That this House deplores the recent terrorist attacks in Turkey; supports mediation efforts with Iraq and Turkey about the Partiya Karker??n Kurdistan (PKK) attacks to encourage a comprehensive political solution to the problem of the PKK, which cannot be solved solely through military means; further deplores Turkish shelling of villages inside the Kurdistan Region in Iraq on the Iraq-Turkey border, as well as Iranian intimidation and attacks on the eastern borders of the Kurdistan Region; is deeply concerned that a Turkish incursion could jeopordise the economy of the Kurdistan Region, the most secure and prosperous part of Iraq where Turkish trade and investment has been instrumental to economic growth; notes that the Kurdistan Regional Government seeks no conflict with Turkey, considers friendly relations with Turkey its top priority and is pursuing stronger ties through direct dialogue with Ankara on any and all issues of common interest; and believes that problems and disagreements should be solved through diplomacy and dialogue based on the principle of non-interference in the affairs of others, rather than threats of military force.

That this House deplores the recent terrorist attacks in Turkey; supports mediation efforts with Iraq and Turkey about the Partiya Karker??n Kurdistan (PKK) attacks to encourage a comprehensive political solution to the problem of the PKK, which cannot be solved solely through military means; further deplores Turkish shelling of villages...

That this House acknowledges the work of the Northern Rock Foundation as one of the UK's largest charitable funders; celebrates the work it has done in the North East and Cumbria supporting over 1,500 community and voluntary organisations which directly benefit children and young people at risk, older people in care and need of support, and victims of domestic abuse and crimes of hate; expresses concern that the Foundation is at risk as its funding comes from five per cent. of Northern Rock Bank's pre-tax profits; notes the work of the Foundation and its huge importance to the lives of millions of people in the North East; and asks that the work of the Foundation be taken into account in negotiations on the future of Northern Rock Bank and the potential impact of its break up on the most vulnerable in the North East.

That this House acknowledges the work of the Northern Rock Foundation as one of the UK's largest charitable funders; celebrates the work it has done in the North East and Cumbria supporting over 1,500 community and voluntary organisations which directly benefit children and young people at risk, older people in...

That this House acknowledges the debt owed to the miners and their families who for centuries produced the fuel that powered the country; congratulates the members of Sunniside Local History Society who have discovered two former bell pits on a site known as Lottie's Wood; recognises that local experts have confirmed that the mines date back to 1637; fully appreciates the support given to marking the site by County Durham Environmental Trust and the work done to develop the site including a structure that holds a metal interpretation panel to mark the former site of the shaft; welcomes the support given to the History Society by the officials and members of the Sunniside Working Men's Club; and wishes all concerned well for the future.

That this House acknowledges the debt owed to the miners and their families who for centuries produced the fuel that powered the country; congratulates the members of Sunniside Local History Society who have discovered two former bell pits on a site known as Lottie's Wood; recognises that local experts have...

That this House notes with concern the lack of basic minimum standards to ensure that patients in hospital are well hydrated and have access to fresh drinking water throughout their day; is further concerned that patients are at risk of becoming malnourished during a stay in hospital; supports the launch of the Royal College of Nursing and National Patient Safety Agency Hydration Best Practice Toolkit for Hospitals and Healthcare to help nurses to improve the nutrition and hydration of patients across the UK; welcomes the partnership approach of the Water for Health Alliance in developing practical and specific guidance to improve hydration and well-being in hospitals and care homes for older people; requests that everyone in the NHS from catering staff to chief executives make nutrition a priority; encourages NHS trusts to help nurses and hospital caterers to understand the health benefits of drinking enough water; urges hospital staff to ensure that those who need help with consuming enough water receive that help; and calls on NHS trusts to take immediate and sustained action to end the malnutrition and water-related malnutrition of older people in hospital.

That this House notes with concern the lack of basic minimum standards to ensure that patients in hospital are well hydrated and have access to fresh drinking water throughout their day; is further concerned that patients are at risk of becoming malnourished during a stay in hospital; supports the launch...

That this House fully supports the IraqChild appeal launched by the UK-based Iraqi Association to raise ??250,000 for emergency protection for children through the Andalus Medical Clinic in Baghdad; notes that children in Baghdad will suffer disproportionately this summer through sweltering heat, electricity shortages and lack of air conditioning in addition to the violence and sectarian strife which has led to the displacement of thousands of children and many orphans having to fend for themselves; further notes that terrorists are using children as decoys for sadistic killings, that one in eight Iraqi children died of disease or violence before reaching their fifth birthday in 2005, and that there are worryingly high levels of malnourishment; believes that this non-sectarian project, which was developed through a lengthy consultation process with concerned medical personnel in Baghdad and local non-governmental organisations, is credible; points out that, for example, ??22 can buy a child's clothing pack, ??48 can treat a child for diarrhoea and ear infection, ??60 can pay for a qualified nurse to care for 10 children every week, ??650 can pay for a medical doctor for a month to visit 10 families with children every week, and ??1,580 can maintain running a children's clinic for a month for eight children everyday; and urges widespread moral and material assistance for this vital humanitarian initiative.

That this House fully supports the IraqChild appeal launched by the UK-based Iraqi Association to raise ??250,000 for emergency protection for children through the Andalus Medical Clinic in Baghdad; notes that children in Baghdad will suffer disproportionately this summer through sweltering heat, electricity shortages and lack of air conditioning in...

That this House sends its best wishes to the staff, pupils, parents and governors at Crookhill Primary School on the occasion of its centenary; praises all concerned over the last 100 years of delivering quality education to the children in the area; congratulates them for promoting the centenary by involving former pupils in their celebrations, including twins who started at the school in 1926; welcomes their initiative in presenting all pupils with both a celebration coin and a DVD; thanks the Mayor of Gateshead for his involvement, including the planting of a tree to commemorate the event; and wishes the whole school and the local community continued success in providing for children over the next 100 years.

That this House sends its best wishes to the staff, pupils, parents and governors at Crookhill Primary School on the occasion of its centenary; praises all concerned over the last 100 years of delivering quality education to the children in the area; congratulates them for promoting the centenary by involving...

That this House notes the words of Dr Abdul-Rahman Osman Younis, the health minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, that while the region is peaceful, the security situation in the rest of Iraq is impeding the supply of necessary materials, equipment and pharmaceuticals to the region; further notes the Minister's assessment that `our children suffer from one of the world's highest rates of heart disease and leukaemia and we lack the facilities to treat them'; and supports the global appeal launched by the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq for medical supplies since many of the region's 48 hospitals and 672 primary health care centres face a dire shortage of basic medicines and medical supplies, to ensure patients there receive required treatment.

That this House notes the words of Dr Abdul-Rahman Osman Younis, the health minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, that while the region is peaceful, the security situation in the rest of Iraq is impeding the supply of necessary materials, equipment and pharmaceuticals to the region; further notes the Minister's...

That this House congratulates the people of High Spen on the recent unveiling of the memorial celebrating the lives of Private Thomas Young VC and Lance Corporal William Dobson VC, who between them saved 10 lives during the First World War; acknowledges the hard work of the staff and pupils of High Spen Primary School, The High Spen Community Association, as well as all of the individuals, groups and local businesses who contributed to the project; recognises the special contribution of the sculptress Felicity Watts, and the landscapers Mark and Tony Walker, in taking the ideas of the community and making them into a stunning visual tribute; thanks the Heritage Lottery Fund for its support; is appreciative of the contribution made by the regiments and other branches of the services who paraded at the unveiling ceremony; is reminded of the unbroken link of service to the nation that generations of men and women have given; hopes that the recognition of these two brave men who came forward from a small North Eastern mining village and unselfishly risked their lives to save the lives of their comrades serves as a reminder to all of the truly heroic nature of mankind in desperate times and situations; and hopes the memorial plays a part in helping future generations to understand the nature of war and learn the lessons therefrom.

That this House congratulates the people of High Spen on the recent unveiling of the memorial celebrating the lives of Private Thomas Young VC and Lance Corporal William Dobson VC, who between them saved 10 lives during the First World War; acknowledges the hard work of the staff and pupils...

That this House welcomes the publication of Aiming High for Disabled Children: Better Support for Families, the HM Treasury and Department for Education and Skills review of disabled children's services, in particular the recognition that the transition between children's and adult services can be problematic; notes that the standard of services for adults with neuromuscular conditions is not as well developed as those in paediatric clinics; calls on the Department of Health and local authorities to bridge this divide and improve joint working between children's and adults' services; and urges the Government to consider establishing a network of health and social care professionals with an expertise in transition to ensure that all young adults with neuromuscular conditions receive appropriate care, support and information tailored to this crucial stage in their lives.

That this House welcomes the publication of Aiming High for Disabled Children: Better Support for Families, the HM Treasury and Department for Education and Skills review of disabled children's services, in particular the recognition that the transition between children's and adult services can be problematic; notes that the standard of...

That this House notes with concern the number of occasions that the Prison Service has tried to settle disputes with the Prison Officers Association (POA) by resorting to using the courts; further notes with concern that the POA National Executive Committee, supported at its Annual Conference has given 12 months notice to withdraw from the Joint Relations Procedural Agreement; further notes with deep concern that the Ministry of Justice plans to reintroduce the provisions of section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, and believes that this step is an unnecessary overreaction given the presence of existing trade union legislation; and therefore urges the Government not to bring forward legislation for the reintroduction of such punitive measures.

That this House notes with concern the number of occasions that the Prison Service has tried to settle disputes with the Prison Officers Association (POA) by resorting to using the courts; further notes with concern that the POA National Executive Committee, supported at its Annual Conference has given 12 months...

That this House congratulates Birtley St Josephs Junior School on winning the Eden Colliery County Cup and also on winning the North of England football championships; recognises their skills in winning five and drawing one of their six matches to clinch the title against opposition from as far south as Cheshire; and wishes them success in the national finals, which take place at Keele University on Saturday, 16th June.

That this House congratulates Birtley St Josephs Junior School on winning the Eden Colliery County Cup and also on winning the North of England football championships; recognises their skills in winning five and drawing one of their six matches to clinch the title against opposition from as far south as...

That this House warmly welcomes the restoration of devolution and power-sharing in Northern Ireland; recognises that segregation and sectarianism remain deeply engrained in Northern Ireland and that they will only be eroded by generational change; believes that seeking to break down sectarian barriers is the key task facing Northern Ireland and that education is a key area in which this can be achieved; and commends the work of the integrated education movement in seeking to increase the number of integrated schools and also seeking to encourage sharing of facilities and greater contact with other schools.

That this House warmly welcomes the restoration of devolution and power-sharing in Northern Ireland; recognises that segregation and sectarianism remain deeply engrained in Northern Ireland and that they will only be eroded by generational change; believes that seeking to break down sectarian barriers is the key task facing Northern Ireland...

That this House congratulates Emmaville Primary School in Blaydon constituency on celebrating its centenary this year; acknowledges the hard work and commitment of pupils, staff, parents and governors over the last 100 years; wishes all concerned well with their plans, which include a variety of events celebrating the last century, including hosting an Old Time music hall event and burying a time capsule; recognises the input of the Friends of Emmaville in developing these events, which will run through the summer term; praises the decision to assign each classroom a timeline and a decade in the school's history; and looks forward to the school's second century and hopes that the bringing together of Emmaville with Kepier Chare Primary School pupils will enhance the education of Crawcrook children for generations to come.

That this House congratulates Emmaville Primary School in Blaydon constituency on celebrating its centenary this year; acknowledges the hard work and commitment of pupils, staff, parents and governors over the last 100 years; wishes all concerned well with their plans, which include a variety of events celebrating the last century,...

That this House notes with concern the unacceptable difference between bereavement payments paid to families of those who have died of asbestos related diseases in Scotland compared with England and Wales; recognises that the difference is because of the fact that in Scotland individual cases are decided in court, whilst in England and Wales they are capped under the terms of the Fatal Accident Act 1976; realises that the compensation paid can be as much as seven times greater in Scotland; understands that the compensation in England and Wales is limited to surviving spouses, whilst in Scotland it is paid, quite rightly, to wider family members; and urges the Government to act swiftly to ensure that those suffering from this deadly disease have the same rights in England and Wales as they do in Scotland, including the right to settle their claim for full compensation during their own lifetime.

That this House notes with concern the unacceptable difference between bereavement payments paid to families of those who have died of asbestos related diseases in Scotland compared with England and Wales; recognises that the difference is because of the fact that in Scotland individual cases are decided in court, whilst...

That this House notes that almost half of Iraq's total population is under 18 years and is particularly vulnerable to violence, abandoned ordnance, displacement, sectarianism and lack of medical treatment due to the flight of medical professionals; further notes that 818,000 children, 22.2 per cent. of the total number of students, are unable to attend school due to security concerns or in order to work to supplement the family income; believes that assisting Iraqi children is vital because they are the future of the country; applauds the work of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and local humanitarian groups in difficult security circumstances; and welcomes the initiative of the London-based Iraqi Association, in consultation with local NGOs and other medical staff in Iraq, to establish the IraqChild Appeal, whose emergency appeal target is ??250,000 and whose main goal is to provide help and assistance to Iraqi children through spreading public awareness of their needs and by providing aid and welfare protection, emergency aid and psychosocial treatment through local NGOs as well as the development of creative children's activities aimed at uniting children who have been driven apart because of sectarian violence and hate.

That this House notes that almost half of Iraq's total population is under 18 years and is particularly vulnerable to violence, abandoned ordnance, displacement, sectarianism and lack of medical treatment due to the flight of medical professionals; further notes that 818,000 children, 22.2 per cent. of the total number of...

That this House welcomes the decision by the National Pensioners Convention (NPC) and the trade unions to hold a conference on the importance of state pensions; notes that the conference will be held on 26th March 2007 at the UCU Head Office; urges members from all sides of the House to attend the conference if at all possible; encourages the Government to engage with the NPC and trade unions following the conference to explore the themes developed on the day; wishes all concerned all the best for a successful event; continues to acknowledge the debt this nation owes to all its elderly people; and pledges to work towards developing decent pensions and security in retirement for all.

That this House welcomes the decision by the National Pensioners Convention (NPC) and the trade unions to hold a conference on the importance of state pensions; notes that the conference will be held on 26th March 2007 at the UCU Head Office; urges members from all sides of the House...

That this House congratulates the Northern Ireland Integrated Education Movement on its 25th anniversary; notes that the movement began with just 28 pupils in an old scout hut but now has 18,700 pupils in 61 schools which provide an academically excellent education that values and explores different identities, builds trust, respect and tolerance between communities and broadens horizons; recognises that integrated education, including in teacher training, should play a greater role in overcoming accumulated mistrust in a society where much of life is sharply segregated at an estimated annual cost of ??1 billion in duplicated services and facilities; acknowledges that support for increased sharing in education is growing within Northern Ireland and elsewhere as exemplified by the recent congressional motion tabled by Representative Carolyn McCarthy and the Taoiseach's comments of 30th March 1999 that `there is a need actively to combat the segregation and exclusion which are a breeding ground for ignorance, intolerance and sectarianism. Integrated education has an important part to play in promoting partnership and mutual understanding'; welcomes Sir George Bain's Strategic Review of Education and its endorsement by the Secretary of State, who advocates abandoning the use of education as part of some wider political or social or religious division in favour of embracing the concept of sharing; and welcomes the integrated sector's openness to developing new ways of quality sharing, including federations, jointly managed schools and joint church schools as well as formally integrated schools.

That this House congratulates the Northern Ireland Integrated Education Movement on its 25th anniversary; notes that the movement began with just 28 pupils in an old scout hut but now has 18,700 pupils in 61 schools which provide an academically excellent education that values and explores different identities, builds trust,...

That this House congratulates the Trades Union Congress and the National Association of Schoolmasters/Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) on their decision to host a fact-finding visit by 10 representatives of the new Iraqi Teachers' Union, in co-operation with the General Federation of Iraqi Workers, during which they were based in Birmingham and London, observed the work of the NASUWT and received intensive training, visited workplaces and met members of other trade unions including Community, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers and the National Union of Teachers, as well as parliamentarians; notes the comments of Mahdi Ali Lefta, the head of the delegation, that `These people who attack education, attack schools and teachers have nothing in their heart but hate and violence and they want the destruction of Iraq...They have no sense of humanity'; further notes the inspiring comments of Ali Ahmed Sindal, aged 63, a school inspector, who spent four years on death row under Saddam Hussein, that `We are optimistic that all these things will be ended within one year, two years, three years...Then we are expecting a new life, a better life'; commends unions such as the NASUWT for providing vital training and support to the new and free trade union movement in Iraq so that it can stand on its own two feet and contribute to building civil society and democracy in Iraq; and hopes that more such visits can be arranged.

That this House congratulates the Trades Union Congress and the National Association of Schoolmasters/Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) on their decision to host a fact-finding visit by 10 representatives of the new Iraqi Teachers' Union, in co-operation with the General Federation of Iraqi Workers, during which they were based in...

That this House acknowledges the key role played by Age Concern Gateshead in delivering help and support to older people across the borough; congratulates it on helping people to access additional benefits totalling almost ??723,000 in the last year; supports the services they give in advocacy, bereavement, promoting physical activity and in developing computer taster sessions; further congratulates all those who work, volunteer and fund the charity and those who have helped as volunteers in their charity shop to raise almost ??31,000; recognises their partnership with Gateshead Council in developing a Skills for Life course; is pleased to note that they have been able to raise over ??82,000 in their trading business; and wishes all concerned well for the future in continuing to deliver help and support for older people.

That this House acknowledges the key role played by Age Concern Gateshead in delivering help and support to older people across the borough; congratulates it on helping people to access additional benefits totalling almost ??723,000 in the last year; supports the services they give in advocacy, bereavement, promoting physical activity...

That this House welcomes the initiative of Unison and the Water for Health Alliance in promoting the consumption of fresh, well presented water to all employees through the Water at Work Campaign; acknowledges that this country's tap water meets the most stringent European quality standards; believes that the House authorities should take steps to ensure that fresh, well presented tap water is provided throughout the parliamentary estate as the norm wherever practicable; encourages the Government to take similar action to promote the consumption in public buildings; accepts that progress on this matter would have a substantial economic and environmental impact; and agrees that the use of the public water supply is the most sustainable and environmentally friendly source of drinking water.

That this House welcomes the initiative of Unison and the Water for Health Alliance in promoting the consumption of fresh, well presented water to all employees through the Water at Work Campaign; acknowledges that this country's tap water meets the most stringent European quality standards; believes that the House authorities...