Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House recognises the importance of encouraging people to grow their own produce; notes the level of demand for allotments amongst people of all ages; realises that in many areas there is a shortage of land for allotments despite the fact that local authorities have a st

8 Dec 2008

That this House is concerned that a number of local authorities are sitting on reserves of section 106 monies; recognises that this money is designated for specific projects such as building affordable properties and community facilities; and calls on local authorities to act now

25 Nov 2008

That this House calls on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to provide people with incentives to buy and renew their car tax at local post office branches; notes that the DVLA currently encourages people to renew their car tax online by entering individuals into a com

19 Nov 2008

That this House condemns the energy companies for not reducing prices of gas and electricity following a reduction in the price of oil; notes that crude oil prices have fallen by more than 50 per cent. in the last six months; recognises that energy price increases were excused by

11 Nov 2008

That this House recognises the unique and valued national institution of Royal Mail at this time of financial crisis; urges the Government to create a people's bank based on its trusted post office network; and further urges the Government to stop the damaging and unpopular post

10 Nov 2008

That this House notes the vital role played by carers throughout the UK; recognises that much of the work performed by an estimated six million carers goes unnoticed with only minimal financial support; welcomes the package of measures included in the National Strategy for Carers

30 Oct 2008

That this House notes with concern the fact that there are up to 1.8 million pensioners who are eligible, but do not receive, pension credit, resulting in £1.3 billion in pension credit going unclaimed; recognises that this represents a take-up rate of between 59 per cent. and 67

29 Oct 2008

That this House notes the launch of the 2008 Poppy Appeal with the Poppy Man visiting troops in Basra; supports the Royal British Legion in its aim to exceed the £30 million raised in the 2007 Poppy Appeal; pays its respects to those who have lost their lives during conflicts acr

23 Oct 2008

That this House notes with concern the practice of private companies who distribute unsolicited mail asking residents for unwanted clothes and blankets; notes that these mailings take the form of charity notices, but that once the clothes are collected they are then sold for a pr

8 Oct 2008

That this House notes the new rates of vehicle excise duty announced by Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer in his 2008 Budget Statement; recognises that the new rates are designed to reflect the level of carbon dioxide emitted from each vehicle; further notes that the new charges are

8 Oct 2008