Fabian Hamilton

That this House notes the deepening crackdown inside Tibet that is curtailing basic freedoms of expression through arbitrary arrest and torture of Tibetans, both intellectuals and ordinary citizens, who have publicly expressed their views and communicated news on local issues via

9 Feb 2011

That this House on the occasion of Human Rights Day on 10 December 2010, commends the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo for his unceasing non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights and democracy in China; notes and furthercommends the release of Burmese oppositi

1 Dec 2010

That this House notes with concern the announcement made by British Gas of a seven per cent. gas and electricity price increase from 10 December 2010; further notes that this sizeable increase is unwelcome in the current difficult economic climate and will cause unnecessary hards

18 Nov 2010

That this House welcomes the visit to the UK of Abdullah Gl, President of Turkey; hopes that negotiations for Turkey's early entry into the European Union will continue; urges the British Government further to encourage the EU to move forward Turkey's accession; and hopes that wa

10 Nov 2010

That this House recognises the serious problem that exists in many communities surrounding the misuse and abuse of fireworks; supports limiting the sale of fireworks to legitimate organisations and individuals; encourages the stricter enforcement of existing laws regarding the re

3 Nov 2010

That this House is concerned that the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society intends to close Woodlands in York, a respite home for people suffering from multiple sclerosis; notes that the press and media were informed of the proposed closure before users and local authority social serv

26 Jul 2010

That this House congratulates the Dalai Lama on celebrating his 75th birthday on 6 July 2010; recognises the Dalai Lama's unstinting commitment to non-violence, his pragmatism in seeking a Middle Way approach in order to reach a peaceful and practical solution for the future of T

8 Jun 2010

That this House notes that 5 April 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the murder of Leeds United fans Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight in Istanbul; further notes that the two fans were murdered while attending a football match between Leeds and Galatasaray and that they were not in

26 May 2010

That this House notes that 5 April 2010 marks the tenth anniversary of the murder of Leeds United fans Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight in Istanbul; further notes that the two fans were murdered while attending a football match between Leeds and Galatasaray and that they were not i

30 Mar 2010

That this House believes that asylum seekers looking for sanctuary in the UK should be granted the right to work from the day of arrival; further believes that this would afford such vulnerable people dignity as well as the ability to support themselves financially; and notes tha

16 Mar 2010