Mr Clive Betts

That this House recognises the enormous contribution to the war effort made by the Women of Steel who played such a valuable role in the Second World War carrying out crucial jobs in South Yorkshire's steel and engineering industries producing vital parts for planes, tanks and bu

12 Jan 2010

That this House congratulates the BBC for holding the Sports Personality of the Year Awards outside of London for the third year running; welcomes the event to Sheffield Arena; recognises that it is particularly appropriate to hold it in Sheffield because of the city's foresight

9 Dec 2009

That this House is deeply concerned that funding has been redirected from the Decent Homes Programme to pay for new build homes; notes that this means that any Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) that has not yet received its 2* rating will no longer receive all the fundin

3 Dec 2009

That this House congratulates League Football Education on its success in promoting and enhancing educational and vocational training for apprentice footballers aged 16 to 18 at the 72 Football League clubs; further congratulates the organisation in achieving framework achievemen

26 Nov 2009

That this House expresses great concern at the current dispute between South Yorkshire Fire Authority (SYFA) and the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) which can only put the public of South Yorkshire at risk and cause damage to both parties in the dispute; believes that while ultimately

19 Oct 2009

That this House notes that the UK has the highest train fares in Europe; further notes that the Government is cutting its financial contribution to rail and making passengers pay a greater share, and that this policy leads to fare increases on regulated and unregulated tickets in

13 Jul 2009

That this House supports the publication of the Local Government Association document Local Housing - Local Solutions: the case for self-determination, which welcomes the commitment from politicians of all parties to good housing conditions and the need to build more homes; notes

16 Jun 2009

That this House, aware of the substantial reduction in fuel prices, is dismayed at bus fare increases averaging eight per cent., and in some cases as high as 14 per cent., announced by First Bus in Sheffield; is further aware that these increases will hit those on low incomes the

17 Dec 2008

That this House welcomes the £2.4 million additional funding made available by the NHS to Sheffield City Council; recognises the importance of providing elderly people and people with disabilities with aids and adaptations to enable them to stay in their own homes; is therefore c

21 Jul 2008

That this House welcomes the development of democracy in Ukraine; acknowledges the commitment of all the major Ukrainian political parties to the goal of European Union membership; and, while recognising there are still significant political and economic reforms to be undertaken

16 Jul 2008