Andrew Rosindell

That this House notes that 26th January marks Australia's National Day commemorating the anniversary of the day on which Captain Arthur Philip in 1788 unfurled the Union Flag at Sydney Cove; recognises that the strong historical bonds reinforced through the military, sport, the m

24 Jan 2008

That this House joins the people of New Zealand in celebrating Waitangi Day, their National Day, on 6th February 2008, commemorating the historic signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, that marks the coming together of the Maori people and representatives of the British Crown

24 Jan 2008

That this House welcomes the positive work for companion animals carried out by the Animals Asia Foundation in China; recognises that their programmes aim to work in partnership with the Chinese government to end the confiscation of dogs within Beijing and the slaughter of thousa

15 Jan 2008

That this House joins the people of the Falkland Islands in marking Battle Day, commemorating those who lost their lives on 8th December 1914, in what was the second major naval engagement of the First World War, when a small British fleet destroyed the infamous German South Atla

18 Dec 2007

That this House welcomes the progress that is being made by the Animals Asia Foundation towards bringing an end to the abhorent abuse of over 7,000 bears on farms in China; recognises that bear farmers and stakeholders in the industry continue to maintain that conditions on the f

17 Dec 2007

That this House congratulates the Dairy Council on staging the 2007 Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses, which forms the beginning of the Chelsea pensioners' traditional Christmas celebrations; further congratulates William Kent, formerly of the Royal Artillery, and one of the olde

12 Dec 2007

That this House notes and welcomes an Independent Review of the Greyhound Industry in Great Britain by Lord Donoughue of Ashton; further notes the review was commissioned in the wake of reports of greyhound welfare issues and is wide-ranging; recognises it is underpinned by an im

4 Dec 2007

That this House notes the Dogs Trust's famous slogan, A Dog is For Life, Not Just for Christmas, which was created in 1978 by the charity's Chief Executive, Clarissa Baldwin, at a time when thousands of people were buying puppies to give to family and friends as Christmas present

4 Dec 2007

That this House recognises that the historic counties of the United Kingdom are an important part of the history, geography and cultural life of the nation; acknowledges that the United Kingdom requires a fixed popular geographical framework which is divorced from the ever-changi

27 Nov 2007

That this House salutes the people of the Isle of Man as they celebrate their Tynwald Day on Thursday 5th July 2007, upholding centuries of proud tradition; notes that the Manx annual Tynwald Ceremony dates back over 1,000 years; recognises that the Tynwald is the oldest continuo

4 Jul 2007