Sir John Whittingdale

That this House notes that the Arup Report commissioned by the Government and other interested parties has concluded that the proposal to host the 2012 Olympic Games in London can be developed into a world beating bid; welcomes the support for such a bid that has already been giv

15 Jan 2003

That this House expresses concern that the Licensing Bill proposals to make the performance of live music licensable in pubs and clubs, in places where alcohol is served, in churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship, in schools and colleges, in community centres a

10 Dec 2002

That this House expresses concern that the provisions of the Licensing Bill now before Parliament, requiring entertainment licences for all venues used for more than five public performances a year, will have a seriously adverse affect on functions held in churches, church halls

27 Nov 2002

That this House notes with concern the deepening crisis at Sport England as evidenced by the Government's failure to appoint a successor to the retiring Chairman Mr Trevor Brooking and the announcement yesterday of the resignation of its Chief Executive, Mr David Moffatt, after l

16 Oct 2002

That this House notes the widespread concern of industry and trades unions about the damaging effect of continuing reviews of the export Credits Guarantee Department; observes that the availability of competitive and consistent support from the Export Credits Guarantee Department

22 May 2002

That this House welcomes the Stop Now campaign by Energywatch against unscrupulous tactics used by some gas and electricity company salesmen; regrets the increase in such questionable methods; supports calls to ensure such methods are reduced by OFGEM; calls on the Government to

21 May 2002

That this House notes the uncertain future of thousands of post offices across the country; condemns the Government's mismanagement of the Post Office network, and its hasty decision to remove the right to receive cash benefit payments at local post offices; further notes the gen

21 May 2002

That this House deplores the smear and innuendo employed by the Right honourable Member for Yeovil over the provision of aid by the Overseas Development Administration to Malaysia; notes that the actions of the Right honourable Member for Yeovil and his fellow Liberal Democrats h

9 Mar 1994

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'notes with pleasure the North Essex Health Authority's recent decision to allocate a further ú850,000 to reduce patient waiting times in North East Essex; welcomes the Health Authority proposals to improve orthopaedic services with a brand n

3 Mar 1994

That this House welcomes the launch of Britain's second national commercial radio station, Virgin 1215; applauds the fact that it will be devoted to rock music which is enjoyed by millions of people and is one of Britain's most successful exports; and calls upon the Government to

29 Apr 1993