Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House commends the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' manifesto for UK engineering; recognises that engineering is integral to the UK's national economy and environment; urges the Government to take note of the proposals in the manifesto; and calls on the Government t

18 Mar 2010

That this House is dismayed that fuel prices on garage forecourts in the UK are approaching their peak of July 2008; is concerned that the prices are needlessly holding motorists and the UK's transport industry to ransom; questions the justification for such prices given that the

16 Mar 2010

That this House notes with concern that less than 10 per cent. of the £46 billion tax collected each year from motorists is used to maintain Britain's crumbling roads; further notes that following bad weather this winter, areas all over the country have seen an unprecedented incr

9 Mar 2010

That this House commends the aims and achievements of Neighbourhood and Home Watch; notes that it is the biggest and most successful community-run crime prevention scheme; supports the ethos of the scheme which encourages neighbourhood cohesion and community spirit; further notes

9 Mar 2010

That this House supports measures introduced for the support of pensioners; welcomes the impact that the 2010 pensions uprating will have of adding 2.5 per cent. to the basic pension; expresses its concern however, about the decision to freeze state earnings-related pensions; cal

8 Mar 2010

That this House proudly joins in celebrating Commonwealth Day 2010; acknowledges the continued successes to emerge out of the network of 54 Commonwealth countries and its two billion citizens of all faiths and ethnicities; particularly notes this year's theme of Science, Technolo

4 Mar 2010

That this House applauds the work and contribution made by the voluntary sector in the North West of England; notes with admiration the dedication and commitment of all those in the voluntary sector; believes that they are the unsung heroes working at the heart of communities hel

4 Mar 2010

That this House supports the Robin Hood tax campaign which calls for the introduction of a financial transaction tax; notes that by taking an average of 0.05 per cent. from speculative banking transactions, hundreds of billions of pounds could be raised every year to tackle pover

23 Feb 2010

That this House welcomes the free smart meters for schools scheme announced by the Department for Children, Schools and Families; notes that the initiative unites schools in the Government's fight against climate change, whilst allowing them to save money; commends the Government

23 Feb 2010

That this House acknowledges the huge support that the Government childcare vouchers scheme gives to the finances of all working parents and welcomes the Government's commitment to maintain the tax relief that underpins the scheme; notes with concern an emerging industry variatio

23 Feb 2010