That this House welcomes the State visit to Britain by the President of the Republic of Poland, Mr Kwasniewski; believes that the accession of Poland to the European Union reaffirms Poland's historic affinity with the rest of Europe; and is certain that the common ties between Poland and Britain will be reinforced in the years ahead to the mutual benefit of both our nations.

That this House welcomes the State visit to Britain by the President of the Republic of Poland, Mr Kwasniewski; believes that the accession of Poland to the European Union reaffirms Poland's historic affinity with the rest of Europe; and is certain that the common ties between Poland and Britain will...

That this House notes that over 70 per cent. of the 44 action points for improving health and safety at work contained in the Health and Safety Commission strategy, Revitalising Health and Safety, published in June 2000, have now been achieved; welcomes the fact that the number of workers fatally injured fell by 10 per cent. in 2002-03, to 226, and that the fatal and major injury rate is broadly steady; believes that the United Kingdom has the best health and safety record in Europe; further welcomes the role that has been played by the Health and Safety Executive and Government, trade unions and employers in achieving this record; further believes, however, that fatal or major injuries remain a serious concern; and therefore supports the new Health and Safety Commission strategy to 2010 and beyond, published in February, which aims to make this a cornerstone of a civilised society and lead the world in workplace health and safety.

That this House notes that over 70 per cent. of the 44 action points for improving health and safety at work contained in the Health and Safety Commission strategy, Revitalising Health and Safety, published in June 2000, have now been achieved; welcomes the fact that the number of workers fatally...

That this House welcomes the celebrations which will take place to mark the centenary of the entente cordiale between the United Kingdom and France on 8th April; recognises the huge political, economic and cultural benefits of the relationship between the United Kingdom and France over the past 100 years; hopes that the celebrations will go beyond official events and high-profile visits; particularly welcomes the fact that there will be events in both countries to raise money for the fight against cancer; and urges all honourble Members to support and participate in national and local celebrations to mark this centenary.

That this House welcomes the celebrations which will take place to mark the centenary of the entente cordiale between the United Kingdom and France on 8th April; recognises the huge political, economic and cultural benefits of the relationship between the United Kingdom and France over the past 100 years; hopes...

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...