That this House urges all parties to reach an agreement as quickly as possible on the payment of compensation to mineworkers who worked in surface occupations at coal mines and suffer from chronic obstruction pulmonary disease as a consequence; and believes that there is clear medical evidence which demonstrates that certain surface occupations, such as working on the screens, led to exposure to injurious respirable dust.

That this House urges all parties to reach an agreement as quickly as possible on the payment of compensation to mineworkers who worked in surface occupations at coal mines and suffer from chronic obstruction pulmonary disease as a consequence; and believes that there is clear medical evidence which demonstrates that...

That this House expresses its concerns about the continuing problems within the Child Support Agency; notes that in his evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee on 2nd July, the Chief Executive of the Child Support Agency acknowledged that there were difficulties with the Agency's computers; recognises that these problems mean that payments to clients in some cases are delayed for many months; and urges the Government to continue its efforts to improve the quality of the Child Support Agency's service so that no child is made to suffer because of a lack of financial support caused by delays.

That this House expresses its concerns about the continuing problems within the Child Support Agency; notes that in his evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee on 2nd July, the Chief Executive of the Child Support Agency acknowledged that there were difficulties with the Agency's computers; recognises that these...

That this House congratulates the Workers' Educational Association on reaching its centenary; acknowledges that the WEA has made a hugh contribution to adult education in the United Kingdom; and believes that it is vital that the WEA continues and expands its work so that people from all backgrounds can enhance their employment opportunities and also live fuller lives.

That this House congratulates the Workers' Educational Association on reaching its centenary; acknowledges that the WEA has made a hugh contribution to adult education in the United Kingdom; and believes that it is vital that the WEA continues and expands its work so that people from all backgrounds can enhance...

That this House welcomes the recent vote in the Hungarian referendum in favour of joining the European Union; notes that this vote follows the positive votes in Slovenia and Malta to join the EU; looks forward to similar yes votes in the other accession countries so that in 2004 the EU may be enlarged to 25 member states; and believes that such a union of people and nations can only enhance Europe's prospects of maintaining peace and increasing economic prosperity.

That this House welcomes the recent vote in the Hungarian referendum in favour of joining the European Union; notes that this vote follows the positive votes in Slovenia and Malta to join the EU; looks forward to similar yes votes in the other accession countries so that in 2004 the...

That this House notes that approximately three million people are victims of loan sharks; welcomes the recent statement by the Minister for Competition in response to the second report of the task force on tackling overindebtedness; and believes that careful consideration should be given to amending the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and introducing regulations so that firm controls are placed on non-status and other alternative lenders, such as weekly-collected credit companies, who deliberately target vulnerable people in some of our poorest communities.

That this House notes that approximately three million people are victims of loan sharks; welcomes the recent statement by the Minister for Competition in response to the second report of the task force on tackling overindebtedness; and believes that careful consideration should be given to amending the Consumer Credit Act...

That this House expresses its concern about the continued use of electro-convulsive therapy, commonly known as electric shock treatment, especially as strong reservations have been expressed by patients' groups and members of the medical profession; and believes that the recent report by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence has highlighted the lack of conclusive research regarding the effectiveness and, arguably, the appropriateness of ECT for patients suffering from a range of mental illnesses.

That this House expresses its concern about the continued use of electro-convulsive therapy, commonly known as electric shock treatment, especially as strong reservations have been expressed by patients' groups and members of the medical profession; and believes that the recent report by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence has highlighted...

That this House expresses its concern about the recently launched cinema advertising campaign of the 'Europe yes, Euro no campaign'; acknowledges that there are genuine and strongly held views for and against the single European currency but considers it offensive and inappropriate that the anti-euro campaign is using Nazi imagery in an attempt to denigrate the euro; and calls on the 'no' campaign to withdraw the cinema advert immediately.

That this House expresses its concern about the recently launched cinema advertising campaign of the 'Europe yes, Euro no campaign'; acknowledges that there are genuine and strongly held views for and against the single European currency but considers it offensive and inappropriate that the anti-euro campaign is using Nazi imagery...

That this House welcomes the fact that the Government has decided to provide financial assistance to pay for the nursing care of elderly people who require long-term care; notes that these payments apply to individuals living at home or in residential homes; is however, very concerned that when payments are awarded to people in care homes the money is paid direct to the care home and in some instances the financial benefit is not being passed on to the resident; and calls on the Government to examine the extent of this activity and prepare appropriate regulations to prevent this unfair practice which is depriving some of the most weak and vulnerable elderly people of financial support which is intended for them.

That this House welcomes the fact that the Government has decided to provide financial assistance to pay for the nursing care of elderly people who require long-term care; notes that these payments apply to individuals living at home or in residential homes; is however, very concerned that when payments are...