Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House notes that pensioners aged 75 years and over currently enjoy free television licences; recognises the importance of a television to elderly people who spend many hours in their own homes and depend heavily on their televisions; further notes the anomalies within t

2 Apr 2008

That this House notes the 90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force (RAF); recognises the changing role of the RAF over the past 90 years and the significant contribution it has made throughout the world; pays tribute to all those who have served in the RAF; welcomes the range of e

2 Apr 2008

That this House notes the difficulties faced by the UK pig industry; recognises that in the last few years cheap imports of pig meat from abroad have undermined the British pig industry and that the costs of production in the UK have risen markedly as UK farmers have had to compl

11 Mar 2008

That this House notes the Free Tibet movement march on the Chinese border; notes that the march aims to reach the border when the Beijing Olympics close in order to highlight the injustice of treatment of Tibet by the Chinese authorities; and calls on the Chinese government to re

11 Mar 2008

That this House notes with concern the number of fires caused by tea lights; recognises that these small lights can easily cause fires due to the flame being exposed; and calls on the Government to work with manufacturers to ensure that the lights are designed with sturdy mounts

11 Mar 2008

That this House believes that the new name for the former Trade and Industry Committee, Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, does not resonate with the public; considers that both the Trade and Industry Committee and the Department for Trade and Industry had national and i

11 Mar 2008

That this House notes with concern the proposal to close the HM Revenue and Customs Office in Chorley; recognises that the staff employed provide a first class service to local people serving a population in excess of 100,000; further notes that in previous years the role of the

11 Mar 2008

That this House notes that the Proms play a central role in the calendar of British cultural events providing a musical extravaganza for everyone to enjoy; recognises that there are a number of Proms events throughout the UK raising money for charities and good causes such as hos

4 Mar 2008

That this House notes with concern the decision taken by a number of energy companies to increase prices by in the region of 15 per cent.; further notes that energy companies continue to make huge profits with British Gas announcing profits in excess of £500 million for the past

27 Feb 2008

That this House congratulates the England Women's cricket team for defeating the Australians and retaining the Ashes; notes that the victory came in Australia and is testament to the talent and hard work of the players and coaches; pays tribute to Charlotte Edwards and her team f

20 Feb 2008