Barry Gardiner

This House recognises that local and regional newspapers, in print and digital form, reach 40.6 million people each week across the UK; notes that they perform vital democratic functions by nurturing debate, investigating local issues and running powerful campaigns that foster co

28 Sept 2020

This House notes with grave concern the investigation by Eastern Eye newspaper into allegations of discrimination against and harassment of BAME judges by other members of the judiciary; expresses concern that no member of either the Judicial Executive Board or the Judges Council

13 Jul 2020

That this House notes the concerns expressed by the United Nations Secretary General’s Co-ordinator for Somalia over the termination of bank accounts of money transfer service companies by high street banks, such as Barclays; recognises the importance of remittances by family mem

2 Jul 2013

That this House recognises the enormous importance of family visits for weddings, funerals and other special gatherings to many UK citizens with relatives living abroad; considers that visitor visas should only be issued to those whom entry clearance officers reasonably believe w

26 Jun 2013

That this House deplores the fact that energy companies are able to pass through to customers' bills the fines which they incur for mis-selling; considers that this is to make the public the victim twice over; and urges the Government to introduce regulations so that any fines in

20 Jun 2013

That this House celebrates Climate Week, Britain's biggest active climate change campaign engaging all sectors of society across the UK, from 4 to 10 March 2013 and supports the Climate Week Declaration which states that Britain must do all it can to create a secure, prosperous a

12 Feb 2013

That this House, on the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, recognises the valuable contribution made by him to interfaith dialogue at international level, encouraging and promoting harmony and understanding between religions through his renowned lectures and presentati

28 Jan 2013

That this House welcomes the visit to the UK of the Leuva Patidar Samaj, USA; acknowledges the contribution of the Leuva community to the cultural, religious and business life of the UK; recalls that many of the Leuva community were refugees from discrimination and violence in Af

19 Nov 2012

That this House recognises that India still accounts for a third of the world's people who live on less than 80 pence per day; further recognises that despite being one of the fastest growing economies in the world, India contains a greater number of people living under the pover

19 Nov 2012

That this House acknowledges the plight of children during wartime; remembers those children evacuated from the UK to various overseas countries during World WarsI andII as well as those in recent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Kosovo, Libya and Syria wh

28 Jun 2012