Fabian Hamilton

That this House notes that water is the source of life and that many poor communities around the world rely upon fresh water in rivers and lakes for their livelihoods; recognises international concern that the over-exploitation of water resources and the consequences of climate c

22 Jan 2008

That this House notes with deep regret the murder of former Pakistani Prime Minister and Leader of the Pakistan People's Party, Benazir Bhutto, on 27th December; recognises that Benazir Bhutto was committed to democracy in Pakistan; further notes that any investigation into her d

22 Jan 2008

That this House welcomes the launch of a consultation process by the European Union following its reservation of part of the spectrum for mobile satellite services across Europe, which could enable the combination of satellite and ground based mobile networks to increase resilien

19 Apr 2007

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

12 Dec 2006

That this House regrets that many Equitable Life pensioners have suffered hardship as a result of the mismanagement by the Society and the failure of the regulatory system to protect policyholders; notes that many Equitable Life pensioners continue to face hardship in spite of th

10 Jan 2006

That this House pays tribute to the unique role local hospices play in enabling people to live independently at the end of life, often within their own homes; recognises the excellent role they provide in advising other health care professionals, including general practitioners,

12 Dec 2005

That this House calls upon the Government to take urgent steps to fulfil its promise, made in January 2002, to end the wasteful and destructive bureaucracy which is forcing the collapse of the astonishing achievements of the Alice Barker Trust; agrees that the Trust has been a gr

10 Mar 2005

That this House notes with concern that the World Health Report 2002 shows that smoke pollution from solid fuel cooking stoves is the fourth greatest risk factor for death in developing countries, killing over 1.6 million people each year, as detailed in the Intermediate Technolo

23 Feb 2005

That this House believes that everyone should have the choice between a burial in a nature reserve or cemetery; notes that the Alice Barker Welfare and Wildlife Trust in Harrogate has pioneered permanent graves in nature reserves and calls for this visionary social work and ecolo

19 May 2004

That this House believes that people should have a choice about their burial after they die; notes that projects like the AB Welfare and Wildlife Trust in Scotton near Harrogate in North Yorkshire have pioneered 'green burials'; notes that the bereavement counselling offered by t

11 Mar 2004