That this House expresses its revulsion and dismay at the recent destruction by vandals of the Police Memorial Trust granite memorial erected in Crumpsall, Manchester, in the memory of Detective Constable Stephen Oake of Poynton in the Macclesfield constituency, who was fatally stabbed by an al-Qaeda terrorist suspect whilst defending colleagues on operational duty with Greater Manchester Police during an anti-terror raid on a flat in Manchester on 14th January 2003; shares in the sense of distress and sadness felt by DC Stephen Oake's family and his many police colleagues, and friends in the village where he lived at this wanton vandalism; and calls on the authorities and the police to do all within their power quickly to apprehend the persons responsible for this mindless and disgraceful act of vandalism and to ensure that they are severely punished.

That this House expresses its revulsion and dismay at the recent destruction by vandals of the Police Memorial Trust granite memorial erected in Crumpsall, Manchester, in the memory of Detective Constable Stephen Oake of Poynton in the Macclesfield constituency, who was fatally stabbed by an al-Qaeda terrorist suspect whilst defending...

That this House notes the BBC's proposal to end World Service broadcasts in various Central and Eastern European languages, including Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Croatian and Slovene; further notes that these radio stations have been in operation since September 1939, and acted for 50 years during the Second World War and the Cold War as a beacon of hope, liberty and democracy to the nations of Central and Eastern Europe under totalitarian control; and urges the BBC to consult relevant organisations with a view to building an appropriate physical memorial to those who worked on these broadcasts, perhaps including a statue of Georgi Markov, who was assassinated in London on 11th September 1978, by the Bulgarian secret police due to his broadcasts on the World Service.

That this House notes the BBC's proposal to end World Service broadcasts in various Central and Eastern European languages, including Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Croatian and Slovene; further notes that these radio stations have been in operation since September 1939, and acted for 50 years during the Second World...

That this House notes the successful campaign for the creation of a memorial for the 118 people who died when a Trident Aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Heathrow on 18th June 1972; and congratulates local residents, British Airways, BAA, Spelthorne Civic Pride Group and Spelthorne Borough Council on providing a memorial window in St Mary's Church, Staines and a memorial garden at Birch Green, Staines, where the aircraft crashed.

That this House notes the successful campaign for the creation of a memorial for the 118 people who died when a Trident Aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Heathrow on 18th June 1972; and congratulates local residents, British Airways, BAA, Spelthorne Civic Pride Group and Spelthorne Borough Council on...

That this House recognises the results of the recent 100 Great Black Britons poll organised through the Every Generation website; notes that the poll plays a vital role in celebrating the United Kingdom's black culture and heritage; further notes that the campaign is an excellent medium through which citizens of the United Kingdom can learn about the contributions made by black people to the country; pays tribute to the poll winner, the late Mary Seacole; recognises the valuable work undertaken by the West Indian-born nurse tending to wounded soldiers during the Crimean War; further recognises that her dedication to providing assistance to the wounded is exemplified in the effort she made to overcome discrimination and prejudice which led her to travel to the Crimea at her own expense; notes that other than being awarded a Crimean medal for her work, Mary Seacole has been largely unrecognised for over a century; supports the recent calls by the Royal College of Nursing for a statue to be erected in London in her honour; and calls on the Government to provide funding for such a statue.

That this House recognises the results of the recent 100 Great Black Britons poll organised through the Every Generation website; notes that the poll plays a vital role in celebrating the United Kingdom's black culture and heritage; further notes that the campaign is an excellent medium through which citizens of...

That this House notes that under Operation Pied Piper initiated on 31st August 1939, over three million British citizens, mainly children, were evacuated from their homes and families and taken to cities and towns at home and abroad that were not seen as likely targets for enemy bombings; regards the enterprise as one of the most significant and emotional times in Britain's history; and believes that there is a strong case for considering a national memorial to the evacuation and to those involved in the process.

That this House notes that under Operation Pied Piper initiated on 31st August 1939, over three million British citizens, mainly children, were evacuated from their homes and families and taken to cities and towns at home and abroad that were not seen as likely targets for enemy bombings; regards the...

That this House notes with enormous pride the unveiling on Tuesday 11th November of the Australian War Memorial in London by Her Majesty The Queen and the Prime Minister of Australia; salutes the courage of all those Australians who lost their lives in defending the values which are the foundation of the democracy and freedom shared and cherished by the peoples of Australia and the United Kingdom; and expresses the hope that the memorial will serve as a lasting tribute to all Australian servicemen and women from the Army, Navy and Air Force who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that our nations could enjoy peace, security and lasting freedom.

That this House notes with enormous pride the unveiling on Tuesday 11th November of the Australian War Memorial in London by Her Majesty The Queen and the Prime Minister of Australia; salutes the courage of all those Australians who lost their lives in defending the values which are the foundation...

That this House congratulates the Liverpool Carters' Association on their proposal to erect a life-size monument in bronze of a carthorse to celebrate the 250 years of service given by these noble animals to the port of Liverpool and to the country; thanks those who have already donated towards the costs; urges all those who remember the carthorses with nostalgia, affection and gratitude to contribute generously to the project; and looks forward to seeing the Liverpool Carthorse Monument become a landmark of historic Liverpool.

That this House congratulates the Liverpool Carters' Association on their proposal to erect a life-size monument in bronze of a carthorse to celebrate the 250 years of service given by these noble animals to the port of Liverpool and to the country; thanks those who have already donated towards the...

That this House marks the 20th anniversary of the Falklands War and remembers the 258 service and civilian men and women killed in fighting to liberate the Falkland Islands in 1982; supports the Stone From Home project launched on 2nd April inviting anyone who wishes to bring or send a stone to the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel at Pangbourne in Berkshire; and considers that a unique memorial cairn built from all the personal stones received will be a worthy and tangible act of remembrance.

That this House marks the 20th anniversary of the Falklands War and remembers the 258 service and civilian men and women killed in fighting to liberate the Falkland Islands in 1982; supports the Stone From Home project launched on 2nd April inviting anyone who wishes to bring or send a...

That this House pays tribute to the work carried out by the 640,000 women who served in the armed forces during the Second World War; acknowledges the enormous contribution of the millions of other women who served in the Land Army, munitions factories, fire brigades, hospitals and other wartime occupations; expresses concern at the lack of public recognition of the dangerous tasks undertaken by many women, such as flying unarmed aircraft across the Atlantic and Europe, staffing ack-ack gun sites and working behind enemy lines in the Special Operations Executive; recognises the important contribution of all these women in defeating Nazism; notes that Canada, Australia and the USA have national memorials to women who served during the Second World War; applauds the efforts of the charity, Memorial to the Women of World War Two Fund, in raising ??140,000 for a memorial; notes that the campaign has the endorsement of Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the charity's patron, and her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Dame Vera Lynn, the vice-patrons; wishes the charity success in finding a suitable site in Westminster; and supports its bid for a Capital Arts Grant from the National Lottery.

That this House pays tribute to the work carried out by the 640,000 women who served in the armed forces during the Second World War; acknowledges the enormous contribution of the millions of other women who served in the Land Army, munitions factories, fire brigades, hospitals and other wartime occupations;...

That this House condemns the Government for its decision not to exempt commemorative headstones for graves from VAT, in contrast to all other services provided by an undertaker in connection with a burial or cremation; believes this to be a decision which takes advantage of people at their lowest time; and urges the Government to reconsider and lighten the heavy financial burden placed on people at a vulnerable time.

That this House condemns the Government for its decision not to exempt commemorative headstones for graves from VAT, in contrast to all other services provided by an undertaker in connection with a burial or cremation; believes this to be a decision which takes advantage of people at their lowest time;...

That this House welcomes the recent decision by the Secretary of State for Defence to establish a posthumous memorial to commemorate the sacrifice of service men and women killed on duty and by terrorist attack since the end of the Second World War; and calls on the Government to establish a website with a 'debt of honour register', similar to that on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website, which would provide personal and service details and places of commemoration for those armed forces personnel who have serviced and died for their country since the Second World War.

That this House welcomes the recent decision by the Secretary of State for Defence to establish a posthumous memorial to commemorate the sacrifice of service men and women killed on duty and by terrorist attack since the end of the Second World War; and calls on the Government to establish...

That this House condemns thuggery and mindless violence but in particular the vandalism against war memorials perpetrated by small groups of mindless thugs; deplores the vandalism of the Billington War Memorial in the Ribble Valley; congratulates the British Legion, Billington and Whalley Brass Band and Billington Parish Council who have worked together to restore the War Memorial to its original glory; supports the work of the British Legion and other groups in helping to keep alive the memories of those who sacrified their lives fighting for our country during World War I, World War II and other conflicts; and emphasises that this House must also work hard to ensure that every person in the country is made aware of the sacrifices that were made.

That this House condemns thuggery and mindless violence but in particular the vandalism against war memorials perpetrated by small groups of mindless thugs; deplores the vandalism of the Billington War Memorial in the Ribble Valley; congratulates the British Legion, Billington and Whalley Brass Band and Billington Parish Council who have...

That this House notes the Report by Sir John Mortimer's Advisory Group on The Future of the Vacant Plinth in Trafalgar Square; notes that a statue to commemorate the role women played in World War II was the second choice of members of the general public; notes the conclusion of the report regarding use of the plinth for a rotating exhibition of modern sculpture; notes also the conclusion that the Advisory Group felt that there should be such a tribute, but that Trafalgar Square is not the best place for it; and that it should be in a park or a more open space where is could be more easily enjoyed; and requests the Government to provide a statue to commemorate the role women played in World War II either in Trafalgar Square or elsewhere in a prominent position.

That this House notes the Report by Sir John Mortimer's Advisory Group on The Future of the Vacant Plinth in Trafalgar Square; notes that a statue to commemorate the role women played in World War II was the second choice of members of the general public; notes the conclusion of...

That this House congratulates Duncan Brown, the Lanarkshire artist, who discovered that 14 Lanarkshire men had received the Victoria Cross and subsequently immortalised their redoubtable bravery in a series of fine paintings; notes that the local newspaper, The Hamilton Advertiser, has published weekly, individual accounts of these gallant men's courageous actions for which they were rightly awarded the highest military honour in the land, the Victoria Cross; and believes that people everywhere would wish to associate themselves with the estimable campaign being run by The Hamilton Advertiser, which has raised, not only public awareness within the Lanarkshire communities, but substantial funding for a memorial to be erected in their everlasting honour.

That this House congratulates Duncan Brown, the Lanarkshire artist, who discovered that 14 Lanarkshire men had received the Victoria Cross and subsequently immortalised their redoubtable bravery in a series of fine paintings; notes that the local newspaper, The Hamilton Advertiser, has published weekly, individual accounts of these gallant men's courageous...

That this House congratulates and thanks all those home front workers whose efforts were recognised after more than half a century by a service of thanksgiving and dedication at Coventry Cathedral on Friday 3rd March; thanks the Government and its representatives for making a memorial to the home front possible; thanks the City of Coventry and its university and cathedral for their hospitality; and requests the Government to support the erection of a memorial to the women of World War Two on the vacant plinth in Trafalgar Square.

That this House congratulates and thanks all those home front workers whose efforts were recognised after more than half a century by a service of thanksgiving and dedication at Coventry Cathedral on Friday 3rd March; thanks the Government and its representatives for making a memorial to the home front possible;...

That this House welcomes the proposed national Fleet Air Arm Memorial in honour of more than 6,000 men and women who gave their lives in service with the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm from 1914 to 1918 and since 1938, respectively; acknowledges the vital role played by naval aviation in defence of freedom during the 20th century; recalls the 40 battle honours won in two world wars and in subsequent campaigns, including Korea, Borneo, the Falklands, the Gulf and the Adriatic; and believes that the unveiling of the Memorial in June 2000, in Victoria Embankment Gardens outside the Ministry of Defence, will be a fitting tribute to those who have died and an inspiration to future generations.

That this House welcomes the proposed national Fleet Air Arm Memorial in honour of more than 6,000 men and women who gave their lives in service with the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm from 1914 to 1918 and since 1938, respectively; acknowledges the vital role played...

That this House welcomes the proposed national Fleet Air Arm Memorial in honour of more than 6,000 men and women who gave their lives in service with the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm from 1914 to 1918 and since 1938, respectively; acknowledges the vital role played by naval aviation in defence of freedom during the 20th century; recalls the 40 battle honours won in two world wars and in subsequent campaigns, including Korea, Borneo, the Falklands, the Gulf and the Adriatic; and believes that the unveiling of the Memorial in June 2000, in Victoria Embankment Gardens outside the Ministry of Defence, will be a fitting tribute to those who have died and an inspiration to future generations.

That this House welcomes the proposed national Fleet Air Arm Memorial in honour of more than 6,000 men and women who gave their lives in service with the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm from 1914 to 1918 and since 1938, respectively; acknowledges the vital role played...

That this House supports the proposal for a memorial dedicated to animals in war; believes that a sculpture is a fitting tribute to the whole range of animals used in wartime, acting as a reminder to people ot the extent to which animals were used during wars in the 20th century and the numbers that died during service; and hopes the memorial will be placed in a prime site.

That this House supports the proposal for a memorial dedicated to animals in war; believes that a sculpture is a fitting tribute to the whole range of animals used in wartime, acting as a reminder to people ot the extent to which animals were used during wars in the 20th...

That this House notes, with sadness, the 10th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy, resulting in the death of 96 Liverpool football supporters; recognises the continuing and overwhelming sence of 'justice denied' felt by the families of those who died; welcomes the widest possible support for the families and communities still looking for answers to fundamental questions about direct responsibility for the tragedy; and urges the authorities in Sheffield to discuss with families on Merseyside some form of permanent commemoration which would recognise the tragic events which took place at the ground 10 years ago.

That this House notes, with sadness, the 10th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy, resulting in the death of 96 Liverpool football supporters; recognises the continuing and overwhelming sence of 'justice denied' felt by the families of those who died; welcomes the widest possible support for the families and communities still...