Ms Diane Abbott

That this House is deeply saddened by the news that the legendary Hackney Empire is due to close in January for an uncertain temporary period; is concerned that the theatre will lose valuable supporters during the temporary period and may not be able to reopen; notes the famous f

21 Oct 2009

That this House is concerned at recent action by the Greek authorities against the migrant camp in Patras; notes reports that the camp was entered by bulldozers accompanied by 100 riot police officers who flattened the camp leaving only a mosque and a doctors' tent; further notes

15 Jul 2009

That this House supports the Kondh tribal people of Niyamgiri, India in opposing the British-listed company Vedanta Resources plc project to construct a bauxite mine in the area; recognises that the plans will cause immense irreversible environmental damage to an area of great co

15 Jul 2009

That this House recognises the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall demonstrations in New York City; notes that these demonstrations represented a turning point in the fight for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights; further notes the impact the demonstrations had on helping

13 Jul 2009

That this House regrets the fact that in 1997 Prime Minister's Questions was moved from twice a week to once a week; notes that there was no proper consultation about this step; further notes that this has made it more difficult for back-benchers to ask topical questions; further

1 Jul 2009

That this House welcomes the United Nations' designation of 19 June 2009 as World Sickle Cell Day; congratulates the Sickle Cell Society on its 30th anniversary; recognises the achievements made by the society in raising awareness of, and improving care for, sickle cell disease i

17 Jun 2009

That this House is concerned at the increased use of the kettle technique by police when managing large protests; notes that the kettle technique involves penning people into a confined area surrounded by riot police; further notes the use of the kettle technique during the recen

8 Jun 2009

That this House welcomes the entry into force of the Council of Europe Convention on Human Trafficking; notes that the Convention obliges signatories to `protect victims of trafficking and safeguard their rights'; notes that at present the Government only provides specialised acc

4 Jun 2009

That this House is concerned at reports that a gay pride rally in Moscow was violently ended by police officers; notes that the protest had been banned by city authorities on the grounds of preventing `moral degradation'; recognises the right to protest peacefully; further recogn

3 Jun 2009

That this House is concerned by the recent recommendation by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office that private military companies operating on behalf of the Government need not be regulated by a formal licensing system; notes that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has recommende

20 May 2009