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Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker of the House of Commons
MP since 1 May 1997
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The Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle is the MP for Chorley, and has been an MP continually since 1 May 1997. He is Speaker of the House of Commons.
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Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 33,964 voters
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DENTAL TREATMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE TERRITORIAL ARMY
43 signaturesThat this House notes that currently members of the Territorial Army cannot access army dentists based at army barracks free of charge in the same way as regular troops; recognises the invaluable role that Territorial Army troops play in providing frontline support to the regular
7 Oct 2008
ITV GRANADA POLITICAL REPORTING
29 signaturesThat this House notes with grave concern the decision by ITV to remove both political programmes based in the North West from its schedule and current affairs dedicated staff based in the North West; notes that this will result in a monthly programme being produced in London; bel
6 Oct 2008
PARISH COUNCILS
34 signaturesThat this House acknowledges the important contribution that parish councils make to both their localities and to the wider political arena; congratulates the sustained efforts of parish councillors who tirelessly volunteer their time to represent the members of their community;
21 Jul 2008
UNITED UTILITIES EXTRA CHARGES
42 signaturesThat this House condemns United Utilities' decision to apply an extra £2.95 charge to customers wanting to pay their water bill at their local post office; is appalled at the decision that targets the elderly and vulnerable, those without internet access and ease of mobility and
21 Jul 2008
ITV GRANADA AND POLITICAL COVERAGE
28 signaturesThat this House notes with concern the decision by ITV Granada to reduce its political coverage on regional television; recognises that plans include reducing the ITV regional political programme from a weekly programme to a monthly programme over a period of 10 months; further n
21 Jul 2008
CHINA'S DOG MEAT POLICY
23 signaturesThat this House congratulates the Chinese government on its decision to ban the sale and consumption of dog meat during the Olympic Games this summer; applauds China's willingness to listen to the wishes of the international community; calls on the Chinese government to extend it
21 Jul 2008
UNITED UTILITIES CHARGES FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP
46 signaturesThat this House expresses concern at the decision by United Utilities to introduce a new method of calculating surface water charges and highways drainage services, known as Site Area Charging; recognises the negative impact this will have on churches and places of worship which,
21 Jul 2008
TESCO FIVE PENCE OFF PETROL SCHEME
30 signaturesThat this House calls on Tesco to reverse its decision to exclude infant formula and baby food from the five pence per litre fuel promotion whereby customers who spend £50 receive a fuel voucher; notes that customers purchasing £50 of alcohol will be granted a voucher but familie
16 Jul 2008
EU AND FUR TRADE
48 signaturesThat this House congratulates the European Parliament proposition to ban cat and dog fur imports; believes that the wider consequences of the ban would be positive, including the impact on the Chinese fur business and the prevention of thousands of animals suffering; and approves
16 Jul 2008
CHINA AND IVORY LICENCES
44 signaturesThat this House notes with urgent concern the Government's decision to approve China's application to legalise purchasing of ivory stockpiles from Africa; is concerned that the licence will provide myriad opportunities for illicit ivory to be laundered into legal stock and will i
16 Jul 2008