United Kingdom and calls upon the Government to address the imbalances and tensions introduced by the establishment of the devolved bodies,606,
1999-05-11a.174.0qs1,Devolution,urges the Government to abandon plans for electoral reform at Westminster in the light of experience in Scotland and Wales,305,
1999-05-11a.174.0qs2,Devolution,and calls upon all unionist parties to resist resurgent nationalism in every part of the UK.,602,602
1999-05-13a.432.2qs0,American Food Exports and European Trade Policy,That this House notes that the EU ban on hormonally-modified meat must end on Thursday 13th May 1999 under World Trade Organisation rules and that the USA is threatening massive retaliatory trade sanctions against member states unless this is adhered to,107,
1999-05-13a.432.2qs1,American Food Exports and European Trade Policy," is concerned that the latest scientific evidence raises serious doubts over the safety of these and genetically-modified products, further undermining consumer confidence",403,
1999-05-13a.432.2qs2,American Food Exports and European Trade Policy," deplores the failure of the EU and the USA to pursue agreed research criteria into the efficacy of introducing such products into the food chain, threatening established World Trade Organisation agreements and ignoring the impact on global biodiversity in the long term",107,
1999-05-13a.432.2qs3,American Food Exports and European Trade Policy," and urges the Government to recognise its responsibilities at the forthcoming Millennium Round and ensure that food safety, the protection of biodiversity and assistance to the economies of developing countries are integral to negotiations on the liberalisation of trade.",107,107
1999-06-23a.1182.3qs0,Proportional Representation,"That this House, in the light of experience of recent elections held on the basis of proportional representation, believes that this is not an appropriate basis for election to the House of Commons",202,
1999-06-23a.1182.3qs1,Proportional Representation," and urges the Government to resolve the uncertainty it has caused on this matter either by abandoning its commitment to hold a referendum, or by holding the referendum forthwith.",202,202
1999-06-24a.1340.0qs0,Supermarkets,That this House notes that the rapid expansion of out-of-town superstores under the Conservatives and the concentration of local market share has hit traditional town centres,403,
1999-06-24a.1340.0qs1,Supermarkets,notes that supermarket purchasing and pricing policies have hit farmers but not led to lower prices for consumers and are now under investigation by the Competition Commission as a result,403,
1999-06-24a.1340.0qs2,Supermarkets," further notes that a new wave of larger superstore developments and predatory pricing to gain market dominance, and a squeeze of local producers and traditional retailers, is threatened by Wal-Mart's acquisition of ASDA",403,
1999-06-24a.1340.0qs3,Supermarkets," therefore calls on the Government to reaffirm its commitment to preventing further out-of-town greenfield development, and to tackle urgently anti-competitive, anti-producer and anti-consumer practices by the major food retailers",403,
1999-06-24a.1340.0qs4,Supermarkets,and calls on the Prime Minister to put on record in the House the substantive contents of his meeting earlier this year with the Chief Executive of Wal-Mart and to clarify exactly what flexibility in planning regulation was offered in respect of any future superstore development.,403,403
1999-06-29a.197.0qs0,Planning and Transport Congestion,That this House condemns the Government's contradictory signals on transport and planning policies,411,
1999-06-29a.197.0qs1,Planning and Transport Congestion," requests the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions to cancel the M4 bus lane, and find a way of reopening the Circle Line and keeping other tube lines open",411,
1999-06-29a.197.0qs2,Planning and Transport Congestion,notes that the Government has no policies to increase road or rail capacity in line with traffic growth forecasts,411,
1999-06-29a.197.0qs3,Planning and Transport Congestion,is appalled that motorists are paying more and more tax under Labour to sit in ever worse traffic jams,411,
1999-06-29a.197.0qs4,Planning and Transport Congestion,and urges the Government to revitalise town centres and to follow transport and planning policies that can get Britain moving again.,411,411
1999-07-20a.974.2qs0,Health Care,"That this House notes the failure of the Government to deliver improvements in the provision of health care in the United Kingdom, resulting in increased waiting times for patients, plummeting morale in the medical and nursing professions, distortion of clinical priorities and the increasingly widespread rationing of drugs and treatments",504,
1999-07-20a.974.2qs1,Health Care," and believes that repeated announcements, soundbites and photo opportunities are no substitute for a coherent and effective health policy.",504,504
1999-10-20a.444.2qs0,Food and Farming,"That this House notes with dismay the plight of British farmers whose incomes have plummeted to record lows in the last four years, as a result of higher costs and lower farm gate prices producing rapidly increasing losses, despite continually high supermarket profit margins and costs to consumers",703,
1999-10-20a.444.2qs1,Food and Farming,further notes that the extra costs imposed through regulation and public health protection that fall directly on the industry should more properly come from the public health budget,703,
1999-10-20a.444.2qs2,Food and Farming,deplores the failure of the Government to provide an adequate response to this national food crisis,703,
1999-10-20a.444.2qs3,Food and Farming," and therefore calls on the Government to recognise that its latest financial package is insufficient to tackle the fundamental restructuring of UK and EU agriculture policy, necessary for a secure future for British farmers, consumers and the countryside.",703,703
1999-10-26a.813.1qs0,Home Office Issues,That this House notes the Government's incompetent handling and mismanagement of Home Office issues in general,305,
1999-10-26a.813.1qs1,Home Office Issues," further notes that the number of police officers in England and Wales has fallen by more than 1,000 since the General Election",605,
1999-10-26a.813.1qs2,Home Office Issues,further notes that the Home Secretary's recent announcement on police recruits will mean another fall in the number of police officers in England and Wales,605,
1999-10-26a.813.1qs3,Home Office Issues," further notes the chaos caused by the Government in the Immigration and Nationality Directorate and the record numbers of asylum-seekers, many of them bogus, now arriving in the United Kingdom",605,
1999-10-26a.813.1qs4,Home Office Issues,further notes the recent revelations arising from the Mitrokhin Archive,605,
1999-10-26a.813.1qs5,Home Office Issues," and calls on the Government to increase police numbers, to improve the working of the Immigration and Nationality Directorate, to reduce the numbers of bogus asylum-seekers arriving in the United Kingdom and to ensure that those who betray the United Kingdom to foreign powers are pursued with the utmost vigour.",605,605
1999-12-13a.41.0qs0,Fisheries,"That this House takes note of the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum, submitted by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 5th December 1999, relating to the fixing of fishing opportunities for 2000 and certain conditions under which they may be fished",703,
1999-12-13a.41.0qs1,Fisheries,recognises that many fish stocks remain in poor shape and need to be rebuilt for the future,501,
1999-12-13a.41.0qs2,Fisheries," and supports the Government's intention to negotiate the best possible fishing opportunities for UK fishermen consistent with the sustainable management of stocks, effective enforcement and the need to ensure that the regional differences of fisheries and their communities are fully recognised.",703,703
2000-01-17a.557.2qs0,Pensioners,That this House believes that an increase of 75p in April 2000 in the rate of the retirement pension would be inadequate.,504,504
2000-02-21a.1306.0qs0,Millennium Dome,"That this House deplores the fact that Government interference in the Millennium Dome has rendered it a source of national embarrassment, a wasted opportunity to celebrate Britain and the Millennium and poor value for Lottery players' money.",305,305
2000-03-01a.476.2qs0,Tax Cuts and Public Services,"That this House notes the continued underfunding of the National Health Service compared to the European average, as recently highlighted by the Prime Minister, the continued underfunding of schools, with average class sizes rising for most age groups since the election of the Labour Government, that government investment in public transport is significantly below that provided by the previous Government, that police numbers are falling, and that the 75p increase in the weekly pension is grossly inadequate",504,
2000-03-01a.476.2qs1,Tax Cuts and Public Services," and concludes that instead of tax cuts the Chancellor should give greater priority to further improvement in the National Health Service, schools funding, public transport, the police and a greater increase in state pensions.",504,504
2000-03-16a.521.2qs0,Mozambique,"That this House notes with concern that the Government's response to the humanitarian crisis in Mozambique was hampered by indecision and delay, and that infighting between Ministers in the Department for International Development and the Ministry of Defence contributed to the delay in sending helicopters and boats to assist in the rescue of the people of Mozambique",107,
2000-03-16a.521.2qs1,Mozambique,deeply regrets that lives were lost as a result,107,
2000-03-16a.521.2qs2,Mozambique,deplores the absence of 'joined up government' and the failure by the Prime Minister to intervene until Her Majesty's Opposition and the media exposed the Government's failings,107,
2000-03-16a.521.2qs3,Mozambique,calls upon Ministers to accept responsibility for such delays,107,
2000-03-16a.521.2qs4,Mozambique,and seeks assurance that the response to any future disasters will be more immediate and co-ordinated.,107,107
2000-04-06a.1210.2qs0,Patten Report,That this House welcomes the well-deserved award of the George Cross to the Royal Ulster Constabulary,305,
2000-04-06a.1210.2qs1,Patten Report,condemns the Government's decision to remove its Royal title,305,
2000-04-06a.1210.2qs2,Patten Report,and calls for the postponement of the implementation of other controversial recommendations in the Patten Commission Report on Policing in Northern Ireland until the 'new dispensation' on which it was predicated has truly arrived.,305,305
2000-05-11a.1024.0qs0,Orders of the Day — Common Agricultural Policy,"That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 6629/00, a Commission proposal on the prices for agricultural products (2000–01)",703,
2000-05-11a.1024.0qs1,Orders of the Day — Common Agricultural Policy," supports the Government's intention to negotiate an outcome which takes account of the interest of UK producers, consumers and tax-payers alike",703,
2000-05-11a.1024.0qs2,Orders of the Day — Common Agricultural Policy," and also takes note and approves of the action which the Government has taken in partnership with the industry to launch the new Action Plan for Farming to ensure that British agriculture is more sustainable, dynamic and diverse, and more consumer and market-orientated.",703,703
2000-05-16a.213.0qs0,Future of the Teaching Profession,That this House notes the failure of the Government to meet its target for recruitment into initial teacher training and the failure of Government schemes to encourage maths and science graduates into the teaching profession,506,
2000-05-16a.213.0qs1,Future of the Teaching Profession," views with concern the recent poll which showed that over half the profession expects to leave in the next decade and the fact that more teachers are leaving the profession than joining: deplores the Government's failure to deal with the bureaucratic workload faced by teachers, despite teachers' concerns and evidence that this is one of the key factors causing teachers to leave",303,
2000-05-16a.213.0qs2,Future of the Teaching Profession,recognises that this leads to children suffering in the quality of their education,303,
2000-05-16a.213.0qs3,Future of the Teaching Profession," and calls upon the Government to take urgent action to reduce the bureaucratic workload on teachers, to trust the professionals and to let teachers teach.",303,303
2000-05-24a.1029.0qs0,Transport,"That this House notes that, while government spending on transport has fallen in comparison with the period before the 1997 General Election, taxation on the motorist has been raised to record levels, so that £1 in every £7 now spent by the Government is raised from the motorist",411,
2000-05-24a.1029.0qs1,Transport,condemns the Government for presiding over ever-worsening congestion without any policies to deal with continuing road traffic growth,411,
2000-05-24a.1029.0qs2,Transport,welcomes the increasing investment in transport industries that were privatised during the previous administration,411,
2000-05-24a.1029.0qs3,Transport," laments the failure of the Government to build on these achievements and that total public and private investment levels in transport are still well below what is required by people, business and industry",411,
2000-05-24a.1029.0qs4,Transport," and condemns ministers for failing to secure increased funding for anything except for the growing costs of running the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions which is the Government's largest and least effective Department of State.",411,411
2000-06-08a.438.2qs0,Pensions,That this House believes that the Government's policy towards pensioners is patronising and confusing,504,
2000-06-08a.438.2qs1,Pensions,recognises that pensioners want the dignity of receiving social security through their basic state pension as an entitlement and not through complicated special payments,504,
2000-06-08a.438.2qs2,Pensions," urges therefore that the winter fuel payment, free TV licence, and the age addition, along with funds from abolishing the failed New Deal for Lone Parents and other savings, should all be put into a substantial increase in the basic state pension for 2001/2002 of £5.50 for a single pensioner under 75, £7 for a couple under 75, £7.50 for a single pensioner over 75, and £10 for a couple over 75, together with a commensurate increase in thresholds for benefits and tax allowances, so that the value of the increase is passed on to all pensioners, ensuring that they are better off than at present under this Government's muddled and incompetent policies.",504,504
2000-07-03a.80.0qs0,Neill Committee (Ministers and Special Advisers),"That this House notes the recommendations in the Sixth Report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, ""Reinforcing Standards"", concerning Ministers and Special Advisers",303,
2000-07-03a.80.0qs1,Neill Committee (Ministers and Special Advisers),regrets that the Government has failed to respond to that report,303,
2000-07-03a.80.0qs2,Neill Committee (Ministers and Special Advisers),notes that the Prime Minister will not accept responsibility for adjudicating on the compliance of Ministers with the Ministerial Code of Conduct,303,
2000-07-03a.80.0qs3,Neill Committee (Ministers and Special Advisers),further notes that the number and cost of Special Advisers continue to increase,303,
2000-07-03a.80.0qs4,Neill Committee (Ministers and Special Advisers),believes that Ministers should be accountable for conflicts of interest and failures to comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the Ministerial Code of Conduct,303,
2000-07-03a.80.0qs5,Neill Committee (Ministers and Special Advisers)," further believes that the number, and activities, of Special Advisers is prejudicing the impartiality of the Civil Service and accountability of government",303,
2000-07-03a.80.0qs6,Neill Committee (Ministers and Special Advisers),and calls upon the Government to accept in full the recommendations of the Committee on Standards in Public Life in relation to Ministers and Special Advisers.,303,303
2001-01-24a.927.2qs0,Manufacturing Industry,"That this House is alarmed at the continuing job losses in manufacturing industry, which now total over 300,000 since the 1997 election",403,
2001-01-24a.927.2qs1,Manufacturing Industry,condemns the Government for having abandoned this sector of the economy while burdening it with additional taxes and regulations,402,
2001-01-24a.927.2qs2,Manufacturing Industry,and demands that the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry brings forward a strategy for restoring the competitiveness of British manufacturing industry in world markets.,403,403
2001-01-24a.987.0qs0,Public Health,"That this House notes with concern the failures of Her Majesty's Government's public health policy, particularly relating to immunisation and communicable diseases",504,
2001-01-24a.987.0qs1,Public Health,and calls on the Government to consider urgent measures to reduce the risks to public safety and to take urgent action to allay public concerns.,504,504
2001-02-01a.471.2qs0,Asylum System,"That this House condemns the Government's failure to deal with the total chaos in the asylum system, which is detrimental to the interests of genuine refugees and the people of the United Kingdom",305,
2001-02-01a.471.2qs1,Asylum System,notes the failure of the Government's measures introduced under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999,305,
2001-02-01a.471.2qs2,Asylum System," further notes that the number of asylum applications made in 2000 reached the record level of 76,040, and that the proportion of unfounded claims increased to 78 per cent of all applications",305,
2001-02-01a.471.2qs3,Asylum System,notes with concern the continuing backlog of asylum applications and undetermined applications for British citizenship,305,
2001-02-01a.471.2qs4,Asylum System,and calls on the Government to take action to put in place measures which would both deter unwarranted claims and assist genuine refugees.,305,305
2001-04-25a.325.2qs0,Rural Economy,"That this House notes that the current foot and mouth crisis has impacted upon a wide range of rural businesses and services, affecting almost every aspect of rural life",703,
2001-04-25a.325.2qs1,Rural Economy,further notes that foot and mouth has hit a countryside already in decline as a result of years of neglect under successive Governments,703,
2001-04-25a.325.2qs2,Rural Economy,urges Her Majesty's Government to provide realistic emergency support to the whole range of businesses affected to enable them to withstand this crisis,402,
2001-04-25a.325.2qs3,Rural Economy,and calls on the Government to put in place long-term policies to regenerate British agriculture and to revitalise the rural economy as a whole.,703,703
2001-04-25a.369.0qs0,Foreign and Security Policy,"That this House believes that in environmental, foreign affairs and security policies only a collective and multilateral approach will now succeed",107,
2001-04-25a.369.0qs1,Foreign and Security Policy,regrets the unilateral decision of the United States to refuse to adopt the Kyoto Protocol and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to use every effort to persuade the United States government to reverse that decision,501,
2001-04-25a.369.0qs2,Foreign and Security Policy,asserts the universality of human rights and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to recognise that respect for human rights should be at the centre of a foreign policy with an ethical dimension,201,
2001-04-25a.369.0qs3,Foreign and Security Policy," and reaffirms its support for a reformed, fully-funded United Nations equipped to respond swiftly to oppression and the systematic abuse of human rights.",107,107
2001-07-12.947.1qs0,Post-16 Education,"That this House recognises the importance of post-16 education in schools and colleges, in offering new opportunities to young people and in improving the nation's skills base and international competitiveness",506,
2001-07-12.947.1qs1,Post-16 Education," regrets the hasty introduction of the new AS levels, which has resulted in organisational chaos for schools, a reduction in extra-curricular activities and had a severe effect on the lives of young people",506,
2001-07-12.947.1qs2,Post-16 Education,considers that the interim response of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and the Government on this issue is inadequate,506,
2001-07-12.947.1qs3,Post-16 Education,recognises the important role played by further education colleges in providing opportunities for young people and widening participation,506,
2001-07-12.947.1qs4,Post-16 Education," deplores the current low pay, status and morale of further education lecturers",506,
2001-07-12.947.1qs5,Post-16 Education,condemns the Government's failure to meet its targets for expansion of further education student numbers,506,
2001-07-12.947.1qs6,Post-16 Education," and urges the Government to retain the financing of school sixth forms in the schools sector, address urgently the problems in the further education sector and reconsider the spectrum of qualifications post-14.",506,506
2001-10-17.1172.0qs0,Orders of the Day — European Communities (Amendment) Bill — [4th Allotted Day],"The Foreign Secretary is representing the United Kingdom at a meeting today in Luxembourg of the General Affairs Council, which will discuss the European Union's overall counter-terrorism policy in response to the atrocities on 11 September. In particular, EU Foreign Ministers will review progress on the package of measures called for at the emergency European Council on 21 September. They will also discuss the way forward on Afghanistan and how best to ensure a better future for the country and its people. The Foreign Secretary will then immediately travel to Turkey for further talks. The Turks are an important part of the international coalition against terrorism, and we will continue to work closely with them and all other allies in the coalition to ensure that terrorism does not prevail.",107,107
2001-10-22.106.0qs0,Schedule 1 — Minor and Consequential Amendments,"The Homelessness Bill is a vital strand of the Government's wider housing strategy to ensure that everybody has the opportunity and choice of a decent home. It will empower local housing authorities to provide greater protection to vulnerable families and to individuals who find themselves homeless. It will provide for more effective strategies and services both to tackle cases of homelessness and to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place. Most important, however, it will give homeless people more rights and, through regulation on which we are currently holding consultations, it will extend those rights to more vulnerable people.",504,504
2001-11-13.715.1qs0,Railtrack,"That this House deplores the fact that there are discrepancies between accounts given by the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions to the House of his meetings with the Chairman of Railtrack and his discussions with the Rail Regulator relating to the putting into administration of Railtrack, and their accounts of these discussions",411,
2001-11-13.715.1qs1,Railtrack," notes the concerns of overseas investors such as those expressed by David Winters, portfolio manager for Franklin Mutual, that 'a bigger risk premium is to be attached to investing in British companies now'",411,
2001-11-13.715.1qs2,Railtrack,condemns the Secretary of State for failing to inform the House fully,305,
2001-11-13.715.1qs3,Railtrack," notes that his failure to set the record straight has further undermined his, and the Government's, credibility",305,
2001-11-13.715.1qs4,Railtrack," and calls on the Secretary of State to resign his post before further damage is inflicted on the Government's reputation, both in the business world and the country at large.",305,305
2001-12-03.86.0qs0,Public Services,"That this House notes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer's statement to the House of 27th November has been contradicted in whole or in part by the Secretary of State for Health, the Chairman of the Labour Party and Mr. Derek Wanless",303,
2001-12-03.86.0qs1,Public Services,further notes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer refused to endorse the statement made to the House by the Prime Minister on 28th November,303,
2001-12-03.86.0qs2,Public Services,and condemns the total confusion over funding the public services which these contradictions have caused among users and providers of these services.,303,303
2002-01-16.354.0qs0,Care System,"That this House believes that the underfunding of social care by successive Governments has led to bottlenecks and delays in the NHS, reducing health care capacity and increasing waiting times",504,
2002-01-16.354.0qs1,Care System,further believes that it is the most vulnerable elderly who suffer the consequences of inadequate care,504,
2002-01-16.354.0qs2,Care System,regrets that the piecemeal approach of the Government to hospital delayed discharge simply shifts the pressures from one part of the care system to another,504,
2002-01-16.354.0qs3,Care System,condemns the Government for its mishandling and misunderstanding of the care home sector and the consequent loss of homes and beds,504,
2002-01-16.354.0qs4,Care System,regrets that the failure to adequately fund social care has produced serious staff shortages and reduced choice and quality for those in need of care,504,
2002-01-16.354.0qs5,Care System," and calls on the Government to undertake a whole system review of funding for social care to tackle staff shortages, increase capacity, promote choice and ensure that people get the right care at the right time.",504,504
2002-03-19.175.1qs0,Education and Skills Training,That this House notes the mounting crisis in education,506,
2002-03-19.175.1qs1,Education and Skills Training," regrets that unauthorised absences from secondary schools are rising, and that examination standards in mathematics fell last year among 11-year-olds",506,
2002-03-19.175.1qs10,Education and Skills Training," and calls on the Government to make an immediate announcement about how it intends to help those affected by the ILA collapse, and what scheme it proposes to replace ILAs.",506,
2002-03-19.175.1qs2,Education and Skills Training," further notes that morale among teachers has fallen so low that three teaching unions are currently engaged in industrial action, including an unprecedented ballot on industrial action among head teachers",506,
2002-03-19.175.1qs3,Education and Skills Training,regrets the early departure from the teaching profession of so many qualified teachers,506,
2002-03-19.175.1qs4,Education and Skills Training,notes that teachers themselves blame the excessive workload caused by Government interference for many of these early departures,506,
2002-03-19.175.1qs5,Education and Skills Training,condemns the Government for its lack of support for teachers seeking to cope with disciplinary problems in schools,506,
2002-03-19.175.1qs6,Education and Skills Training,asks the Government to explain fully the precipitate ending of Education Action Zones,506,
2002-03-19.175.1qs7,Education and Skills Training,calls on the Government to restore confidence in the examination board system after the various fiascos faced by Edexcel,506,
2002-03-19.175.1qs8,Education and Skills Training,notes that morale among university teachers and students is also low because of funding problems,506,
2002-03-19.175.1qs9,Education and Skills Training," further condemns the way decent training providers, including FE colleges, were let down by the failure of Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs)",506,506
2002-03-19.235.0qs0,Chinook Crash,"That this House notes the House of Lords Select Committee Report on Chinook ZD 576, which concludes that 'the Air Marshals were not justified in finding that negligence on the part of the pilots of ZD 576 caused the crash' in the Mull of Kintyre on 2nd June 1994",104,
2002-03-19.235.0qs1,Chinook Crash," and calls on the Government to exonerate the deceased pilots, flight lieutenants Jonathan Tapper and Richard Cook.",104,104
2002-05-21.215.0qs0,Special Educational Needs,That this House is concerned about the provision of education for children with Special Educational Needs,503,
2002-05-21.215.0qs1,Special Educational Needs,notes that last week was Autism Awareness Week,503,
2002-05-21.215.0qs2,Special Educational Needs,also notes the publication of reports by the National Autistic Society which shows that two-thirds of teachers in England and Wales believe that there are more children with autism disorders now than five years ago and that one in three children in special schools has some form of autism,503,
2002-05-21.215.0qs3,Special Educational Needs,notes a survey carried out by the Conservative Party showing that one quarter of special schools feel threatened with closure,506,
2002-05-21.215.0qs4,Special Educational Needs,is concerned by the alarming rise in teacher vacancies in special schools,506,
2002-05-21.215.0qs5,Special Educational Needs,condemns the threat to SEN services in the Education Bill,506,
2002-05-21.215.0qs6,Special Educational Needs,and calls on the Government to set out clearly its plans for this sector and remove the uncertainty which harms the education of children with Special Educational Needs.,503,506
2002-06-25.752.1qs0,Mental Health,That this House expresses its deep concern at the plight of those who suffer mental ill-health and notes that almost every family will have experience of some form of mental illness,504,
2002-06-25.752.1qs1,Mental Health," is concerned at the inadequate treatment so many receive, the shortages of staff and beds, the gaps in community provision and the lack of choice",504,
2002-06-25.752.1qs2,Mental Health," condemns the lack of support and respite for carers, the lack of early intervention with the young and the unmet needs of the elderly",504,
2002-06-25.752.1qs3,Mental Health,further notes that many vulnerable people with mental health problems are in prison and receiving inadequate medical care,504,
2002-06-25.752.1qs4,Mental Health,expresses concern at the rise in the suicide rate of those suffering from mental illness,504,
2002-06-25.752.1qs5,Mental Health,regrets the diversion of mental health funding into other clinical areas,504,
2002-06-25.752.1qs6,Mental Health,and calls on Her Majesty's Government to act to raise awareness of the scale of mental health problems and to ensure that patients are treated in an appropriate and dignified way.,504,504
2002-06-25.803.0qs0,Zimbabwe,"That this House deplores the deteriorating political, economic and humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe",106,
2002-06-25.803.0qs1,Zimbabwe,condemns the continuing violations of basic human rights committed by the Mugabe regime,201,
2002-06-25.803.0qs2,Zimbabwe,reaffirms the view that following the rigged presidential election in March the current Zimbabwean government lacks legitimacy,304,
2002-06-25.803.0qs3,Zimbabwe,regrets the failure of Her Majesty's Government and the EU to implement sanctions and exert effective pressure on the Mugabe regime to hold new free and independently monitored presidential elections,304,
2002-06-25.803.0qs4,Zimbabwe," recognises the growing politically-induced humanitarian suffering in Zimbabwe, and its effects on her neighbours",201,
2002-06-25.803.0qs5,Zimbabwe," and calls on Her Majesty's Government to take effective action to build an international coalition to apply whatever pressure is necessary, in line with the Harare Declaration, to restore democracy in Zimbabwe through fresh Presidential elections.",202,202
2002-10-15.225.0qs0,"Corporate Responsibility (Environmental, Social and Financial Reporting)","That this House authorises the Secretary of State to pay, by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, in respect of the urban post office reinvention programme, a sum exceeding #10 million to Post Office Ltd.",411,411
2002-10-15.228.0qs0,Urban Post Office Reinvention Programme,"That this House authorises the Secretary of State to pay, by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, in respect of the urban post office reinvention programme, a sum exceeding #10 million to Post Office Ltd.",411,411
2002-10-23.279.1qs0,National Lottery,"That this House notes that since its creation in 1994 by the last Conservative Government, the National Lottery has raised over #12 billion for good causes",408,
2002-10-23.279.1qs1,National Lottery,believes that the principle that Lottery money should not be used to fund projects that are the responsibility of the Government has been undermined by the establishment of the New Opportunities Fund and that this has also significantly reduced the money available for original good causes,304,
2002-10-23.279.1qs2,National Lottery," further notes that grants made to organisations like the National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns and the Communities Empowerment Network have destroyed public trust in the Lottery, with the result that ticket sales are falling rapidly",305,
2002-10-23.279.1qs3,National Lottery,and calls upon the Government to take urgent action to restore public confidence and to return the Lottery to its original purpose of raising money to support deserving causes that command widespread public support.,304,304
2002-10-28.560.1qs0,Access To Facilities Of The House,"That this House notes the serious breaches by Sinn Fein/IRA of their obligations under the Belfast Agreement and the ceasefire, which have been recognised by the Government in the decision to suspend the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland",605,
2002-10-28.560.1qs1,Access To Facilities Of The House,believes that good faith has not been observed by Sinn Fein/IRA,605,
2002-10-28.560.1qs2,Access To Facilities Of The House," and, unless Sinn Fein honourable Members commit themselves to a public statement that all terrorist organisations, including the IRA, should rescind violence, resolves to rescind the resolution of 18th December 2001 granting facilities and other support to Sinn Fein honourable Members who have chosen not to take their seats.",605,605
2002-10-28.604.7qs0,Human Rights Act,That this House notes with concern the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights on the sentencing powers of the Home Secretary and in other respects,201,
2002-10-28.604.7qs1,Human Rights Act,further notes that the Government has not so far made any defining statement about its intentions relating to the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights,201,
2002-10-28.604.7qs2,Human Rights Act,and calls upon the Government to work with all political parties which are represented in the House in order to construct a lasting settlement that can bring the Human Rights Act 1998 into conformity with the democratic will of the people and the concepts of liberty that have served this country so well for so long.,201,201
2002-12-12.409.0qs0,"Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to sustainable development, balancing environmental, economic and social aims both domestically and globally",501,
2002-12-12.409.0qs1,"Environment, Food and Rural Affairs"," commends its drive to promote thriving rural economies and communities, including a vibrant food and farming sector, that protects and ensures the sustainable use of the environment, as well as contributing to productivity",501,
2002-12-12.409.0qs2,"Environment, Food and Rural Affairs",applauds the launch on 12th December of the Government's Sustainable Farming and Food Strategy,501,
2002-12-12.409.0qs3,"Environment, Food and Rural Affairs",further welcomes the Government's commitment in its response to the Foot and Mouth Disease Inquiry reports to a massive programme of work and reform,501,
2002-12-12.409.0qs4,"Environment, Food and Rural Affairs"," recognises the substantial strides the Government is making in tackling climate change, and the leading role it played at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in securing global commitments to tackle poverty through sustainable development, such as halving the number of people without access to adequate sanitation",501,
2002-12-12.409.0qs5,"Environment, Food and Rural Affairs"," further welcomes its focus on the sustainable and efficient use of the urban and rural environment and the need to work with business to promote the country's competitive advantage by embracing and leading internationally on green technologies, landscapes and the countryside for all to enjoy and benefit from, its commitment to animal welfare and its focus on evidence-based policy-making and science",501,
2002-12-12.409.0qs6,"Environment, Food and Rural Affairs"," and urges the Government to make continuing progress in advancing global environmental priorities, including radical reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, not least as part of the UK's commitment to reducing poverty and hunger in developing countries, to the World Trade Organisation, and to further cuts in carbon emissions worldwide.",501,501
2003-01-13.411.1qs0,Criminal Justice System,"That this House views with great concern the rise in gun crime and domestic burglary, the growing demoralisation of the police, the increasing sense of helplessness of the honest citizen and the apparent inability of the Government to provide a coherent, long-term strategy to resolve these problems",605,
2003-01-13.411.1qs1,Criminal Justice System," and deprecates the Home Secretary's resort to short-term, irrelevant and illiberal measures to conceal this failure.",605,605
2003-01-20.95.0qs0,Food Supplements Directive,That this House notes that the Food Supplements Directive includes a list of nutrients and nutrient sources that may be used in supplements and that there are nearly 300 safe nutrient sources on the UK market which are missing from the list,401,
2003-01-20.95.0qs1,Food Supplements Directive,further notes that unless full safety dossiers are submitted for consideration by the European Scientific Committee for Food by July 2005 these nutrients will be illegal,401,
2003-01-20.95.0qs2,Food Supplements Directive," observes that the cost of commissioning research to include within a dossier, and the compilation of such dossiers, makes the task prohibitively expensive and that some 270 safe and popular nutrient sources will be lost to the UK industry and its consumers",401,
2003-01-20.95.0qs3,Food Supplements Directive,and declines to approve the proposed statutory instruments implementing the Directive unless and until the Government secures an amendment to the Directive so as to allow to remain on the national market those products which would otherwise fall outside the Directive's technical restrictions,403,
2003-01-20.95.0qs4,Food Supplements Directive,further notes that the Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive would require dossiers to be submitted to the Medicines Control Agency and would impose costs of tens of thousands of pounds per product on manufacturers,401,
2003-01-20.95.0qs5,Food Supplements Directive,regrets that it would not allow any overseas product which had not been on the European market for 10 years even if it were demonstrably safe,401,
2003-01-20.95.0qs6,Food Supplements Directive,and urges the Government to renegotiate the main provisions of this flawed Directive.,401,401
2003-02-12.973.0qs0,Mid-Term Review of the Common Agricultural Policy,"That this House takes note of European Union documents No. 10879/02, Commission Communication on the Mid-Term Review of the Common Agricultural Policy, No. 10896/02, Commission working document containing a report on milk quotas and No. COM (03) 23, draft Council Regulations on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy",703,
2003-02-12.973.0qs1,Mid-Term Review of the Common Agricultural Policy," supports the Government's objective, to work for a sustainable Common Agricultural Policy which contributes to prosperous rural areas, enhances the natural environment, and provides high-quality, safe food and high animal welfare standards, a fair and competitive environment for farmers and better value for money for taxpayers and consumers",703,
2003-02-12.973.0qs2,Mid-Term Review of the Common Agricultural Policy," welcomes the European Commission's proposals on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, in particular the proposals to decouple payments from production, to move from production-linked subsidies to wider agri-environment and rural development measures, and for further market reform, while lessening the adverse impact on trading opportunities to less-developed countries",108,
2003-02-12.973.0qs3,Mid-Term Review of the Common Agricultural Policy," but regrets that the proposals in several areas did not go further, that they include a complex and potentially unfair mechanism for transferring funds towards agri-environment and rural development measures and, on dairy reform, that they do not meet the requirement of the Berlin agreement that there would be a mid-term review 'with the aim of allowing the present quota arrangements to run out after 2006'.",110,703
2003-05-15.489.1qs0,School Funding,That this House condemns the Government's handling of the school funding crisis,506,
2003-05-15.489.1qs1,School Funding," regrets that the jobs of teachers, teaching assistants and other support staff have been put at risk",506,
2003-05-15.489.1qs2,School Funding," further regrets that these teacher redundancies, together with other cut backs imposed by the funding crisis, will have a negative impact on the education of school children",506,
2003-05-15.489.1qs3,School Funding,notes that Labour councils have been as badly affected as Conservative councils by the funding crisis,506,
2003-05-15.489.1qs4,School Funding,condemns the Government for seeking to blame local authorities for this crisis,305,
2003-05-15.489.1qs5,School Funding,further notes the statements of head teachers and governors across England who no longer trust the Government's ability to administer school funding,506,
2003-05-15.489.1qs6,School Funding,recognises the impact of the funding crisis on the Government's teacher workload agreement,506,
2003-05-15.489.1qs7,School Funding,believes that the Government's flawed reforms of school funding are to blame for the crisis,305,
2003-05-15.489.1qs8,School Funding," and calls on the Government to simplify the school funding system, giving more money direct to schools and giving head teachers more control over how to spend that money.",506,506
2003-06-04.180.1qs0,Iraq,That this House recalls the Prime Minister's assertion that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction capable of being used at 45 minutes' notice,105,
2003-06-04.180.1qs1,Iraq,further recalls the Government's contention that these weapons posed an imminent danger to the United Kingdom and its forces,105,
2003-06-04.180.1qs2,Iraq,notes that to date no such weapons have been found,105,
2003-06-04.180.1qs3,Iraq," and calls for an independent inquiry into the handling of the intelligence received, its assessment and the decisions made by ministers based upon it.",105,105
2003-06-04.237.0qs0,Pensions,That this House condemns the Government's extensive delay in appointing a new Minister for Pensions at a time of pensions crisis,305,
2003-06-04.237.0qs1,Pensions,further condemns the Government for pursuing a strategy of mass means testing of pensioners,504,
2003-06-04.237.0qs2,Pensions,notes that the Department for Work and Pensions will have satisfied its PSA target even if a million pensioners are still missing out on their entitlement to Pension Credit by 2006,504,
2003-06-04.237.0qs3,Pensions,further notes that the Pension Credit will be run on a computer system described by the previous Secretary of State as 'very decrepit',303,
2003-06-04.237.0qs4,Pensions," believes that the Pensions Green Paper was an inadequate response to a range of pensions problems, including the large number of people of working age who are facing financial insecurity in retirement, particularly many women",504,
2003-06-04.237.0qs5,Pensions,further notes the continued insecurity of many members of defined benefit pension schemes and the lack of protection for working age scheme members when schemes are wound up,504,
2003-06-04.237.0qs6,Pensions,calls on the Government to address these issues as a matter of urgency,504,
2003-06-04.237.0qs7,Pensions," and further calls on the Government urgently to simplify the state pension system and to ensure that the basic state pension provides a firm foundation for income in retirement, with particular reference to the needs of older pensioners.",504,504
2003-06-11.705.1qs0,European Treaty Referendum,"That this House believes that any Treaty providing a constitution for the European Union should only be ratified by Parliament once it has received the consent of the British people, democratically given in a referendum.",202,202
2003-06-23.724.1qs0,Student Finance,That this House calls on the Government not to allow universities to introduce top-up fees.,506,506
2003-06-23.777.0qs0,Transport,That this House believes that for the duration of the crisis in transport the country requires a full-time Secretary of State for Transport.,411,411
2003-06-25.1118.0qs0,Fair Trade,"That this House shares the concern of the Trade Justice Movement about the plight of the poorest people in the world, and congratulates the Movement on bringing their conditions to the attention of the public",107,
2003-06-25.1118.0qs1,Fair Trade," notes with concern the fact that a billion people live on less than a dollar a day, that life expectancy in many African countries is declining, and that 30 million people in Africa have HIV/AIDS",107,
2003-06-25.1118.0qs2,Fair Trade,believes that rising levels of international trade and trade liberalisation offer the best hope of alleviating poverty in the developing world,407,
2003-06-25.1118.0qs3,Fair Trade,calls for high quality legal and economic advice for developing countries on trade issues,107,
2003-06-25.1118.0qs4,Fair Trade," further believes that the Government has failed to do enough to promote trade liberalisation, to reform agricultural subsidies and to phase out European trade barriers",407,
2003-06-25.1118.0qs5,Fair Trade,and further calls on the Government to use the World Trade Organisation meeting at Cancun to do more to reform the international trade rules to give poor countries a fair deal on international trade.,107,107
2003-07-09.1201.0qs0,Convention on the Future of Europe,That this House believes that the draft Constitutional Treaty produced by the Convention on the Future of Europe is a good basis for starting in the Intergovernmental Conference,108,
2003-07-09.1201.0qs1,Convention on the Future of Europe," agrees that the procedures of an enlarged European Union require reform, and welcomes the commitment of the Convention to a Union which respects the national identities of its Member States and which has only those powers explicitly conferred on it by them",108,
2003-07-09.1201.0qs2,Convention on the Future of Europe," congratulates the UK parliamentary, government and European Parliament representatives on the Convention for their contributions, and notes the valuable work of the relevant parliamentary committees of both Houses",108,
2003-07-09.1201.0qs3,Convention on the Future of Europe," notes the Government's decision to table as a Command Paper Parts I, II and IV",108,
2003-07-09.1201.0qs4,Convention on the Future of Europe,recalls that decisions on what is included in any forthcoming Treaty will be made by unanimity by the elected governments of all EU member states,108,
2003-07-09.1201.0qs5,Convention on the Future of Europe,and reaffirms Parliament's role in scrutinising and approving legislation required to give effect to any future Treaty's provisions.,108,108
2003-07-16.347.0qs0,Vulnerable Children,That this House notes that it is now almost six months since the publication of Lord Laming's report on the Victoria Climbié Inquiry and well over three years since the death of this little girl,706,
2003-07-16.347.0qs1,Vulnerable Children," further notes that, of the 108 recommendations by Lord Laming, 82 were recommended to be acted upon within six months",706,
2003-07-16.347.0qs2,Vulnerable Children," condemns the Government for its continued failure to produce the long-awaited Green Paper on Children at Risk, which was originally promised in the spring as the Government's response to many of the systemic failures in child protection highlighted by Lord Laming",706,
2003-07-16.347.0qs3,Vulnerable Children,is concerned at the continued failure of the Government to address the crisis in recruitment of social worker professionals skilled in child protection who are essential to addressing these failures,504,
2003-07-16.347.0qs4,Vulnerable Children," regrets that local authorities are unable to implement changes recommended in the Report which would improve the delivery of children's services, because of the delay in the publication of the Government's response",504,
2003-07-16.347.0qs5,Vulnerable Children," welcomes the creation of the post of a Minister for Children, after six years in government",706,
2003-07-16.347.0qs6,Vulnerable Children,and calls on the Government to publish the Green Paper immediately as planned in order to secure the confidence and support of all those involved in the protection of vulnerable children.,706,706
2003-09-09.190.1qs0,Military Situation in Iraq,That this House takes note of the military situation in Iraq.,104,104
2003-09-10.335.1qs0,Fairness and Security in Old Age,That this House believes that this Government has failed to deliver fairness and security for older people,503,
2003-09-10.335.1qs1,Fairness and Security in Old Age,is concerned that home care services for older people have been cut back and that the Government has presided over the collapse of the care home sector through botched regulations and underfunding,504,
2003-09-10.335.1qs2,Fairness and Security in Old Age,condemns the Government for putting in place rules that allowed thousands of elderly people to be forced to give up their life savings and homes to fund their continuing healthcare,504,
2003-09-10.335.1qs3,Fairness and Security in Old Age," believes that the Government has failed to tackle the pensions crisis both for current and future pensioners, putting in place a complex system of means-tests that fails to get help to the poorest pensioners, whilst heaping extra costs on pensioners by relying on the unfair Conservative council tax to fund local services",504,
2003-09-10.335.1qs4,Fairness and Security in Old Age," is concerned that many pensioners will suffer as a result of the closure of local post offices, a problem made worse by the Government's plans to scrap the pension book and introduce direct payment",504,
2003-09-10.335.1qs5,Fairness and Security in Old Age," and calls on the Government to stabilise the care home and home care sectors, offer security and real choice to older people, simplify the pension system, boost the basic state pension and abolish the council tax and replace it with a tax related to ability to pay.",504,504
2003-10-15.120.1qs0,State Pension Reform,That this House expresses its deep concern at Government policies that have led to a decline in funded pension provision and a massive extension of dependence on means-tested benefits,504,
2003-10-15.120.1qs1,State Pension Reform," deplores the £5 billion per annum pensions tax and the erosion of incentives to save, which have caused the halving of the Savings Ratio, and have resulted in only 19 per cent. of final salary pension schemes remaining open to new members",504,
2003-10-15.120.1qs2,State Pension Reform," condemns the Government for extending dependence on means-testing to over half of pensioners, despite earlier promises to the contrary, and for ignoring the interests of 1.4 million of the poorest pensioners who, on the Government's own target, will still not be receiving Pension Credit in 2006",504,
2003-10-15.120.1qs3,State Pension Reform,notes that Government policies have created a big disincentive to save and led to an increase in the number of pensioners in persistent poverty,504,
2003-10-15.120.1qs4,State Pension Reform," and calls on the Government to support state pension reform to reduce dependence on means-tested benefits, to remove the disincentive to save, to improve the financial position of pensioners, including the 1.4 million poorest pensioners, and to provide better incentives to save.",504,504
2003-10-15.177.0qs0,Neighbourhood Policing,That this House welcomes the emerging political and professional consensus about the need to increase the level and effectiveness of neighbourhood policing in Britain in order to restore the confidence of the public but regrets that the Government is seeking to achieve this through a burdensome and ineffective bureaucracy,303,
2003-10-15.177.0qs1,Neighbourhood Policing,and urges the Government instead to return power to decentralised local policing and to make local policing more accountable to local people.,303,303
2003-10-27.30.1qs0,Defence Policy,That this House believes in the importance of European nations' building up their military capabilities to contribute more to European and global defence and security through NATO,104,
2003-10-27.30.1qs1,Defence Policy," notes that the 'Berlin Plus' agreement provides the EU with assured access to NATO assets to plan and conduct military operations under NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, who is always a European military officer",104,
2003-10-27.30.1qs2,Defence Policy,condemns proposals for the European Union to conduct the planning and leadership of operations independent of NATO means and capabilities,110,
2003-10-27.30.1qs3,Defence Policy," further notes that this represents a threat to NATO, which was developed in the 1998 St. Malo Declaration and would be given superiority under the draft EU constitution",110,
2003-10-27.30.1qs4,Defence Policy," and further believes that such proposals discriminate against non-EU members of NATO, decouple EU security policies from NATO and duplicate existing NATO structures and assets without increasing real military capability in any way whatsoever.",110,110
2003-10-27.82.0qs0,Health Care Targets,That this House notes that the Government's obsession with target-setting now pervades almost every aspect of healthcare,504,
2003-10-27.82.0qs1,Health Care Targets," believes that the volume of centrally set targets and the way in which these have been imposed is having a detrimental effect on clinical outcomes, since the welfare of the patient becomes a secondary consideration to the achievement of the target",303,
2003-10-27.82.0qs2,Health Care Targets," further believes that the imposition of these targets is seriously demoralising the professional staff within the NHS, diverting them from spending time with patients to additional paperwork and bureaucracy",303,
2003-10-27.82.0qs3,Health Care Targets," is appalled that pressure on managers to achieve targets has led to distortions in reporting on performance, so that the public has no confidence in claims that are made about achievements in the NHS",303,
2003-10-27.82.0qs4,Health Care Targets," and calls on the Government to do away with their reliance on the target-setting culture, to re-invest the money saved on bureaucracy into front line medical care and to trust doctors, nurses and other professional staff to get on with their jobs with minimal interference, in the interests of all of their patients.",504,504
2004-01-07.324.0qs0,Care Homes,That this House expresses its profound concern at the continuing crisis in care for elderly people,503,
2004-01-07.324.0qs1,Care Homes," deplores the Government's over-prescriptive, expensive and bureaucratic regulation of the care home sector, which has greatly exacerbated the crisis in care and has led to many care home closures",504,
2004-01-07.324.0qs2,Care Homes," condemns the loss of over 70,000 long term care places since 1997 and is gravely concerned that the number of people receiving domiciliary care has fallen by 100,000 since 1997",504,
2004-01-07.324.0qs3,Care Homes," is further concerned that the implementation of the Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Act 2003 will merely place an unfair financial burden on Social Services departments, and could lead to patients being discharged prematurely from hospital into inappropriate care, resulting in an increase in emergency readmissions",504,
2004-01-07.324.0qs4,Care Homes," and calls on the Government to recognise the crisis in the provision of long term care for elderly people, to take action to reduce the current rate of care home closures and to combat the decline in the availability of domiciliary care, rather than simply disregard the crisis.",504,504
2004-01-13.734.0qs0,Future of the Post Office Network,"That this House deplores the programme to close 3,000 urban post offices because closure decisions are being made without taking adequately into account the needs of post office customers",411,
2004-01-13.734.0qs1,Future of the Post Office Network,believes that honourable Members are insufficiently consulted when proposed closures are announced,411,
2004-01-13.734.0qs2,Future of the Post Office Network,regrets the lack of time available to provide for a full consultation period and the failure of the consultation process to influence the closure programme,411,
2004-01-13.734.0qs3,Future of the Post Office Network," condemns the Government as the sole shareholder of Royal Mail plc's wholly-owned subsidiary, The Post Office Ltd., for its failure to intervene in order to rectify the way in which the Urban Reinvention Programme is being implemented",305,
2004-01-13.734.0qs4,Future of the Post Office Network," expresses its great concern about the programme to implement Post Office card accounts, which is failing to reflect the needs of customers, especially for the most vulnerable, including elderly and disabled people",503,
2004-01-13.734.0qs5,Future of the Post Office Network,calls on the Government to give a firm indication that an Exceptions Service will be introduced and to provide the House with the details of how such a system will operate after 2005,305,
2004-01-13.734.0qs6,Future of the Post Office Network,and further calls on the Government to make a statement on the sustainability of the funding of rural post offices beyond 2006.,411,411
2004-01-21.1329.1qs0,Case for a Civil Service Bill,That this House calls on the Government to introduce a Civil Service Bill in this parliamentary session.,303,303
2004-02-10.1273.1qs0,The Environment,That this House believes there should be an annual debate in Parliament on the state of the environment,501,
2004-02-10.1273.1qs1,The Environment,notes that sustainable development and the issue of climate change is fundamental to the long-term security and stability of the world,501,
2004-02-10.1273.1qs2,The Environment," is very concerned that climate change could, according to leading international scientists, cause the extinction of one million species by 2050, could, according to the World Health Organisation, mean an additional 150,000 people dying each year, and is, according to Sir David King, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, ""the most severe problem that we are facing today, more serious even than the threat of terrorism""",501,
2004-02-10.1273.1qs3,The Environment," welcomes the Government's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol and their pledges to help meet its targets, particularly the Energy White Paper commitments to renewable energy and energy efficiency",501,
2004-02-10.1273.1qs4,The Environment," notes however the worrying trends in key domestic environmental indicators with, since 1997, total municipal waste up by 17 per cent, road traffic up by 8 per cent, domestic energy consumption up nearly 7 per cent, high level radioactive waste up 6 per cent. and energy consumption from aviation up 21 per cent",501,
2004-02-10.1273.1qs5,The Environment," acknowledges that investment in environmental protection and innovation benefits the whole economy and creates jobs, and calls on the Government to make better use of economic instruments to this end",501,
2004-02-10.1273.1qs6,The Environment," and believes the Government needs genuinely to put the environment at the heart of government and to take a greater role in promoting sustainable development, and that this requires a clear lead from the Prime Minister.",501,501
2004-02-10.1331.0qs0,Local Taxation,"That this House believes council tax is unfair, should not have been introduced and should be replaced by a system that reflects people's ability to pay.",503,503
2004-02-11.1475.1qs0,Regional Assemblies,"That this House notes that the Government's proposals for elected regional assemblies as set out in their White Paper, Your Region, Your Choice grant the proposed assemblies limited powers, many of which are taken from local government",304,
2004-02-11.1475.1qs1,Regional Assemblies,further notes that the Deputy Prime Minister has made statements suggesting that elected regional assemblies may acquire additional powers not reflected in the White Paper and that he intends that elected regional assemblies should open up the debate about the Barnett formula and public spending in the regions,304,
2004-02-11.1475.1qs2,Regional Assemblies,and urges the Government to publish a draft Bill and to clear up this confusion by the end of June so that Parliament can debate the proposals in good time before the summer adjournment.,303,304
2004-03-03.915.1qs0,Trade Justice for the Developing World,"That this House shares the concern of the Trade Justice Movement about the plight of the poorest people in the world, and congratulates the Movement on bringing their conditions to the attention of the public",107,
2004-03-03.915.1qs1,Trade Justice for the Developing World," notes with concern the fact that more than one billion people live on less than one dollar a day, that life expectancy in many African countries is declining, that 28 million people in Africa have HIV/AIDS, and that the poorest countries' share of world trade has fallen sharply in the last two decades",107,
2004-03-03.915.1qs2,Trade Justice for the Developing World,recognises that the combination of trade distorting subsidies by rich countries and barriers to products from poor countries have gravely damaged the latter,107,
2004-03-03.915.1qs3,Trade Justice for the Developing World,believes that trade liberalisation and increased international trade offer the best hope of alleviating poverty in the developing world,407,
2004-03-03.915.1qs4,Trade Justice for the Developing World,regrets the breakdown of the WTO talks in Cancun,107,
2004-03-03.915.1qs5,Trade Justice for the Developing World,and urges the Government both to press for the talks to restart and to publish its proposals for the reform of agricultural subsidies and the reduction of trade barriers to give poor countries the fair deal on international trade that will allow them to compete and grow.,407,107
2004-03-24.897.1qs0,Post Office Services,"That this House believes that all Post Office customers who wish to continue receiving their benefits, pension payments and tax credits through the Post Office should be able to do so through a Post Office Card Account opened at the counter of a Post Office or sub-post office",411,
2004-03-24.897.1qs1,Post Office Services," notes that the Government has encouraged Post Office customers to use their own bank accounts or basic bank accounts, whilst preventing the promotion of the Post Office Card Account",411,
2004-03-24.897.1qs2,Post Office Services,further believes that the Government should use the roll out of Direct Payment to encourage the take-up of all benefits and tax credits,411,
2004-03-24.897.1qs3,Post Office Services," calls on the Government to clarify urgently how housebound, disabled and older people who are not able to cope with the three direct payment options will be able to claim their pensions and benefits after 2005",503,
2004-03-24.897.1qs4,Post Office Services,recognises the significant role played by local post offices in both rural and urban areas,411,
2004-03-24.897.1qs5,Post Office Services,appreciates that ending cash benefit payments will deprive sub-postmasters of an average of 35 per cent. of their income,411,
2004-03-24.897.1qs6,Post Office Services,notes that this will make many post offices commercially unviable and is likely to lead to yet further closures,411,
2004-03-24.897.1qs7,Post Office Services,further calls on the Government to ensure that the urban post office closure programme is conducted systematically and only after consulting all relevant parties including Post Office users,411,
2004-03-24.897.1qs8,Post Office Services," and condemns the Government's failure to deliver benefits and tax credits in a simple, easy to understand manner while at the same time jeopardising the future prosperity of the Post Office.",411,411
2004-03-30.1425.1qs0,Immigration Entry Clearance Standards,That this House condemns the Government's failure to maintain immigration entry clearance standards,608,
2004-03-30.1425.1qs1,Immigration Entry Clearance Standards,regrets the confusion as to whom the relaxed guidance actually applies,608,
2004-03-30.1425.1qs2,Immigration Entry Clearance Standards,notes the unwillingness of Ministers to take responsibility for the operation of immigration policies,305,
2004-03-30.1425.1qs3,Immigration Entry Clearance Standards," expresses deep concern that, at a time when homeland security is paramount, current fast-tracking procedures do not enable full and thorough checks on applicants",305,
2004-03-30.1425.1qs4,Immigration Entry Clearance Standards,applauds those public servants who bring the Home Office's failings and dishonest internal workings to the attention of honourable Members and the wider public,304,
2004-03-30.1425.1qs5,Immigration Entry Clearance Standards,calls on Her Majesty' Government to reinstate those officials currently suspended from duty,704,
2004-03-30.1425.1qs6,Immigration Entry Clearance Standards,recognises with regret that recent revelations have exposed grave deficiencies in the immigration service,303,
2004-03-30.1425.1qs7,Immigration Entry Clearance Standards,and believes that the Government has lost both the confidence and the trust of the British people in its ability to control immigration policy.,305,305
2004-04-21.356.0qs0,London,That this House takes pride in London's heritage and status as a leading global capital city,502,
2004-04-21.356.0qs1,London," notes that its outstanding success over many centuries has depended upon its rich mix of people, innovation and energy",607,
2004-04-21.356.0qs2,London," further notes that it is an international leader in financial services, the arts, media, higher education, medicine and scientific research and tourism",502,
2004-04-21.356.0qs3,London,regrets that this enviable competitive advantage is now threatened by the diminution in the quality of life of Londoners and those who come to work in the capital,605,
2004-04-21.356.0qs4,London," recognises that insecurity brought about by the threat of terrorist action and rising levels of crime and anti-social behaviour, failing public services, overcrowded and unreliable transport, alongside an ever increasing tax burden on all Londoners, will undermine the capital's global reputation as a great place to live and do business",605,
2004-04-21.356.0qs5,London," and calls upon the Government and its Mayoral candidate, Ken Livingstone, to address the needs of the people of London and improve the quality and choice of services in the capital.",504,502
2004-05-17.677.1qs0,Iraq,That this House notes with concern the deteriorating security situation in Iraq and the Middle East and the impact on public opinion in Iraq of the reports of mistreatment of Iraqi citizens and detainees,107,
2004-05-17.677.1qs1,Iraq,believes that progress in Iraq is only possible if the role of the United Nations is expanded and enhanced and the transfer of sovereignty to the Iraqis on 30th June is real and visible,107,
2004-05-17.677.1qs2,Iraq,recalls that on 18th March 2003 when this House endorsed military action against Saddam Hussein it did so on an understanding that progress on the road map for a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians would be a priority for Her Majesty's Government,106,
2004-05-17.677.1qs3,Iraq,expresses its disappointment that recent events have made the achievement of a negotiated two state solution more difficult and less likely,106,
2004-05-17.677.1qs4,Iraq,recognises the bravery and professionalism of British armed forces serving in Iraq in difficult and dangerous circumstances,104,
2004-05-17.677.1qs5,Iraq,calls upon Her Majesty's Government not to commit any further troops unless requested by United Kingdom commanders in Iraq for the purposes of securing the safety of British forces and the fulfilling of Britain's legal obligations under international law towards the inhabitants of Iraq,104,
2004-05-17.677.1qs6,Iraq,and further declares that any such troops should remain under United Kingdom operational command and within the area currently under United Kingdom control.,104,104
2004-05-26.1567.1qs0,Local Government Finance,"That this House notes that each year the Government has pledged a 'generous' increase in local government funding, yet council tax in England has on average risen by three times the rate of inflation every year since 1997",305,
2004-05-26.1567.1qs1,Local Government Finance," observes that the cumulative additional council tax burden since 1997/98 is £1,716 for a typical Band D household",305,
2004-05-26.1567.1qs2,Local Government Finance," deplores the failure of the Government to recognise its role in generating the underlying pressures leading to council tax increases, including new responsibilities, compliance requirements, red tape, targets and assessments imposed by central Government on local authorities",305,
2004-05-26.1567.1qs3,Local Government Finance,further notes that unfunded cost pressures force councils either to introduce disproportionate increases in council taxes or cut local front line services,202,
2004-05-26.1567.1qs4,Local Government Finance," and believes that this is a further indicator of growing centralisation and Whitehall interference in local communities, eroding local democracy and weakening democratic accountability.",202,202
2004-05-26.1634.0qs0,Town Planning,That this House notes that development of the Green Belt continues unabated under this Government,501,
2004-05-26.1634.0qs1,Town Planning,believes the Government's Communities Plan will be unsustainable and will damage the quality of life of millions of people in this country by concreting over green fields and destroying rural communities,501,
2004-05-26.1634.0qs2,Town Planning,further notes that the Government's targets for brown field development have actually led to the loss of green spaces in suburban areas through infill development,501,
2004-05-26.1634.0qs3,Town Planning," and further believes that communities through their local authorities, not remote regional bodies, should be able to decide the priorities for local development.",301,501
2004-06-15.651.1qs0,Transport,"That this House notes that the Government has failed to meet its target of reducing congestion on Britain's roads by 5 per cent., that congestion is set to rise by up to 20 per cent. by 2010 and that, according to the CBI, traffic congestion costs British industry £15 billion to £20 billion a year",411,
2004-06-15.651.1qs1,Transport,recognises that the Government is failing to meet its targets for increased passenger and freight use of the railways and that rail freight declined by 0.3 billion net tonne kilometres in 2002,411,
2004-06-15.651.1qs2,Transport,regrets the fact that one in five trains is still running late and that reliability on the railways has not even returned to the levels achieved before the Hatfield crash,411,
2004-06-15.651.1qs3,Transport," condemns the Government's failure to decide the future of Crossrail, the East London Line Extension and Thameslink 2000 and the delay of improvements such as the upgrading of the East Coast Main Line",411,
2004-06-15.651.1qs4,Transport,further notes that the Transport Committee stated that the Government has had 'years to address the problems of the railway but failed to take effective action',411,
2004-06-15.651.1qs5,Transport,calls on the Government to acknowledge that its Ten Year Transport Plan has failed in all its key objectives,411,
2004-06-15.651.1qs6,Transport,deplores the Government's failure to develop a coherent planning strategy for Britain's ports,411,
2004-06-15.651.1qs7,Transport,further condemns the Government for the confusion and blight caused by the Aviation White Paper to many communities near airports,411,
2004-06-15.651.1qs8,Transport," and further calls, in the light of these failures, for a re-evaluation of transport policy which properly recognises the needs of both drivers and users of public transport.",411,411
2004-06-15.702.0qs0,EU Finance,"That this House takes note of European Union documents No. 6232/04, Commission Communication: Building our common future: Policy challenges and Budgetary means of the Enlarged Union 2007–2013, and No. COM(04) 107, Commission Communication: ""Third report on economic and social cohesion""",110,
2004-06-15.702.0qs1,EU Finance," supports the Government's efforts to refocus allocations within a budget of 1 per cent. of EU Gross National Income in support of the European Union's goals, with structural funding focused on the poorest member states",110,
2004-06-15.702.0qs2,EU Finance," and in particular, supports the Government's view that the Commission's overall proposals are unrealistic and unacceptable, that its structural funds proposals are inconsistent with the United Kingdom's objectives for reform, and that the future European Union Budget should be reprioritised and refocused in line with the principles of subsidiarity and spending that adds value at the European Union level.",110,110
2004-06-22.1205.1qs0,Electoral System,That this House notes the constitutional importance of the forthcoming referendums on the Government's proposed regional assemblies,203,
2004-06-22.1205.1qs1,Electoral System,expresses grave concern at the threat to the integrity of the British electoral system through the Government's ill-conceived widespread extension of exclusively all-postal voting in the recent elections against the advice of the Electoral Commission and in the face of opposition from across the political spectrum,304,
2004-06-22.1205.1qs2,Electoral System," notes the public concern over reported instances of fraud, corruption and electoral malpractice",304,
2004-06-22.1205.1qs3,Electoral System,believes that the fragmentation of voting systems and methods under this Government is confusing and off-putting to the electorate,304,
2004-06-22.1205.1qs4,Electoral System,expresses concern that the integrity of the electoral roll is becoming undermined,304,
2004-06-22.1205.1qs5,Electoral System,and calls on the Government to restore a person's right to vote in a secret ballot at a polling station should they so choose.,202,304
2004-06-30.306.1qs0,Regional Government,That this House deplores the continuing confusion surrounding the Government's regional policy,305,
2004-06-30.306.1qs1,Regional Government,notes in particular that the disagreement about all-postal voting between the Government and the Electoral Commission has thrown into doubt plans for the referendums in the autumn on the Government's proposed elected regional assemblies in the North of England,305,
2004-06-30.306.1qs2,Regional Government,further notes the continuing splits in the Government over the powers that the proposed assemblies may be granted,305,
2004-06-30.306.1qs3,Regional Government,regrets a similar lack of clarity relating to the projected costs of the proposed assemblies and of local government reorganisation,305,
2004-06-30.306.1qs4,Regional Government,further notes that the Government's information campaign on elected regional assemblies fails to resolve any of this confusion,305,
2004-06-30.306.1qs5,Regional Government," demands that the draft Bill, setting out in detail the proposed powers of elected regional assemblies promised by the Government, be published in good time to be debated by this House before rising for the summer recess and that Government time be provided for such a debate",303,
2004-06-30.306.1qs6,Regional Government," and further demands that any referendums should be conducted by a system that restores the voters' choice to vote in person and in secret at polling stations on polling day, rather than by all-postal ballot.",202,303
2004-06-30.366.0qs0,Business Deregulation,That this House regrets the decision of the Government to replace 'deregulation' with 'better regulation' and condemns its failure to deliver deregulation for British business,401,
2004-06-30.366.0qs1,Business Deregulation,is alarmed that the Government is unable to quantify the number of new regulations generated since 1997,305,
2004-06-30.366.0qs2,Business Deregulation," deplores the fact that the total cost of major regulations to business approved since 1998 now exceeds £30 billion, and notes with concern the negative consequences this is having and will have on small businesses in particular",401,
2004-06-30.366.0qs3,Business Deregulation,further condemns the Government's decision to agree to a European Constitutional Treaty that will extend the legislative competences of the European Commission,110,
2004-06-30.366.0qs4,Business Deregulation,calls on the Government to take urgent measures to reduce the burden of domestic and European regulation on British business,110,
2004-06-30.366.0qs5,Business Deregulation,and further condemns Labour MEPs for voting in the European Parliament in favour of the Agency Workers Directive and the extension of the Working Time Directive in the UK.,110,401
2004-07-05.550.1qs0,Postal Services,That this House notes the failure of Royal Mail plc to deliver first and second class mail reliably and on time and regrets the damage this is doing to businesses and private customers alike,411,
2004-07-05.550.1qs1,Postal Services," notes with particular dismay the threatened closure in Leicester of the Knighton Church Road Post Office, Knighton, and the East Park Road Post Office, Spinney Hills",411,
2004-07-05.550.1qs2,Postal Services,calls on the Government to end the uncertainty facing the future of rural post offices as a result of the Government's refusal to announce further funding until after 2006,411,
2004-07-05.550.1qs3,Postal Services,deplores the inadequate consultation procedure of the Urban Reinvention Programme despite the Government's recent announcement to review urgently the arrangements for the consultation currently employed,411,
2004-07-05.550.1qs4,Postal Services," expresses continued concern about the Government's implementation of the different Direct Payment options which has caused significant problems particularly for elderly and disabled customers in Stechford, Shard End and Hodge Hill in Birmingham",503,
2004-07-05.550.1qs5,Postal Services,condemns the Government for its failure adequately to promote the take-up of Post Office Card Accounts,411,
2004-07-05.550.1qs6,Postal Services,and further calls on the Government to provide more details on the implementation of the Exceptions Service.,411,411
2004-07-05.607.0qs0,Personal Indebtedness and Savings,That this House notes that household indebtedness has now reached £1 trillion,505,
2004-07-05.607.0qs1,Personal Indebtedness and Savings,is concerned that the household savings rate has halved since 1997,505,
2004-07-05.607.0qs2,Personal Indebtedness and Savings," and believes that the Government, through the extension of dependency on means-tested benefits in retirement, its attack on the tax advantages of savings vehicles, and its £5 billion a year raid on pension funds, has diminished incentives to save.",505,505
2004-09-08.725.1qs0,Pensions Policy,That this House regrets the Government's failure to tackle the pensions crisis,504,
2004-09-08.725.1qs1,Pensions Policy," expresses concern that present and former employees of Turner & Newall and those in a similar position do not know what assistance, if any, they will get from either the Financial Assistance Scheme or the Pension Protection Fund",701,
2004-09-08.725.1qs2,Pensions Policy,regrets the inadequacies of Government efforts to encourage people to build up retirement savings in funded pensions,504,
2004-09-08.725.1qs3,Pensions Policy,condemns the spread of means-tested benefits,504,
2004-09-08.725.1qs4,Pensions Policy,draws attention to the Government's recent failure to deliver benefits to pensioners competently,503,
2004-09-08.725.1qs5,Pensions Policy,further regrets the Government's wider failure to reform the welfare system for older people,504,
2004-09-08.725.1qs6,Pensions Policy,notes that the National Pensioners Convention is lobbying Parliament on 8th September,504,
2004-09-08.725.1qs7,Pensions Policy,and calls for Government action to tackle the crisis in funded pensions and to ensure dignity and security in retirement for older people.,503,504
2004-09-08.784.0qs0,Hospital-Acquired Infection,"That this House notes with deep concern the increased levels of hospital-acquired infection and, in particular, that the incidence of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has doubled since 1997",504,
2004-09-08.784.0qs1,Hospital-Acquired Infection,welcomes the report by the National Audit Office 'Improving Patient Care by Reducing the Risk of Hospital-Acquired Infection: a Progress Report' (HC 876),504,
2004-09-08.784.0qs2,Hospital-Acquired Infection," regrets the lack of timely action by the Government which this discloses, including higher bed occupancies and the resultant impact of Government waiting list targets on infection control measures, lack of surveillance data other than hospital-wide MRSA and post-discharge surveillance and isolation facilities, and lack of progress on a national infection control manual",504,
2004-09-08.784.0qs3,Hospital-Acquired Infection,is deeply concerned that recommendations for bed or ward closures by infection control teams have been refused,504,
2004-09-08.784.0qs4,Hospital-Acquired Infection,and calls on the Government now to act urgently to secure the action needed to reduce hospital-acquired infections.,504,504
2004-10-14.441.0qs0,EU Justice and Home Affairs,"That this House takes note of European Union document No. 10249/04, with ADD 1 and ADD 2, Commission Communication on the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice: assessment of the Tampere Programme and future orientations",108,
2004-10-14.441.0qs1,EU Justice and Home Affairs,notes that the Communication forms the basis of negotiations for the next European Union Justice and Home Affairs Work Programme,108,
2004-10-14.441.0qs2,EU Justice and Home Affairs,and supports the Government's position that the Work Programme should focus on measures that complement the efforts of Member States and will be of most benefit to European Union citizens.,108,108
2004-12-13a.1395.1qs0,School Discipline,That this House notes that the vast majority of pupils are well behaved and eager to learn but is concerned that their ability to do so is increasingly undermined by a disruptive minority,605,
2004-12-13a.1395.1qs1,School Discipline," regrets the fact that an assault takes place on a teacher every seven minutes, as reported by teaching unions",605,
2004-12-13a.1395.1qs2,School Discipline," further notes that incidents involving poor behaviour, intimidation, violence, guns and drugs in schools are all increasing",605,
2004-12-13a.1395.1qs3,School Discipline," deplores the announcement by the Government that it will force every state school, irrespective of the wishes of its head teacher, to take a share of pupils with disruptive or even violent backgrounds",605,
2004-12-13a.1395.1qs4,School Discipline," believes that head teachers should be given, unequivocally, the final say on expulsions by abolishing independent appeals panels",605,
2004-12-13a.1395.1qs5,School Discipline," calls for a six fold increase in the number of places to be provided for high quality, intensive but separate education of those whose behavioural difficulties make them unsuitable for inclusion in mainstream schools",605,
2004-12-13a.1395.1qs6,School Discipline," is confident that the ability of teachers to exercise discipline would be greatly enhanced by protecting them from the fear of false allegations of abuse, and urges swift legislation to guarantee anonymity for teachers facing accusations at least up to the point where a formal criminal charge is brought",605,
2004-12-13a.1395.1qs7,School Discipline," recognises that teachers, parents and pupils all, overwhelmingly, want to see stronger action on discipline and have the right to expect it",605,
2004-12-13a.1395.1qs8,School Discipline," and consequently, further believes that it is time for the rights of the majority of pupils, parents and teachers to be given greater weight.",605,605
2005-01-19a.814.1qs0,Value for Taxpayers' Money,That this House notes that the Government has increased taxes 66 times and has failed to give value for taxpayers' money,304,
2005-01-19a.814.1qs1,Value for Taxpayers' Money,is concerned that independent commentators believe that taxes will have to be increased under the Government's spending plans,304,
2005-01-19a.814.1qs2,Value for Taxpayers' Money,and calls for a change of direction away from the path of more waste and higher taxes to a path of value for money and lower taxes.,304,304
2005-01-25a.164.1qs0,Licensing Act 2003,"That this House calls for a delay in the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003 in the light of concerns expressed by doctors, senior police officers and members of the judiciary that the Act will lead to increased health and policing problems",403,
2005-01-25a.164.1qs1,Licensing Act 2003," is concerned about the increase in violent crimes since 1998, half of which are attributed to alcohol misuse",605,
2005-01-25a.164.1qs2,Licensing Act 2003," recognises that drunken revellers are turning town and city centres into no-go areas, thus putting an increasing burden on health and police resources, and predicts that the implementation of the Act will exacerbate these problems",605,
2005-01-25a.164.1qs3,Licensing Act 2003,is further concerned about increased alcohol consumption and believes that extended opening hours will have an adverse serious effect on health of the nation,403,
2005-01-25a.164.1qs4,Licensing Act 2003,and regrets that the Government has fundamentally failed to deal with the problem of binge drinking before proceeding with the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003.,403,403
2005-06-08b.1246.1qs0,EU Constitution,"That this House, in the light of the rejection of the EU Constitution by the French and the Dutch people, urges the Government to make clear its intention not to ratify the EU Constitutional Treaty, and instead to pursue a policy of a more decentralised and deregulated Europe, better suited to serving the people of Europe.",110,110
2005-06-22a.820.1qs0,Special Schools and Special Educational Needs,"That this House believes that special schools play a vital role in meeting the needs of children with learning difficulties, and that parents should have more choice between special and mainstream schools",503,
2005-06-22a.820.1qs1,Special Schools and Special Educational Needs," further believes that the Government should hold a proper review of the provision of special educational needs to cover concerns about the statementing process, the continued closure of special schools, concerns about bias in the law and central government pressure to pursue policies of inclusion when they are not always appropriate",503,
2005-06-22a.820.1qs2,Special Schools and Special Educational Needs,and calls for a moratorium on special school closures until such a review has been published and properly debated.,503,503
2005-07-04b.22.1qs0,Local Taxation,That this House notes with concern the increasing burden of local taxation,402,
2005-07-04b.22.1qs1,Local Taxation,awaits the outcome of the Lyons Inquiry but rejects the proposals for a local income tax,402,
2005-07-04b.22.1qs2,Local Taxation,asserts that a local income tax would entail higher taxation on hard-working families and crippling compliance costs on local businesses and would undermine the incentive to work,503,
2005-07-04b.22.1qs3,Local Taxation," believes that council tax must be reformed, with the introduction of an automatic discount for pensioners and other measures, but rejects proposals to move from a local services tax based on fixed property bands to a wealth tax",503,
2005-07-04b.22.1qs4,Local Taxation," calls on the Government to reject the Mayor of London's proposals for a regional income tax in London and to cancel its plans for a council tax revaluation and higher bands in England, which would be a further stealth tax, particularly on those living on fixed incomes.",402,402
2005-07-04b.89.0qs0,Government Regulation,That this House draws attention to the escalating cost of regulation and the increasing number of cases where regulation either achieves nothing or does positive harm to those being regulated,401,
2005-07-04b.89.0qs1,Government Regulation,urges the Government to produce a deregulation Bill which goes beyond exhortation to better regulation by repealing unnecessary and burdensome laws and rules,401,
2005-07-04b.89.0qs2,Government Regulation,encourages the Government to table a programme for the UK Presidency of lesser and better regulation for the EU as a whole,401,
2005-07-04b.89.0qs3,Government Regulation," and asks the Government to bring forward proposals which free professionals in hospitals and schools, which cut the costs of controls over elected local government, and allow business in the UK to compete more successfully against Asian and American competitors.",401,401
2005-07-12a.702.1qs0,Tax Credits,That this House commends the Parliamentary Ombudsman and the Citizens Advice Bureau on their reports on Tax Credits,503,
2005-07-12a.702.1qs1,Tax Credits,notes with concern their conclusions that many thousands of low income families are suffering financial hardship as a result of the serious problems with the administration of tax credits,503,
2005-07-12a.702.1qs2,Tax Credits,further notes the huge cost to the taxpayer of these problems,503,
2005-07-12a.702.1qs3,Tax Credits,calls on the Government to implement as soon as possible all the Ombudsman's recommendations to improve the tax credit administration,503,
2005-07-12a.702.1qs4,Tax Credits," in particular calls on the Government to adopt the Ombudsman's recommendation to set up a statutory test for recovery of excess payments of tax credits consistent with the test that is currently applied to social security benefits, with the right of appeal to an independent tribunal and calls on HM Revenue and Customs to suspend all recovery of tax credit overpayments until this reform has been completed",503,
2005-07-12a.702.1qs5,Tax Credits,and calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to explain the Government's failure to provide low income families with the service they deserve,503,
2005-07-12a.702.1qs6,Tax Credits," and requests that he conduct a fundamental review of the structure and administration of tax credits, as recommended by the Ombudsman.",503,503
2005-07-12a.759.0qs0,Licensing Act 2003,"That this House notes with concern that with only 25 days to go before the 6th August deadline set in the Licensing Act 2003, only 20 per cent. of licence applications have been received",303,
2005-07-12a.759.0qs1,Licensing Act 2003,further notes the chaos that this is creating both for the licensing trade and for local authorities,305,
2005-07-12a.759.0qs2,Licensing Act 2003," is concerned by the problems of extra cost that the legislation is creating for village halls, sports clubs and community centres",402,
2005-07-12a.759.0qs3,Licensing Act 2003,regrets the effect that this will have upon local communities,402,
2005-07-12a.759.0qs4,Licensing Act 2003,condemns the Government for its lack of action in dealing with the problem,303,
2005-07-12a.759.0qs5,Licensing Act 2003,and calls upon the Government to extend the deadlines for the receipt of applications and re-examine the impact upon village halls and sports clubs.,402,402
2005-10-12c.300.1qs0,Emergency Services (Regionalisation),That this House notes the overwhelming rejection of regional government in the referendum held in the North East in November 2004,302,
2005-10-12c.300.1qs1,Emergency Services (Regionalisation)," regrets the ongoing transfer of powers to unelected regional quangos since the result, taking power away from democratically accountable local councils",202,
2005-10-12c.300.1qs2,Emergency Services (Regionalisation),rejects the proposals for the regionalisation of the fire service and the imposition of distant Regional Fire Control Rooms,302,
2005-10-12c.300.1qs3,Emergency Services (Regionalisation)," expresses concern at the possibility of police forces being structured on a Government Office Region level, making the police less responsive to local people, and voices similar concerns over the restructuring of NHS ambulance trusts",302,
2005-10-12c.300.1qs4,Emergency Services (Regionalisation)," disagrees with the Deputy Prime Minister's proposals for the regionalisation of emergency services as being a desirable, legitimate or necessary tier of governance",302,
2005-10-12c.300.1qs5,Emergency Services (Regionalisation),and demands that the Government dismantles the unwanted and unaccountable regional administration of emergency services.,302,302
2005-10-12c.360.0qs0,Tackling Climate Change,That this House regrets the Prime Minister's apparent willingness to abandon the effort to achieve a second Kyoto agreement,501,
2005-10-12c.360.0qs1,Tackling Climate Change,and calls upon the Government to implement a system of independent monitoring which will assist governments in achieving the Royal Commission's target reduction in emissions by 2050.,501,501
2005-11-15c.833.1qs0,NHS Finance,"That this House supports the provision by the NHS of comprehensive, high quality health services, based on need and not ability to pay",504,
2005-11-15c.833.1qs1,NHS Finance," notes that, despite unprecedented resources provided to the NHS, NHS trusts were over £600 million in deficit in 2004–05 and predicts deficits approaching £1 billion this year",504,
2005-11-15c.833.1qs2,NHS Finance," believes that these deficits threaten the delivery of NHS services, through service cuts, freezing of staff vacancies and redundancies, bed closures and the closure of services in community hospitals",504,
2005-11-15c.833.1qs3,NHS Finance,further believes that the uncertainty caused by proposed primary care trust restructuring should not be used to obscure responsibility for financial recovery and service continuity,504,
2005-11-15c.833.1qs4,NHS Finance,wishes to see resources reach front-line healthcare providers,504,
2005-11-15c.833.1qs5,NHS Finance,regrets the lack of savings in NHS overhead and administration costs,504,
2005-11-15c.833.1qs6,NHS Finance,and calls on the Government to intervene to ensure that the long-term interests of patients are not damaged by short-term financial decisions.,504,504
2005-11-15c.902.0qs0,Ministerial Code,That this House notes the recommendation made by the Committee on Standards in Public Life that there should be an independent Adviser on Ministerial Interests,303,
2005-11-15c.902.0qs1,Ministerial Code,and insists that the Government should immediately begin the process of establishing such a position.,303,303
2006-02-01b.324.1qs0,Police Amalgamations,That this House notes the Home Secretary's proposals to create regional strategic police forces in England and Wales,605,
2006-02-01b.324.1qs1,Police Amalgamations,further notes the Association of Police Authorities' estimate that amalgamations could cost £600 million to implement,605,
2006-02-01b.324.1qs2,Police Amalgamations,further notes that none of the proposed amalgamated forces has the unanimous agreement of the police authorities concerned,304,
2006-02-01b.324.1qs3,Police Amalgamations," expresses concern about the implications of mergers for local accountability, neighbourhood policing and the level of police precepts",605,
2006-02-01b.324.1qs4,Police Amalgamations,regrets the unnecessarily tight timetable for consultation,304,
2006-02-01b.324.1qs5,Police Amalgamations,recognises that the potential changes are the most significant for over thirty years,605,
2006-02-01b.324.1qs6,Police Amalgamations," and calls on the Government to consider alternative proposals to strengthen the ability of forces to deal with serious crime, including sharing services, as recommended by the Association of Police Authorities.",605,605
2006-02-07b.792.0qs0,NHS Reorganisation,That this House believes the structures of the NHS should serve the needs of the service and patients,303,
2006-02-07b.792.0qs1,NHS Reorganisation,notes the Health Select Committee's report on Changes to Primary Care Trusts (HC 646),303,
2006-02-07b.792.0qs2,NHS Reorganisation,regrets the mishandling of the reorganisation of primary care trusts (PCTs) by the Department of Health,303,
2006-02-07b.792.0qs3,NHS Reorganisation,wishes to see administration costs minimised,303,
2006-02-07b.792.0qs4,NHS Reorganisation,further believes that structure must follow function and that the future functions of PCTs have not been clarified,303,
2006-02-07b.792.0qs5,NHS Reorganisation,further believes that strategic health authorities should be abolished,303,
2006-02-07b.792.0qs6,NHS Reorganisation,further believes that ambulance trusts should not be required to undergo restructuring unless the services themselves request it,303,
2006-02-07b.792.0qs7,NHS Reorganisation,fears that restructuring proposals will seek to mask the consequences of £1 billion worth of deficits across the NHS,504,
2006-02-07b.792.0qs8,NHS Reorganisation,further regrets the loss of morale amongst NHS staff in PCTs,504,
2006-02-07b.792.0qs9,NHS Reorganisation," and calls on the Government to enter into a new and genuine debate about NHS structures, so that the service can better meet its aim of comprehensive quality healthcare available to all, based on need not ability to pay.",303,303
2006-05-08e.89.0qs0,Future EU Finances and Own Resources,"That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 5973/06, the Commission's revised Proposal for renewal of the Inter-institutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure, No. 6426/06, the Commission Contribution to the Inter-institutional Negotiations on the Proposal for renewal of the Inter-institutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure, and No. 7241/1/06, Draft Decision on the system of the European Communities' own resources (//EC, Euratom)",108,
2006-05-08e.89.0qs1,Future EU Finances and Own Resources,and supports the Government's objective of securing agreement on the Inter-institutional Agreement for the 2007-13 Financial Perspective and the Own Resources Decision in line with the agreement reached by Heads of Government at the December European Council.,108,108
2006-05-09e.177.1qs0,Management of the National Health Service,"That this House notes the current financial crisis and associated job losses, ward and bed closures and service reductions in the NHS",504,
2006-05-09e.177.1qs1,Management of the National Health Service,believes that these are consequences primarily of the failures of management at the Department of Health,504,
2006-05-09e.177.1qs2,Management of the National Health Service,further notes the Secretary of State for Health's denial of responsibility for this situation and her failure to recognise the realities within the NHS,504,
2006-05-09e.177.1qs3,Management of the National Health Service,sees a lack of leadership within the Department of Health,305,
2006-05-09e.177.1qs4,Management of the National Health Service," and, in addition to turnaround teams in NHS Trusts, calls on the Government to appoint a turnaround team to the Department of Health.",504,504
2006-06-07c.277.1qs0,Tax Credits,"That this House notes the overpayment, fraud and incompetence in the administration of the tax credit system",304,
2006-06-07c.277.1qs1,Tax Credits,is concerned about the impact of this incompetence on the most vulnerable members of society,705,
2006-06-07c.277.1qs2,Tax Credits," and calls upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the author of the tax credit policy, to explain to this House what measures are being undertaken to address these problems.",305,304
2006-06-21c.1382.0qs0,Planning,That this House shares the concern of communities throughout the United Kingdom over the scale of residential development on garden land,501,
2006-06-21c.1382.0qs1,Planning,recognises that the density and speed of such development can cause irreparable damage to neighbourhood character and cohesion,501,
2006-06-21c.1382.0qs2,Planning,notes that the loss of garden land threatens urban biodiversity and environmental sustainability in towns and cities,501,
2006-06-21c.1382.0qs3,Planning,further notes that garden land developments rarely exceed the threshold at which affordable housing must be provided and displaces the regeneration of derelict land,501,
2006-06-21c.1382.0qs4,Planning,believes the official classification of garden land as brownfield to be inappropriate and misleading,501,
2006-06-21c.1382.0qs5,Planning,and therefore urges the Government to amend all relevant planning guidance to remove gardens from the definition of previously developed land and thereby return decisions over proposed garden land developments to the discretion of local planning authorities.,501,501
2006-10-11c.304.1qs0,NHS Workforce and Service Development,"That this House, while welcoming past increases in the number of doctors, nurses and other health professionals working in the NHS, is alarmed at the recent reports of up to 20,000 posts to be lost in NHS hospitals and cuts in training budgets",704,
2006-10-11c.304.1qs1,NHS Workforce and Service Development,is deeply concerned about the lack of training posts for junior doctors,704,
2006-10-11c.304.1qs2,NHS Workforce and Service Development,condemns the severe shortage of posts for nurses and physiotherapists leaving training,704,
2006-10-11c.304.1qs3,NHS Workforce and Service Development,regrets the complete failure of the Government to remedy flaws in the implementation of the European Working Time Directive in its application to doctors' hours,704,
2006-10-11c.304.1qs4,NHS Workforce and Service Development,further regrets the unemployment of specialist medical staff,704,
2006-10-11c.304.1qs5,NHS Workforce and Service Development,believes NHS services are being cut back as a result of both financial deficits and staffing shortages rather than in the interests of patient safety,504,
2006-10-11c.304.1qs6,NHS Workforce and Service Development,and calls on the Government to ensure that the NHS fully utilises the potential of healthcare professionals available to the service.,704,704
2006-10-16d.603.1qs0,Post Office,That this House believes the Government is putting the future of the Post Office network and of Royal Mail at risk by their continued failure to take the tough and overdue decisions needed,411,
2006-10-16d.603.1qs1,Post Office," further believes that many local post offices have closed or are under threat because of the uncertainty over the future of the subsidy to rural post offices after 2008 and the withdrawal of public sector business from the network, including the pension book, the television licence, passports and the decision to withdraw the Post Office card account when the existing contract expires in 2010",411,
2006-10-16d.603.1qs2,Post Office," shares Postcomm's concern that over 6,500 remaining rural post office branches are vulnerable and could close over the next few years",411,
2006-10-16d.603.1qs3,Post Office,further believes that the Post Office network provides significant social and economic benefits and can play a key role in tackling financial exclusion and helping rural and deprived urban communities to survive and thrive,411,
2006-10-16d.603.1qs4,Post Office,further believes the delays in finalising the investment package for Royal Mail is undermining Royal Mail's ability to compete in the postal market following liberalisation last January threatening jobs and Royal Mail's market share,411,
2006-10-16d.603.1qs5,Post Office,and therefore calls on the Government to end this paralysis in decision-making at the heart of Government so that the Post Office network and Royal Mail can make the investments they need with greater certainty about a sustainable and stable commercial future.,411,411
2006-10-16d.659.0qs0,Green Taxes,That this House notes with alarm the rise in carbon emissions since the Government took office in 1997,501,
2006-10-16d.659.0qs1,Green Taxes,believes that this record is in part due to the steady fall in taxation derived from green taxes from 3.6 per cent. of gross domestic product in 1999 down to 2.9 per cent. last year,501,
2006-10-16d.659.0qs2,Green Taxes,notes opinion poll support for a green tax switch from people onto pollution,501,
2006-10-16d.659.0qs3,Green Taxes," urges the Government to move from rhetorical assent on the need for action on climate change to serious policy proposals which will set annual targets to cut carbon emissions, allowing for natural variations from year to year, and establish an independent monitoring body to report on progress",501,
2006-10-16d.659.0qs4,Green Taxes," and therefore calls on the Government to increase green taxes on new high-emission cars and on aviation while using revenue generated to cut direct taxes, particularly on low earners, so that there is no overall rise in the burden of taxation.",501,501
2006-10-31c.163.1qs0,[Un-allotted Half-Day] — Iraq,"That this House believes that there should be a select committee of seven honourable Members, being members of Her Majesty's Privy Council, to review the way in which the responsibilities of Government were discharged in relation to Iraq and all matters relevant thereto, in the period leading up to military action in that country in March 2003 and in its aftermath.",304,304
2006-12-05b.157.1qs0,Public Health,That this House notes the Government's failure to improve public health outcomes and to reduce health inequalities,504,
2006-12-05b.157.1qs1,Public Health,believes that the gap between the public health of the UK and that of comparable health economies is unacceptable,504,
2006-12-05b.157.1qs2,Public Health," identifies obesity, smoking, sexually transmitted disease, infectious disease control, teenage pregnancy, alcohol and substance abuse, the promotion of healthy lifestyles and screening for treatable disease as areas of particular concern",504,
2006-12-05b.157.1qs3,Public Health,supports frontline staff striving in adverse circumstances to improve the health of the nation,504,
2006-12-05b.157.1qs4,Public Health,is concerned about the shortage of public health staff due to the Government's financial mismanagement,504,
2006-12-05b.157.1qs5,Public Health,joins with the Chief Medical Officer in condemning the use of public health funds to tackle NHS deficits,504,
2006-12-05b.157.1qs6,Public Health,and calls on the Government to ensure that funds for public health are spent on addressing remediable health issues.,504,504
2007-01-23b.1292.1qs0,Health Care-acquired Infections,"That this House, while recognising the commitment and efforts of NHS staff to minimise infection rates, is alarmed at the continuing high levels of healthcare-acquired infections",504,
2007-01-23b.1292.1qs1,Health Care-acquired Infections,notes that the NHS is not on track to meet the target for reducing MRSA bloodstream infections in 2008 and that new highly virulent MRSA strains are emerging,504,
2007-01-23b.1292.1qs2,Health Care-acquired Infections,is shocked at increasing rates of Clostridium difficile infection which the Department of Health now regards as endemic in the health service,504,
2007-01-23b.1292.1qs3,Health Care-acquired Infections," calls on the Government and the NHS to accelerate actions to combat levels of healthcare-acquired infections, including reduced bed occupancy rates, increased isolation facilities and single rooms, improved hand hygiene, enhanced hospital cleaning incorporating novel processes, and the rigorous screening of patients",504,
2007-01-23b.1292.1qs4,Health Care-acquired Infections,commends the adoption of a uniform policy within NHS trusts,504,
2007-01-23b.1292.1qs5,Health Care-acquired Infections,calls for the piloting by the NHS of a 'search and destroy' strategy against the most virulent strains of MRSA and Clostridium difficile,504,
2007-01-23b.1292.1qs6,Health Care-acquired Infections,and demands that the Government report six-monthly to the House on the action it is taking to combat healthcare-acquired infections.,504,504
2007-01-30b.152.0qs0,Sale of Radar System (Tanzania),That this House notes the protests of citizens of Tanzania in a demonstration in Dar es Salaam on 20th January 2007 demanding the arrest of any wrongdoers involved in the sale of a radar system to Tanzania in 2001-02,201,
2007-01-30b.152.0qs1,Sale of Radar System (Tanzania),further notes that the Serious Fraud Office is investigating the propriety of the deal and allegations of corruption,304,
2007-01-30b.152.0qs2,Sale of Radar System (Tanzania),further notes that Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world and a leading recipient of British aid,107,
2007-01-30b.152.0qs3,Sale of Radar System (Tanzania)," further notes that Tanzania borrowed to finance this deal, whilst simultaneously seeking and receiving debt relief",304,
2007-01-30b.152.0qs4,Sale of Radar System (Tanzania),calls upon the Government to explain whether adequate enquiries were made into the propriety of the deal at the time,304,
2007-01-30b.152.0qs5,Sale of Radar System (Tanzania)," further calls upon the Government to explain why the views of the World Bank were not adequately considered in the process of deciding whether to issue an export licence, in breach of Criterion Eight of the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria",304,
2007-01-30b.152.0qs6,Sale of Radar System (Tanzania)," and further calls upon the Government to explain why consent to the deal was forced through a divided Cabinet by the Prime Minister in the face of the opposition of the then Secretary of State for International Development, the Rt Hon Member for Birmingham, Ladywood.",304,304
2007-02-07b.918.0qs0,Government's Crime Record,"That this House notes the increasing evidence of a crisis in the criminal justice system, with excessive levels of prison overcrowding, failure to tackle rising reoffending rates, unacceptable breach rates of the Government's anti-social behaviour measures, widespread public fear of crime and the judiciary's concern over Government sentencing policy",605,
2007-02-07b.918.0qs1,Government's Crime Record,believes that a new direction in Government policy prioritising administrative competence over media-driven legislative initiatives is urgently required,303,
2007-02-07b.918.0qs2,Government's Crime Record," calls on the Government to make prison work by tripling the numbers of prisoners doing paid work and making education and training compulsory, with contributions from earnings going towards a victim compensation fund",605,
2007-02-07b.918.0qs3,Government's Crime Record,calls for measures to allow sentences to mean what they say,605,
2007-02-07b.918.0qs4,Government's Crime Record,further calls for the abandonment of the expensive identity cards scheme to allow funding for a sustainable increase in police numbers,605,
2007-02-07b.918.0qs5,Government's Crime Record,urges the Government to divert money allocated to the latest prison building programme towards the expansion of secure and semi-secure mental health treatment facilities,605,
2007-02-07b.918.0qs6,Government's Crime Record," and further calls on the Government to increase the use of restorative community justice panels to help reduce repeat crime, increase the use of rigorous and visible non-custodial sentences as a viable alternative to short-term prison sentences and change licensing provision to give local communities greater say over the closure of pubs and clubs which contribute to alcohol-fuelled violence.",605,605
2007-02-26b.688.0qs0,Electoral System,"That this House believes that all electors are entitled to a free, fair and secure vote",202,
2007-02-26b.688.0qs1,Electoral System,notes that in its Eleventh Report the Committee on Standards in Public Life found evidence of a continuing threat of fraud in the electoral system and called for the implementation of secure individual voter registration and other measures to protect integrity,202,
2007-02-26b.688.0qs2,Electoral System," regrets the unwillingness of the Government to adopt such a system in Great Britain despite calls from the Committee, the Electoral Commission and many others",202,
2007-02-26b.688.0qs3,Electoral System,welcomes the investigation by the Council of Europe into electoral fraud in the United Kingdom and the visit to London today of two rapporteurs,108,
2007-02-26b.688.0qs4,Electoral System,expresses concern at Government attempts to introduce electronic voting until such time as adequate security measures are available,202,
2007-02-26b.688.0qs5,Electoral System," and believes that urgent steps are needed to restore public confidence and integrity in the electoral system, starting with individual voter registration.",202,202
2007-04-24c.855.0qs0,Local Government,"That this House notes that council tax has soared by 92 per cent. across England since 1997, with even higher increases in Wales due to the Government's council tax revaluation",403,
2007-04-24c.855.0qs1,Local Government," notes with concern proposals in the Chancellor's town hall finances report for regular council tax revaluations, higher council tax bands and new taxes for the collection of household rubbish",403,
2007-04-24c.855.0qs2,Local Government," observes that frontline services such as weekly rubbish collections, social services and libraries are under increasing pressure",403,
2007-04-24c.855.0qs3,Local Government,and calls for local people to be given a greater say in the provision of local public services through democratically elected local government rather than unaccountable regional government.,301,403
2007-05-02b.1518.0qs0,Protection of Critical Infrastructure,"That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 16932/06, Commission Communication on a European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection, and No. 16933/06 and ADDs 1-2, Draft Council Directive on the identification and designation of European Critical Infrastructure and the assessment of the need to improve their protection",108,
2007-05-02b.1518.0qs1,Protection of Critical Infrastructure," and supports the Government's intention to secure adoption of these documents in Council, subject to a satisfactory resolution of outstanding concerns.",108,108
2007-06-06b.263.1qs0,NHS IT Programme,"That this House acknowledges the aims of the NHS National Programme for Information Technology (IT) and supports them in principle, recognising the potential benefits IT can bring to patients and NHS staff if implemented correctly",411,
2007-06-06b.263.1qs1,NHS IT Programme," deplores the hasty conception of the National Programme under the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, and the failure to consult adequately with service users",305,
2007-06-06b.263.1qs2,NHS IT Programme,regrets the parallel failure by the Department of Health to implement successfully the Medical Training Application process,305,
2007-06-06b.263.1qs3,NHS IT Programme,expresses concern about the impact of the Care Records Service on patient confidentiality,201,
2007-06-06b.263.1qs4,NHS IT Programme," notes in particular the concerns of the Committee of Public Accounts, in the context of its criticisms of the Government's mismanagement of IT projects at large about the cost, delays in the Care Records System, the lack of a firm timetable for delivery, the struggles faced by suppliers to the programme, and the lack of engagement with frontline NHS professionals",305,
2007-06-06b.263.1qs5,NHS IT Programme,regrets the opportunity cost to patient care and the disillusionment caused by the Programme amongst NHS staff,305,
2007-06-06b.263.1qs6,NHS IT Programme," seeks assurances on the supply chain, particularly regarding iSOFT and an explanation for the delays in Choose and Book",305,
2007-06-06b.263.1qs7,NHS IT Programme,and therefore calls for a full and independent review of the NHS IT programme.,305,305
2007-07-16b.35.1qs0,Alleged Overseas Corruption,That this House notes the Serious Fraud Office's (SFO) ongoing investigation into the sale by BAE Systems plc of a military air traffic control system to Tanzania and into payments made to third parties in South Africa and other arms-related inquiries,304,
2007-07-16b.35.1qs1,Alleged Overseas Corruption,notes with concern the consequences for the role of the Attorney General of the decision to terminate the SFO investigation into BAE Systems plc and Saudi Arabia and its implications for parliamentary accountability,304,
2007-07-16b.35.1qs2,Alleged Overseas Corruption,believes serious damage has been done to the reputation of British business and to the credibility of the Government's campaign against corruption in the developing world,304,
2007-07-16b.35.1qs3,Alleged Overseas Corruption,urges the Government to cooperate fully with the United States Department of Justice inquiry into corruption allegations concerning BAE Systems plc and with other international organisations,304,
2007-07-16b.35.1qs4,Alleged Overseas Corruption,and calls for increased parliamentary accountability and transparency concerning the Government's dealings with the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,304,304
2007-07-24b.767.0qs0,Global Poverty,That this House reaffirms the cross-party commitment to increase the aid budget to 0.7 per cent. of gross national income by 2013,107,
2007-07-24b.767.0qs1,Global Poverty,recognises the ability of effectively organised aid to contribute to sustainable economic development in low income countries,107,
2007-07-24b.767.0qs2,Global Poverty,acknowledges the need to avoid imposing over-prescriptive conditions on aid,107,
2007-07-24b.767.0qs3,Global Poverty,supports the wider use of tracking surveys and independent accounting as well as increased independent scrutiny of the United Kingdom's aid budget to make the ultimate destination of aid payments more transparent,303,
2007-07-24b.767.0qs4,Global Poverty,welcomes the suggestion that donors should work together in partnership trusts to ensure coordination of bilateral aid budgets in each recipient country,107,
2007-07-24b.767.0qs5,Global Poverty,and urges the Government to work towards the unilateral removal by the EU of trade barriers against low income countries.,407,107
2007-10-17b.845.1qs0,Foot and Mouth/Bluetongue,"That this House notes the swift action taken by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to impose movement controls when foot and mouth was first confirmed on 3rd August, in contrast to the Government's failures in 2001",501,
2007-10-17b.845.1qs1,Foot and Mouth/Bluetongue," is alarmed that the outbreak originated from a laboratory site financed, licensed and inspected by the Government",501,
2007-10-17b.845.1qs2,Foot and Mouth/Bluetongue,notes that warnings about the inadequacies of the facilities at Pirbright were ignored,501,
2007-10-17b.845.1qs3,Foot and Mouth/Bluetongue,condemns this negligent approach to biosecurity,501,
2007-10-17b.845.1qs4,Foot and Mouth/Bluetongue,urges the Government to accept its responsibility for the situation facing farmers caused by the subsequent controls which for many has been compounded by the outbreak of bluetongue disease,703,
2007-10-17b.845.1qs5,Foot and Mouth/Bluetongue,and demands that the regulatory body for facilities using dangerous pathogens should be fully independent of the facilities' major customers.,403,501
2007-11-21b.1190.1qs0,Schools Reform,"That this House expresses its concern over recent reports that the Government is retreating on the Academies programme and calls on the Secretary of State to restore the freedom of Academies to operate outside the National Curriculum, to take steps to liberate them further from local authority control, and to recognise that Academies should act as a spur and encouragement to local authorities by pioneering innovative new approaches to helping the most disadvantaged",506,
2007-11-21b.1190.1qs1,Schools Reform,and further believes that the Academies programme should be expanded and accelerated with not only more Academies but also greater freedoms for new providers who wish to open all-ability schools in the state sector.,506,506
2007-11-28b.351.0qs0,Prisons,That this House considers that the Government's management of the prisons system continues to be a national disgrace,605,
2007-11-28b.351.0qs1,Prisons," notes that within the last two weeks the prison population has reached a record high of 81,547",605,
2007-11-28b.351.0qs10,Prisons," and calls upon the Government to introduce honesty in sentencing, halt the End of Custody Licence Scheme and take immediate steps to ensure adequate prison capacity to hold all those sentenced by the courts in the interests of public safety.",605,
2007-11-28b.351.0qs2,Prisons,further notes that a quarter of all prisoners are in cells designed for one fewer person,201,
2007-11-28b.351.0qs3,Prisons,is gravely concerned that numbers of suicides in custody are rising,201,
2007-11-28b.351.0qs4,Prisons," notes that the large majority of people in prison are serious, violent or persistent offenders who need access to effective rehabilitation which is not generally available",201,
2007-11-28b.351.0qs5,Prisons," notes that two-thirds of prisoners re-offend within two years of their release, resulting in substantial cost to the criminal justice system",605,
2007-11-28b.351.0qs6,Prisons," is concerned that at least 8,500 people have been released early from prison under the End of Custody Licence Scheme",605,
2007-11-28b.351.0qs7,Prisons," notes that the Government has scaled back the prison building target for 2007 from 2,500 new places to only 700",201,
2007-11-28b.351.0qs8,Prisons,expresses concern that the Government may be planning to link resources to sentencing as a means of reducing the prison population,605,
2007-11-28b.351.0qs9,Prisons,disapproves of proposals to abolish magistrates' powers to impose a suspended sentence,605,605
2007-12-04c.698.1qs0,Political Parties (Funding),That this House notes with concern the corrosion of public trust in democracy following the recent succession of scandals over the funding of the governing political party,304,
2007-12-04c.698.1qs1,Political Parties (Funding)," regrets that a comprehensive package of proposals to reform electoral law was not achieved by the inter-party talks owing to the refusal of the Secretary of State for Justice and the Labour representative, Mr Peter Watt, to accept a comprehensive cap on donations",304,
2007-12-04c.698.1qs2,Political Parties (Funding)," observes the unhealthy increase in back-door state funding through the £6 million of funds allocated to special advisers and the funding of over 3,000 press and communications officers across Whitehall and its quangos",304,
2007-12-04c.698.1qs3,Political Parties (Funding),asserts that the Communications Allowance is an unhealthy extension of taxpayer funding for party propaganda that advantages the governing party,304,
2007-12-04c.698.1qs4,Political Parties (Funding)," and calls for a comprehensive package of reforms to restore public trust and to support a vibrant local democracy and voluntary activism, which must include an across-the-board cap and annually a genuine individual choice for union members on whether they wish to donate to their favoured political party.",304,304
2007-12-04c.753.0qs0,"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","That this House deplores the performance of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs",501,
2007-12-04c.753.0qs1,"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs",regrets that it has been responsible for huge and avoidable costs to farmers and taxpayers,703,
2007-12-04c.753.0qs2,"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs",notes with concern the significant cost overruns in the Department's programme and administration budgets,303,
2007-12-04c.753.0qs3,"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs"," and believes that planned budget cuts of £270 million will further undermine efforts to deliver policies which tackle climate change, promote the farming industry and enhance the natural environment.",501,501
2007-12-12b.322.1qs0,Military Covenant,"That this House notes the commitment, bravery and professionalism of the UK's armed forces in operations around the world",104,
2007-12-12b.322.1qs1,Military Covenant," further notes with concern the detrimental impact that sustained operations on two fronts are having on the armed forces and their capabilities, resulting in critical overstretch",104,
2007-12-12b.322.1qs2,Military Covenant,believes that the Government should conduct a new strategic defence review and reinforce it with regular reviews of defence after each general election,104,
2007-12-12b.322.1qs3,Military Covenant," urges the Government to do more to honour its duty of care, notably through accelerating the improvement and upgrading of service accommodation, providing greater provisions for mental health and medical care for service personnel, ring-fencing the defence budget for welfare and introducing a Coroners Bill to help address delays in inquests into military fatalities",104,
2007-12-12b.322.1qs4,Military Covenant,and calls on the Government to renew the Military Covenant and set up a cross-party Military Covenant Committee to monitor the state of the armed forces and their welfare.,104,104
2008-01-08d.160.1qs0,Network Rail,That this House is deeply concerned by the track work over-runs by Network Rail on the West Coast Main Line and at Liverpool Street station over the Christmas and New Year period,411,
2008-01-08d.160.1qs1,Network Rail,believes that the disruption caused to passengers was unacceptable and that Network Rail failed to plan properly for the successful completion of works on time,411,
2008-01-08d.160.1qs2,Network Rail,further notes that Network Rail was created by the present Government and believes that these recent incidents illustrate that the organisation is insufficiently accountable to its customers,403,
2008-01-08d.160.1qs3,Network Rail,and calls on the Government to take steps to ensure that Network Rail is made more accountable to the travelling public so that efficiency is improved and a much better quality of service is provided to passengers in the future.,411,411
2008-01-16b.933.1qs0,National Insurance Numbers and Illegal Immigrants,That this House expresses its very great concern that National Insurance numbers appear to have been issued to illegal immigrants.,303,303
2008-04-23b.1376.0qs0,Crime (London),"That this House supports the dedication of police officers in the City of London Police, the Metropolitan Police Service and the British Transport Police but notes the unacceptable trend in teenage murders in London, including the shocking figure of 27 murdered in 2007",605,
2008-04-23b.1376.0qs1,Crime (London)," believes that Londoners' daily experience of crime, particularly lower level crime and anti-social behaviour, is now far removed from some official statistics",605,
2008-04-23b.1376.0qs2,Crime (London),is deeply concerned that violent crime in London as measured by the British Crime Survey is the highest of all the regions in England and Wales and that fear of crime in London is now also the highest of all the regions in England and Wales,605,
2008-04-23b.1376.0qs3,Crime (London),further notes the link between gun crime and drugs,605,
2008-04-23b.1376.0qs4,Crime (London),further believes that local communities should be given greater freedom to direct the efforts of their police force if streets are to be made safer,605,
2008-04-23b.1376.0qs5,Crime (London),and condemns the current Mayor of London for his complacent attitude to these serious crime issues.,605,605
2008-06-17b.809.1qs0,Polyclinics,"That this House opposes the Government's plans to impose a polyclinic, or GP-led health centre, in every primary care trust",504,
2008-06-17b.809.1qs1,Polyclinics," regrets that this could result in the closure of up to 1,700 GP surgeries",504,
2008-06-17b.809.1qs2,Polyclinics," is concerned that the imposition of polyclinics against the will of patients and GPs could be detrimental to standards of care, particularly for the elderly and vulnerable, by breaking the vital GP/patient link",504,
2008-06-17b.809.1qs3,Polyclinics,further regrets that these plans are being imposed without consultation,305,
2008-06-17b.809.1qs4,Polyclinics,is alarmed at the prospective loss of patient access to local GP services at a time when care closer to home should be strengthened,305,
2008-06-17b.809.1qs5,Polyclinics,believes that the Government's plans would jeopardise the independence and commissioning capability of general practice in the future,504,
2008-06-17b.809.1qs6,Polyclinics,supports the strengthening of access to diagnostic and therapeutic services without undermining the structure of GP services,504,
2008-06-17b.809.1qs7,Polyclinics,and calls on the Government to reconsider its plans for polyclinics.,504,504
2008-06-17b.867.0qs0,Sentencing Policy,"That this House is concerned that a failure to plan adequate prison capacity has led to the End of Custody Licence scheme and the early release of 26,000 prisoners",605,
2008-06-17b.867.0qs1,Sentencing Policy," notes that the current rate of prisoner release is running ahead of initial projections so that an additional 5,000 prisoners will be released early in a full year",605,
2008-06-17b.867.0qs2,Sentencing Policy," expresses grave concern that no decision on whether to suspend this scheme will be taken until 2009, at the earliest, when prison capacity reaches 86,000 due to the Government's delayed prison building programme",305,
2008-06-17b.867.0qs3,Sentencing Policy,agrees with the Lord Chief Justice that early release schemes erode the sentences originally handed down,605,
2008-06-17b.867.0qs4,Sentencing Policy,further notes the low levels of public confidence in community sentences,605,
2008-06-17b.867.0qs5,Sentencing Policy," recognises the objections of local communities that prisoners released early on home detention curfew are being housed in over 150 residential areas, without consultation, under the Bail Accommodation and Support Service scheme managed by ClearSprings",605,
2008-06-17b.867.0qs6,Sentencing Policy,further notes criticism of the Youth Justice Board for failing to meet targets on youth crime,605,
2008-06-17b.867.0qs7,Sentencing Policy,further expresses concern over plans to link resources to sentencing through the creation of a Sentencing Commission,605,
2008-06-17b.867.0qs8,Sentencing Policy," and calls upon the Government to introduce honesty in sentencing, cancel the End of Custody Licence scheme, suspend the Bail Accommodation and Support Service policy and take immediate steps to ensure adequate prison capacity in the interests of public safety.",605,605
2008-06-24d.216.1qs0,NHS (60th Anniversary),That this House celebrates 60 years of the NHS,504,
2008-06-24d.216.1qs1,NHS (60th Anniversary),recognises the support from all political parties for the NHS during that time,504,
2008-06-24d.216.1qs2,NHS (60th Anniversary)," is grateful to NHS staff, past and present, who are the key to its success",704,
2008-06-24d.216.1qs3,NHS (60th Anniversary),commends their commitment and expertise in delivering patient care in often difficult circumstances,704,
2008-06-24d.216.1qs4,NHS (60th Anniversary),acknowledges the unique contribution of volunteers and charitable organisations,606,
2008-06-24d.216.1qs5,NHS (60th Anniversary),is committed to providing the NHS with the funding it needs to deliver European standards of healthcare to all,504,
2008-06-24d.216.1qs6,NHS (60th Anniversary),and recognises an opportunity in future to make the NHS more patient-centred by focusing on outcomes.,504,504
2008-06-30b.656.0qs0,Food Security,That this House notes with concern current food shortages which are believed to have pushed 100 million people into hunger worldwide,107,
2008-06-30b.656.0qs1,Food Security,recognises that rising food prices are putting household budgets under increasing strain,703,
2008-06-30b.656.0qs2,Food Security,believes that with rising global demand and pressure on supply it is both a practical and moral imperative that Great Britain retains the capacity to produce a significant proportion of its own food,703,
2008-06-30b.656.0qs3,Food Security,notes that UK self-sufficiency in food has declined considerably over the last decade,703,
2008-06-30b.656.0qs4,Food Security,regrets the Government's failure to accept that domestic production is a necessary condition for food security,703,
2008-06-30b.656.0qs5,Food Security,and urges the Government to relieve pressure on world markets and ensure the security of domestic food supply by enabling British farmers to optimise food production while preserving the natural environment.,703,703
2008-07-03b.1061.0qs0,Members' Salaries,"That this House notes Sir John Baker's Review of Parliamentary Pay and Allowances (Cm 7416), and is of the opinion that the recommendations in the Review for the annual salary of a Member of this House to be increased by reference to a linkage to the Public Sector Average Earnings Index combined with regular reviews of the salary and the link should be implemented, such that— (1) from 1st April 2008 and from 1st April of each subsequent year a Member'ssalary should be increased by the percentage increase in the 3 month average Public Sector Average Earnings Index for January of that year relative to the figure for January of the previous year",701,
2008-07-03b.1061.0qs1,Members' Salaries,(2) the SSRB should conduct a review of Members' salaries in the first year of each new Parliament unless such a review has taken place within the preceding two years,701,
2008-07-03b.1061.0qs2,Members' Salaries," (3) at such a review the SSRB should consider either or both of: (a) an adjustment to the salary (b) a different formula from that specified in paragraph (1) above to ensure that the level of salary remains adequate for recruitment and retention, appropriate for the responsibilities and reasonable in relation to total reward for jobs of similar weight in the public sector, to take effect from the first 1st April following the first meeting of the new Parliament",701,
2008-07-03b.1061.0qs3,Members' Salaries," (4) each year the SSRB chair should notify the Speaker of the change in salary (expressed as a percentage) and, on such notification to the Speaker, that change should have effect, subject to any further notification given following a review under paragraph (2)",701,
2008-07-03b.1061.0qs4,Members' Salaries,(5) the Speaker should lay before the House: (a) any notification received from the SSRB chair under paragraph (4) above,701,
2008-07-03b.1061.0qs5,Members' Salaries,and (b) any report from the SSRB following a review under paragraph (2) above,701,
2008-07-03b.1061.0qs6,Members' Salaries,(6) an additional salary payable to a Member under Resolutions of this House in respect of service as a chairman of select or general committees should be changed by the same percentage and from the same time as the salary of a Member.,701,701
2008-07-03b.1095.0qs0,Members' Expenses,That this House welcomes the Third Report from the Members Estimate Committee: Review of Members Allowances (House of Commons Paper 578),303,
2008-07-03b.1095.0qs1,Members' Expenses,endorses in particular the recognition of the need for a robust system of scrutiny for parliamentary allowances and the accompanying emphasis in the Report on improved audit,304,
2008-07-03b.1095.0qs2,Members' Expenses," and is of the opinion that— (1) Recommendations 1-5 (audit and assurance), Recommendations 6 and 7 (scope of overnight expenses), Recommendations 9 and 10 (Communications Allowance), Recommendations 11 and 12 (travel), Recommendations 13 and 14 (overnight expenses), Recommendation 15 (resettlement), and Recommendations 16-18 (other SSRB recommendations) should be implemented, subject to decisions of the Members Estimate Committee with respect to their introduction and application",304,
2008-07-03b.1095.0qs3,Members' Expenses," (2) the principle of central funding of constituency office costs, as set out in Recommendation 8, should be approved and asks the Members Estimate Committee to prepare a detailed proposal accordingly",304,
2008-07-03b.1095.0qs4,Members' Expenses,(3) the timetable for implementation of the Recommendations set out in paragraph 257 of the Report be endorsed,304,
2008-07-03b.1095.0qs5,Members' Expenses,and instructs the Members Estimate Committee to report from time to time on the implementation of this Resolution.,304,304
2008-07-09c.1433.1qs0,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Cost of Living,"That this House recognises the recent increases in food and fuel costs combined with the abolition of the 10 pence tax band, and the effect these are having on the most disadvantaged in society",503,
2008-07-09c.1433.1qs1,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Cost of Living," and calls for a review of all mechanisms, including the use of extra revenue raised through increased crude oil prices, winter fuel payments and family tax credits, to assist those on lower and medium incomes.",504,504
2008-10-07c.140.1qs0,Government's Fiscal Rules,"That this House notes with concern the successive criticisms by the IMF, the EU and the OECD of the state of the UK's public finances",414,
2008-10-07c.140.1qs1,Government's Fiscal Rules,further notes that the Government are reviewing the fiscal rules and calls on the Government to announce the outcome of that review first to this House,414,
2008-10-07c.140.1qs2,Government's Fiscal Rules," further calls on the Government to clarify whether or not the Sustainable Investment rule will be met and to implement a full and independent review of the public finances, including off-balance sheet liabilities under the private finance initiative and public sector pension schemes",414,
2008-10-07c.140.1qs3,Government's Fiscal Rules,and further calls for the fiscal rules to be scrapped and replaced with a forward-looking fiscal framework with an independent mechanism for monitoring and assessing the sustainability of the Government's fiscal position.,414,414
2009-01-21b.759.1qs0,Emergency Care,That this House acknowledges the excellent reputation of emergency and urgent care services in the UK,704,
2009-01-21b.759.1qs1,Emergency Care,commends the expertise and dedication of NHS emergency and urgent care staff who work around the clock to provide a consistent and reliable service,704,
2009-01-21b.759.1qs2,Emergency Care," notes the strain placed on accident and emergency departments across the country from winter viruses, and commends NHS staff for their extra efforts to maintain services in the face of such pressures",704,
2009-01-21b.759.1qs3,Emergency Care,supports the improvement of acute hospital services and development of specialist centres where appropriate,504,
2009-01-21b.759.1qs4,Emergency Care," welcomes the recent report published by the College of Emergency Medicine, but notes with concern its conclusion that proposals for urgent care centres are clinically unproven and undermine the principle of patient choice",504,
2009-01-21b.759.1qs5,Emergency Care,regrets the lack of evidence to support models of service configuration which are centred on financial concerns and pressures arising from the European Working Time Directive,504,
2009-01-21b.759.1qs6,Emergency Care,deplores the Government's lack of urgency in addressing concerns raised over trauma care,504,
2009-01-21b.759.1qs7,Emergency Care,believes that the public should be given a more meaningful voice over the provision of local emergency services,301,
2009-01-21b.759.1qs8,Emergency Care,recognises the unique contribution made by community first responders,606,
2009-01-21b.759.1qs9,Emergency Care,recommends that the Government introduce a single number to access urgent and emergency care services,504,
2009-01-21b.759.1qs10,Emergency Care," and urges the Government to publish its delayed urgent care strategy, the consultation for which was published over two years ago.",504,504
2009-02-11b.1374.1qs0,Housing Waiting Lists,"That this House notes that social housing waiting lists have increased to a record 1.8 million families, over 4.5 million people, over the last 12 months",504,
2009-02-11b.1374.1qs1,Housing Waiting Lists,recognises that the Government's policies have reduced levels of house-building across all tenures,504,
2009-02-11b.1374.1qs2,Housing Waiting Lists,cautions that the number of families waiting for social housing is rising to record figures,504,
2009-02-11b.1374.1qs3,Housing Waiting Lists,expresses serious concern that the number of children living in temporary accommodation has doubled in the last 10 years,504,
2009-02-11b.1374.1qs4,Housing Waiting Lists,warns that the Government's changes to the system for counting rough sleepers will drastically under-estimate the problem,504,
2009-02-11b.1374.1qs5,Housing Waiting Lists,further notes that the Government's top-down policies with regard to housing have strangled it with red tape,504,
2009-02-11b.1374.1qs6,Housing Waiting Lists,and is concerned about the implications of the Government's housing policies for the future supply of housing in general and for families and the most vulnerable in society in particular.,504,504
2009-02-11b.1436.0qs0,Royal Mail,That this House welcomes the Hooper review of UK postal services,401,
2009-02-11b.1436.0qs1,Royal Mail,and urges the Government to implement rapidly the review's proposals for the partial privatisation of Royal Mail.,401,401
2009-02-24c.221.0qs0,British Agriculture and Food Labelling,That this House believes that British consumers are entitled to know exactly how and where the food they are eating is produced and that clear and unambiguous labelling stating the country of origin of the major ingredients is required to achieve this,403,
2009-02-24c.221.0qs1,British Agriculture and Food Labelling," further believes that this will level the playing field for British farmers and enable British consumers to show their preference for home-grown food which is produced to high standards of animal welfare, health and safety and environmental protection",703,
2009-02-24c.221.0qs2,British Agriculture and Food Labelling,notes that the rate of self-sufficiency in the food which Britain can produce itself has dropped substantially since 1997,703,
2009-02-24c.221.0qs3,British Agriculture and Food Labelling,further believes that voluntary labelling by food retailers has failed to deliver the transparency that consumers require,403,
2009-02-24c.221.0qs4,British Agriculture and Food Labelling,and calls on the Government to introduce a mandatory country of origin labelling scheme for meat and meat products without further delay.,403,403
2009-03-10b.165.1qs0,Unemployment,"That this House notes that unemployment rose by 146,000 to 1.97 million in the three months to December 2008, the highest level since August 1997, that the number of people claiming jobseeker's allowance in January 2009 rose by 73,800 to 1.23 million, and that the number of vacancies in the UK fell by 76,000 in the three months to January 2009 to 504,000, the lowest figure since records began",701,
2009-03-10b.165.1qs1,Unemployment," further notes that unemployment among 18 to 24-year-olds was 616,000 in the three months to November, the highest total since 1995",701,
2009-03-10b.165.1qs2,Unemployment," further notes that the Government has failed to establish a national loan guarantee scheme to increase the flow of credit to businesses, and calls on the Government to establish such a scheme",402,
2009-03-10b.165.1qs3,Unemployment,further notes that the Government failed to introduce necessary welfare reform during the years of economic growth,504,
2009-03-10b.165.1qs4,Unemployment,further calls on the Government to relax the rules on jobseeker's allowance to allow unemployed people rapidly to take up training opportunities,701,
2009-03-10b.165.1qs5,Unemployment,believes that the Government should immediately cut taxes for firms taking on new employees who have been unemployed for three months,402,
2009-03-10b.165.1qs6,Unemployment," notes with concern the failure of the procurement process for Flexible New Deal, and further calls on the Government not to backtrack on the use of the private and voluntary sectors in welfare-to-work provisions",401,
2009-03-10b.165.1qs7,Unemployment," and calls on the Department for Work and Pensions to expand the use of an 'invest to save' approach to welfare-to-work services, allowing the full potential of the expertise in these sectors to be realised.",504,504
2009-03-10b.220.0qs0,European Working Time Directive,That this House opposes the forthcoming blanket imposition in Britain of the 48- hour working week under the European Working Time Directive in August 2009,110,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs1,European Working Time Directive,welcomes improvements in the workplace which improve safety and general wellbeing but does not believe that the further implementation of the Directive is necessary to deliver this,110,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs2,European Working Time Directive,notes in particular the potential impact on patient safety arising from reduced and inflexible working hours for NHS doctors,704,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs3,European Working Time Directive,recognises the additional constraints imposed on the NHS by the SiMAP and Jaeger judgements,110,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs4,European Working Time Directive,is disturbed by the negative impact of the Directive on medical training and on the viability of some frontline services,704,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs5,European Working Time Directive,further notes that the New Deal for Doctors in 1991 would have secured the necessary reduction in junior doctors' hours,704,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs6,European Working Time Directive,regrets a series of missed opportunities to amend the worst aspects of the Directive since 2003,110,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs7,European Working Time Directive," expresses solidarity with other member states who are finding the Directive impracticable, including the 15 countries that currently depend on derogation",704,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs8,European Working Time Directive,further notes that the loss of the opt-out and the distinction between active and inactive on-call time would also be deeply damaging to British business and other public services such as those provided by retained fire-fighters,110,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs9,European Working Time Directive," fully agrees with the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform that the UK should stand firm in support of the opt-out",110,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs10,European Working Time Directive,deeply regrets that most Labour Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have failed to support the Government's position,110,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs11,European Working Time Directive,advises Labour MEPs to support the retention of the opt-out,110,
2009-03-10b.220.0qs12,European Working Time Directive,and urges the Government to give full consideration to alternative solutions.,110,110
2009-03-25d.375.0qs0,Business Rates and the Recession,That this House notes with concern that the effect of the five per cent. rise in business rates and the end of transitional rate relief will mean soaring bills at a time of deflation and recession,403,
2009-03-25d.375.0qs1,Business Rates and the Recession," notes the poor take-up of small business rate relief and calls for entitlement to be made automatic in England, as it is in Wales",403,
2009-03-25d.375.0qs2,Business Rates and the Recession,believes the complex and shrinking Local Authority Business Growth Incentive Scheme should be replaced with genuine incentives for local authorities to promote business growth,403,
2009-03-25d.375.0qs3,Business Rates and the Recession,further calls for local authorities to have the power to apply local business rate discounts,403,
2009-03-25d.375.0qs4,Business Rates and the Recession,expresses concern about the effect of the 2010 rates re-valuation on retail premises and urges a review of the re-valuation plans,403,
2009-03-25d.375.0qs5,Business Rates and the Recession," cautions that local firms will suffer as a result of the Government's business rate rises on empty property, new supplementary rates being imposed with no business say, and retrospective increases in rates on business by ports",403,
2009-03-25d.375.0qs6,Business Rates and the Recession,and asserts that the Government's policies on business rates are harming local firms during the recession.,403,403
2009-04-29b.890.1qs0,Gurkha Settlement Rights,That this House regrets the Government's recent statement outlining the eligibility criteria for Gurkhas to reside in the United Kingdom,503,
2009-04-29b.890.1qs1,Gurkha Settlement Rights,recognises the contribution the Gurkhas have made to the safety and freedom of the United Kingdom for the past 200 years,503,
2009-04-29b.890.1qs2,Gurkha Settlement Rights,notes that more Gurkhas have laid down their lives for the United Kingdom than are estimated to want to live here,503,
2009-04-29b.890.1qs3,Gurkha Settlement Rights,believes that Gurkhas who retired before 1997 should be treated fairly and in the same way as those who have retired since,503,
2009-04-29b.890.1qs4,Gurkha Settlement Rights,is concerned that the Government's new guidelines will permit only a small minority of Gurkhas and their families to settle whilst preventing the vast majority,503,
2009-04-29b.890.1qs5,Gurkha Settlement Rights,further believes that people who are prepared to fight and die for the United Kingdom should be entitled to live in the country,503,
2009-04-29b.890.1qs6,Gurkha Settlement Rights,and calls upon the Government to withdraw its new guidelines immediately and bring forward revised proposals that extend an equal right of residence to all Gurkhas.,503,503
2009-04-29b.932.0qs0,Sri Lanka,"That this House is concerned that the fighting in Sri Lanka has already had a devastating effect on hundreds of thousands of civilians, with thousands killed and wounded, and many tens of thousands traumatised and suffering from lack of food, water and basic medicines",106,
2009-04-29b.932.0qs1,Sri Lanka,believes there is a real danger of an even greater bloodbath in the next few days if a ceasefire is not immediately agreed between the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam,106,
2009-04-29b.932.0qs2,Sri Lanka," further believes that access is vital for humanitarian assistance, human rights monitors and members of the international media throughout the conflict zone and to all internally displaced persons, each of whom must, like every Sri Lankan citizen, have all their internationally recognised rights guaranteed",201,
2009-04-29b.932.0qs3,Sri Lanka,calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and peace talks,106,
2009-04-29b.932.0qs4,Sri Lanka," urges the Government energetically to continue and increase its efforts within the United Nations, European Union and Commonwealth and with others to broker a ceasefire",106,
2009-04-29b.932.0qs5,Sri Lanka," and urges the Government to make it clear to all sides that those who are proved to have committed war crimes in this conflict will be in danger of arrest, prosecution and punishment wherever they go for the rest of their lives.",106,106
2009-05-18b.1211.1qs0,Skills in the Recession,That this House regrets the Government's failure to deliver the skills training and education needed if the economy is to emerge stronger from the recession,506,
2009-05-18b.1211.1qs1,Skills in the Recession,condemns the incompetent management of further education colleges' capital projects,506,
2009-05-18b.1211.1qs2,Skills in the Recession," is concerned that the percentage of young people not in education, employment or training has risen significantly since the start of the decade",506,
2009-05-18b.1211.1qs3,Skills in the Recession,notes the concerns of training providers that funding allocations for 2009-10 will not support current apprentices to the end of their training,506,
2009-05-18b.1211.1qs4,Skills in the Recession,is disappointed that an estimated 1.4 million adult learning places have been lost since 2005,506,
2009-05-18b.1211.1qs5,Skills in the Recession," and urges the Government to set out, in consultation with the Association of Colleges, clear criteria for the prioritisation of funding for college building projects, to provide support for more Masters degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects during the downturn, to fund learners over the age of 25 in level 3 STEM skills and to help apprentices at risk of losing their places to find new employers or new training places.",506,506
2009-06-09b.710.0qs0,Housing,"That this House expresses disappointment at the minimal take-up of the Government's Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme, Mortgage Rescue Scheme, many of the Homebuy schemes, and the facility for zero stamp duty for zero carbon homes",404,
2009-06-09b.710.0qs1,Housing," notes that the Government's planning guidance on housing has led to a glut of flats, the destruction of gardens and a shortage of family homes",404,
2009-06-09b.710.0qs2,Housing,asserts that the lowest level of housebuilding since World War II exposes the failures of the Government's top-down and undemocratic regional planning process,404,
2009-06-09b.710.0qs3,Housing,believes that the Government's Home Information Packs have harmed the housing market further during the recession,305,
2009-06-09b.710.0qs4,Housing,regrets the Government's failure to publish a Housing Reform Green Paper,305,
2009-06-09b.710.0qs5,Housing,and registers disappointment at the rapid and regular change in housing ministers leading to the appointment of a fourth Housing Minister in less than 18 months.,305,404
2009-06-10c.852.1qs0,[Un-alloted half-day] — Dissolution of Parliament,That this House requests the Prime Minister to seek a dissolution of the present Parliament.,202,202
2009-07-06b.716.1qs0,Young People in the Recession,That this House deeply regrets that young people are amongst the principal victims of the recession,706,
2009-07-06b.716.1qs1,Young People in the Recession,is profoundly concerned that limits on entry to higher education mean tens of thousands of suitably qualified young people will be left without a university or college place in autumn 2009,706,
2009-07-06b.716.1qs2,Young People in the Recession,is concerned by reports that graduates face the worst job prospects for decades,701,
2009-07-06b.716.1qs3,Young People in the Recession," regrets that the number of young people starting an apprenticeship is falling and that the number of young people not in any kind of education, employment or training has risen to nearly one million",506,
2009-07-06b.716.1qs4,Young People in the Recession," regrets that Ministers did not support proposals to fund 25,000 new Masters degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects in this year's Budget",506,
2009-07-06b.716.1qs5,Young People in the Recession," and calls on Ministers to refocus Train to Gain provision to provide 100,000 extra training places and support the thousands of apprentices who risk losing their training places during this recession.",506,506
2009-10-14c.327.1qs0,Higher Education,That this House congratulates those who have secured a higher education place for 2009-10 and wishes them well in their studies,506,
2009-10-14c.327.1qs1,Higher Education,regrets the increase in the number of applicants unable to secure a place this year,506,
2009-10-14c.327.1qs10,Higher Education," and welcomes the idea of a cross-party student finance review to look at the long-term sustainability of the higher education sector, a fairer deal for part-time students and links with further education.",506,
2009-10-14c.327.1qs2,Higher Education," further regrets the financial difficulties faced by up to 175,000 students who started term without the loans and grants to which they are entitled",506,
2009-10-14c.327.1qs3,Higher Education,believes it is unacceptable that three-quarters of a million telephone calls to the Student Loans Company went unanswered in three months and that an avoidable contact policy was adopted,303,
2009-10-14c.327.1qs4,Higher Education,notes with regret that warnings about the problems in Student Finance England appear to have been ignored,506,
2009-10-14c.327.1qs5,Higher Education,asks the Government to clarify the treatment of emergency loans made by higher education institutions,305,
2009-10-14c.327.1qs6,Higher Education,regrets the problems faced by international students as a result of the poor implementation of the new visa system,705,
2009-10-14c.327.1qs7,Higher Education," notes the need for additional, fully-funded, higher education places in 2010-11",506,
2009-10-14c.327.1qs8,Higher Education,calls on the Government to consider new ways to improve access to university for 2010-11,506,
2009-10-14c.327.1qs9,Higher Education,further calls on the Government to provide more information on its planned sale of the student loan book,305,506
2009-10-14c.368.0qs0,NHS Dentistry,That this House supports maximising public access to NHS dentistry,504,
2009-10-14c.368.0qs1,NHS Dentistry,notes that under the Government's new contract considerable numbers of patients now do not have access to an NHS dentist,504,
2009-10-14c.368.0qs2,NHS Dentistry,believes the dental contract imposed by the Government is not adequately meeting its objectives for improving oral health or access to dentistry,504,
2009-10-14c.368.0qs3,NHS Dentistry,recognises that any future contractual arrangements should be appropriately consulted on and piloted,504,
2009-10-14c.368.0qs4,NHS Dentistry,calls for stronger incentives for dentists to carry out preventative care,504,
2009-10-14c.368.0qs5,NHS Dentistry,recognises the opportunity to bring about better patient care by ensuring the best treatments are provided at the appropriate time and by fostering the stability that will allow new investment in NHS practices,504,
2009-10-14c.368.0qs6,NHS Dentistry,supports an approach to NHS dentistry focused on preventative care,504,
2009-10-14c.368.0qs7,NHS Dentistry,further believes that the oral health of children should be protected by re-introducing dental screening programmes in schools,504,
2009-10-14c.368.0qs8,NHS Dentistry," and further supports the introduction of patient registration, allied to capitation-based funding rather than fee-for-service, restoring a relationship between patient and dentist conducive to an improvement in long-term oral health.",504,504
2009-10-21c.976.0qs0,Climate Change (Political Response),"That this House believes that it is vital that the UK demonstrates political leadership at all levels in response to the climate crisis, and that this is particularly important ahead of the United Nations Climate Change summit in Copenhagen if there is to be an international agreement which will avert the worst effects of catastrophic climate change",501,
2009-10-21c.976.0qs1,Climate Change (Political Response),further believes that immediate practical responses to the crisis should include a massive expansion of renewable energy and energy efficiency and a commitment for all homes in Britain to be warm homes within 10 years,501,
2009-10-21c.976.0qs2,Climate Change (Political Response),acknowledges that action taken now to tackle the climate crisis will cost less than action taken in the future,501,
2009-10-21c.976.0qs3,Climate Change (Political Response),notes the declared support of Labour and Conservative frontbenchers to the objective of the 10:10 campaign which calls for 10 per cent. greenhouse gas emission reductions by the end of 2010,501,
2009-10-21c.976.0qs4,Climate Change (Political Response),agrees that the House will sign up to the 10:10 campaign,501,
2009-10-21c.976.0qs5,Climate Change (Political Response),calls on Her Majesty's Government and all public sector bodies now to make it their policy to achieve a 10 per cent. reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2010,501,
2009-10-21c.976.0qs6,Climate Change (Political Response),and further calls on the Government to bring a delivery plan before this House by the end of 2009 on how these objectives will be achieved.,501,501
2009-10-27e.214.1qs0,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Parading in Northern Ireland,That this House recognises that the right of free assembly and peaceful procession is an intrinsic human right and an important part of the British heritage,201,
2009-10-27e.214.1qs1,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Parading in Northern Ireland,acknowledges the cultural significance of parading in Northern Ireland and its tourist potential,201,
2009-10-27e.214.1qs2,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Parading in Northern Ireland,regrets the attempts by a minority to interfere with the right to parade peacefully,201,
2009-10-27e.214.1qs3,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Parading in Northern Ireland," and accepts that it is a political imperative to resolve such matters, especially in a context where it is proposed to devolve policing and justice powers to Northern Ireland.",201,201
2009-10-28d.302.1qs0,Local Spending Reports,That this House welcomes the provisions of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 requiring the publication of local spending reports,202,
2009-10-28d.302.1qs1,Local Spending Reports,believes that people have a right to know how their money is spent by public bodies,202,
2009-10-28d.302.1qs2,Local Spending Reports," especially welcomes the assurances given by the then Minister for Local Government, the hon. Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth, that the local spending reports would include all public agencies",202,
2009-10-28d.302.1qs3,Local Spending Reports,further welcomes the Minister's assurance that the purpose was to achieve a report that identified how much would be spent in each area by the authorities,202,
2009-10-28d.302.1qs4,Local Spending Reports,is therefore very concerned by the limited information available in the local spending reports produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government,304,
2009-10-28d.302.1qs5,Local Spending Reports,believes them to be a contravention of the expressed assurances of the Minister,304,
2009-10-28d.302.1qs6,Local Spending Reports," and calls for proper local spending reports to be published, which will give effect to those assurances.",304,304
2009-10-28d.349.0qs0,Future of the Territorial Army,That this House expresses its continued support for the role of the Territorial Army (TA),104,
2009-10-28d.349.0qs1,Future of the Territorial Army," notes that the reserve forces have contributed some 20,000 personnel to operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Balkans since 2002, most of them from the Territorial Army, and that 14 Territorials have died on those operations",104,
2009-10-28d.349.0qs2,Future of the Territorial Army," deplores the decision made to freeze TA training, contrary to the recommendations of the Cottam Report, of which all seven strategic recommendations were accepted by the Government in April 2009",104,
2009-10-28d.349.0qs3,Future of the Territorial Army,further notes the adverse impact the decision would have had on the TA's war fighting capability and its ability to respond to natural disasters and other contingencies in the United Kingdom,104,
2009-10-28d.349.0qs4,Future of the Territorial Army," considers that there will be an enduring threat to TA morale, recruitment and retention as a result of the Government's lack of support",104,
2009-10-28d.349.0qs5,Future of the Territorial Army,notes the leadership displayed by the Leader of the Opposition in opposing the cuts to the TA,104,
2009-10-28d.349.0qs6,Future of the Territorial Army,and calls on the Government urgently to take steps to mend the damaged morale of the TA.,104,104
2010-01-13d.704.1qs0,"Education, Training and Skills","That this House notes with concern the increase in the number of young people not in employment, education or training and the fall in the number of apprenticeship starts",506,
2010-01-13d.704.1qs1,"Education, Training and Skills",further notes that there will be a shortage of university places in 2010 and that the continuing problems with the Student Loans Company will impact on those students beginning their studies this year,506,
2010-01-13d.704.1qs2,"Education, Training and Skills",calls on the Government to clarify its position on university places after the annual Higher Education Funding Council for England grant letter and on imposing fines on those higher education institutions that take on more students to meet the 50 per cent. participation target,506,
2010-01-13d.704.1qs3,"Education, Training and Skills",further calls on the Government to consider proposals for the rapid expansion of apprenticeships and to free further education colleges from stifling bureaucracy so they may meet the needs of young people,506,
2010-01-13d.704.1qs4,"Education, Training and Skills"," and urges the Government to offer 10,000 additional university places in order to build aspiration, opportunity and a competitive economy.",506,506
2010-03-09d.219.0qs0,"Local Government (Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk)",That this House expresses grave concern at the manner in which unitary restructuring is being imposed on local government in Devon and Norfolk,301,
2010-03-09d.219.0qs1,"Local Government (Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk)"," questions the legality, motivation and financial probity of restructuring in Devon and Norfolk during this pre-election period",304,
2010-03-09d.219.0qs2,"Local Government (Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk)",notes that the Permanent Secretary has had to seek a Ministerial Direction from the Secretary of State as to the value for money and feasibility of restructuring at this time,303,
2010-03-09d.219.0qs3,"Local Government (Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk)",further notes that the Permanent Secretary has concerns regarding the legal vulnerability of current restructuring plans in the case of judicial review,303,
2010-03-09d.219.0qs4,"Local Government (Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk)",cautions that distinguished academic research fundamentally undermines the economic case for unitary restructuring,301,
2010-03-09d.219.0qs5,"Local Government (Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk)",asserts that restructuring will place an additional cost burden on council tax payers in Devon and Norfolk,301,
2010-03-09d.219.0qs6,"Local Government (Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk)",regrets the ongoing uncertainty created in Suffolk over the restructuring plans,305,
2010-03-09d.219.0qs7,"Local Government (Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk)",commends much wider joint working and shared service arrangements between local authorities as important ways of delivering efficiency savings,303,
2010-03-09d.219.0qs8,"Local Government (Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk)",believes it is an abuse of the democratic process,304,
2010-03-09d.219.0qs9,"Local Government (Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk)",and calls for the draft Statutory Instruments pertaining to restructuring to be subject to a debate on the floor of the House and then for the proposals to be withdrawn.,304,301
2010-06-16b.886.1qs0,Industry (Government Support),"That this House notes the need for a clear deficit reduction plan, and that such a plan must have at its heart measures to foster growth and create the conditions for a strong business-led recovery",410,
2010-06-16b.886.1qs1,Industry (Government Support),believes Government has a crucial role to play in fostering economic growth and in creating a better-balanced economy,410,
2010-06-16b.886.1qs2,Industry (Government Support)," supports strategic decisions to back key sectors such as digital, life sciences, low carbon manufacturing and civil nuclear power",402,
2010-06-16b.886.1qs3,Industry (Government Support),congratulates the previous Government for supporting businesses through the downturn and laying the foundations for the UK to be globally competitive as the country makes the transition to a low carbon economy,402,
2010-06-16b.886.1qs4,Industry (Government Support),expresses serious concern that the Government's decisions risk removing key support for business and industry at a critical moment in the economic cycle,402,
2010-06-16b.886.1qs5,Industry (Government Support),further believes that cutting investment allowances will pull away vital support for manufacturers seeking to invest and grow,402,
2010-06-16b.886.1qs6,Industry (Government Support),further notes that the Government's scaling back of the regional development agencies at a time when recovery is fragile will impact on investment vital for regional economies,402,
2010-06-16b.886.1qs7,Industry (Government Support),and regrets the coalition Government's decision to place a question mark over a number of vital industrial support decisions taken by the previous Government.,402,402
2010-10-13b.409.0qs0,Draft EU Budget 2011,"That this House takes note of European Union Document No. SEC(2010) 473, Statement of Estimates of the European Commission for the financial year 2011",110,
2010-10-13b.409.0qs1,Draft EU Budget 2011," and supports the Government's efforts to maintain the 2011 EU budget at the cash levels equivalent to the 2010 budget, while ensuring better value for money in EU expenditure.",110,110
2010-11-09a.147.1qs0,Housing Benefit,"That this House believes that whilst housing benefit is in need of reform, the Government's proposals will mean significant losses for hundreds of thousands of working families and pensioners and risk spending an additional £120 million on the cost of providing temporary accommodation",503,
2010-11-09a.147.1qs1,Housing Benefit," and calls on the Government to bring forward revised proposals for the reform of housing benefit which do not penalise those who have been unable to secure employment within 12 months, and which ensure that any proposals are implemented on a revised timetable which allows councils, tenants and landlords to adjust, allows the impact on rents to be observed and understood, and avoids additional spending on temporary accommodation.",503,504
2010-11-18b.1078.1qs0,Immigration,"That this House calls on Her Majesty's Government to act on the overwhelming public concern about the present scale of immigration by taking firm measures to reduce immigration without excluding those individuals who are genuinely essential to economic recovery, on which so much else depends.",608,608
2010-11-30b.742.0qs0,Tuition Fees,"That this House believes that the Government should publish a White Paper on higher education in England, setting out the full detail of its plans for higher education funding and student finance before asking Parliament to vote on whether to raise the fee cap",506,
2010-11-30b.742.0qs1,Tuition Fees,is concerned that major questions about how the Government's market in higher education is intended to work remain unanswered,506,
2010-11-30b.742.0qs2,Tuition Fees,is concerned that recent graduates will be responsible for repaying loans for up to 30 years because the teaching grant is being cut by 80 per cent.,506,
2010-11-30b.742.0qs3,Tuition Fees,and urges the Higher Education Minister to bring forward publication of the White Paper.,506,506
2010-12-02a.1018.0qs0,Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority,That this House regrets the unnecessarily high costs and inadequacies of the systems introduced by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA),303,
2010-12-02a.1018.0qs1,Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority," calls on the IPSA to introduce a simpler scheme of office expenses and Members' allowances that cuts significantly the administrative costs, reduces the amount of time needed for administration by Members and their staff, does not disadvantage less welloff Members and those with family responsibilities, nor deter Members from seeking reimbursement of the costs of fulfilling their parliamentary duties",303,
2010-12-02a.1018.0qs2,Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority," and resolves that if these objectives are not reflected in a new scheme set out by the IPSA in time for operation by 1 April 2011, the Leader of the House should make time available for the amendment of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009 to do so.",303,303
2011-01-19b.860.1qs0,Education Maintenance Allowance,That this House believes that disadvantaged young people should gain greater access to further and higher education,503,
2011-01-19b.860.1qs1,Education Maintenance Allowance,recognises the valuable role that the education maintenance allowance (EMA) has played in supporting young people from less well-off backgrounds to participate and succeed in education,506,
2011-01-19b.860.1qs2,Education Maintenance Allowance," further recognises how EMA has supported choice for students in post-16 education, allowing them to travel to the best institution for their studies, which is of particular importance in rural areas",506,
2011-01-19b.860.1qs3,Education Maintenance Allowance," further notes that EMA is used by the majority of recipients to fund travel to college, as well as books and equipment, and allows recipients to focus on their studies rather than taking a part-time job",506,
2011-01-19b.860.1qs4,Education Maintenance Allowance," notes that EMA has been retained in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland",506,
2011-01-19b.860.1qs5,Education Maintenance Allowance,further notes research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies stating that EMA costs are completely offset by its benefits in raising participation,506,
2011-01-19b.860.1qs6,Education Maintenance Allowance,further notes the inquiry into educational access announced by the Education Select Committee,506,
2011-01-19b.860.1qs7,Education Maintenance Allowance," and calls on the Government to rethink its decision on EMA, retaining practical support to improve access to, interest in and participation in further and higher education.",506,506
2011-01-20a.1033.1qs0,Horse Racing Levy,"That this House notes that the horseracing industry supports employment of 100,000 people in Britain and that the racing industry contributes £3.5 billion to the UK economy each year",408,
2011-01-20a.1033.1qs1,Horse Racing Levy,celebrates the contribution the industry makes to the cultural and sporting landscape of Britain,502,
2011-01-20a.1033.1qs2,Horse Racing Levy,recognises Newmarket's role as the global headquarters of racing,502,
2011-01-20a.1033.1qs3,Horse Racing Levy,but further notes that the horseracing betting levy yield has been falling in recent years,408,
2011-01-20a.1033.1qs4,Horse Racing Levy,further recognises the changing nature of the gambling industry,408,
2011-01-20a.1033.1qs5,Horse Racing Levy,is concerned that betting operators are increasingly based offshore and so do not fully contribute to the levy,403,
2011-01-20a.1033.1qs6,Horse Racing Levy,and considers that the Government should bring forward proposals to improve the system of funding for racing and the relationship between racing and bookmakers before the end of 2011.,404,404
2011-02-02a.865.1qs0,"Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)","That this House notes that the Business Secretary in June 2010 called the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) the department of growth",410,
2011-02-02a.865.1qs1,"Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)",believes that the overriding priority is growth and jobs,410,
2011-02-02a.865.1qs2,"Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)"," expresses deep concern that after nine months BIS has failed to deliver this promise on growth, that the Growth White Paper is still not published, that the dismantling of regional development agencies is 'chaotic', that local enterprise partnerships lack powers and resources, and that regional development funding is slashed and grants for business investment abolished, causing oversubscription to the Regional Growth Fund",402,
2011-02-02a.865.1qs3,"Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)",regrets the refusal of the Sheffield Forgemasters loan,402,
2011-02-02a.865.1qs4,"Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)"," notes with concern that responsibility for the digital economy has been transferred to another department without consultation with business or rationale, that there has been no progress in securing lending to small businesses, while bank taxes have been cut, and that BIS has failed to persuade departments not to change planning policies and public services which damage jobs and growth",410,
2011-02-02a.865.1qs5,"Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)"," further notes the sharp reductions in adult training, that there is no longer a 10-year science funding strategy, and that BIS is prioritising unfair and damaging reforms to universities instead of enabling them to support growth",506,
2011-02-02a.865.1qs6,"Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)",notes the lack of strategy or leadership for key sectors vital to rebalancing the economy,404,
2011-02-02a.865.1qs7,"Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)",shares the CBI Director General's concern that the Government has no plan for growth and that BIS is a 'talking shop',410,
2011-02-02a.865.1qs8,"Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)",and calls on the Government to take decisive action to remedy the deficiencies in that Department.,410,410
2011-02-03a.1060.1qs0,Consumer Credit and Debt Management,That this House notes with alarm recent evidence showing a fourfold increase in the use of payday lending since the beginning of the recession and that high cost credit lenders advanced approximately £7.5 billion to low and middle income consumers in 2008 alone,403,
2011-02-03a.1060.1qs1,Consumer Credit and Debt Management," recognises the problems of financial exclusion, lack of financial and debt management education, lack of price competitiveness in the unsecured lending market and the near monopoly positions of many large lenders which contribute to the high costs of borrowing",403,
2011-02-03a.1060.1qs2,Consumer Credit and Debt Management," considers that without action these factors could worsen family debt, poverty and financial difficulties to the detriment of the economic recovery",403,
2011-02-03a.1060.1qs3,Consumer Credit and Debt Management," therefore calls upon the Government to introduce, alongside measures to increase access to affordable credit, regulatory powers that put in place a range of caps on prices in areas of the market in unsecured lending which are non price-competitive, likely to cause detriment to consumers or where there is evidence of irresponsible practice",403,
2011-02-03a.1060.1qs4,Consumer Credit and Debt Management," and believes that such caps should take account of the desirability of maintaining access to affordable and responsible credit, the likely impact on the supply of credit and the cost of enforcement, that they should be regularly reviewed and that they should use the total cost of credit, calculated on a yearly basis, to ensure that lender avoidance and distortions in price are prevented.",403,403
2011-02-16b.973.1qs0,Youth Unemployment,"That this House believes that the Government was wrong to cancel the Future Jobs Fund that would have created 200,000 jobs for young people",706,
2011-02-16b.973.1qs1,Youth Unemployment," further believes that the Government's economic policies have slowed economic growth, raised youth unemployment and created the highest graduate unemployment for over a decade",305,
2011-02-16b.973.1qs2,Youth Unemployment,further believes that urgent action is now required to stop a generation of young people being lost to worklessness,706,
2011-02-16b.973.1qs3,Youth Unemployment,and calls on the Government to commission an independent assessment of the Future Jobs Fund to report to Parliament before the Government's Work Programme is implemented and to evaluate whether a guarantee and requirement of work incorporated into the Programme would bring down youth unemployment in the short and longer term and limit steep rises in welfare payments.,706,706
2011-03-03c.477.1qs0,Support for UK Armed Forces and Veterans,That this House recognises the valiant service and sacrifice given by the members of UK armed forces in the defence and security of the UK,104,
2011-03-03c.477.1qs1,Support for UK Armed Forces and Veterans,notes concerns about the current level of support provided to veterans and the families of service personnel,104,
2011-03-03c.477.1qs2,Support for UK Armed Forces and Veterans," and calls on the Government adequately to fund aftercare services for veterans, including those who have physical disabilities or mental illness, to provide the best support to the families of those who have died as a result of their service, and to honour in full its commitments in relation to the Military Covenant.",705,104
2011-03-16b.309.1qs0,Fuel Prices and the Cost of Living,"That this House recognises that rising world oil, food and commodity prices are increasing the cost of living and adding to the squeeze on families on low and middle incomes across Britain",403,
2011-03-16b.309.1qs1,Fuel Prices and the Cost of Living," believes this has been compounded by the Government’s decision to increase VAT to 20 per cent., which will cost a family with children an annual average of £450, has helped to push up the consumer prices index annual inflation to 4 per cent. and, according to the House of Commons Library, is adding £1.35 to the cost of filling up a vehicle with a 50 litre tank",403,
2011-03-16b.309.1qs2,Fuel Prices and the Cost of Living,notes that the AA announced last week that the cost of unleaded petrol has now reached an average of £6 a gallon and that the fuel duty stabiliser promised in the 2010 Conservative Party manifesto has not yet been announced or implemented,412,
2011-03-16b.309.1qs3,Fuel Prices and the Cost of Living," further notes that the previous administration regularly postponed planned fuel duty rises when world oil prices were increasing sharply, as they are now",403,
2011-03-16b.309.1qs4,Fuel Prices and the Cost of Living," and demands that the Government takes immediate steps to reverse January’s VAT rise on road fuels, using the extra £800 million from the bank levy and securing the appropriate EU derogation, in order to provide relief to hard-pressed motorists and, at the time of the Budget, looks again at the annual duty rise due in April.",403,403
2011-03-16b.374.0qs0,NHS Reorganisation,That this House supports the founding principles of the National Health Service (NHS),504,
2011-03-16b.374.0qs1,NHS Reorganisation," therefore welcomes the improvements patients have seen in the NHS and supports steps further to ensure the NHS is genuinely centred on patients and carers, achieves quality and outcomes that are among the best in the world, refuses to tolerate unsafe care, involves clinicians in decision-making and enables healthcare providers to innovate, improves transparency and accountability, is more efficient and gives citizens greater say",504,
2011-03-16b.374.0qs2,NHS Reorganisation," recognises however that all of those policies and aspirations can be achieved without adopting the damaging and unjustified market-based reorganisation that is proposed, and already being implemented, by the Government",504,
2011-03-16b.374.0qs3,NHS Reorganisation," notes the strength of concerns being raised by independent experts, patient groups and professional bodies about the Government’s NHS reorganisation",504,
2011-03-16b.374.0qs4,NHS Reorganisation,further notes the similar concerns expressed by the Liberal Democrat Party spring conference,504,
2011-03-16b.374.0qs5,NHS Reorganisation,and therefore urges the Government to halt the implementation of the reorganisation and pause the progress of the legislation in order to re-think their plans and honour the Prime Minister’s promise to protect the NHS.,504,504
2011-05-09c.912.1qs0,[Un-alloted Half Day] — Future of the NHS,That this House notes the growing concerns over the Government’s handling of the NHS and the effect its policies are having on hospitals and patient care,504,
2011-05-09c.912.1qs1,[Un-alloted Half Day] — Future of the NHS," and calls on the Government to uphold the Coalition Agreement promise to stop the top-down reorganisations of the NHS which have got in the way of patient care, to use the present pause in the progress of the Health and Social Care Bill to make fundamental changes, including dropping the damaging and unjustified market-based approach, and to concentrate efforts instead on achieving sound efficiencies, better clinical quality and improved integration of services.",504,504
2011-05-12d.1405.0qs0,Fisheries,That this House welcomes the Fish Fight campaign,501,
2011-05-12d.1405.0qs1,Fisheries," and calls on the Government to vote against proposed reforms of the EU Common Fisheries Policy unless they implement an ecosystems-based approach to fisheries management, end discards in relation to all fish and shellfish with derogation only for species proven to have a high survival rate on discarding, require that all fish and shellfish are harvested at sustainable levels by 2015, ensure the involvement of fishers and other stakeholders in decision-making processes and enable the UK to introduce higher standards of management and conservation in respect of all vessels fishing within its territorial waters, taking into particular account vessel size and environmental impact.",501,501
2011-05-19c.536.1qs0,BBC World Service,"That this House notes the Sixth Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee, The Implications of Cuts to the BBC World Service, HC 849",411,
2011-05-19c.536.1qs1,BBC World Service,endorses the Committee’s support for the World Service’s invaluable work in providing a widely respected and trusted news service in combination with high-quality journalism to many countries,202,
2011-05-19c.536.1qs2,BBC World Service,considers that the unfolding events in North Africa and the Middle East demonstrate the continuing importance of the soft power wielded through the World Service,202,
2011-05-19c.536.1qs3,BBC World Service,believes that the value of the World Service far outweighs its relatively small cost,411,
2011-05-19c.536.1qs4,BBC World Service,and invites the Government to review its decision to cut spending on the World Service by 16 per cent.,411,411
2011-05-23b.657.1qs0,Sentencing,That this House opposes changing the maximum discount for custodial sentences to up to 50% for those who plead guilty.,605,605
2011-05-23b.703.0qs0,Policing and Crime,"That this House opposes the Government’s cuts leading to over 12,000 fewer police officers across England and Wales",605,
2011-05-23b.703.0qs1,Policing and Crime,believes that the 20 per cent. cut to central Government funding to the police goes far beyond the assessment of HM Inspectorate of Constabulary of efficiency savings that are possible without affecting frontline services,605,
2011-05-23b.703.0qs2,Policing and Crime,calls on the Government to withdraw plans for American-style police and crime commissioners for which there will be no checks or balances,605,
2011-05-23b.703.0qs3,Policing and Crime," and believes that the Government is making it harder for the police to cut crime by weakening the National DNA Database, leading to the loss of 1,000 criminal matches per year",605,
2011-05-23b.703.0qs4,Policing and Crime," ending anti-social behaviour orders, increasing bureaucracy on CCTV, creating serious loopholes in child protection and failing to develop any cross-Governmental strategy to cut crime.",605,605
2011-06-23b.548.0qs0,Wild Animals (Circuses),That this House directs the Government to use its powers under section 12 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to introduce a regulation banning the use of all wild animals in circuses to take effect by 1 July 2012.,501,501
2011-07-11b.111.0qs0,Rights and Protection of Victims,"That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 10610/11 and Addenda 1 and 2 relating to the Draft Directive establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, No. 10613/11 and Addenda 1 and 2 relating to the Draft Regulation on mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters, No. 10612/11 and Addenda 1 and 2 relating to a Commission Communication–strengthening victims’ rights in the EU and the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 16 May 2011 relating to a Council Resolution on a Roadmap for strengthening the rights and protection of victims, in particular in criminal proceedings",201,
2011-07-11b.111.0qs1,Rights and Protection of Victims," and welcomes the opportunity to consider views on whether the UK should opt in to the draft Directive establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims and the Draft Regulation on mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters.",201,201
2011-09-13a.899.1qs0,Opportunities for the Next Generation,That this House believes that young people face a more uncertain future which may not offer the increased opportunities and prosperity enjoyed by their parents and their grandparents,410,
2011-09-13a.899.1qs1,Opportunities for the Next Generation," notes that, following the Government’s decision to cut public spending too far and too fast, it has targeted young people with cuts, resulting in nearly one million young people not in education, employment or training",410,
2011-09-13a.899.1qs2,Opportunities for the Next Generation," further notes with concern that there were no university places for around 100,000 applicants this year, that tuition fees are trebling, university places will be cut next year and many universities will lose popular courses",506,
2011-09-13a.899.1qs3,Opportunities for the Next Generation," highlights that the proportion of apprenticeship places for 16 to 18 year olds has decreased by 11 per cent., new apprenticeships are providing mainly short-term training for older workers, the Future Jobs Fund has been scrapped, the apprenticeship guarantee abandoned, Education Maintenance Allowance ended, homelessness has risen and homebuilding is at a 90-year low",410,
2011-09-13a.899.1qs4,Opportunities for the Next Generation,believes the Government must take action to secure business growth to create opportunities for young people,410,
2011-09-13a.899.1qs5,Opportunities for the Next Generation," resolves that the Government should repeat the bank bonus levy to create over 100,000 jobs through a youth jobs fund, to build 25,000 affordable homes and to support business through increased funding for the Regional Growth Fund",410,
2011-09-13a.899.1qs6,Opportunities for the Next Generation,calls on the Government to expand apprenticeships for young people and to ensure that public sector contractors offer apprenticeships,410,
2011-09-13a.899.1qs7,Opportunities for the Next Generation," and further calls on the Government to enact a temporary VAT cut to boost consumer spending, business confidence and support the UK’s high streets.",410,410
2011-10-12a.356.1qs0,Jobs and Growth,"That this House notes that there has been no growth in the UK economy over the last nine months, compared to 1.8 per cent. growth in the previous nine months",410,
2011-10-12a.356.1qs1,Jobs and Growth," further notes that families are feeling the squeeze, unemployment is rising again and the recovery was choked off last autumn, well before the eurozone crisis of recent months",408,
2011-10-12a.356.1qs2,Jobs and Growth,agrees with the International Monetary Fund’s managing director that ‘growth is necessary for fiscal credibility’ and the IMF’s recent report which warned that ‘if activity were to undershoot current expectations and risk a period of stagnation’ the Government should ‘consider delaying some of their planned consolidation’,409,
2011-10-12a.356.1qs3,Jobs and Growth,further notes that borrowing is forecast to be £46 billion higher than planned because of the slower growth and higher unemployment arising from the Government’s policy of cutting spending and raising taxes too far and too fast,409,
2011-10-12a.356.1qs4,Jobs and Growth,further believes that the Government need a plan for jobs and growth if the deficit is to be reduced in a sustainable way,404,
2011-10-12a.356.1qs5,Jobs and Growth," and calls on the Government to implement a steadier deficit plan and the Opposition’s five point plan for jobs, which includes a tax on bank bonuses to fund 100,000 jobs for young people, bringing forward long-term investment projects, reversing temporarily the VAT increase to provide an average £450 increase for a couple with children, implementing a one-year cut in VAT on home improvements, repairs and maintenance to five per cent, and a one-year national insurance tax break for small firms taking on extra workers.",409,409
2011-10-17a.662.0qs0,Backbench Business — Hillsborough Disaster,"That this House calls for the full disclosure of all Government-related documents, including Cabinet minutes, relating to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster",304,
2011-10-17a.662.0qs1,Backbench Business — Hillsborough Disaster,requires that such documentation be uncensored and without redaction,304,
2011-10-17a.662.0qs2,Backbench Business — Hillsborough Disaster,and further calls for the families of the 96 and the Hillsborough Independent Panel to have unrestricted access to that information.,304,304
2011-10-26a.323.1qs0,National Health Service,That this House recalls that the Prime Minister made a series of personal pledges on the NHS in the run up to the General Election which were carried over to the Coalition Agreement,305,
2011-10-26a.323.1qs1,National Health Service,believes it is now clear he has failed to honour three of the headline commitments in the Coalition Agreement,305,
2011-10-26a.323.1qs2,National Health Service," notes firstly that Treasury figures from July 2011 confirm that NHS spending fell in real terms in 2010-11, contrary to the guarantee that health spending will increase in real terms in each year of the Parliament",504,
2011-10-26a.323.1qs3,National Health Service," notes secondly recent central approval of changes to hospital services, in breach of a moratorium on such changes",504,
2011-10-26a.323.1qs4,National Health Service," notes thirdly the Prime Minister’s continuation, despite widespread opposition, with the Health and Social Care Bill, contrary to the pledge in the Coalition Agreement to stop top-down reorganisations of the NHS",504,
2011-10-26a.323.1qs5,National Health Service,believes there is mounting evidence that the combination of an unprecedented financial challenge combined with the biggest reorganisation in the history of the NHS is damaging patient care and leading to longer waiting times,504,
2011-10-26a.323.1qs6,National Health Service,is concerned that huge cuts to adult social care in England will further limit hospitals’ ability to cope with coming winter pressures,504,
2011-10-26a.323.1qs7,National Health Service," and calls on the Government to listen to GPs and NHS staff, drop the Bill and accept the offer of cross-party talks on reforming NHS commissioning.",504,504
2011-11-08b.213.0qs0,Backbench Business — Transport Committee Report (High Speed Rail),"That this House notes the publication of the Tenth Report from the Transport Committee on High Speed Rail, HC 1185.",411,411
2011-11-09a.311.1qs0,Border Checks Summer 2011,That this House notes with concern the significant reduction in the level of security and border checks at UK ports of entry in the summer of 2011,605,
2011-11-09a.311.1qs1,Border Checks Summer 2011," and calls on the Government to publish immediately all relevant Home Office submissions to Ministers, together with the instructions from Home Office Ministers to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) regarding passport checks in the summer of 2011 and the relevant operational instructions from UKBA executives to staff and all data collected by the UKBA on the level of checks at each port of entry since July 2011.",605,605
2011-11-09a.366.0qs0,Youth Unemployment,"That this House believes that the Government’s policies of cutting spending and raising taxes too far and too fast have resulted in the UK economy flat-lining for 12 months, well before the recent Eurozone crisis",410,
2011-11-09a.366.0qs1,Youth Unemployment," notes that unemployment has reached a 17-year high and youth unemployment has hit a record level of 991,000",408,
2011-11-09a.366.0qs2,Youth Unemployment,further notes that slower growth and higher unemployment makes it harder to get the deficit down and that the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts £46 billion more borrowing than the Government planned,410,
2011-11-09a.366.0qs3,Youth Unemployment,further believes that with long-term youth unemployment up by 64 per cent. since January 2011 it was a mistake to abolish the Future Jobs Fund and urgent action is now required to stop a generation of young people being lost to worklessness,410,
2011-11-09a.366.0qs4,Youth Unemployment," agrees with the IMF’s warning that ‘consolidating too quickly will hurt the recovery and worsen job prospects’ and that the Government should have ‘a heightened readiness to respond, particularly if it looks like the economy is headed for a prolonged period of weak growth and high unemployment’",409,
2011-11-09a.366.0qs5,Youth Unemployment," and calls on the Government to adopt the Opposition’s five point plan for jobs which includes using funds raised from a tax on bank bonuses to guarantee a job for 100,000 young people and build 25,000 affordable homes, bringing forward long-term investment projects, temporarily reversing January’s VAT rise, a one-year cut in VAT to five per cent. on home improvements and a one-year national insurance tax break for every small firm which takes on extra workers.",409,409
2011-11-23b.321.1qs0,Economic Growth and Employment,"That this House notes with concern that UK economic growth is flatlining and was choked off well before the recent Eurozone crisis, that youth unemployment is now more than one million and that Government borrowing is therefore expected to be £46 billion higher than forecast over the Parliament",410,
2011-11-23b.321.1qs1,Economic Growth and Employment," further notes with regret that the Government has failed to deliver a credible growth plan, is undermining critical industries in which the UK must compete, is failing to use strategically procurement and other tools to drive growth and innovation, and is holding back regional growth with its flagship projects mired in inertia and with most business still waiting for Regional Growth Fund money seven months after the recipients were announced",410,
2011-11-23b.321.1qs2,Economic Growth and Employment," therefore calls on the Government to deliver a growth plan that provides an immediate boost to the economy to increase demand and growth, including a £2 billion tax on bank bonuses to fund 100,000 jobs for young people and build 25,000 more affordable homes",410,
2011-11-23b.321.1qs3,Economic Growth and Employment," and further calls on the Government to bring forward long-term investment projects to get people back to work, to reverse the damaging VAT rise of January 2011 for a temporary period giving families a £450 boost and providing immediate help for the UK’s high streets, to provide a one-year cut in VAT to five per cent. on home improvements, repairs and maintenance to help home owners and small businesses, and to provide a one-year national insurance tax break for small firms to help them grow and create jobs.",410,410
2011-11-24a.472.1qs0,BAE Systems,"That this House urges BAE Systems to act to preserve the UK’s defence production skills base and, as a recipient of enormous resources over many years from the UK taxpayer, to deploy those resources in such a way as to protect the nation’s manufacturing capability.",408,408
2011-12-07a.313.0qs0,Common European Sales Law,"That this House considers that the Draft Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council to introduce a Common European Sales Law (European Union Document No. 15429/11 and Addenda 1 and 2) does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity, for the reasons set out in Chapter 5 of the Forty-Seventh Report of the European Scrutiny Committee (HC 428-xlii)",110,
2011-12-07a.313.0qs1,Common European Sales Law," and, in accordance with Article 6 of Protocol (No. 2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union on the application of principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, instructs the Clerk of the House to forward this reasoned opinion to the Presidents of the European Institutions.",110,110
2011-12-08a.431.1qs0,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Public Sector Pensions,That this House recognises and appreciates the valuable work done by public sector workers,704,
2011-12-08a.431.1qs1,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Public Sector Pensions," believes that they should receive pensions which are affordable, sustainable and fair",503,
2011-12-08a.431.1qs2,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Public Sector Pensions,further believes that the changes announced since June 2010 by the Government are primarily for the purposes of deficit reduction rather than a move to secure the long-term sustainability of public sector pensions,504,
2011-12-08a.431.1qs3,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Public Sector Pensions," notes that these changes are unfair on public sector workers who will have to work longer, pay more and receive less in their pension when they retire",503,
2011-12-08a.431.1qs4,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Public Sector Pensions," further notes the findings of the National Audit Office that the 2007-08 pensions re-negotiation changes will generate estimated savings of 14 per cent. by 2059-60 and the conclusions of the House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts’ Thirty-eighth Report of this Session on the Impact of the 2007-08 changes to public sector pensions (HC 833), that the cost of public service pensions has reduced substantially because of these changes",504,
2011-12-08a.431.1qs5,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Public Sector Pensions,agrees with criticism in both reports of the failure to develop a long-term strategy for the role of pensions in recruitment and retention to the public sector,503,
2011-12-08a.431.1qs6,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Public Sector Pensions,condemns the Government’s threat to cut devolved administrations’ budgets if they do not implement the Government’s immediate levy on pensions contributions,504,
2011-12-08a.431.1qs7,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Public Sector Pensions,and calls on the Government to reverse its unfair changes to public sector pensions.,503,503
2011-12-14a.835.1qs0,[un-allotted half day] — Unemployment,"That this House believes that the Government’s policies of cutting spending and raising taxes too far and too fast have resulted in the UK economy flat-lining for 12 months, well before the recent eurozone crisis",408,
2011-12-14a.835.1qs1,[un-allotted half day] — Unemployment,notes that unemployment has reached a 17-year high and over-50s unemployment has risen sharply,408,
2011-12-14a.835.1qs2,[un-allotted half day] — Unemployment," further notes that slower growth and higher unemployment makes it harder to get the deficit down and that the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts a further rise in unemployment to 8.7 per cent., a rise in the benefits bill of £29 billion, and an increase in projected borrowing of £158 billion",404,
2011-12-14a.835.1qs3,[un-allotted half day] — Unemployment," agrees with the IMF’s warning that ‘consolidating too quickly will hurt the recovery and worsen job prospects’ and that the Government should ‘have a heightened readiness to respond, particularly if it looks like the economy is headed for a prolonged period of weak growth and high unemployment’",404,
2011-12-14a.835.1qs4,[un-allotted half day] — Unemployment," and, in light of the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts published on 29 November 2011, calls on the Government to reconsider its refusal to adopt the Opposition’s five point plan for jobs which includes creating 100,000 jobs for young people and building 25,000 affordable homes using funds raised from a tax on bank bonuses, bringing forward long-term investment projects, temporarily reversing the January 2011 VAT rise, a one-year cut in VAT to 5 per cent. on home improvements, and a one-year national insurance tax break for every small firm which takes on extra workers.",404,404
2012-01-23b.38.1qs0,Food Prices and Food Poverty,That this House notes that food prices rose by more than 4 per cent. over the last year and that an increasing number of families are relying on foodbanks,503,
2012-01-23b.38.1qs1,Food Prices and Food Poverty," is dismayed at Government delays to the Groceries Code Adjudicator and that it has rejected recommendations by the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to give it teeth",403,
2012-01-23b.38.1qs2,Food Prices and Food Poverty,believes that the Adjudicator should have the power to fine retailers and that third party organisations should be able to report retailers for unfair practices,403,
2012-01-23b.38.1qs3,Food Prices and Food Poverty,calls on the Government to bring forward proposals for the Groceries Code Adjudicator early in the next Parliament to ensure fairness across the food supply chain,403,
2012-01-23b.38.1qs4,Food Prices and Food Poverty," and further calls on the Government to work with the retail sector to provide more responsible, transparent price promotions and clearer unit pricing to offer genuine value-for-money for consumers.",403,403
2012-01-23b.86.0qs0,Youth Unemployment and Bank Bonuses,"That this House notes with concern that unemployment has risen to its highest level for 17 years, youth unemployment has now reached a record level of 1.04 million and the number of young people claiming jobseeker’s allowance for over six months has more than doubled since January 2011",410,
2012-01-23b.86.0qs1,Youth Unemployment and Bank Bonuses,believes that cutting spending and raising taxes too far and too fast has choked off the recovery and pushed up unemployment and that it was a mistake for the Government to abolish the Future Jobs Fund,410,
2012-01-23b.86.0qs2,Youth Unemployment and Bank Bonuses," recognises that rising unemployment and the Government’s failing welfare to work programmes are leading to a higher benefits bill, which is contributing to the £158 billion of additional borrowing announced in the Autumn Statement",408,
2012-01-23b.86.0qs3,Youth Unemployment and Bank Bonuses," further notes reports that multi-million pound bank bonuses are set to be paid out this year, even in banks where the share price has almost halved",305,
2012-01-23b.86.0qs4,Youth Unemployment and Bank Bonuses," and in view of the most recent figures on unemployment, calls on the Government to take urgent action to kickstart the economy to promote jobs and growth and to reconsider its refusal to introduce a tax on bankers’ bonuses this year, in addition to the permanent bank levy, to fund 100,000 jobs for young people.",410,410
2012-02-07b.183.1qs0,[Un-Allotted Half Day] — Banking (Responsibility and Reform),"That this House notes with concern that the recent Bank of England publication, Trends in Lending, shows that net lending to businesses has fallen in nine out of the last 12 months and by more than £10 billion in the last year",403,
2012-02-07b.183.1qs1,[Un-Allotted Half Day] — Banking (Responsibility and Reform)," further notes that a Department for Business, Innovation and Skills report published on 2 February 2012 states that the stock of lending to small and medium-sized enterprises peaked in 2009 and in November 2011 declined by 6.1 per cent. compared to November 2010, whilst banks were frequently setting bonuses for their senior executives which were too large",403,
2012-02-07b.183.1qs2,[Un-Allotted Half Day] — Banking (Responsibility and Reform),believes that bank executive remuneration should be related to performance and that banks either directly or indirectly supported by the taxpayer must recognise that the taxpayer expects very large bonuses only to be paid to reflect genuine exceptional performance,403,
2012-02-07b.183.1qs3,[Un-Allotted Half Day] — Banking (Responsibility and Reform)," notes with concern that the Government has not given due consideration to repeating the bankers’ bonus tax, in addition to the bank levy, to pay for 100,000 jobs for young people",403,
2012-02-07b.183.1qs4,[Un-Allotted Half Day] — Banking (Responsibility and Reform)," calls on the Government to increase transparency, accountability and responsibility in the setting of pay in the banking sector, including through the immediate implementation of the Walker Review on corporate governance, and the placing of an employee representative on the remuneration committees of company boards",403,
2012-02-07b.183.1qs5,[Un-Allotted Half Day] — Banking (Responsibility and Reform),and further calls on the Government to reform the banking sector so that it better supports businesses and provides the credit they need to create jobs and growth.,403,403
2012-02-22b.882.1qs0,NHS Risk Register,That this House calls on the Government to respect the ruling by the Information Commissioner and to publish the risk register associated with the Health and Social Care Bill in order to ensure that it informs public and parliamentary debate.,202,203
2012-03-05b.638.0qs0,Living Standards,"That this House believes that next month’s Budget should include a real plan for jobs and growth in order to boost the stalled economy, help hard-pressed families, pensioners and small businesses, bring down unemployment, and so ensure that the deficit is brought down and done so in a fair way",404,
2012-03-05b.638.0qs1,Living Standards," notes that while the banks are receiving a tax cut this year, the Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis shows that families with children will lose an average of £580 per year from tax and benefit changes coming into effect in 2012-13",503,
2012-03-05b.638.0qs2,Living Standards," further notes that up to 200,000 couples with children who work part-time face losing all their working tax credit of up to £3,870 per year from April 2012 if they cannot increase their working hours to 24 hours per week, further squeezing family living standards",503,
2012-03-05b.638.0qs3,Living Standards," further recognises that, in addition to ending the principle of universal child benefit, the Government’s unfair and ill-thought-through changes to child benefit will mean that a family with two earners each earning £40,000 would keep all its child benefit, but a single-earner family on £43,000 would lose it all, at a cost of £2,450 per year for a family with three children",503,
2012-03-05b.638.0qs4,Living Standards," and calls on the Chancellor to use extra revenue from tackling tax avoidance to cancel his changes to eligibility rules for working tax credits and announce in the Budget an immediate and urgent review of his changes to child benefit, to report before they come into effect in January 2013.",503,503
2012-03-27a.1363.0qs0,Backbench Business — Un-allotted Day — Assisted Suicide,"That this House welcomes the Director of Public Prosecutions’ Policy for Prosecutors in Respect of Cases of Encouraging or Assisting Suicide, published in February 2010.",605,605
2012-06-13b.339.1qs0,Ministerial Code (Culture Secretary),"That this House believes that the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport should be referred to the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests to investigate whether he breached paragraph 1.2c (giving accurate and truthful information to Parliament) and paragraph 3.3 (responsibility for his special adviser) of the Ministerial Code.",304,304
2012-06-28c.481.0qs0,Backbench Business — Green Economy,That this House urges the Government to promote the right fiscal and regulatory framework to accelerate green growth as an intrinsic part of the UK’s economic recovery strategy.,501,501
2012-07-11a.386.0qs0,VAT on Air Ambulance Fuel Payments,"That this House supports wholeheartedly the work and actions of the Air Ambulance Service nationally, and all the individual crew members and staff, who provide an outstanding service to people up and down the UK",704,
2012-07-11a.386.0qs1,VAT on Air Ambulance Fuel Payments," notes that the Air Ambulance Service is a charitable organisation, funded by donations given by the general public, and without any direct funding from Government",606,
2012-07-11a.386.0qs2,VAT on Air Ambulance Fuel Payments,further notes that the Air Ambulance Service has saved successive governments millions of pounds,606,
2012-07-11a.386.0qs3,VAT on Air Ambulance Fuel Payments," notes that the Air Ambulance Service provides an emergency service similar to the Lifeboat Service, and that the Lifeboat Service has been excluded from the EU VAT Directive on fuel costs since 1977, whereas the Air Ambulance Service has been required to pay for VAT on fuel",402,
2012-07-11a.386.0qs4,VAT on Air Ambulance Fuel Payments,notes that successive governments have failed to provide a rebate or exemption to the Air Ambulance Service for this VAT,402,
2012-07-11a.386.0qs5,VAT on Air Ambulance Fuel Payments,calls on the Government to conduct an urgent review of this situation,305,
2012-07-11a.386.0qs6,VAT on Air Ambulance Fuel Payments," and further calls on the Government, in the next 12 months, to consider providing for grants to the Air Ambulance Service commensurate to the sums incurred by the Air Ambulance Service for the VAT on the fuel they purchase, and to publish the outcome of that review within this timescale.",402,402
2012-07-16d.710.1qs0,National Health Service,That this House regrets the growing gap between Ministers’ statements and what is happening in the NHS,504,
2012-07-16d.710.1qs1,National Health Service," notes mounting evidence of rationing of treatments and services by cost, despite Ministers’ claims to have prevented it",504,
2012-07-16d.710.1qs2,National Health Service," further regrets the increasing number of cost-driven reconfigurations of hospital services, despite the Coalition Agreement’s promise of a moratorium on changes to hospital services",504,
2012-07-16d.710.1qs3,National Health Service," further notes growing private sector involvement in both the commissioning and provision of NHS services, contradicting Ministers’ claims that the NHS reorganisation would not increase levels of privatisation",504,
2012-07-16d.710.1qs4,National Health Service," recognises that, according to the Government’s Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses figures, actual Government spending on the NHS in 2011-12 fell by £26 million, the second successive real-terms reduction in NHS spending, following a reduction of £766 million in the Government’s first year in office, in breach of the commitment in the Coalition Agreement",504,
2012-07-16d.710.1qs5,National Health Service," believes the Government’s decision to reorganise the NHS has distracted its focus from the financial challenge, with seven out of 10 acute hospital trusts in England missing savings targets in the first half of 2011-12",504,
2012-07-16d.710.1qs6,National Health Service," calls on the Government to take action to prevent rationing by cost in the NHS, based on the evidence presented",504,
2012-07-16d.710.1qs7,National Health Service," and further calls on the Government to honour pledges on NHS spending in the Coalition Agreement, and the commitment that future savings will be reinvested into the NHS front line, and to return at least half of the underspend to the Department of Health budget.",504,504
2012-07-16d.753.0qs0,Adult Social Care,That this House notes the growing crisis in adult social care,504,
2012-07-16d.753.0qs1,Adult Social Care," welcomes many of the proposals in the Care and Support White Paper including national minimum standards on eligibility, stronger legal rights for family carers, portability of care packages and improvements to end-of-life care",504,
2012-07-16d.753.0qs2,Adult Social Care," notes that many of these ideas were proposed by the previous administration, but believes they are now in danger of appearing meaningless without the ability to properly fund them",504,
2012-07-16d.753.0qs3,Adult Social Care," is concerned that the Government is considering a cap on individual costs as high as £100,000",504,
2012-07-16d.753.0qs4,Adult Social Care,is committed to the important Dilnot Commission principle that protection against the risks of high care costs should be provided for everyone,504,
2012-07-16d.753.0qs5,Adult Social Care,and calls on the Government to honour the commitment in its 2010 NHS White Paper to introduce legislation in the second session of this Parliament to establish a legal and financial framework for adult social care.,504,504
2012-09-05b.300.0qs0,Housing,That this House notes that England faces a housing crisis,408,
2012-09-05b.300.0qs1,Housing," further notes with concern that housing starts, including for affordable housing, are down, and that homelessness and rough sleeping have increased under this Government",408,
2012-09-05b.300.0qs2,Housing,further notes that the collapse in house building and contraction in construction are a major cause of the double-dip recession,411,
2012-09-05b.300.0qs3,Housing,believes that the Government needs to take urgent action to get the economy and house building going again,410,
2012-09-05b.300.0qs4,Housing," and calls on the Government to introduce a tax on bankers’ bonuses to fund the building of 25,000 additional affordable homes, to bring forward infrastructure investment, including for housing, and to cut VAT on home improvements, repairs and maintenance to five per cent for one year to help homeowners and create jobs.",403,403
2012-09-06a.418.0qs0,Backbench Business — Immigration,"That this House calls on the Government to take all necessary steps to reduce immigration to a level that will stabilise the UK’s population as close as possible to its present level and, certainly, significantly below 70 million.",608,608
2012-09-06a.454.0qs0,Community Hospitals,That this House recognises and supports the contribution of community hospitals to the care of patients within the National Health Service,402,
2012-09-06a.454.0qs1,Community Hospitals," requests the Secretary of State for Health to commission a comprehensive database of community hospitals, their ownership and current roles",402,
2012-09-06a.454.0qs2,Community Hospitals,and believes that the assets of community hospitals should remain for the benefit of their community while allowing them greater freedom to explore different ownership models.,402,402
2012-09-11b.143.1qs0,Universal Credit and Welfare Reform,That this House notes that the Universal Credit is late and over budget,505,
2012-09-11b.143.1qs1,Universal Credit and Welfare Reform,recognises that there is widespread unease surrounding the implementation of the £2 billion scheme’s IT system,305,
2012-09-11b.143.1qs2,Universal Credit and Welfare Reform,further notes that the project is so badly designed that it is set to reduce work incentives for over two million people and hurt small businesses and the self-employed,505,
2012-09-11b.143.1qs3,Universal Credit and Welfare Reform," believes that Ministers have failed to properly account for numerous basic details of how the scheme will work, such as its interaction with free school meals or what is to be done with 20,000 Housing Benefit staff",305,
2012-09-11b.143.1qs4,Universal Credit and Welfare Reform,further believes that the project is poorly thought through and is now at risk of descending into chaos,305,
2012-09-11b.143.1qs5,Universal Credit and Welfare Reform," and calls on the Government to publish the business case, so that the House can see a detailed plan of implementation, and urgently to set out a plan to address these deep flaws before it is too late.",404,305
2012-10-24c.929.1qs0,Energy Market Reform,"That this House notes that annual energy bills have risen by more than £200 since May 2010, with further price rises on the way",403,
2012-10-24c.929.1qs1,Energy Market Reform,calls on the Government to help families and pensioners with their energy bills this winter by requiring energy companies to put all people aged over 75 on their cheapest tariff,412,
2012-10-24c.929.1qs2,Energy Market Reform," and further calls for it to reform the energy market to break the dominance of the Big Six by requiring them to sell power into a pool, and allowing new businesses to enter the market, thereby increasing competition and driving down energy bills for all, and to replace Ofgem with a tough new energy regulator with the power to force energy companies to pass on price cuts when wholesale costs fall.",403,403
2012-10-24c.986.0qs0,Policing,That this House notes with serious concern the Electoral Reform Society’s warning that the police and crime commissioner elections ‘threaten to result in the lowest turnout of any nationwide election in British history’ following the Government’s decision to hold the elections on 15 November 2012,605,
2012-10-24c.986.0qs1,Policing," further notes that the Electoral Reform Society is predicting that turnout will be significantly lower than at the local elections, held in May",202,
2012-10-24c.986.0qs2,Policing," believes the Government’s cuts to 15,000 police officers demonstrates its wrong-headed attitude to policing",605,
2012-10-24c.986.0qs3,Policing,is concerned about the effect this has on police morale,605,
2012-10-24c.986.0qs4,Policing," further notes that Ministers have confirmed that the Government has broken its promise not to cut frontline police officers by taking 6,800 police officers off the front line",605,
2012-10-24c.986.0qs5,Policing," is concerned that Government policy is removing crucial tools for the police to catch offenders and tackle crime in the future, such as restricting the use of CCTV and DNA evidence and the abolition of ASBOs",605,
2012-10-24c.986.0qs6,Policing,and believes that the Government’s decision to hold elections in November rather than in May wastes public money that should be spent on front line police.,605,605
2012-10-31c.295.0qs0,Multiannual Financial Framework,"That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 16844/11, No. 16845/11, No. 16846/11, No. 16847/11, No. 16848/11, No. 6708/12 and Addenda 1–3, No. 9007/12, No. 12356/12, and No. 13620/12, relating to the Commission’s proposal on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), 2014–2020",110,
2012-10-31c.295.0qs1,Multiannual Financial Framework," agrees with the Government that at a time of ongoing economic fragility in Europe and tight constraints on domestic public spending, the Commission’s proposal for substantial spending increases compared with current spend is unacceptable, unrealistic, too large and incompatible with the tough decisions being taken in the UK and in countries across Europe to bring deficits under control and stimulate economic growth",110,
2012-10-31c.295.0qs2,Multiannual Financial Framework,notes that UK contributions to the European Union budget have also risen in recent years due to the 2005 decision to give away parts of the UK rebate,110,
2012-10-31c.295.0qs3,Multiannual Financial Framework,agrees that the next MFF must see significant improvements in the financial management of EU resources by the Commission and by Member States and significant improvements in the value for money of spend,110,
2012-10-31c.295.0qs4,Multiannual Financial Framework,further agrees that the proposed changes to the UK abatement and proposals for new taxes to fund the EU budget are completely unacceptable and an unwelcome distraction from the pressing issues that the EU needs to address,110,
2012-10-31c.295.0qs5,Multiannual Financial Framework," and calls on the Government to seek significant savings to the Commission’s seven year framework, as set out in the Prime Minister’s joint letter with France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland of 18 December 2010, which stated that ‘payment appropriations should increase, at most, by no more than inflation over the next financial perspectives’.",110,110
2012-11-01a.396.1qs0,Beer Duty Escalator,That this House welcomes the essential contribution of brewing and pubs to the UK’s economy in providing one million jobs,408,
2012-11-01a.396.1qs1,Beer Duty Escalator,notes the 42 per cent increase in beer duty since 2008 and HM Treasury forecasts that have shown that there will be no additional revenue generated from beer duty despite planned increases over the next two years,410,
2012-11-01a.396.1qs2,Beer Duty Escalator," is therefore concerned about the effectiveness of this policy in tackling the Budget deficit, its impact on valued community pubs and the continued affordability of beer in pubs",402,
2012-11-01a.396.1qs3,Beer Duty Escalator,and therefore urges the Government to support the UK’s beer and pub sector by conducting a thorough review of the economic and social impact of the beer duty escalator to report back before the 2013 Budget.,402,402
2012-11-07a.868.1qs0,Regional Pay (NHS),That this House believes national pay agreements are an important part of the infrastructure that underpins a national health service,302,
2012-11-07a.868.1qs1,Regional Pay (NHS),notes reports of the statement by the Deputy Prime Minister that there is going to be no regional pay system,302,
2012-11-07a.868.1qs2,Regional Pay (NHS),further notes with increasing concern attempts by 20 trusts in the South West of England to opt out of national agreements by reducing staff pay and changing terms and conditions,302,
2012-11-07a.868.1qs3,Regional Pay (NHS),notes with concern that an additional 11 trusts across England are considering similar moves,302,
2012-11-07a.868.1qs4,Regional Pay (NHS),and calls on the Government to intervene without delay and uphold the principle of national pay arrangements in the NHS.,302,302
2012-11-12a.89.0qs0,Fuel Duty,"That this House believes that, at a time when the cost of living is rising and our economic recovery is fragile, it cannot be right to increase fuel duty by the planned 3 pence in January 2013",412,
2012-11-12a.89.0qs1,Fuel Duty,calls upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer to cancel this rise in fuel duty at least until next April,412,
2012-11-12a.89.0qs2,Fuel Duty,and believes that this change could be funded by clamping down on known tax avoidance schemes.,403,412
2012-11-21a.585.1qs0,Security in Northern Ireland,"That this House extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Prison Officer David Black, whose murder represented an attack upon society as a whole",606,
2012-11-21a.585.1qs1,Security in Northern Ireland,condemns the violence of the various republican terrorist groups now active in Northern Ireland,605,
2012-11-21a.585.1qs2,Security in Northern Ireland," and calls on the Government to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive in providing the fullest possible protection to members of the prison service and the security forces generally, and to ensure that all necessary resources and measures are deployed to combat the threat from terrorists in Northern Ireland.",605,605
2012-11-21a.640.0qs0,Military Covenant,That this House acknowledges the service and sacrifice of the United Kingdom’s armed forces and veterans and supports the full implementation of the military covenant in each region of the United Kingdom.,105,105
2012-11-29b.405.0qs0,Backbench Business — Scotland and the Union,"That this House believes that Scotland has always made, and continues to make, a significant contribution to the UK over the 305 years of the Union",601,
2012-11-29b.405.0qs1,Backbench Business — Scotland and the Union,notes the strong and enduring bonds that exist between Scotland and the other nations of the UK,601,
2012-11-29b.405.0qs2,Backbench Business — Scotland and the Union," further notes its shared history and the contribution that the Scottish people have made to public life in the UK in politics, academia, trade unions and the armed forces",601,
2012-11-29b.405.0qs3,Backbench Business — Scotland and the Union,notes the contribution that Scotland’s businesses make to the UK economy and their particular expertise in cutting edge industries such as life sciences and engineering,601,
2012-11-29b.405.0qs4,Backbench Business — Scotland and the Union,further notes that a referendum on separating Scotland from the rest of the UK will be held before the end of 2014,601,
2012-11-29b.405.0qs5,Backbench Business — Scotland and the Union,and believes that Scotland is better off as part of the UK and the rest of the UK is better off together with Scotland.,601,601
2012-12-18b.806.0qs0,Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived,That the House considers that the draft Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (European Union Document No. 15865/12 and Addenda 1 and 2) does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity for the reasons set out in the Annex to Chapter 3 of the Twenty-second Report of the European Scrutiny Committee (HC 86-xxii),110,
2012-12-18b.806.0qs1,Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived," and in accordance with Article 6 of Protocol (No. 2) of the Lisbon Treaty on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, instructs the Clerk of the House to forward this reasoned opinion to the presidents of the European institutions.",110,110
2013-01-09b.341.1qs0,Pub Companies,That this House notes the motion on pub companies passed by this House on 12 January 2012,403,
2013-01-09b.341.1qs1,Pub Companies,recognises that a wide body of experts share the view that only a statutory code of practice which includes a free-of-tie option with an open market rent review and an independent adjudicator will resolve the contractual problems between the pub companies and their lessees,403,
2013-01-09b.341.1qs2,Pub Companies,and calls on the Government to bring forward a timetable which will lead to that statutory code being enshrined in law as soon as is practicably possible and before the end of 2013 at the very latest.,403,403
2013-01-09b.393.0qs0,Rising Cost of Transport,That this House believes the rising cost of transport is adding to the financial pressures facing many households,403,
2013-01-09b.393.0qs1,Rising Cost of Transport," notes that the Government failed to honour its pledge to cap this month’s rail fare rises at 1 per cent above inflation, resulting in some fares rising by as much as 9.2 per cent",403,
2013-01-09b.393.0qs2,Rising Cost of Transport,recognises that this was a direct consequence of the Government’s decision to give back to the private train operators the right to increase fares by up to an additional 5 per cent beyond the increase set by Ministers,403,
2013-01-09b.393.0qs3,Rising Cost of Transport,further notes that bus fares increased on average by more than twice the rate of inflation in 2012,403,
2013-01-09b.393.0qs4,Rising Cost of Transport,calls on the Government to ban train operators from increasing fares beyond strict limits and to rule out the proposed introduction of a new category of super peak ticket which would increase the burden on hard-pressed commuters,412,
2013-01-09b.393.0qs5,Rising Cost of Transport," and further calls on Ministers to support transport authorities pursuing Quality Contracts to bring accountability to bus fares, instead of using Better Bus Area funding to penalise authorities seeking to get better value for money for these taxpayer-funded services.",403,403
2013-01-16a.877.1qs0,Examination Reform,"That this House notes the breadth of opposition from business, the creative industries, champions of vocational education and schools to the Government’s plans to introduce English Baccalaureate Certificates",506,
2013-01-16a.877.1qs1,Examination Reform,and calls on the Government to rethink its plans.,506,506
2013-01-23a.378.0qs0,Private Rented Sector,That this House recognises the private rented sector’s growing role in meeting housing need,403,
2013-01-23a.378.0qs1,Private Rented Sector," notes that there are 8.5 million people, including more than one million families with children, now renting privately",403,
2013-01-23a.378.0qs2,Private Rented Sector,recognises there are major implications of the growth in this tenure for families and communities in Britain today,403,
2013-01-23a.378.0qs3,Private Rented Sector," notes with concern the lack of protection afforded to tenants and landlords by the unregulated lettings market and the confusing, inconsistent fees and charges charged by letting and management agents",403,
2013-01-23a.378.0qs4,Private Rented Sector," further notes the lack of stability, security and affordability for families and other renters",403,
2013-01-23a.378.0qs5,Private Rented Sector,further notes the increasing number of complaints about rogue landlords and the poor standards in the sector compared with other tenures,403,
2013-01-23a.378.0qs6,Private Rented Sector," calls on the Government to regulate residential lettings and management agents and to end the confusing, inconsistent charges regime, making fees easily understandable, upfront and comparable across agents",403,
2013-01-23a.378.0qs7,Private Rented Sector,further calls on the Government to promote longer term tenancies where tenants want them,403,
2013-01-23a.378.0qs8,Private Rented Sector,and finally calls on the Government to introduce a national register of landlords and empower local authorities to improve standards and deal with rogue landlords.,403,403
2013-01-24a.479.0qs0,Backbench Business — Voting Age,That this House believes that the age of eligibility for voting in all elections and referendums in the United Kingdom should be reduced to 16.,204,204
2013-02-14a.1082.0qs0,Violence against Women and Girls,"That this House notes the One Billion Rising Campaign, and the call to end violence against women and girls",503,
2013-02-14a.1082.0qs1,Violence against Women and Girls," and calls on the Government to support this by introducing statutory provisions to make personal, social and health education, including a zero tolerance approach to violence and abuse in relationships, a requirement in schools.",503,503
2013-02-28b.492.0qs0,Backbench Business — Death Penalty (India),"That this House welcomes the national petition launched by the Kesri Lehar campaign urging the UK Government to press the Indian government to sign and ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the UN Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, which encompasses the death penalty, with the result that India would abolish the death penalty and lift this threat from Balwant Singh Rajoana and others.",201,201
2013-02-28b.529.0qs0,Kurdish Genocide,That this House formally recognises the genocide against the people of Iraqi Kurdistan,201,
2013-02-28b.529.0qs1,Kurdish Genocide," encourages governments, the EU and UN to do likewise",107,
2013-02-28b.529.0qs2,Kurdish Genocide," believes that this will enable Kurdish people, many in the UK, to achieve justice for their considerable loss",201,
2013-02-28b.529.0qs3,Kurdish Genocide," and further believes that it would enable the UK, the home of democracy and freedom, to send out a message of support for international conventions and human rights, which is made even more pressing by the slaughter in Syria and the possible use of chemical arsenals.",201,201
2013-03-14a.514.0qs0,Accountability and Transparency in the NHS,That this House believes that in the wake of the Francis Report it is clear that accountability and transparency are of paramount importance to patient safety and trust in the NHS,202,
2013-03-14a.514.0qs1,Accountability and Transparency in the NHS,and further believes that across the NHS individuals found to have breached those principles should face the appropriate consequences.,202,202
2013-04-23a.797.2qs0,Northern Ireland,That this House notes the significant and positive developments in Northern Ireland in recent years,605,
2013-04-23a.797.2qs1,Northern Ireland,acknowledges that challenges remain,605,
2013-04-23a.797.2qs2,Northern Ireland," and reaffirms its commitment to supporting peace, progress and prosperity in every community.",106,605
2013-05-21a.1175.0qs0,Syria (EU Restrictive Measures),That this House takes note of EU Council Decision 2013/109/CFSP amending Decision 2012/739/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria,107,
2013-05-21a.1175.0qs1,Syria (EU Restrictive Measures)," takes note of the deteriorating situation in Syria that has led to the deaths of more than 70,000 people at the hands of the Assad regime",107,
2013-05-21a.1175.0qs2,Syria (EU Restrictive Measures),and supports the decision of Her Majesty’s Government to agree with Council Decision 2013/109/CFSP.,107,107
2013-06-11b.295.0qs0,Court of Justice of the European Union,"That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 7013/13, the draft Council Decision increasing the number of Advocates-General of the Court of Justice of the European Union and, in accordance with Section 10 of the European Union Act 2011, approves Her Majesty’s Government’s intention to support the adoption of that draft Council Decision.",108,108
2013-06-12a.412.0qs0,"EU Police, Justice and Home Affairs","That this House believes that amongst other EU police, justice and home affairs measures, the UK should remain part of the European Arrest Warrant, the Schengen Information System II, Joint Investigations Teams, EU Council decision 2000/375/JHA on combating internet child pornography, EU Council decision 2002/348/JHA on international football security co-operation, Exchange of Criminal Records and Europol",108,
2013-06-12a.412.0qs1,"EU Police, Justice and Home Affairs",supports reform to improve the operation of the European Arrest Warrant,108,
2013-06-12a.412.0qs2,"EU Police, Justice and Home Affairs",and notes that without these measures the UK’s efforts to fight crime and ensure internal national security would be adversely affected.,605,108
2013-06-18c.763.0qs0,Common Agricultural Policy,"That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 15396/11, a draft Regulation establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy, No. 15425/11, a draft Regulation on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), No. 15397/11, relating to a draft Regulation on establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation), and No. 15426/11, a draft Regulation on the financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy",703,
2013-06-18c.763.0qs1,Common Agricultural Policy," and supports the Government’s continuing efforts to amend these proposals in order to secure better value for money for the taxpayer and establish a greener, simpler CAP that enables the development of an innovative, competitive and market-orientated farming industry and thriving rural communities.",703,703
2013-06-18c.787.0qs0,Financial Transaction Tax and Economic and Monetary Union,"That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 16988/1/12, a Commission Communication on a Blueprint for a Deep and Genuine EMU: Launching a European debate, an Un-numbered European Document dated 5 December 2012, a Report from the President of the European Council: Towards a Genuine Economic and Monetary Union, European Union Documents No. 15390/12, a draft Council Decision authorising enhanced co-operation in the area of financial transaction tax, and No. 6442/13 and Addenda 1 and 2, a draft Council Directive implementing enhanced co-operation in the area of financial transaction tax",110,
2013-06-18c.787.0qs1,Financial Transaction Tax and Economic and Monetary Union,observes that the European Scrutiny Committee has reported on these documents and concluded that they raise questions relating to parliamentary sovereignty and primacy as well as fiscal and monetary issues,110,
2013-06-18c.787.0qs2,Financial Transaction Tax and Economic and Monetary Union," notes that the European Commission Communication states that ‘Interparliamentary co-operation as such does not, however, ensure democratic legitimacy for EU decisions. That requires a parliamentary assembly representatively composed in which votes can be taken. The European Parliament, and only it, is that assembly for the EU and hence for the euro’, and that the report from the President of the European Council concludes that ‘further integration of policy making and a greater pooling of competences at the European level should first and foremost be accompanied with a commensurate involvement of the European Parliament in the integrated frameworks for a genuine EMU’",110,
2013-06-18c.787.0qs3,Financial Transaction Tax and Economic and Monetary Union,further notes that the proposals for the Financial Transaction Tax have been challenged by the Government in the European Court of Justice,110,
2013-06-18c.787.0qs4,Financial Transaction Tax and Economic and Monetary Union,notes that recent European Treaties and protocols have emphasised the role of national parliaments throughout the European Union as the foundation of democratic legitimacy and accountability,202,
2013-06-18c.787.0qs5,Financial Transaction Tax and Economic and Monetary Union,and believes that this role is the pivot upon which democracy in the United Kingdom must be based on behalf of the voters in every constituency.,202,110
2013-06-18c.818.0qs0,European Elections 2014,"That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 7648/13, a Commission Communication on preparing for the 2014 European elections and enhancing their democratic and efficient conduct, and No. 7650/13, a Commission Recommendation on enhancing the democratic and efficient conduct of the elections to the European Parliament",110,
2013-06-18c.818.0qs1,European Elections 2014," notes that whilst European political parties are free to support candidates for Commission President, this does not limit the European Council’s selection of a candidate",110,
2013-06-18c.818.0qs2,European Elections 2014,agrees with the Government that the suggestion for a common voting day across the EU is unhelpful and would achieve the opposite of the stated intention of increasing voter turnout,110,
2013-06-18c.818.0qs3,European Elections 2014,and further notes that there is currently no indication that these documents are going to be followed up by formal legislative proposals.,110,110
2013-06-25a.228.0qs0,Armed Forces,"That this House celebrates and commemorates the contribution of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces and their families, in particular those currently serving overseas",104,
2013-06-25a.228.0qs1,Armed Forces,recognises the important introduction of Armed Forces Day in 2006 and urges the nation to come together and champion the Services’ achievements throughout the decades,104,
2013-06-25a.228.0qs2,Armed Forces," pays tribute to the UK’s Forces, their families and the charities who do so much to support them",104,
2013-06-25a.228.0qs3,Armed Forces,recognises the enormous contribution of the staff who support the UK’s Forces from within Government and the workforces in industry who supply them with world-class equipment,104,
2013-06-25a.228.0qs4,Armed Forces,urges all those in public life to seek additional ways to support the Armed Forces Covenant,104,
2013-06-25a.228.0qs5,Armed Forces," urges the Government, local authorities, business and charities to deliver the best possible post-service support",104,
2013-06-25a.228.0qs6,Armed Forces," and considers the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant essential to uphold, through public policy, the provision of welfare and frontline support.",104,104
2013-07-11a.587.0qs0,Backbench Business — Arms to Syria,That this House believes no lethal support should be provided to anti-government forces in Syria without the explicit prior consent of Parliament.,105,105
2013-07-15a.863.0qs0,Proposed Europol Regulation,"That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 8229/13 and Addenda 1 to 6, a draft Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and Training (Europol) and repealing Decisions 2009/371/JHA and 2005/681/JHA",110,
2013-07-15a.863.0qs1,Proposed Europol Regulation," and agrees with the Government that the UK should opt into the Regulation post-adoption, provided that Europol is not given the power to direct national law enforcement agencies to initiate investigations or share data that conflicts with national security.",110,110
2013-07-17b.1171.0qs0,Managing Risk in the NHS,That this House is concerned about the Government’s approach to managing risk in the NHS,305,
2013-07-17b.1171.0qs1,Managing Risk in the NHS," notes that the Government is still to respond fully to the Francis Report, despite the Prime Minister promising on 6 February 2013, Official Report, column 281, a detailed response by the end of March 2013",305,
2013-07-17b.1171.0qs2,Managing Risk in the NHS,believes that the Government is in danger of ignoring the lessons of recent failures by cutting thousands of nursing staff,504,
2013-07-17b.1171.0qs3,Managing Risk in the NHS,is concerned at recent reports revealing pressure to roll out the NHS 111 telephone service despite serious concerns about it not being safe to do so,504,
2013-07-17b.1171.0qs4,Managing Risk in the NHS,is further concerned at recent reports that plans are not in place to avert an Accident and Emergency crisis next winter,504,
2013-07-17b.1171.0qs5,Managing Risk in the NHS,recognises that the 14 Trusts investigated by Sir Bruce Keogh have seen increasing problems since May 2010,504,
2013-07-17b.1171.0qs6,Managing Risk in the NHS," further believes that the Government’s failure to implement the key recommendations of the Francis Report, combined with the disruption of the recent NHS reorganisation, risks making it more likely that failures of care will happen in future",305,
2013-07-17b.1171.0qs7,Managing Risk in the NHS,further notes the Government’s recent commitment to openness and transparency in the NHS,303,
2013-07-17b.1171.0qs8,Managing Risk in the NHS,therefore calls on the Government to publish the NHS transition risk register as ordered by the Information Commissioner and Information Rights Tribunal,504,
2013-07-17b.1171.0qs9,Managing Risk in the NHS," and further calls on the Government to bring forward urgent implementation of key Francis recommendations to improve patient safety, including a duty of candour, benchmarks on safe staffing and the regulation of healthcare assistants.",504,504
2013-09-04a.334.0qs0,Opposition Day — [6th Allotted Day] — Living Standards,That this House believes that the Government is failing to turn things around for the UK’s hard working families,503,
2013-09-04a.334.0qs1,Opposition Day — [6th Allotted Day] — Living Standards," notes that this has been the slowest economic recovery on record, and that the Government is out of touch with the difficulties faced by ordinary families",409,
2013-09-04a.334.0qs2,Opposition Day — [6th Allotted Day] — Living Standards," recognises that average earnings are almost £1,500 a year lower in real terms than they were in 2010",409,
2013-09-04a.334.0qs3,Opposition Day — [6th Allotted Day] — Living Standards,notes in addition that tax and benefit changes since 2010 are costing families an average of £891 in 2013-14 according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies,503,
2013-09-04a.334.0qs4,Opposition Day — [6th Allotted Day] — Living Standards," further notes that the Government is making hard-working families pay more than their share to bring down the deficit while cutting income tax by an average of £100,000 for the 13,000 people with incomes over £1 million",503,
2013-09-04a.334.0qs5,Opposition Day — [6th Allotted Day] — Living Standards," and calls on the Government to ensure that the recovery is strengthened, sustainable and its benefits fairly shared by getting more people into work, bringing forward capital investment, as recommended by the IMF, introducing a compulsory jobs guarantee, backing fair taxes by reintroducing a 10p rate of income tax, paid for by a mansion tax on houses worth over £2 million, taking action on rip-off rail fares and soaring energy bills, standing up for families in the private rented sector, reforming the pensions industry, curbing payday lenders and implementing long-term reforms to banking, infrastructure planning and the skills system.",409,409
2013-10-10b.317.1qs0,Adult Literacy and Numeracy,"That this House believes that, with one in six adults functionally illiterate, the UK’s skills gap is preventing the country from fully realising its economic potential",706,
2013-10-10b.317.1qs1,Adult Literacy and Numeracy," understands that improved literacy rates not only have economic benefits but also have positive effects on an individual’s self-confidence, aspirations and emotional health and wellbeing",706,
2013-10-10b.317.1qs2,Adult Literacy and Numeracy,notes that literacy rates for school leavers have shown little change in spite of initiatives introduced by successive governments over recent decades,506,
2013-10-10b.317.1qs3,Adult Literacy and Numeracy," understands that the social stigma attached to illiteracy and innumeracy often prevents adults from seeking the help they need, which means that signposting illiterate and innumerate adults to Further Education Colleges is not always the most effective course of action",706,
2013-10-10b.317.1qs4,Adult Literacy and Numeracy,recognises that literacy and numeracy programmes must be made easily accessible to the most hard-to-reach functionally illiterate and innumerate adults if valued progress is to be made,506,
2013-10-10b.317.1qs5,Adult Literacy and Numeracy," and calls on the Government to renew efforts to provide imaginative, targeted and accessible support to illiterate and innumerate adults.",706,506
2013-10-16b.744.0qs0,Opposition Day — [7th Allotted Day] — Zero-hours Contracts,"That this House notes the marked rise in the use of zero hours contracts with recent estimates that as many as a million employees are employed on them and that they are used in over a quarter of workplaces, contributing to growing insecurity for families across the UK",701,
2013-10-16b.744.0qs1,Opposition Day — [7th Allotted Day] — Zero-hours Contracts," and therefore calls on the Government to initiate a full consultation and formal call for evidence on the use of zero hours contracts and on proposals to prevent abuses by employers of such contracts, for example, by stopping employees on zero hours contracts being required to work exclusively for one employer, stopping the use of contracts that require zero hour workers to be available on the off-chance they are needed but with no guarantee of work, banning the use of zero hours contracts where employees are in practice working regular hours and putting in place a code of practice on the use of zero hours contracts.",701,701
2013-10-21a.96.0qs0,Natural Capital (England and Wales),That this House welcomes the Natural Capital Committee’s first annual State of Natural Capital report,501,
2013-10-21a.96.0qs1,Natural Capital (England and Wales),and urges the Government to adopt the report’s recommendations and to take concerted action to embed the value of natural capital in the national accounts and policy-making processes as early as possible.,501,501
2013-10-23a.364.0qs0,Air Passenger Duty,That this House recognises that the UK has the highest rate of air passenger duty (APD) in the world,403,
2013-10-23a.364.0qs1,Air Passenger Duty," believes that this is detrimental to attracting inward investment, encouraging exports, drawing more tourists to the UK and helping ordinary families to benefit from aviation",403,
2013-10-23a.364.0qs2,Air Passenger Duty,notes research carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers and others stating that abolishing APD would not only pay for itself but would be a permanent economic boost to the UK economy and create tens of thousands of jobs,410,
2013-10-23a.364.0qs3,Air Passenger Duty,further believes that the abolition of this tax would be of benefit to all regions of the UK,403,
2013-10-23a.364.0qs4,Air Passenger Duty,further notes that it is the intention of the Prime Minister to review green taxes,501,
2013-10-23a.364.0qs5,Air Passenger Duty," and calls on the Government, as part of that review, to give high priority to the abolition of air passenger duty.",403,403
2013-10-24a.456.0qs0,Backbench Business — Interest Rate Swap Derivatives,That this House considers the lack of progress made by banks and the Financial Conduct Authority on the redress scheme adopted as a result of the mis-selling of complex interest rate derivatives to small and medium businesses to be unacceptable,403,
2013-10-24a.456.0qs1,Backbench Business — Interest Rate Swap Derivatives,and notes that this lack of progress is costly and has caused further undue distress to the businesses involved.,403,403
2013-11-06c.273.0qs0,Opposition Day — [10th allotted day] — Energy Price Freeze,"That this House calls on the Government to freeze electricity and gas prices for 20 months whilst legislation is introduced to ring-fence the generation businesses of the vertically integrated energy companies from their supply businesses, to require all electricity generators and suppliers to trade their power via an open exchange, to establish a tough new regulator with the power to force energy suppliers to pass on price cuts when wholesale costs fall, and to put all over-75-year-olds on the cheapest tariff.",403,403
2013-11-11a.756.0qs0,Psychoactive Substances,"That this House considers that the draft Regulation and draft Directive on the regulation of new psychoactive substances (European Union Documents No. 13857/13 and Addenda 1 and 2 and 13865/13 and Addenda 1 and 2) do not comply with the principle of subsidiarity, for the reasons set out in the annex to Chapter Eight of the Nineteenth Report of the European Scrutiny Committee (HC 83-xviii)",110,
2013-11-11a.756.0qs1,Psychoactive Substances," and, in accordance with Article 6 of Protocol (No. 2) annexed to the EU Treaties on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, instructs the Clerk of the House to forward this reasoned opinion to the Presidents of the European Institutions.",110,110
2013-11-28b.459.0qs0,Small Businesses,"That this House encourages the Government to consider what further measures can be taken to encourage small business to flourish and prosper, including reducing the burden of red tape, addressing the complex tax structure, improving access to finance and gaining support from local government.",403,403
2013-12-03a.841.0qs0,Persecution of Christians,That this House is concerned that the persecution of Christians is increasing in the 21st Century,201,
2013-12-03a.841.0qs1,Persecution of Christians,notes that there are reports that one Christian is killed every 11 minutes somewhere on earth for their faith,201,
2013-12-03a.841.0qs2,Persecution of Christians,further notes that Christianity is the most persecuted religion globally,201,
2013-12-03a.841.0qs3,Persecution of Christians," bears in mind that the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion is a human right stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights",201,
2013-12-03a.841.0qs4,Persecution of Christians,and calls on the Government to do more both in its foreign policy and through its aid work to defend and support people of Christian faith.,201,201
2013-12-12a.419.0qs0,Ford and Visteon UK Ltd,"That this House notes that, when Visteon UK Ltd was spun off from the Ford Motor Company, employees transferred from Ford’s pension scheme into the Visteon UK pension fund on the clear understanding that their pension rights would be unaffected",701,
2013-12-12a.419.0qs1,Ford and Visteon UK Ltd," further notes that, when Visteon UK subsequently went into administration, now over four years ago, former Ford employees suffered a substantial reduction in their pension rights",701,
2013-12-12a.419.0qs2,Ford and Visteon UK Ltd,regrets that the resolution of any court action is still some way off,701,
2013-12-12a.419.0qs3,Ford and Visteon UK Ltd,believes that Ford should recognise a duty of care to its former employees and should make good the pension losses suffered by those worst affected without the need for legal action,701,
2013-12-12a.419.0qs4,Ford and Visteon UK Ltd,and calls on the Government to use the power and influence at its disposal to help ensure that Ford recognises its obligations and accepts voluntarily its duty of care to former Visteon UK pensioners.,701,701
2014-01-21a.221.0qs0,Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures,"That this House notes the ending of preventative measures allowed under Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIM) for six terrorist suspects in January 2014, including individuals that the Home Secretary considers to pose a risk to the security of the United Kingdom through terrorism-related activity",605,
2014-01-21a.221.0qs1,Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures,notes the decision made by the Home Secretary to end TPIM controls after two years regardless of whether she assesses individuals are likely to involve themselves in terrorism-related activity,605,
2014-01-21a.221.0qs2,Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures," is concerned that the Home Secretary has provided to Parliament no assessment of the current threat these individuals may pose to the public through terrorist-related activity, and notes the recent finding of Mr Justice Wilkie that the Secretary of State does not accept that there is a general duty to tailor measures towards the end of a TPIM in order to facilitate assimilation",605,
2014-01-21a.221.0qs3,Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures," further notes the disappearance of two terrorist suspects subject to TPIMs, Ibrahim Magag and Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed",605,
2014-01-21a.221.0qs4,Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures," calls on the Government to make a statement to Parliament on the threat of terrorist-related activity posed by the six suspects exiting TPIMs, and to share the full assessment from the Security Service with the Intelligence and Security Committee",605,
2014-01-21a.221.0qs5,Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures,and further calls on the Government to establish a cross-party review of TPIMs in the light of these assessments to decide whether changes are needed to protect the security and liberty of the United Kingdom.,605,605
2014-01-29a.922.0qs0,Teaching Quality,That this House believes that no school system can surpass the quality of its teachers,506,
2014-01-29a.922.0qs1,Teaching Quality," and therefore resolves that all teachers in all state-funded schools should be qualified or working towards Qualified Teacher Status, be undertaking ongoing continuing professional development and have their skills and knowledge re-validated throughout their careers in order to support them to excel in the classroom, to improve learning outcomes for all children in all schools, to uphold discipline in the classroom, to tailor their teaching to children with special educational needs and to close the attainment gap between disadvantaged children and their peers.",506,506
2014-02-05a.281.0qs0,Opposition Day — [Un-allotted Day] — NHS,That this House is concerned about recent pressure in Accident and Emergency departments and the increase in the number of people attending hospital A&Es since 2009-10,504,
2014-02-05a.281.0qs1,Opposition Day — [Un-allotted Day] — NHS,notes a recent report by the Care Quality Commission which found that more than half a million people aged 65 and over were admitted as an emergency to hospital with potentially avoidable conditions in the last year,504,
2014-02-05a.281.0qs2,Opposition Day — [Un-allotted Day] — NHS,believes that better integration to improve care in the home or community can relieve pressure on A&E,504,
2014-02-05a.281.0qs3,Opposition Day — [Un-allotted Day] — NHS," notes comments made by the Chief Executive of NHS England in oral evidence to the Health Select Committee on 5 November 2013, that the NHS is getting bogged down in a morass of competition law, that this is causing significant cost and that to make integration happen there may need to be legislative change",504,
2014-02-05a.281.0qs4,Opposition Day — [Un-allotted Day] — NHS,is further concerned that the competition aspects of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 are causing increased costs in the NHS at a time when there is a shortage of A&E doctors,504,
2014-02-05a.281.0qs5,Opposition Day — [Un-allotted Day] — NHS,and calls on the Government to reverse its changes to NHS competition policy that are holding back the integration needed to help solve the A&E crisis and diverting resources which should be better spent on improving patient care.,504,504
2014-02-05a.344.0qs0,Job Insecurity,"That this House believes that insecurity at work has increased under this Government, compounding the cost of living crisis facing families",701,
2014-02-05a.344.0qs1,Job Insecurity," further believes that the Government’s policies have made life less secure for people at work by watering down their rights, including protections against unfair dismissal and by abandoning an evidence-based approach to health and safety",701,
2014-02-05a.344.0qs2,Job Insecurity," notes that the number of employees working part-time who want to work full-time has grown by over 350,000 since the Government took office to over 1.4 million, alongside a marked rise in zero-hours contracts",701,
2014-02-05a.344.0qs3,Job Insecurity,recognises that insecure jobs add to pressure on the social security budget by making it harder for people to buy a home or save for their own pension,701,
2014-02-05a.344.0qs4,Job Insecurity," calls on the Government to reverse the trend of rising insecurity at work by reforming zero-hours contracts so they are not exploitative, addressing false self-employment by closing loopholes which allow it to take place, scrapping the failed ‘shares for rights’ scheme, strengthening and properly enforcing the National Minimum Wage, including by increasing fines to £50,000 and giving local authorities enforcement powers, and incentivising employers to pay a Living Wage through ‘make work pay’ contracts",701,
2014-02-05a.344.0qs5,Job Insecurity," and further calls on the Government to adopt a proper industrial strategy to help create more high-skilled, better paid jobs so the UK can earn its way out of the cost of living crisis with stronger and better-balanced growth.",701,701
2014-02-13a.1044.0qs0,Backbench Business — Police Federation Reform (Normington Report),That this House notes the Independent Review of the Police Federation conducted by Sir David Normington and calls upon the Government to take action to implement the report’s recommendations and to reform the Police Federation.,605,605
2014-02-27b.423.0qs0,Backbench Business — Welfare Reform (Sick and Disabled People),"That this House calls on the Government to commission an independent cumulative assessment of the impact of changes in the welfare system on sick and disabled people, their families and carers, drawing upon the expertise of the Work and Pensions Select Committee",503,
2014-02-27b.423.0qs1,Backbench Business — Welfare Reform (Sick and Disabled People)," requests that this impact assessment examine care home admissions, access to day care centres, access to education for people with learning difficulties, provision of universal mental health treatments, closures of Remploy factories, the Government’s contract with Atos Healthcare, IT implementation of universal credit, human rights abuses against disabled people, excess deaths of welfare claimants and the disregard of medical evidence in decision-making by Atos, the Department for Work and Pensions and the Tribunals Service",503,
2014-02-27b.423.0qs2,Backbench Business — Welfare Reform (Sick and Disabled People),urges the Secretary of State for Health and the Secretary of State for Education jointly to launch a consultation on improving support into work for sick and disabled people,503,
2014-02-27b.423.0qs3,Backbench Business — Welfare Reform (Sick and Disabled People)," and further calls on the Government to end with immediate effect the work capability assessment, as voted for by the British Medical Association, to discontinue forced work under the threat of sanctions for people on disability benefits and to bring forward legislative proposals to allow a free vote on repeal of the Welfare Reform Act 2012.",503,503
2014-03-13b.456.0qs0,Backbench Business — Badger Cull,"That this House believes that the pilot badger culls in Gloucestershire and Somerset have decisively failed against the criteria set out by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in guidance to Natural England for licensing of the culls, which stipulated that 70 per cent of the badger population should be culled within a six-week period",501,
2014-03-13b.456.0qs1,Backbench Business — Badger Cull," notes that the costs of policing, additional implementation and monitoring, and the resort to more expensive cage-and-trap methods over an extended period have substantially increased the cost of the culls, and strengthened the financial case for vaccination",501,
2014-03-13b.456.0qs2,Backbench Business — Badger Cull,regrets that the decision to extend the original culls has not been subject to any debate or vote in Parliament,501,
2014-03-13b.456.0qs3,Backbench Business — Badger Cull," further regrets that the Independent Expert Panel will only assess the humaneness, safety and effectiveness of the original six-week period and not the extended cull period",501,
2014-03-13b.456.0qs4,Backbench Business — Badger Cull," and urges the Government to halt the existing culls and granting of any further licences, pending development of alternative strategies to eradicate bovine TB and promote a healthy badger population.",501,501
2014-03-18a.725.0qs0,Criminal Procedural Rights (Opt-in Decision),"That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 17621/13 and Addenda 1 to 3, a draft Directive on the strengthening of certain aspects of the presumption of innocence and of the right to be present at trial in criminal proceedings, No. 17633/13 and Addenda 1 to 3, a draft Directive on procedural safeguards for children suspected or accused in criminal proceedings, No. 17642/13, a Commission Recommendation on procedural safeguards for vulnerable persons suspected or accused in criminal proceedings, and No. 17635/13 and Addenda 1 to 3, a draft Directive on provisional legal aid for suspects or accused persons deprived of liberty and legal aid in European Arrest Warrant Proceedings",110,
2014-03-18a.725.0qs1,Criminal Procedural Rights (Opt-in Decision),and agrees with the Government that the UK should not exercise the opt-in to these measures.,110,110
2014-04-02c.892.1qs0,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Energy Price Freeze,That this House welcomes the decision to refer the energy market to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for investigation,403,
2014-04-02c.892.1qs1,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Energy Price Freeze,believes that this confirms that the energy market is broken,403,
2014-04-02c.892.1qs2,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Energy Price Freeze,notes that this investigation could take up to 18 months and will not report until late 2015,403,
2014-04-02c.892.1qs3,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Energy Price Freeze,further notes the decision by Scottish and Southern Energy to freeze electricity and gas prices until 2016,403,
2014-04-02c.892.1qs4,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Energy Price Freeze,further believes that all households and businesses should be protected from any more unfair price rises while the CMA investigation is ongoing,403,
2014-04-02c.892.1qs5,[Un-allotted Half Day] — Energy Price Freeze," and calls on the Government to freeze electricity and gas prices whilst the energy market is reformed to improve transparency, competition and accountability.",403,403
2014-04-03a.1056.0qs0,Backbench Business — Sanctioning of Benefit Recipients,That this House notes that there have been many cases of sanctions being wrongfully applied to benefit recipients,303,
2014-04-03a.1056.0qs1,Backbench Business — Sanctioning of Benefit Recipients," and call on the Government to review the targeting, severity and impact of such sanctions.",303,303
2014-05-01a.1025.0qs0,Backbench Business — Cervical Cancer Screening,That this House notes the e-petition relating to the tragic death of Sophie Jones from cervical cancer,201,
2014-05-01a.1025.0qs1,Backbench Business — Cervical Cancer Screening,believes that the Government should urgently issue guidance stipulating that all women should have the choice of taking a smear test regardless of their age and in consultation with their doctor,201,
2014-05-01a.1025.0qs2,Backbench Business — Cervical Cancer Screening," and further notes that the best way to combat cervical cancer is by increasing awareness of its symptoms so as to ensure that early diagnosis rates are driven up, doctors and nurses understand that although it is very rare, younger women can develop cervical cancer, and high levels of coverage among young girls of the HPV vaccination programme introduced in 2008 are achieved.",201,201
2014-06-18b.1183.0qs0,Speaker’s Statement,That this House notes the policy of Her Majesty’s Official Opposition to freeze energy prices for 20 months while the energy market is reformed,403,
2014-06-18b.1183.0qs1,Speaker’s Statement," further notes that in recent months wholesale gas and electricity prices have fallen significantly, with gas prices for next day delivery 38% lower than their level this time last year and electricity prices 23% lower",403,
2014-06-18b.1183.0qs2,Speaker’s Statement,believes that in a properly competitive market wholesale cost reductions should be passed on as quickly and as fully as cost increases,403,
2014-06-18b.1183.0qs3,Speaker’s Statement," and calls on the Government to provide the energy regulator for Great Britain with powers to force energy suppliers to pass on price cuts to consumers in all parts of Great Britain when wholesale costs fall, if suppliers fail to act.",403,403
2014-06-25a.380.0qs0,Office for Budget Responsibility (Manifesto Audits),"That this House believes the role of the Office for Budget Responsibility should be enhanced to allow it to independently audit the spending and tax commitments in the general election manifestos of the main political parties, and calls for legislative proposals to enable this to be brought forward at the earliest opportunity.",304,304
2014-07-17a.1069.1qs0,Universal Postal Service,"That this House believes that the Universal Service Obligation as set out in the Postal Services Act 2011 is under threat from unfair competition from organisations which are rapidly expanding end-to-end delivery services in low-cost, high-density urban areas while leaving high-cost, low-density rural areas to be covered by Royal Mail, the universal service provider",403,
2014-07-17a.1069.1qs1,Universal Postal Service,and calls on the Government to instruct Ofcom to bring forward proposals to protect the Universal Service Obligation and the commercial viability of Royal Mail against this threat.,403,403
2014-09-01a.93.0qs0,Mitochondrial Replacement (Public Safety),That this House takes note of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s most recent scientific review into the safety and efficacy of mitochondrial replacement techniques which highlights concerns for subsequent generations of children born through maternal spindle transfer and pronuclear transfer,201,
2014-09-01a.93.0qs1,Mitochondrial Replacement (Public Safety)," welcomes the recent comments of scientists including Professor Lord Winston that, prior to the introduction of such techniques, more research ought to be undertaken and a full assessment conducted of the potential risk to children born as a result",201,
2014-09-01a.93.0qs2,Mitochondrial Replacement (Public Safety)," and calls upon the Government, in light of these public safety concerns, to delay bringing forward regulations on mitochondrial replacement.",201,201
2014-09-03b.348.0qs0,Infant Class Sizes,"That this House notes that the number of infants taught in classes of over 30 has risen by 200 per cent since 2010, to over 93,000 children",506,
2014-09-03b.348.0qs1,Infant Class Sizes,also notes that the Government relaxed the rules on infant class sizes,506,
2014-09-03b.348.0qs2,Infant Class Sizes,further notes that the Conservative Party manifesto in 2010 pledged to create small schools with smaller class sizes,506,
2014-09-03b.348.0qs3,Infant Class Sizes,believes that the Government’s decision to prioritise capital spending in areas without shortages of places through the free school programme has led to chronic pressures on primary school places and has created classes of more than 70 pupils,506,
2014-09-03b.348.0qs4,Infant Class Sizes,and believes that capital spending for school places should be prioritised to areas with the greatest pressures on places.,506,506
2014-09-26a.1255.4qs0,Iraq: Coalition Against ISIL,"That this House condemns the barbaric acts of ISIL against the peoples of Iraq including the Sunni, Shia, Kurds, Christians and Yazidi and the humanitarian crisis this is causing",107,
2014-09-26a.1255.4qs1,Iraq: Coalition Against ISIL,recognises the clear threat ISIL poses to the territorial integrity of Iraq and the request from the Government of Iraq for military support from the international community and the specific request to the UK Government for such support,107,
2014-09-26a.1255.4qs2,Iraq: Coalition Against ISIL,further recognises the threat ISIL poses to wider international security and the UK directly through its sponsorship of terrorist attacks and its murder of a British hostage,107,
2014-09-26a.1255.4qs3,Iraq: Coalition Against ISIL,acknowledges the broad coalition contributing to military support of the Government of Iraq including countries throughout the Middle East,107,
2014-09-26a.1255.4qs4,Iraq: Coalition Against ISIL,further acknowledges the request of the Government of Iraq for international support to defend itself against the threat ISIL poses to Iraq and its citizens and the clear legal basis that this provides for action in Iraq,107,
2014-09-26a.1255.4qs5,Iraq: Coalition Against ISIL,notes that this motion does not endorse UK air strikes in Syria as part of this campaign and any proposal to do so would be subject to a separate vote in Parliament,107,
2014-09-26a.1255.4qs6,Iraq: Coalition Against ISIL," accordingly supports Her Majesty’s Government, working with allies, in supporting the Government of Iraq in protecting civilians and restoring its territorial integrity, including the use of UK air strikes to support Iraqi, including Kurdish, security forces’ efforts against ISIL in Iraq",107,
2014-09-26a.1255.4qs7,Iraq: Coalition Against ISIL,notes that Her Majesty’s Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations,107,
2014-09-26a.1255.4qs8,Iraq: Coalition Against ISIL,and offers its wholehearted support to the men and women of Her Majesty’s armed forces.,107,107
2014-10-22a.971.0qs0,Military Covenant,"That this House notes the First Report of Session 2013-14 from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on the Implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland, HC 51",104,
2014-10-22a.971.0qs1,Military Covenant,further acknowledges the recommendations of Lord Ashcroft in his report on The Veterans Transition Review,104,
2014-10-22a.971.0qs2,Military Covenant," and calls on the Government to ensure the full implementation of the Military Covenant throughout the UK, including in Northern Ireland.",104,104
2014-11-05a.844.1qs0,Income Tax,"That this House believes it is a mistake to reduce the top rate of income tax at a time when working people, who are on average £1,600 a year worse off since 2010, are not feeling the recovery and while the deficit also remains high",503,
2014-11-05a.844.1qs1,Income Tax," notes that figures from the Institute for Fiscal Studies show that, by next year, households will be on average £974 a year worse off because of tax and benefit changes since 2010",503,
2014-11-05a.844.1qs2,Income Tax," believes that a fair plan to balance the books would reverse the cut in the top rate of income tax, which is worth £3 billion a year for the top one per cent of earners, for the next Parliament, and introduce a lower 10p starting rate of tax",503,
2014-11-05a.844.1qs3,Income Tax," and calls on the Government to rule out a further reduction in the top rate of income tax on earnings over £150,000 a year.",503,503
2014-11-26a.983.0qs0,Government Policies (Wales),That this House expresses deep concern at the impact of the Government’s policies on Wales,409,
2014-11-26a.983.0qs1,Government Policies (Wales),notes the Government’s real-terms reduction of the Welsh budget by £1.5 billion,409,
2014-11-26a.983.0qs2,Government Policies (Wales),notes that Wales currently suffers from the lowest average rates of pay in Britain and has the highest proportion of individuals affected by cuts to social security including the bedroom tax,409,
2014-11-26a.983.0qs3,Government Policies (Wales)," further notes that Wales suffers the highest energy bills in the UK and that these, along with low pay, have compounded the cost of living crisis in Wales",409,
2014-11-26a.983.0qs4,Government Policies (Wales)," and calls on the Government to immediately scrap the bedroom tax, freeze energy bills and undertake measures to increase pay rates in Wales.",409,409
2014-11-27a.1132.1qs0,Inequality,That this House calls on the Government to set guideline targets for remuneration which over time reduce the ratio between top and bottom incomes in large organisations to no more than 50 to 1.,503,503
2014-12-17b.1480.0qs0,Food Banks,"That this House notes that the number of people using food banks, according to the Trussell Trust, has increased from 41,000 in 2009-10 to 913,000 in 2013-14, of whom one third are children",503,
2014-12-17b.1480.0qs1,Food Banks,recognises that over the last four years prices have risen faster than wages,503,
2014-12-17b.1480.0qs2,Food Banks,further notes that low pay and failings in the operation of the social security system continue to be the main triggers for food bank use,504,
2014-12-17b.1480.0qs3,Food Banks," and calls on the Government to bring forward measures to reduce dependency on food banks and tackle the cost of living crisis, including to get a grip on delays and administrative problems in the benefits system, and introduce a freeze in energy prices, a national water affordability scheme, measures to end abuses of zero hours contracts, incentives for companies to pay a living wage, an increase in the minimum wage to £8 an hour by the end of the next Parliament, a guaranteed job for all young people who are out of work for more than a year and 25 hours-a-week free childcare for all working parents of three and four year olds.",412,412
2015-01-08c.450.0qs0,Gibraltar,"That this House notes the Second Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Gibraltar: Time to get off the fence, HC 461, and the Government response, Cm 8917",107,
2015-01-08c.450.0qs1,Gibraltar,endorses the Committee’s position that the behaviour of the current Spanish government towards Gibraltar is unacceptable,107,
2015-01-08c.450.0qs2,Gibraltar," regrets that trilateral dialogue between the UK, Gibraltar and Spain remains suspended",107,
2015-01-08c.450.0qs3,Gibraltar,believes that the time has come for more concerted action,305,
2015-01-08c.450.0qs4,Gibraltar,and invites the Government to review its policy towards Spain on Gibraltar.,107,107
2015-01-14a.939.0qs0,Steel Industry,That this House recognises the importance of the UK steel industry including as a provider of highly-skilled jobs and research and development,405,
2015-01-14a.939.0qs1,Steel Industry," values the steel supply chain which supports strategic industries such as automotive, aerospace and construction",411,
2015-01-14a.939.0qs2,Steel Industry,notes with concern Tata’s proposed sale of its Long Products Division and the impact this could have on UK steel industry capacity,405,
2015-01-14a.939.0qs3,Steel Industry,welcomes the efforts of UK steel producers to cut carbon emissions and expresses concern that losing trade to countries with less efficient processes could increase global carbon emissions,501,
2015-01-14a.939.0qs4,Steel Industry,further notes with concern that some steel imports do not meet British standards,402,
2015-01-14a.939.0qs5,Steel Industry," calls on the Government to recognise the importance of the steel industry and to work with it, the Scottish and Welsh Governments and trade unions to provide a co-ordinated plan for the industry’s future",405,
2015-01-14a.939.0qs6,Steel Industry," urges the Government urgently to reconsider whether mitigating measures on energy prices, planned to start in April 2016, can be brought forward to support the competitiveness of UK steel producers, to press the European Commission to launch an inquiry into the CARES certification of imported steel products to ensure safety and traceability and to take action through the EU and World Trade Organisation to challenge the uncompetitive subsidisation of steel products",402,
2015-01-14a.939.0qs7,Steel Industry," and further calls on the Government to introduce an active industrial policy for the metals industry, including strengthening supply chains, strategic approaches to public sector procurement, encouraging innovation, skills development and resource efficiency and providing support for steel exporters.",402,402
2015-01-15b.1076.0qs0,Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership,That this House believes that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and any associated investor-state dispute settlement provisions should be subject to scrutiny in the European Parliament and the UK Parliament.,202,202
2015-01-21c.234.1qs0,National Health Service,That this House notes comments from leading experts that the NHS is under unprecedented levels of pressure and that this is putting patient care at risk,504,
2015-01-21c.234.1qs1,National Health Service," further notes that attendances at hospital A&E departments increased by 60,000 in the last four years of the previous Government and 600,000 in the first four years of the current Government",504,
2015-01-21c.234.1qs2,National Health Service," believes that this is linked to decisions taken by this Government, including cuts to adult social care, the abolition of NHS Direct, the closure of almost one in four walk-in centres and removing the GP access guarantee",504,
2015-01-21c.234.1qs3,National Health Service," and calls on the Government to match the Labour Party’s plans to raise an extra £2.5 billion a year for the NHS, funded by measures including a tax on properties worth over £2 million, to help ease the current pressure and ensure that the NHS is fit for the future.",504,504
2015-01-22a.407.0qs0,House of Commons Governance,That this House welcomes the report of the House of Commons Governance Committee,202,
2015-01-22a.407.0qs1,House of Commons Governance," notes the priority it has given to agreeing a package of proposals which can both significantly improve the governance of the House and be capable of attracting support from Members on all sides of the House, in a timely manner and well before the House is dissolved",202,
2015-01-22a.407.0qs2,House of Commons Governance," agrees to the recommendations in Chapters 6 and 7, with the proviso that, without changing the party balance of the Commission as proposed in the report, the recommendations relating to the composition of the Commission be implemented so as to allow the Chairs of both the new Finance Committee and the Administration Committee to be elected to these positions rather than appointed to them by the Commission",202,
2015-01-22a.407.0qs3,House of Commons Governance,and encourages the appropriate bodies in both Houses of Parliament to address the Committee’s remaining conclusions and recommendations.,202,202
2015-02-05a.436.1qs0,GP Services,"That this House notes the vital role played by local GP services in communities throughout the UK, with an estimated one million patients receiving care from a family doctor or nurse every day",504,
2015-02-05a.436.1qs1,GP Services,believes that the UK’s tradition of excellent general practice provision is a central factor in the NHS being consistently ranked as one of the world’s best health services by the independent Commonwealth Fund,504,
2015-02-05a.436.1qs2,GP Services," expresses concern, therefore, that the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), through its Put patients first: Back general practice campaign, is warning that these services are under severe strain, with increasing concerns raised by constituents about access to their GP and 91 per cent of GPs saying general practice does not have sufficient resources to deliver high quality patient care",504,
2015-02-05a.436.1qs3,GP Services," further notes that the share of NHS funding spent on general practice has fallen to an all-time low of 8.3 per cent, and that over 300,000 people across the UK have signed the campaign petition calling for this trend to be reversed",504,
2015-02-05a.436.1qs4,GP Services,welcomes the emphasis placed in NHS England’s Five Year Forward View on strengthening general practice and giving GPs a central role in developing new models of care integrated around patients,504,
2015-02-05a.436.1qs5,GP Services,and calls on the Secretary of State for Health to work with NHS England and the RCGP to secure the financial future of local GP services as a matter of urgency.,504,504
2015-02-12a.965.0qs0,Backbench Business — Pubs and Planning Legislation,That this House notes New Economics Foundation research showing that local economies benefit twice as much from a pound spent in a pub rather than a supermarket,403,
2015-02-12a.965.0qs1,Backbench Business — Pubs and Planning Legislation," expresses concern that valued and viable pubs are being lost due to permitted development rights which allow pubs to be demolished or turned into supermarkets and other uses without planning permission, denying local people any say",403,
2015-02-12a.965.0qs2,Backbench Business — Pubs and Planning Legislation,notes that supermarket chains are deliberately targeting pubs and further notes CAMRA research that two pubs a week are converted into supermarkets,403,
2015-02-12a.965.0qs3,Backbench Business — Pubs and Planning Legislation,supports CAMRA’S Pub Matters campaign calling for an end to permitted development rights on pubs,403,
2015-02-12a.965.0qs4,Backbench Business — Pubs and Planning Legislation," notes that any change of use to a nightclub, laundrette or theatre requires planning permission, making it odd to refuse pubs the same status",403,
2015-02-12a.965.0qs5,Backbench Business — Pubs and Planning Legislation," notes plans to remove permitted development rights from pubs listed as Assets of Community Value (ACVs), and calls on the Government to announce how and when this will happen",403,
2015-02-12a.965.0qs6,Backbench Business — Pubs and Planning Legislation," notes, however, that pubs achieving ACV status is not as simple as Ministers have suggested, with the requirement for local communities to provide boundaries and plans and that every pub must be listed separately making it unrealistic for communities to protect all valued pubs",403,
2015-02-12a.965.0qs7,Backbench Business — Pubs and Planning Legislation," further notes that each ACV application costs local authorities over a thousand pounds, and listing all valued UK pubs as ACVs would cost millions of pounds and create significant bureaucracy",303,
2015-02-12a.965.0qs8,Backbench Business — Pubs and Planning Legislation,and therefore calls on the Government to make a simpler change and put pubs into the sui generis category so that communities can comment on a proposal to convert or demolish a pub.,403,403
2015-02-25a.334.1qs0,Bankers’ Bonuses and the Banking Industry,"That this House believes bonuses should be rewards for exceptional performance and that, following the banking scandals that have emerged in the last few months, this year’s bank bonus round should reflect this principle",403,
2015-02-25a.334.1qs1,Bankers’ Bonuses and the Banking Industry," further believes that a tax on bank bonuses should be levied in order to fund a guaranteed paid starter job for young people who have been out of work for over a year, and that this tax should cover allowances paid by banks which attempt to get round the EU bonus cap",706,
2015-02-25a.334.1qs2,Bankers’ Bonuses and the Banking Industry," calls on the Government to reform the rules on bankers’ bonuses by extending clawback of bank bonuses that have already been paid in cases of inappropriate behaviour to at least 10 years and by also extending the deferral period for senior managers to 10 years, in line with the recommendations of the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards",403,
2015-02-25a.334.1qs3,Bankers’ Bonuses and the Banking Industry,and further calls on the Government to implement wider reform of the banking industry to increase competition and boost net lending to small and medium-sized businesses.,403,403
2015-03-10a.251.0qs0,Backbench Business — School Funding Formula,"That this House believes that, given the continued fiscal pressure on the schools budget in the next Parliament, the speedy implementation of a fair and transparent school funding formula is more urgent than ever.",506,506
2015-03-11b.336.0qs0,Cross-border Crime,"That this House notes with concern the continued prevalence of serious organised criminal activity in Northern Ireland on a cross-border basis in relation to fuel smuggling, fuel laundering and the counterfeiting of consumer goods",605,
2015-03-11b.336.0qs1,Cross-border Crime,recognises that this has had a significant and detrimental impact on HM Treasury,605,
2015-03-11b.336.0qs2,Cross-border Crime,regrets the lack of prosecutions in relation to this activity,605,
2015-03-11b.336.0qs3,Cross-border Crime," and calls on the Government to ensure greater co-operation between HM Revenue and Customs, the National Crime Agency and the PSNI so that this criminal activity can be eradicated.",605,605
2015-06-23a.838.0qs0,Use of the Chamber (Youth Parliament),That this House welcomes the work of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament in providing young people with an opportunity to engage with the political process and accordingly resolves that the UK Youth Parliament should be allowed to meet once a year in the Chamber of this House for the duration of this Parliament.,202,202
2015-06-24a.909.1qs0,3rd Alloted day — A&E Services,That this House notes that hospital A&E departments have now missed the four-hour A&E target for 100 weeks in a row,504,
2015-06-24a.909.1qs1,3rd Alloted day — A&E Services,further notes that trusts are predicting record deficits this year,504,
2015-06-24a.909.1qs2,3rd Alloted day — A&E Services," believes the pressures on hospitals are a consequence of declining access to out-of-hospital services under this Government, including fewer older people receiving social care and more people waiting a week or more for a GP appointment",504,
2015-06-24a.909.1qs3,3rd Alloted day — A&E Services,further believes the increasing bill for agency staff is also adding to the pressure on hospitals,504,
2015-06-24a.909.1qs4,3rd Alloted day — A&E Services,notes that the Government plans to stop the weekly reporting of A&E data,504,
2015-06-24a.909.1qs5,3rd Alloted day — A&E Services,believes this decision will make the NHS less transparent and make it harder for patients to judge the performance of their local hospital,504,
2015-06-24a.909.1qs6,3rd Alloted day — A&E Services,and calls on the Government to reinstate the publication of weekly A&E data and to set out how it will tackle hospital deficits in 2015 in order to protect services.,504,504
2015-07-01b.1521.1qs0,Equal Pay and the Gender Pay Gap,"That this House notes that, 45 years after the Equal Pay Act 1970, women still earn on average 81 pence for every pound earned by men",503,
2015-07-01b.1521.1qs1,Equal Pay and the Gender Pay Gap,welcomes the fact that pay transparency under section 78 of the Equality Act 2010 will be introduced in 2016,503,
2015-07-01b.1521.1qs2,Equal Pay and the Gender Pay Gap," and calls on the Government to ensure that this results in real progress to close the gender pay gap by mandating the Equalities and Human Rights Commission to conduct, in consultation with the Low Pay Commission, an annual equal pay check to analyse information provided under section 78 on pay gaps across every sector of the economy and to make recommendations to close the gender pay gap.",503,503
2015-09-09a.412.1qs0,Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean and Europe,That this House recognises the funding the Government has committed to the humanitarian initiatives to provide sanctuary in camps for refugees across the Middle East,107,
2015-09-09a.412.1qs1,Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean and Europe,calls for a greater international effort through the United Nations to secure the position of such displaced people,107,
2015-09-09a.412.1qs2,Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean and Europe," recognises that the Government has committed to accepting 20,000 vulnerable people from camps in Syria over the next five years but calls for a Government report to be laid before the House by 12 October 2015 detailing how that number can be increased, encompassing refugees already in Europe and including a plan for the remainder of this year to reflect the overwhelming urgency of this humanitarian crisis",107,
2015-09-09a.412.1qs3,Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean and Europe,further notes that refugees arriving in European Union territory also have a moral and legal right to be treated properly,201,
2015-09-09a.412.1qs4,Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean and Europe," and, given the pressure on Southern European countries, further calls for the UK to play its full and proper role, in conjunction with European partners, in providing sanctuary to our fellow human beings.",107,107
2015-09-10a.559.0qs0,Backbench Business — Immigration Detention,"That this House supports the recommendations of the report of the Joint Inquiry by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Migration, The Use of Immigration Detention in the United Kingdom",201,
2015-09-10a.559.0qs1,Backbench Business — Immigration Detention,has considered the case for reform of immigration detention,201,
2015-09-10a.559.0qs2,Backbench Business — Immigration Detention,and calls on the Government to respond positively to those recommendations.,201,201
2015-09-17b.1220.0qs0,Backbench Business — UK Steel Industry,That this House recognises the unprecedented gravity of the challenges currently facing the UK steel industry,404,
2015-09-17b.1220.0qs1,Backbench Business — UK Steel Industry,and calls on the Government to hold a top-level summit with the key players from the steel industry to seek meaningful and urgent solutions to the crisis.,404,404
2015-10-12b.49.1qs0,Superfast Broadband,That this House notes variations in the effectiveness of roll-out of fixed and mobile superfast broadband in different parts of the UK,411,
2015-10-12b.49.1qs1,Superfast Broadband,and calls on the Government to host anot-spot summit to consider ways to tackle this issue.,411,411
2015-10-20b.845.1qs0,Tax Credits,"That this House calls on the Government to reverse its decision to cut tax credits, which is due to come into effect in April 2016.",503,503
2015-10-28a.363.1qs0,Steel Industry,That this House believes that the UK steel industry is of national strategic importance and should be supported by the UK Government,409,
2015-10-28a.363.1qs1,Steel Industry," notes that the UK steel industry is in crisis and that the recent closure of SSI in Redcar has resulted in 2,000 direct job losses, with a further 1,000 contractor jobs lost and 6,000 jobs to be lost in the local supply chain, the announcement by Tata Steel that they will no longer produce steel plate at Dalzell, Clydebridge and Scunthorpe has resulted in 1,170 job losses, and that 1,700 jobs are at risk as Caparo Industries has gone into administration",409,
2015-10-28a.363.1qs2,Steel Industry,recognises that for every direct steel job lost a further three indirect job losses will follow,701,
2015-10-28a.363.1qs3,Steel Industry," further notes the vital importance of the steel industry to those local communities it serves, the proud industrial heritage of Britain’s steel towns and the very real threat to these parts of the country should the steel industry disappear",409,
2015-10-28a.363.1qs4,Steel Industry," and calls upon the Government to take immediate action to protect the steel industry, including immediately implementing the Energy Intensive Industry Compensation Package, taking action with the EU Commission on antidumping measures, looking at temporary action on business rates, reviewing how regulatory frameworks impact the industry, and promoting local content and sustainability in procurement contacts, and for the Government to publish a full industrial strategy including what level of capacity the Government envisages is needed in the steel industry, so as to safeguard this vital strategic asset.",409,409
2015-10-29a.530.0qs0,Tax Credits,"That this House calls on the Government to reconsider the effect on the lowest paid workers of its proposed changes to tax credits due to come into force in April 2016, to carry out and publish an analysis of that effect, and to bring forward proposals to mitigate it.",701,701
2015-11-04a.998.1qs0,Policing,"That this House notes with concern the loss of 17,000 police officers in the last five years",605,
2015-11-04a.998.1qs1,Policing," further notes the most recent Police Recorded Crime statistics, which show sharp rises in some of the more serious crimes including knife crime and sexual assault and that, alongside evidence that some crime is rising, there is evidence that crime is changing and moving away from traditional forms such as burglary and car theft and is being increasingly replaced by cybercrime",605,
2015-11-04a.998.1qs2,Policing,is concerned by reports that the police budget could face between 25 and 40 per cent spending reductions in the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review,605,
2015-11-04a.998.1qs3,Policing," notes warnings from senior police figures that this could result in over 20,000 further reductions in frontline staff, the effective end of neighbourhood policing and much of the public being exposed to much greater risk",605,
2015-11-04a.998.1qs4,Policing,accepts that further efficiencies can be made in the police budget for England and Wales but believes that budget reductions over 10 per cent would be dangerous,605,
2015-11-04a.998.1qs5,Policing,further notes the ongoing concern surrounding the Scottish Government’s oversight of Police Scotland and the findings of the recent staff survey which found only 30 per cent of staff thought they had the resources necessary to do their job properly,605,
2015-11-04a.998.1qs6,Policing,and calls on the Government to secure a funding settlement for the police that maintains frontline services and does not compromise public safety.,605,605
2015-11-05c.1164.1qs0,Royal Bank of Scotland,That this House calls on the Government to consider suspending the further sale of its shares in the Royal Bank of Scotland whilst it looks at alternative options,404,
2015-11-05c.1164.1qs1,Royal Bank of Scotland," and believes that this should take place in the context of a wider review of the UK’s financial sector and that such a review should consider the case for establishing new models of banking, including regional banks.",404,404
2015-11-16a.429.0qs0,Famagusta,"That this House supports the comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem based on a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation with political equality, as set out in the relevant Security Council Resolutions and the High Level Agreements",106,
2015-11-16a.429.0qs1,Famagusta,endorses the Declaration of the European Parliament of 14 February 2012 on the return of Famagusta to its lawful inhabitants,106,
2015-11-16a.429.0qs2,Famagusta," notes that the city of Famagusta in the Republic of Cyprus was captured by the invading Turkish forces in August 1974, that a section of Famagusta was then sealed off and remains uninhabited, under the direct control of the Turkish military, and that the return of Famagusta to its lawful inhabitants would facilitate efforts toward a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem",106,
2015-11-16a.429.0qs3,Famagusta,further notes the 1979 High Level Agreement and UN Security Council Resolutions 550 (1984) and 789 (1992) and the 2008 Report of the Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament on Petition 733/2004,106,
2015-11-16a.429.0qs4,Famagusta," calls on the government of Turkey to act according to those UN Security Council Resolutions and Report Recommendations and return Famagusta to its lawful inhabitants, who must resettle under conditions of security and peace",106,
2015-11-16a.429.0qs5,Famagusta," urges the Government, as a guarantor power of Cyprus, to promote Turkey’s cooperation",106,
2015-11-16a.429.0qs6,Famagusta," and directs the Speaker to forward this Resolution to President Nicos Anastasiades, Mr Mustafa Akinci, the UN Secretary General and the government of Turkey.",106,106
2015-11-19a.899.0qs0,New Cancer Strategy,That this House notes the findings of the independent cancer taskforce published in July 2015,504,
2015-11-19a.899.0qs1,New Cancer Strategy,and calls on the Government to publish an action plan on implementing the new cancer strategy.,504,504
2015-11-24b.1200.1qs0,Trident,That this House believes that Trident should not be renewed.,105,105
2015-11-24b.1258.0qs0,HMRC Office Closures,That this House condemns the proposed closure of HMRC offices in Scotland and throughout the UK,303,
2015-11-24b.1258.0qs1,HMRC Office Closures,believes that this will result in a reduced service to the public,303,
2015-11-24b.1258.0qs2,HMRC Office Closures,is concerned about the potential loss of tax yield,408,
2015-11-24b.1258.0qs3,HMRC Office Closures,is further concerned at the loss of jobs and expertise in local communities,408,
2015-11-24b.1258.0qs4,HMRC Office Closures,further believes that this will undermine efforts to reduce the tax gap which currently stands at £34 billion,408,
2015-11-24b.1258.0qs5,HMRC Office Closures,also believes that this proposal will undermine the ability of SMEs to access information and advice and that the proposed closure programme is flawed and counterproductive,403,
2015-11-24b.1258.0qs6,HMRC Office Closures,and calls on the Government to halt its programme of HMRC office closures.,303,303
2015-12-09b.1057.0qs0,Women and the Economy,That this House notes with concern the disproportionate impact of this Government’s policies on women,503,
2015-12-09b.1057.0qs1,Women and the Economy," further notes that, according to the Library’s data, measures in the Summer Budget and Autumn Statement have hit women three times harder by tax and benefit changes than men",503,
2015-12-09b.1057.0qs2,Women and the Economy,notes that proposals for infrastructure investment outlined in the Autumn Statement are predominantly focused in sectors that typically employ more men than women,503,
2015-12-09b.1057.0qs3,Women and the Economy," notes with concern that the UK gender pay gap stands at 19.2 per cent, higher than the EU average, and that the Government’s introduction of tribunal fees means that women have to pay £1,200 in order to bring forward an equal pay claim, preventing many from pursuing legitimate claims",503,
2015-12-09b.1057.0qs4,Women and the Economy,notes concerns raised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress and the Scottish Older Women’s Commission regarding the proliferation of low-paid part-time work among women,503,
2015-12-09b.1057.0qs5,Women and the Economy,notes that levels of maternity discrimination have almost doubled in recent years,503,
2015-12-09b.1057.0qs6,Women and the Economy," notes the alarming rate of closures of services supporting victims of domestic violence, particularly services for BME women",503,
2015-12-09b.1057.0qs7,Women and the Economy," and calls on the Government to affirm its commitment to ensuring that women and protected groups do not bear the brunt of Government measures, to conduct an urgent cumulative assessment of the impact of its policies on women since 2010, to take the necessary remedial steps to mitigate any disproportionate burden on women and to develop and publish a gender equality strategy to improve the position of women over the remainder of this Parliament.",503,503
2015-12-10c.1169.1qs0,Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership,"That this House believes that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, the Comprehensive European Trade Agreement, the Trade in Services Agreement and any associated investor-state dispute settlement provisions should be subject to full parliamentary scrutiny in the UK and European parliaments.",202,202
2015-12-14a.1330.0qs0,Relocation of Migrants in need of International Protection (Opt-in Decision),"That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 9355/15 and Addendum and No. 11132/15, international protection for the benefit of Italy and Greece, No. 11843/15 and Addendum, establishing a crisis relocation mechanism, and No. 11844/15 and Addendum, international protection for the benefit of Italy, Greece and Hungary",110,
2015-12-14a.1330.0qs1,Relocation of Migrants in need of International Protection (Opt-in Decision),and agrees with the Government’s decision not to opt in to proposals establishing provisional measures for the relocation of individuals in need of international protection or to the proposal establishing a crisis relocation mechanism.,110,110
2015-12-15b.1469.0qs0,Housing,"That this House notes that the Government’s record on housing is one of five years of failure with rising homelessness, falling home-ownership, escalating rents, deep cuts in investment and the lowest level of house-building since the 1920s",408,
2015-12-15b.1469.0qs1,Housing,further notes that the Spending Review and Autumn Statement will not result in the homes that young people and families on ordinary incomes need being built because it cuts the level of investment from that of 2010 and fails to prioritise genuinely affordable homes to rent and buy,404,
2015-12-15b.1469.0qs2,Housing," notes Shelter Scotland's report of September 2015, Affordable Housing Need in Scotland, which states that overall house-building levels are well below their peak in 2007 and that the number of new social homes built has fallen by 44 per cent from 2010 to 2014",404,
2015-12-15b.1469.0qs3,Housing," notes the widespread concern that the Government’s Housing and Planning Bill will lead to the severe loss of affordable homes, will be a let-down for aspiring home-owners, and will do nothing to help England’s private renters struggling with poor conditions and high renting costs",404,
2015-12-15b.1469.0qs4,Housing," and calls on the Government to help families who are struggling with the cost of housing, including by building more affordable homes to rent and buy.",404,404
2016-01-06b.349.0qs0,Flooding,"That this House extends its sympathy to all those affected by recent floods and its gratitude to the emergency services, armed forces and volunteers who rallied round to help afflicted communities over the holiday period",606,
2016-01-06b.349.0qs1,Flooding," notes the damage the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s cuts, which the National Audit Office estimates amounted to 10 per cent over the course of the last Parliament, excluding emergency funding, have caused to these communities",305,
2016-01-06b.349.0qs2,Flooding," notes that by delaying or cutting new flood defence projects or neglecting maintenance of existing flood defences, the Government has failed to protect these communities",305,
2016-01-06b.349.0qs3,Flooding,notes with concern the recent decision by the Scottish Government to impose a six per cent cut on funding to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency,501,
2016-01-06b.349.0qs4,Flooding,believes that there has been a dismal lack of action by the Cabinet Committee set up after the floods of 2013-14 and questions the effectiveness of the newly-created Cabinet Committee under the same leadership,305,
2016-01-06b.349.0qs5,Flooding," further believes that the UK needs a long-term plan which includes a complete rethink of flood defences, as proposed by the Environment Agency, measures to make homes, communities and infrastructure more flood resilient and a greater focus on flood prevention, particularly through uplands and water catchment management",411,
2016-01-06b.349.0qs6,Flooding," and calls on the Government to commit to the figure that the Environment Agency said in 2014 was required to protect communities of £800 million per year on maintenance and strengthening of flood defences and to carry out an urgent, independent, public review of flood policy.",411,305
2016-01-07b.454.1qs0,State Pension Age (Women),"That this House, while welcoming the equalisation of the state pension age, is concerned that the acceleration of that equalisation directly discriminates against women born on or after 6 April 1951, leaving women with only a few years to make alternative arrangements, adversely affecting their retirement plans and causing undue hardship",503,
2016-01-07b.454.1qs1,State Pension Age (Women),regrets that the Government has failed to address a lifetime of low pay and inequality faced by many women,503,
2016-01-07b.454.1qs2,State Pension Age (Women),and calls on the Government to immediately introduce transitional arrangements for those women negatively affected by that equalisation.,503,503
2016-01-07b.515.0qs0,Children in Care,That this House calls on the Government to take steps to help reduce the number of children entering the care system by bringing forward measures to support more children to remain safely at home with their family or extended family.,505,505
2016-01-19c.1351.0qs0,Cost of Public Transport,That this House believes that the rising cost of public transport is adding to the financial pressures facing many households,411,
2016-01-19c.1351.0qs1,Cost of Public Transport," notes that over 2,400 local authority-supported bus routes have been cut or downgraded since 2010",411,
2016-01-19c.1351.0qs2,Cost of Public Transport,regrets that bus fares have risen by 26 per cent on average and regulated rail fares have risen by up to 38 per cent since 2010,411,
2016-01-19c.1351.0qs3,Cost of Public Transport," further regrets delays to rail infrastructure projects including the electrification of the Great Western Main Line, the North TransPennine route and the Midland Main Line",411,
2016-01-19c.1351.0qs4,Cost of Public Transport," notes with regret the decision by the Scottish Government to award the ScotRail franchise to a private operator, rather than exploring alternative options",411,
2016-01-19c.1351.0qs5,Cost of Public Transport,calls on the Government to bring forward a buses bill as announced in the Queen’s Speech to enable the regulation of local bus networks,411,
2016-01-19c.1351.0qs6,Cost of Public Transport,and further calls on the Government to rule out the privatisation of Network Rail and instead extend to franchised services the model of rail public ownership that delivered record passenger satisfaction scores on the East Coast Main Line.,411,411
2016-02-01c.710.1qs0,Financial Conduct Authority,That this House believes that the Financial Conduct Authority in its current form is not fit for purpose,304,
2016-02-01c.710.1qs1,Financial Conduct Authority,and has no confidence in its existing structure and procedures.,304,304
2016-02-04a.1119.1qs0,Parliamentary Sovereignty and EU Renegotiations,That this House believes in the importance of Parliamentary sovereignty,202,
2016-02-04a.1119.1qs1,Parliamentary Sovereignty and EU Renegotiations," and calls for the Government’s EU renegotiations to encompass Parliament’s ability, by itself, to stop any unwanted legislation, taxes or regulation.",202,202
2016-02-09c.1444.1qs0,EU REFERENDUM: TIMING,That this House notes and regrets that the Government appears set to rush to a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union in June 2016,202,
2016-02-09c.1444.1qs1,EU REFERENDUM: TIMING," believes that no case has been made for holding a referendum at such an early stage, and that further, any such needlessly premature date risks contaminating the result",202,
2016-02-09c.1444.1qs2,EU REFERENDUM: TIMING,believes that a subject as fundamental as EU membership should be decisively settled after a full and comprehensive debate,202,
2016-02-09c.1444.1qs3,EU REFERENDUM: TIMING,notes the recommendations of the Electoral Commission on best practice for referendums,202,
2016-02-09c.1444.1qs4,EU REFERENDUM: TIMING," further notes that there are elections happening in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, London and some local authorities in May 2016 and that the First Ministers of each of the devolved administrations have all expressed opposition to a June referendum date",202,
2016-02-09c.1444.1qs5,EU REFERENDUM: TIMING,and urges the Government to set the date for the referendum having respect for the May elections as distinct electoral choices.,202,202
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs0,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN,"That this House believes everyone deserves a decent, affordable home to live in",503,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs1,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN,regrets that many people are priced out of the communities in which they grew up due to rising house prices and rents,503,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs10,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN,acknowledges the benefits of building sustainable homes,403,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs11,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN,and calls on the Government to set out a long-term housing plan to meet the housing needs of future generations which includes lifting the borrowing cap for councils and at least ten new garden cities.,403,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs2,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN," acknowledges the achievements of the Coalition Government in implementing Help to Buy, bringing empty homes back into use and increasing support for self-build",504,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs3,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN,condemns the present Government’s housing reforms which will lead to fewer new affordable homes for rent and breakdown in communities by selling off affordable homes with no guarantee of replacement,503,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs4,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN,further notes their devastating impact on supported housing of the most vulnerable including those with learning disabilities,503,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs5,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN,recognises the need for a huge increase in the supply of homes due to decades of under-delivery by successive governments,411,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs6,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN,notes that an increase in apprenticeships and other skills training within the construction industry is required to meet that need,411,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs7,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN,further notes the particular challenges of affordable housing in rural areas,503,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs8,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN," regrets that the average cost of a home in London is now over £500,000",503,
2016-02-09c.1498.0qs9,HOUSING: LONG-TERM PLAN," endorses the proposal of London Mayoral candidate, Caroline Pidgeon, to convert the Olympic precept into a funding stream that would enable 200,000 new homes to be built in London",403,503
2016-02-11c.1791.0qs0,EQUITABLE LIFE,That this House congratulates the Government on providing a scheme to compensate victims of the Equitable Life scandal,503,
2016-02-11c.1791.0qs1,EQUITABLE LIFE,welcomes the Government’s acceptance of the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s findings in full,503,
2016-02-11c.1791.0qs2,EQUITABLE LIFE,notes that the Parliamentary Ombudsman recommended that policyholders should be put back in the position they would have been in had maladministration not occurred,503,
2016-02-11c.1791.0qs3,EQUITABLE LIFE,further notes that most victims have only received partial compensation compared to the confirmed losses and that the compensation scheme is now closed to new applicants,503,
2016-02-11c.1791.0qs4,EQUITABLE LIFE,and calls on the Government to ensure that the entire existing budget allocated for compensation to date is paid to eligible policyholders and to make a further commitment to provide full compensation for relative losses to all victims of this scandal.,503,503
2016-02-24a.318.0qs0,Opposition Day — [19th Allotted Day] — Transitional State Pension Arrangements for Women,"That this House notes that the e-petition 110776, Make fair transitional state pension arrangements for 1950s women, has attracted more than 150,000 signatures",503,
2016-02-24a.318.0qs1,Opposition Day — [19th Allotted Day] — Transitional State Pension Arrangements for Women,and calls on the Government to bring forward proposals for transitional arrangements for women adversely affected by the acceleration of the increase in the state pension age.,503,503
2016-02-24a.379.0qs0,"Police Funding, Crime and Community Safety",That this House recalls that the Chancellor announced in the Autumn Statement 2015 that there would be real-terms protection for police funding,605,
2016-02-24a.379.0qs1,"Police Funding, Crime and Community Safety"," notes that, based on the scale of cuts proposed, police budgets will fall by between nine and ten per cent over four years in real terms",605,
2016-02-24a.379.0qs2,"Police Funding, Crime and Community Safety"," further notes that the failure to provide real-terms protection for the police budget will lead to further cuts in police numbers in addition to the 18,357 police officers already lost since 2010",605,
2016-02-24a.379.0qs3,"Police Funding, Crime and Community Safety",notes that the inclusion of cybercrime in crime statistics will show that crime has doubled,605,
2016-02-24a.379.0qs4,"Police Funding, Crime and Community Safety",notes the heightened threat of a terrorist attack in the UK and the operational role of neighbourhood police in preventing such an attack,605,
2016-02-24a.379.0qs5,"Police Funding, Crime and Community Safety",and calls on the Government to honour the Chancellor’s statement to the House and provide real-terms protection for the police budget.,605,605
2016-03-08b.197.0qs0,INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2016,That this House expresses its solidarity with International Women’s Day,706,
2016-03-08b.197.0qs1,INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2016," notes with concern that, despite women making up 51 per cent of society as a whole, more progress needs to be made in electing women to Parliament, as well as in establishing equal pay and parity between men and women in positions of leadership",503,
2016-03-08b.197.0qs2,INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2016,and calls for greater action against FGM and other practices that are harmful to women.,706,706
2016-04-14b.530.1qs0,IRAQ INQUIRY REPORT,"That this House calls on the Government to conclude the National Security checking of the Iraq Inquiry report as soon as possible in order to allow publication of that report as soon as possible after 18 April 2016, and no later than two weeks after that date, in line with the undertaking on time taken for such checking by the Prime Minister in his letter to Sir John Chilcot of 29 October 2015.",303,303
2016-04-14b.566.0qs0,BBC: DIVERSITY,That this House notes the crucial cultural role the BBC plays in modern Britain,502,
2016-04-14b.566.0qs1,BBC: DIVERSITY," welcomes the fact that one of the public purposes outlined in the BBC Charter is to represent the UK, its nations, regions and communities",607,
2016-04-14b.566.0qs2,BBC: DIVERSITY," notes with concern that the last employment census in 2012 showed the number of black, Asian and minority ethnic people working in the UK creative media fell by 30.9 per cent between 2006 and 2012",503,
2016-04-14b.566.0qs3,BBC: DIVERSITY,believes that a BBC target of 14.2 per cent for 2017 is insufficient,503,
2016-04-14b.566.0qs4,BBC: DIVERSITY,further notes that this target falls short of other UK broadcasters,503,
2016-04-14b.566.0qs5,BBC: DIVERSITY," and calls on the Government to recognise these failings when considering the BBC’s charter renewal and make representations to the BBC to ensure that the corporation is not failing in any of its diversity objectives, including, but not limited to, delivering high quality programming which reflects modern Britain accurately and authentically and that the Corporation must advance equal opportunities to diversify and develop its workforce and senior leaders so that they better reflect audiences.",607,503
2016-04-28a.1573.0qs0,BACKBENCH BUSINESS - WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS WEEKBACKBENCH BUSINESS,That this House notes that World Autism Awareness Week was held from 2 to 8 April,705,
2016-04-28a.1573.0qs1,BACKBENCH BUSINESS - WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS WEEKBACKBENCH BUSINESS,believes that there is a lack of understanding of the needs of autistic people and their families,705,
2016-04-28a.1573.0qs2,BACKBENCH BUSINESS - WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS WEEKBACKBENCH BUSINESS,and calls on the Government to improve diagnosis waiting time and support a public awareness campaign so that people can make the changes that will help the UK become autism-friendly.,705,705
2016-04-28a.1631.0qs0,HMRC: BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN,That this House has considered HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) plan Building our Future which will close most of its offices and make substantial staffing reductions,303,
2016-04-28a.1631.0qs1,HMRC: BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN," is concerned that this could seriously compromise the ability of HMRC to collect tax, enforce compliance and close the tax gap",303,
2016-04-28a.1631.0qs2,HMRC: BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN,believes the plan should have been subjected to parliamentary scrutiny,303,
2016-04-28a.1631.0qs3,HMRC: BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN,and calls on the Government to ensure that Building our Future is suspended until a comprehensive consultation and review has been undertaken.,303,303
2016-05-04b.189.1qs0,NHS Bursaries,"That this House recognises the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff",701,
2016-05-04b.189.1qs1,NHS Bursaries,has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff,504,
2016-05-04b.189.1qs2,NHS Bursaries,and calls on the Government to drop their plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead to consult on how they can best fund and support the future healthcare workforce.,504,504
2016-05-09b.415.0qs0,BIS SHEFFIELD/GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS OUTSIDE LONDON,"That this House notes with concern the Business, Innovation and Skills Department's proposal to close its Sheffield policy office, moving 247 posts to London",303,
2016-05-09b.415.0qs1,BIS SHEFFIELD/GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS OUTSIDE LONDON,further notes that the Sheffield BIS office proposal runs counter to the Government's welcome commitment to create a public sector that reflects the diverse nature of the UK following the publication of the Bridge report and also to the commitment in Budget 2016 to move civil servants out of expensive Whitehall accommodation,303,
2016-05-09b.415.0qs2,BIS SHEFFIELD/GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS OUTSIDE LONDON,and therefore calls on the National Audit Office to conduct a cost benefit assessment of the BIS Sheffield proposal.,303,303
2016-05-11b.655.0qs0,PENSIONS UPRATING (UK PENSIONERS LIVING OVERSEAS),"That this House notes with concern that the pensions of 550,000 UK pensioners residing in a number of overseas countries will no longer be uprated",503,
2016-05-11b.655.0qs1,PENSIONS UPRATING (UK PENSIONERS LIVING OVERSEAS),is further concerned that this unfairness will lead to hardship for overseas pensioners and that this measure will discourage many UK citizens living in the UK from returning to their country of origin as many wish to do in their retirement,503,
2016-05-11b.655.0qs2,PENSIONS UPRATING (UK PENSIONERS LIVING OVERSEAS),regrets that the Government has taken this action which will lead to loneliness and anger among UK pensioners living abroad,503,
2016-05-11b.655.0qs3,PENSIONS UPRATING (UK PENSIONERS LIVING OVERSEAS),and calls on the Government to withdraw this measure and pay UK pensioners at home and abroad their due state pension with the same uprating adjustment in the interests of fairness and equity.,503,503
2016-06-08a.1208.0qs0,BBC WHITE PAPER,That this House believes that the Government’s White Paper on the BBC fails to provide an acceptable basis for Charter renewal,304,
2016-06-08a.1208.0qs1,BBC WHITE PAPER,notes the threat the White Paper poses to the editorial and financial independence of the BBC,304,
2016-06-08a.1208.0qs2,BBC WHITE PAPER,expresses concern about the re-writing of the BBC’s founding mission statement,304,
2016-06-08a.1208.0qs3,BBC WHITE PAPER,further notes the concerns about the White Paper expressed by Members of this House and the House of Lords,304,
2016-06-08a.1208.0qs4,BBC WHITE PAPER,and calls on the Government to reconsider the proposals contained in the White Paper.,304,304
2016-06-08a.1257.10qs0,Disability Employment Gap,That this House regrets the Government's lack of progress towards halving the disability employment gap,503,
2016-06-08a.1257.10qs1,Disability Employment Gap,further regrets that the Government has not yet published its White Paper on improving support for disabled people,503,
2016-06-08a.1257.10qs2,Disability Employment Gap,notes with concern that commitments made in the Autumn Statement 2015 to help more disabled people through Access to Work and expanding Fit for Work have not materialised,503,
2016-06-08a.1257.10qs3,Disability Employment Gap,further notes that the Government is reducing funding for specialist support for claimants with health conditions and disabilities through the Work and Health Programme,503,
2016-06-08a.1257.10qs4,Disability Employment Gap,and calls on the Government to reverse cuts to the work-related activity component of Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit work allowances that risk widening the disability employment gap.,503,503
2016-06-29d.345.0qs0,UK ECONOMY,That this House recognises the risks posed to the UK economy following the decision to leave the European Union,408,
2016-06-29d.345.0qs1,UK ECONOMY," notes with concern the loss of the UK’s triple A credit rating, the potential output cut, potential job losses, risks to investment and the volatility in the equity and currency markets",404,
2016-06-29d.345.0qs2,UK ECONOMY," and calls on the Government to bring forward measures to protect jobs and support businesses in the nations and regions in relation to the short, medium and long-term potential consequences of the referendum decision, and to address the current threats to community cohesion.",404,404
2016-07-07b.1063.0qs0,ONLINE ABUSE,"That this House notes the increasing number of cases where the internet, social media and mobile phone technology are used to bully, harass, intimidate and humiliate individuals including children and vulnerable adults",201,
2016-07-07b.1063.0qs1,ONLINE ABUSE," calls on the Government to ensure that clear legislation is in place that recognises the true impact and nature of online abuse, as distinct to offline abuse",201,
2016-07-07b.1063.0qs2,ONLINE ABUSE," and further calls on the Government to put in place appropriate legal and criminal sanctions, police training, guidance to the CPS and education for young people relating to such abuse.",201,201
2016-07-12b.175.0qs0,EU REFERENDUM: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT,"That this House recognises the uncertainty created by the result of the EU referendum for the protections currently in place for the UK’s energy security, climate change commitments and the natural environment",501,
2016-07-12b.175.0qs1,EU REFERENDUM: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT,notes that the discussion leading up to the EU referendum made little mention of environmental protection or climate change and considers that regulations and ambitions in those areas should in no way be diminished as a result of the outcome of that referendum,501,
2016-07-12b.175.0qs2,EU REFERENDUM: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT,has serious concerns about the signals being sent to investors in those sectors by continued uncertainty,501,
2016-07-12b.175.0qs3,EU REFERENDUM: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT,and therefore urges the Government to identify and fill any legislative gaps in environmental protection that may arise from the removal of EU law.,501,501
2016-07-12b.225.0qs0,SATS RESULTS,That this House believes that every child deserves an excellent education which enables them to grow and thrive,503,
2016-07-12b.225.0qs1,SATS RESULTS,notes that the Government has published figures showing that a lower proportion of children were meeting the expected standard at the end of Key Stage 2 overall in 2016 than in 2015,503,
2016-07-12b.225.0qs2,SATS RESULTS," further notes that, as a result, in 2016 47 percent of children will be told that they have not reached the expected standard in at least one of their SATs papers",503,
2016-07-12b.225.0qs3,SATS RESULTS," regrets that the Secretary of State for Education has pushed ahead with chaotic and confusing reforms which mean that thousands of children will be unnecessarily labelled as failures, and that the Secretary of State is steadily losing the confidence of teachers",503,
2016-07-12b.225.0qs4,SATS RESULTS,and calls on the Government urgently to review primary assessment and the 2016 SATs results and to clarify that these will not be used for measuring and judging school performance.,503,503
2016-07-20b.895.0qs0,CHARTER FOR BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY,"That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Charter for Budget Responsibility: Autumn 2015 update, which was laid before this House on 12 October 2015, and to lay before the House at the earliest opportunity an alternative update which provides the basis for stabilising the UK economy and providing long-term investment for growth.",410,410
2016-09-08a.507.1qs0,SCAMMING: VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS,"That this House believes that the elderly and vulnerable are a high-risk group from having harm done to their financial, emotional and psychological wellbeing from criminals who target them with scam calls, post and visits",706,
2016-09-08a.507.1qs1,SCAMMING: VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS,praises the work that trading standards bodies do to combat scams,605,
2016-09-08a.507.1qs2,SCAMMING: VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS,calls on financial institutions and the communications industry to put in place mechanisms to protect potential victims from scams,605,
2016-09-08a.507.1qs3,SCAMMING: VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS,further calls on the Government to recognise the threat from scams to victims’ ability to live independently,605,
2016-09-08a.507.1qs4,SCAMMING: VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS," draws attention to the measures proposed by Bournemouth University, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and National Trading Standards Scams Team on financial harm as useful first steps in tackling such scams",605,
2016-09-08a.507.1qs5,SCAMMING: VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS,and calls on the Government to make suggestions on further steps to tackle such criminality.,605,605
2016-09-08a.531.0qs0,FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION,That this House acknowledges that the UK is in a strong economic position to take advantage of the Fourth Industrial Revolution,408,
2016-09-08a.531.0qs1,FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION," welcomes the view of the World Economic Forum that fusing physical, digital and biological technologies can promote further economic growth",410,
2016-09-08a.531.0qs2,FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION,notes that small and medium-sized businesses across the country contribute invaluable expertise and market leadership,408,
2016-09-08a.531.0qs3,FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION,and calls upon the Government to continue introducing and supporting policies that keep the UK at the forefront of this revolution in the future.,408,408
2016-09-15c.1121.0qs0,QUANTITATIVE EASING,That this House calls on the Bank of England to provide a detailed analysis of the effect of its quantitative easing programme on the financial markets and the wider economy which includes an assessment of the future development of the quantitative easing programme and other monetary policy measures it may consider appropriate to achieve its objectives.,402,402
2016-10-12b.313.0qs0,PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF LEAVING THE EU,That this House recognises that leaving the EU is the defining issue facing the UK,202,
2016-10-12b.313.0qs1,PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF LEAVING THE EU,believes that there should be a full and transparent debate on the Government’s plan for leaving the EU,202,
2016-10-12b.313.0qs2,PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF LEAVING THE EU,and calls on the Prime Minister to ensure that this House is able properly to scrutinise that plan for leaving the EU before Article 50 is invoked.,202,202
2016-10-20a.981.0qs0,BHS,"That this House notes the recent joint Report by the Business, Innovation and Skills and the Work and Pensions Committees on BHS",403,
2016-10-20a.981.0qs1,BHS," endorses that Report’s criticisms of the governance of the company and of the holding company, Taveta Investments Limited",403,
2016-10-20a.981.0qs2,BHS,believes that the sale of the company to Retail Acquisitions Limited for £1 was clearly not in the interests of British Home Stores’ employees and pensioners,403,
2016-10-20a.981.0qs3,BHS,notes the failure of Sir Philip Green over many years to resolve the deficit in the BHS pension fund,403,
2016-10-20a.981.0qs4,BHS,and calls on him to fulfil his promise to do so forthwith.,403,403
2016-10-26a.285.0qs0,CONCENTRIX,"That this House notes that Concentrix has not fully met the performance standards set out in its contract with the HM Revenue and Customs to correct tax credit claims, and welcomes the announcement that the services performed by Concentrix will be brought back in-house to HMRC next year",403,
2016-10-26a.285.0qs1,CONCENTRIX," and calls on the Government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the performance of Concentrix under its contract with HMRC, which includes a consideration of the potential effect on other HMRC services, take urgent action to compensate people who have erroneously had tax credits withdrawn by the company, and in doing so mitigate any adverse effect or reduction in service for claimants.",403,403
2016-11-02b.897.0qs0,COMMUNITY PHARMACIES,That this House notes that community pharmacies are valued assets that offer face-to-face healthcare advice which relieves pressure on other NHS services,504,
2016-11-02b.897.0qs1,COMMUNITY PHARMACIES,calls on the Government to rethink its changes to community pharmacy funding,504,
2016-11-02b.897.0qs2,COMMUNITY PHARMACIES,and further calls on the Government to ensure that community pharmacies are protected from service reduction and closure and that local provision of community pharmacy services is protected.,504,504
2016-11-02b.955.2qs0,Police Officer Safety,"That this House notes with concern the estimated 23,000 assaults on police officers in England and Wales each year",605,
2016-11-02b.955.2qs1,Police Officer Safety," and calls on the Government to implement statutory guidance on sentencing uniformly across the country which reflects the seriousness of the issue, to accurately record the number of assaults on police officers in England and Wales and, noting the fall in numbers of police officers by 20,000 since 2010, to ensure that police officer numbers and funding are not cut further.",605,605
2016-11-03a.1121.0qs0,LIVING WAGE,That this House recognises Living Wage Week which began on 31 October,412,
2016-11-03a.1121.0qs1,LIVING WAGE,believes that the use of the introduction of the national living wage to drive down conditions and take-home pay is against the spirit of the law,412,
2016-11-03a.1121.0qs2,LIVING WAGE,calls on the Government to close down those loopholes which make this possible,412,
2016-11-03a.1121.0qs3,LIVING WAGE,and further believes that any move to reduce the value of the national living wage to a level below the promised £9 per hour in 2020 is unacceptable.,412,412
2016-11-17b.413.0qs0,EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE AND UNIVERSAL CREDIT,That this House notes the Government’s plans to reduce the Employment and Support Allowance work-related activity component and the corresponding limited capability for work component in universal credit in April 2017,504,
2016-11-17b.413.0qs1,EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE AND UNIVERSAL CREDIT,further notes that this measure will cut the weekly amount received by recipients with long-term health conditions or disabilities by £30 and that these cuts are due to take place before the promised Work and Health programme Green Paper can be considered or implemented,504,
2016-11-17b.413.0qs2,EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE AND UNIVERSAL CREDIT," and therefore calls on the Government to use the upcoming Autumn Statement to postpone the cuts to Employment and Support Allowance work-related activity component and the corresponding limited capability for work component in universal credit until appropriate alternative measures to progress the commitment to halve the disability employment gap have been considered, in order to secure support for current and future claimants so that sick and disabled people are supported adequately when they are unable to work.",504,504
2016-11-22b.756.0qs0,EDUCATION AND SOCIAL MOBILITY,That this House believes that every child throughout the UK must be given the opportunity to reach their full potential,506,
2016-11-22b.756.0qs1,EDUCATION AND SOCIAL MOBILITY,further believes that there is no evidence that additional academic selection in the school system will improve social mobility,506,
2016-11-22b.756.0qs2,EDUCATION AND SOCIAL MOBILITY,and calls on the Government to instead concentrate on providing the best education possible for all children.,506,506
2016-12-01c.1692.2qs0,Transgender Equality,That this House notes the UK’s status as a pioneer in legislating for equality for LGBT people,503,
2016-12-01c.1692.2qs1,Transgender Equality,welcomes the Government’s announcement of a new trans equality action plan,503,
2016-12-01c.1692.2qs2,Transgender Equality," and calls on the Government to review its response to the recommendations of the Women and Equalities Committee’s report on Transgender Equality to ensure that the UK leads the world on trans equality rights, in particular by giving unequivocal commitments to changing the Gender Recognition Act 2004 in line with the principles of gender self-declaration and replacing confusing and inadequate language regarding trans people in the Equality Act 2010 by creating a new protected characteristic of gender identity.",503,503
2016-12-14a.857.0qs0,HOMELESSNESS,"That this House notes that the number of homeless households rose by 44 per cent between 2009-10 and 2015-16 to almost 60,000",503,
2016-12-14a.857.0qs1,HOMELESSNESS,further notes that the number of people sleeping rough doubled between 2010 and 2015,503,
2016-12-14a.857.0qs2,HOMELESSNESS," notes with concern that across the UK 120,000 children will be homeless this Christmas",503,
2016-12-14a.857.0qs3,HOMELESSNESS,recognises that between 1997 and 2010 there was an unprecedented fall in homelessness,504,
2016-12-14a.857.0qs4,HOMELESSNESS,and calls on the Government to end rough sleeping and take action to address the root causes of rising homelessness.,504,503
2017-01-25c.303.1qs0,Prisons,"That this House notes with concern recent serious disturbances at Swaleside, Birmingham, Lewes, Bedford and Moorlands prisons against the backdrop of a reduction of more than 6,000 frontline prison officers since 2010",605,
2017-01-25c.303.1qs1,Prisons," notes that a planned recruitment drive has a target of hiring fewer than half the number of officers lost, and that previous recruitment drives have failed to achieve their targets",605,
2017-01-25c.303.1qs2,Prisons," recognises that violence in prisons is at record levels with assaults up by 34 per cent since 2015, assaults on staff up by  43 per cent since 2015, and more than 60 per cent of prisons currently overcrowded",605,
2017-01-25c.303.1qs3,Prisons,and calls on the Government to reduce overcrowding and improve safety while still ensuring that those people who should be in prison are in prison.,605,605
2017-01-25c.357.0qs0,SCHOOL FUNDING,That this House regrets the impact of school funding cuts on the ability of children to reach their full potential,506,
2017-01-25c.357.0qs1,SCHOOL FUNDING,and calls on the Government to ensure that all schools have the funding that they need to provide an excellent education for every child.,506,506
2017-01-26a.503.0qs0,BREAST CANCER DRUGS,That this House notes the provisional decision not to provide the breast cancer drug Kadcyla for use in the NHS on 29 December 2016,504,
2017-01-26a.503.0qs1,BREAST CANCER DRUGS," and calls on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and pharmaceutical company Roche to come together and re-assess this decision to ensure Kadcyla is kept available for patients, and consider how access to both innovative new breast cancer drugs and off-patent drugs used for breast cancer, such as bisphosphonates, can be improved.",504,504
2017-03-02a.469.0qs0,INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY,That this House welcomes International Women’s Day as an important occasion to recognise the achievements of women,706,
2017-03-02a.469.0qs1,INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY,and calls on the Government to join in this international event and pledge its commitment to gender parity.,503,503
2017-03-16a.583.0qs0,ENERGY PRICES,That this House deplores the big six energy firms’ treatment of out-of-contract energy customers on default tariffs,403,
2017-03-16a.583.0qs1,ENERGY PRICES," believes immediate action is needed to protect those consumers, and that pushing customers to start switching will not fix the problem sufficiently quickly or completely on its own",403,
2017-03-16a.583.0qs2,ENERGY PRICES," and calls on the industry, regulators and the Government to consider solutions which recognise that many people lead busy lives and that switching their energy supplier may not always be a high priority.",403,403
2017-03-28c.194.0qs0,YEMEN,That this House notes the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen,107,
2017-03-28c.194.0qs1,YEMEN,and calls upon the Government to take a lead in passing a resolution at the UN Security Council that would give effect to an immediate ceasefire in Yemen.,106,106
2017-03-30a.446.0qs0,ANIMAL WELFARE,That this House notes that current penalties for animal welfare offences in England are among the lowest in Europe,501,
2017-03-30a.446.0qs1,ANIMAL WELFARE,believes that while the Government's plans for a new licensing regime for dogs in England is welcome the Government should consider a ban on the third party sale of dogs,501,
2017-03-30a.446.0qs2,ANIMAL WELFARE," and calls on the Government to increase the maximum penalty for animal welfare offences to five years, as recommended in the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s Third Report, Animal welfare in England: domestic pets, HC 117.",501,501
2017-09-13b.849.0qs0,NHS PAY,That this House notes that in 2017-18 NHS pay rises have been capped at one per cent and that this represents another below-inflation pay settlement,503,
2017-09-13b.849.0qs1,NHS PAY,further notes that applications for nursing degrees have fallen 23 per cent this year,503,
2017-09-13b.849.0qs2,NHS PAY,notes that the number of nurses and midwives joining the Nursing and Midwifery Council register has been in decline since March 2016 and that in 2016-17 45 per cent more UK registrants left the register than joined it,503,
2017-09-13b.849.0qs3,NHS PAY,and calls on the Government to end the public sector pay cap in the NHS and give NHS workers a fair pay rise.,503,503
2017-10-17b.764.0qs0,THE ROHINGYA AND THE MYANMAR GOVERNMENT,That this House agrees with the statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights that the treatment of the Rohingya by the Myanmar Government amounts to a textbook case of ethnic cleansing.,201,201
2017-10-19c.1064.1qs0,Valproate and Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome,"That this House notes with concern that there has been a systematic failure to inform women of the dangers of taking the epilepsy drug sodium valproate during pregnancy, resulting in thousands of children being born with congenital malformations, disabilities and developmental disorders since the 1970s as a result of fetal exposure to the drug",504,
2017-10-19c.1064.1qs1,Valproate and Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome," welcomes the launch of the Valproate Toolkit by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency in February 2016 to ensure that women are informed of the potential risks of the drug, but further notes with concern a recent survey which found that 68 per cent of women have still not received these safety warnings",504,
2017-10-19c.1064.1qs2,Valproate and Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome," calls on the Government to take immediate steps to ensure that the materials in the Valproate Toolkit are distributed to all prescribing clinicians, pharmacists, and women who are being prescribed the drug",504,
2017-10-19c.1064.1qs3,Valproate and Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome," calls on the Government to require all clinicians prescribing sodium valproate to women and girls of childbearing age to discuss annually with the patient, the risks during pregnancy before a prescription is renewed",504,
2017-10-19c.1064.1qs4,Valproate and Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome,and further calls on the Government to bring forward proposals for a care plan and financial assistance to the victims of sodium valproate in pregnancy and their families.,504,504
2017-11-01c.826.1qs0,Armed Forces Pay,That this House notes that the pay of Armed Forces personnel has been capped at 1 per cent in 2017-18 and that this represents another below inflation pay settlement,104,
2017-11-01c.826.1qs1,Armed Forces Pay," further notes that the size of the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy and Royal Marines is below stated targets",104,
2017-11-01c.826.1qs2,Armed Forces Pay,notes that dissatisfaction with pay has been identified by service personnel as a reason for leaving their respective force,104,
2017-11-01c.826.1qs3,Armed Forces Pay,and calls on the Government to end the public sector pay cap for the Armed Forces and give Armed Forces personnel a fair pay rise.,104,104
2017-11-02c.1016.0qs0,UNACCOMPANIED CHILD REFUGEES: EUROPE,That this House notes that it is one year since the Calais Jungle camp was demolished,705,
2017-11-02c.1016.0qs1,UNACCOMPANIED CHILD REFUGEES: EUROPE,further notes that the UK demonstrated moral and political leadership in transferring 750 child refugees from intolerable conditions in that camp to be reunited with family members in Britain and provided those children with protection under section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016,705,
2017-11-02c.1016.0qs2,UNACCOMPANIED CHILD REFUGEES: EUROPE," and believes that as the UK prepares to leave the EU, provision must be made to ensure that unaccompanied children in Europe can continue to access the safe and legal means to reunite with family and relatives in the EU as is currently provided for under the EU Dublin III Regulation.",705,705
2017-11-29c.366.0qs0,STATE PENSION AGE: WOMEN,That this House calls on the Government to improve transitional arrangements for women born on or after 6 April 1951 who have been adversely affected by the acceleration of the increase to the state pension age.,503,503
2017-11-29c.412.4qs0,EU Nationals,"That this House calls on the Home Secretary to introduce legislative proposals in this Session of Parliament, in line with the recommendation in paragraph 45 of the Second Report of the Exiting the European Union Committee of Session 2016-17, The Government's negotiating objectives: the rights of UK and EU citizens, HC 1071, that the Government should now make a unilateral decision to safeguard the rights of EU nationals living in the UK.",108,108
2017-11-30a.550.2qs0,Autism Community: Mental Health and Suicide,That this House has considered the support available for autistic people experiencing mental health problems,503,
2017-11-30a.550.2qs1,Autism Community: Mental Health and Suicide,calls on the Government to ensure that the NICE-recommended indicator for autism in GP registers is included in the Quality and Outcomes Framework,503,
2017-11-30a.550.2qs2,Autism Community: Mental Health and Suicide,and further calls on the Government to ensure NHS England works closely with the autism community to develop effective and research-based mental health pathway.,504,503
2017-12-07b.1248.0qs0,PRISON REFORM AND SAFETY,"That this House takes note of the Justice Committee’s Twelfth and Fourteenth Reports of Session 2016-17, on Prison reform and the Government Responses to them",201,
2017-12-07b.1248.0qs1,PRISON REFORM AND SAFETY," notes with concern the continuing crisis in prisons in England and Wales, with an historically high prison population and unacceptably high levels of violence, drug availability and use, disturbances and self-harm and self-inflicted deaths in the adult and youth custodial estate",201,
2017-12-07b.1248.0qs2,PRISON REFORM AND SAFETY,further notes the critical reports by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons on individual establishments and thematic issues,201,
2017-12-07b.1248.0qs3,PRISON REFORM AND SAFETY," welcomes the Government’s intention to proceed with a programme of prison reform and to produce a prison safety and reform action plan as recommended by the Committee, and the publication of performance data on each prison from 26 October 2017",201,
2017-12-07b.1248.0qs4,PRISON REFORM AND SAFETY," regrets the fact that the Government does not intend to bring forward legislation to establish a statutory purpose for prisons, enhance the powers of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, and place the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) and the UK’s National Preventive Mechanism on a statutory basis",201,
2017-12-07b.1248.0qs5,PRISON REFORM AND SAFETY,further regrets the Government’s rejection of the Committee’s recommendation that it should report at six-monthly intervals on the impact of governor empowerment on complaints made to the PPO and Independent Monitoring Boards,201,
2017-12-07b.1248.0qs6,PRISON REFORM AND SAFETY," and calls on the Government to ensure that information on prison performance and safety is published regularly, and with sufficient detail and timeliness to enable the effective scrutiny of the management of prisons by the Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service.",303,201
2018-01-10b.390.2qs0,Rail Franchising,That this House believes that rail franchising is failing to provide adequate services for passengers or value for money for taxpayers,403,
2018-01-10b.390.2qs1,Rail Franchising,notes that regulated rail fares have risen by 32 per cent since 2010 while planned investment has been cancelled,411,
2018-01-10b.390.2qs2,Rail Franchising,opposes the recent bail-out of Virgin Rail Group East Coast,403,
2018-01-10b.390.2qs3,Rail Franchising,and calls on the Government to run passengers’ services under public sector operation.,413,403
2018-01-18a.1082.0qs0,RBS GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING GROUP AND SMES,That this House is deeply concerned by the treatment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by the Global Restructuring Group of the Royal Bank of Scotland,403,
2018-01-18a.1082.0qs1,RBS GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING GROUP AND SMES,notes that there are wider allegations of malpractice in financial services and related industries,403,
2018-01-18a.1082.0qs2,RBS GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING GROUP AND SMES," believes that this indicates a systemic failure to effectively protect businesses, which has resulted in financial scandals costing tens of billions of pounds",403,
2018-01-18a.1082.0qs3,RBS GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING GROUP AND SMES," further believes that a solution requires the collective and collaborative effort of regulators, Parliament and Government",403,
2018-01-18a.1082.0qs4,RBS GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING GROUP AND SMES," and calls for an independent inquiry into the treatment of SMEs by financial institutions and the protections afforded to them, and the rapid establishment of a tribunal system to deal effectively with financial disputes involving SMEs.",403,403
2018-02-22a.367.0qs0,DISABLED PEOPLE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH,That this House recognises the potential talent pool within the disabled community,705,
2018-02-22a.367.0qs1,DISABLED PEOPLE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH,notes that there will be an employment gap after the UK leaves the EU and that there is ample opportunity to include disabled workers in economic growth,503,
2018-02-22a.367.0qs2,DISABLED PEOPLE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH,calls on the Government to act immediately on its commitment to get one million more disabled people into employment by 2027,503,
2018-02-22a.367.0qs3,DISABLED PEOPLE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH,and further calls on the Government to increase awareness within the business community of the benefits of employing an inclusive workforce.,503,503
2018-03-29b.972.0qs0,AUTISM,That this House notes that World Autism Awareness Week 2018 runs from 26 March to 2 April,705,
2018-03-29b.972.0qs1,AUTISM,believes that there is a lack of understanding of the needs of autistic people and their families,705,
2018-03-29b.972.0qs2,AUTISM," and calls on the Government to improve the support provided to autistic children in school and to autistic adults in or seeking employment, to reduce waiting times for autism diagnosis, and to promote a public awareness campaign so people can make the changes necessary for the UK to become autism-friendly.",705,705
2018-04-19a.492.0qs0,SURGICAL MESH,That this House commends the recent announcement of a retrospective audit into surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence,201,
2018-04-19a.492.0qs1,SURGICAL MESH,notes that vaginal mesh has been banned in other jurisdictions such as New Zealand,201,
2018-04-19a.492.0qs2,SURGICAL MESH,further notes that NICE guidance recommends against the use of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse and that no NICE recommendations have been made for stress urinary incontinence,201,
2018-04-19a.492.0qs3,SURGICAL MESH,notes that Sheffield University recently announced the development of a new mesh material,201,
2018-04-19a.492.0qs4,SURGICAL MESH," and calls on the Government to suspend prolapse and incontinence mesh operations while the audit is being carried out, to bring forward the NICE guidelines for mesh in stress related urinary incontinence from 2019 to 2018, and to commit to a full public inquiry into mesh if the audit suggests that this is the best course of action.",201,201
2018-04-25b.931.2qs0,Social Care,That this House notes that Government cuts to council budgets have resulted in a social care funding crisis,504,
2018-04-25b.931.2qs1,Social Care,further notes that Government failure to deal with this crisis has pushed the funding problem on to councils and council tax payers and has further increased the funding gap for social care,504,
2018-04-25b.931.2qs2,Social Care,is concerned that there is an unacceptable variation in the quality and availability of social care across the country with worrying levels of unmet need for social care,504,
2018-04-25b.931.2qs3,Social Care,and calls on the Government to meet the funding gap for social care this year and for the rest of this Parliament.,504,504
2018-04-26b.1053.0qs0,CUSTOMS AND BORDERS,"That this House notes that the EU is the UK’s largest export market for goods, accounting for a total of £145bn of exports and £241bn of imports in 2016",407,
2018-04-26b.1053.0qs1,CUSTOMS AND BORDERS,further notes the Government’s expressed aim to secure the freest and most frictionless possible trade in goods between the UK and the EU after 29 March 2019,407,
2018-04-26b.1053.0qs2,CUSTOMS AND BORDERS," notes the importance of frictionless trade without tariffs, customs or border checks for manufacturers and businesses across the country who trade with the EU",407,
2018-04-26b.1053.0qs3,CUSTOMS AND BORDERS,further notes that the free circulation of goods on the island of Ireland is a consequence of the UK’s and Republic of Ireland’s membership of the EU Customs Union,407,
2018-04-26b.1053.0qs4,CUSTOMS AND BORDERS," in addition notes the Government’s commitment to (i), in the UK-EU joint report on progress during phase 1 of the Article 50 negotiations, the maintenance of North-South cooperation and the all-island economy on the island of Ireland, (ii) the Belfast Agreement implemented in the Northern Ireland Act 1998 remaining a fundamental principle of public policy and (iii) the continuation of unfettered access for Northern Ireland's businesses to the whole of the UK internal market",407,
2018-04-26b.1053.0qs5,CUSTOMS AND BORDERS,and therefore calls on the Government to include as an objective in negotiations on the future relationship between the UK and the EU the establishment of an effective customs union between the two territories.,407,407
2018-05-16b.310.0qs0,GRENFELL TOWER,"That this House notes the commitments given by the Government that all survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire of 14 June 2017 would be permanently rehoused within one year, that all other tower blocks with dangerous cladding would be made safe, that councils would get the funding needed to carry out remedial work and that there would be significant reform of the current system of building regulations",504,
2018-05-16b.310.0qs1,GRENFELL TOWER," and calls on the Government to make good on those commitments, to lay a report before Parliament and to make an Oral Statement by 14 June 2018 setting out how it has met those commitments and discharged its wider duties in response to that national disaster.",504,504
2018-06-06b.317.0qs0,RETAIL SECTOR,"That this House notes that 21,000 jobs were lost in the retail sector in the first three months of 2018 due to store closures and company administrations, with more announced since",408,
2018-06-06b.317.0qs1,RETAIL SECTOR,further notes that the retail sector is one of the largest employers in the UK and contributed £94.6 billion to the UK economy in 2016,408,
2018-06-06b.317.0qs2,RETAIL SECTOR,regrets that the Government’s industrial strategy contains only three references to the retail sector,404,
2018-06-06b.317.0qs3,RETAIL SECTOR," further regrets that the Government has presided over the biggest squeeze in wage growth in a generation, is failing to provide certainty around future trading arrangements after Brexit and has failed to ensure a fair business rates system",404,
2018-06-06b.317.0qs4,RETAIL SECTOR,and calls on the Government to urgently publish a strategy for the retail sector.,404,404
2018-06-06b.363.0qs0,RURAL CRIME AND PUBLIC SERVICES,That this House is concerned that the level of rural crime remains high,605,
2018-06-06b.363.0qs1,RURAL CRIME AND PUBLIC SERVICES,notes research by the National Famers’ Union that rural crime cost the UK economy £42.5 million in 2015,605,
2018-06-06b.363.0qs2,RURAL CRIME AND PUBLIC SERVICES," recognises that delivering public services across large, sparsely populated geographical areas can be more costly and challenging than in urban areas",605,
2018-06-06b.363.0qs3,RURAL CRIME AND PUBLIC SERVICES,agrees with the National Rural Crime Network that it is vital that the voice of the countryside is heard,605,
2018-06-06b.363.0qs4,RURAL CRIME AND PUBLIC SERVICES," calls on the Government to ensure that the personal, social and economic costs of crime and anti-social behaviour in rural areas are fully understood and acted upon",605,
2018-06-06b.363.0qs5,RURAL CRIME AND PUBLIC SERVICES,and further calls on the Government to ensure that rural communities are not disadvantaged in the delivery or quality of public services.,605,605
2018-06-07c.502.0qs0,TUBERCULOSIS,"That this House recognises that tuberculosis (TB) remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, killing 1.7 million people a year",201,
2018-06-07c.502.0qs1,TUBERCULOSIS," notes that at the current rate of progress, the world will not reach the Sustainable Development Goal target of ending TB by 2030 for another 160 years",201,
2018-06-07c.502.0qs2,TUBERCULOSIS,believes that without a major change of pace 28 million people will die needlessly before 2030 at a global economic cost of £700 billion,201,
2018-06-07c.502.0qs3,TUBERCULOSIS,welcomes the forthcoming UN high-level meeting on TB in New York on 26 September as an unprecedented opportunity to turn the tide against this terrible disease,107,
2018-06-07c.502.0qs4,TUBERCULOSIS," further notes that the UN General Assembly Resolution encourages all member states to participate in the high-level meeting at the highest possible level, preferably at the level of heads of state and government",107,
2018-06-07c.502.0qs5,TUBERCULOSIS," and calls on the Government to renew its efforts in the global fight against TB, boost research into new drugs, diagnostics and a vaccine, and for the Prime Minister to attend the UN high-level meeting.",201,201
2018-06-14c.1149.0qs0,BACKBENCH BUSINESS - WINDRUSH: 70TH ANNIVERSARYBACKBENCH BUSINESS,That this House notes the 70th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks carrying passengers from the Caribbean,606,
2018-06-14c.1149.0qs1,BACKBENCH BUSINESS - WINDRUSH: 70TH ANNIVERSARYBACKBENCH BUSINESS," further notes the critical role those passengers played in the post-war reconstruction of the UK, and in particular their work to support the establishment of the newly created NHS",606,
2018-06-14c.1149.0qs2,BACKBENCH BUSINESS - WINDRUSH: 70TH ANNIVERSARYBACKBENCH BUSINESS," and recognises and celebrates the significant social, political and cultural contribution that those passengers and ensuing generations have made and continue to make to communities across the UK.",606,606
2018-06-21c.521.0qs0,REFUGEE FAMILY REUNION,That this House notes that 18 to 24 June is Refugee Week,107,
2018-06-21c.521.0qs1,REFUGEE FAMILY REUNION,further notes that many families throughout the world have been torn apart by war and persecution,107,
2018-06-21c.521.0qs2,REFUGEE FAMILY REUNION,welcomes the fact that the Refugees (Family Reunion) (No.2) Bill was given its Second Reading without opposition on 16 March 2018,107,
2018-06-21c.521.0qs3,REFUGEE FAMILY REUNION,and calls on the Government to support the provisions of that Bill.,107,107
2018-07-04a.406.0qs0,Claim of Right for Scotland,"That this House endorses the principles of the Claim of Right for Scotland, agreed by the Scottish Constitutional Convention in 1989 and by the Scottish Parliament in 2012, and therefore acknowledges the sovereign right of the Scottish people to determine the form of government best suited to their needs.",301,301
2018-07-05d.553.0qs0,TRANSFORMING CARE PROGRAMME,"That this House is concerned at the slow progress made under the Transforming Care programme, which was set up to improve the care and quality of life of children and adults with a learning disability and/or autism who display behaviour that challenges",503,
2018-07-05d.553.0qs1,TRANSFORMING CARE PROGRAMME," recognises that a substantial number of people with learning disabilities remain trapped in, and continue to be inappropriately admitted to, Assessment and Treatment Units rather than living with support in the community",503,
2018-07-05d.553.0qs2,TRANSFORMING CARE PROGRAMME,is further concerned at the lack of capacity within community services,504,
2018-07-05d.553.0qs3,TRANSFORMING CARE PROGRAMME," notes evidence of the neglect, abuse, poor care, and premature deaths of people with learning disabilities",503,
2018-07-05d.553.0qs4,TRANSFORMING CARE PROGRAMME,believes that the Transforming Care programme is unlikely to realise the ambitions set out in the Building the Right Support strategy before it ends in March 2019,504,
2018-07-05d.553.0qs5,TRANSFORMING CARE PROGRAMME," calls on the Government to establish, prioritise, and adequately resource a successor programme that delivers a shift away from institutional care by investing in community services across education, health and social care",504,
2018-07-05d.553.0qs6,TRANSFORMING CARE PROGRAMME,and further calls on the Government to ensure that such a programme is based on lifelong support that protects people’s human rights and promotes their independence and wellbeing.,201,504
2019-01-17a.1365.0qs0,MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE,That this House notes that the UK is facing a mental health crisis,201,
2019-01-17a.1365.0qs1,MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE," further notes that, according to the Independent Review into Mental Health in the Workplace 2017 commissioned by the Prime Minister, each year 300,000 people with long-term mental health conditions lose their job",701,
2019-01-17a.1365.0qs2,MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE,recognises that Centre for Mental Health research shows presenteeism from mental health is estimated to cost the economy £15.1 billion per annum,701,
2019-01-17a.1365.0qs3,MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE,acknowledges this same research shows it costs the economy £8.4 billion per annum for mental health absenteeism,305,
2019-01-17a.1365.0qs4,MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE,considers that a recent poll by OnePoll found that 38 per cent of people reported being stressed about work,701,
2019-01-17a.1365.0qs5,MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE,observes that the Health and Safety Act 1974 made it a legal necessity for workplaces to train someone in medical first aid,701,
2019-01-17a.1365.0qs6,MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE,and calls on the Government to change this law via secondary legislation to provide clarity that an employer’s first aid responsibilities cover both physical and mental health and to add a requirement for workplaces to train mental health first aiders.,701,701
2019-01-31c.1023.5qs0,Maintained Nursery Schools,"That this House notes that state maintained nursery schools are at the forefront of tackling low social mobility with 63 per cent graded outstanding by Ofsted, and 35 per cent good",506,
2019-01-31c.1023.5qs1,Maintained Nursery Schools,further notes that two thirds of maintained nursery schools are located in the 30 per cent most deprived areas in England,506,
2019-01-31c.1023.5qs2,Maintained Nursery Schools,notes that maintained nursery schools are recognised as being centres of excellence for supporting children with SEND in the early years,506,
2019-01-31c.1023.5qs3,Maintained Nursery Schools,notes that the whole early years sector benefits from the expertise of maintained nursery schools acting as catalysts to raise standards in their locality through supporting schools and early years settings to work together to improve their quality,506,
2019-01-31c.1023.5qs4,Maintained Nursery Schools,notes that despite welcome transitional funding the future viability of maintained nursery schools is under threat with 12 closing since 2016,506,
2019-01-31c.1023.5qs5,Maintained Nursery Schools,notes the loss of transitional funding is equivalent to a 31 per cent cut in funding,506,
2019-01-31c.1023.5qs6,Maintained Nursery Schools,and calls on the Government to safeguard the future of these vital early years institutions by guaranteeing transitional funding after 2020 as soon as possible whilst a long term plan to ensure their future viability is found by the Comprehensive Spending Review.,506,506