Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House condemns the controversial Japanese policy of hunting whales under the bogus banner of scientific research; supports the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and Greenpeace objectives to expose the practice as commercial whaling under the guise of science; calls

23 Jun 2008

That this House calls on the Government to note Jersey's announcement to call a referendum on the consideration of adopting double British summertime; notes that Jersey rightly recognises the health, environmental and economic benefits of lighter evenings; asks the Government to

23 Jun 2008

That this House notes with concern the report by the World Society for the Protection of Animals which has found that a quarter of Greenland's whale catch during last year was traded for profit through a private food company; recognises that under current rules whaling is permitt

19 Jun 2008

That this House calls on the Government to review current legislation surrounding the application for, and gaining of, a licence to operate a tattoo and piercing outlet; notes with concern that the current legislation monitors outlets only when in practice and offers no safeguard

19 Jun 2008

That this House urges the Government to recognise the warning from the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters that up to 3,000 more post offices could be forced to close if the Post Office network loses the card account contract; notes with concern that the loss of the account re

16 Jun 2008

That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge the findings of the Health Protection Agency and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine by strengthening legislation surrounding the sale of home piercing kits; notes with concern that a worrying number of piercin

16 Jun 2008

That this House congratulates the Australian government on its recent deal with Toyota to build fuel efficient hybrid cars in Australia; encourages the Government to take heed of the ecological and economic aims behind such a deal; presses the Government to pursue similar objecti

12 Jun 2008

That this House notes with regret that tanker drivers for Shell have effectively had a pay freeze for 15 years; notes that Shell's board members received an average 16 per cent. increase in their packages last year; and calls on Shell to demonstrate recognition of the invaluable

11 Jun 2008

That this House notes the growing support for the campaign for lighter evenings; recognises that by moving to a system of Single and Double Summer Time the UK would have lighter evenings, providing considerable environmental, road safety, health and leisure advantages which would

10 Jun 2008

That this House notes that proposals are currently being considered for a congestion charge to be introduced in Manchester; further notes that local authorities and residents within Greater Manchester are being consulted in relation to this matter but considers that there is a wo

10 Jun 2008