Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House notes with concern the lack of suitable telephones for those who are hard of hearing or deaf at railway and bus stations throughout the country; believes that people with hearing disabilities should not be excluded from an everyday service at railway and bus stati

25 Oct 2007

That this House notes that many railway stations do not have verbal announcements before trains arrive or relating to delays and platform alterations, making it very difficult for those who are blind or visually impaired to use rail services; further notes that not all railway st

22 Oct 2007

That this House congratulates the Chorley Guardian for initiating the Mary's Prayer campaign; notes that the campaign is centred upon Mary Wilson, a local councillor and former Mayor of Chorley, who is suffering from cancer, with the aim of raising much needed funds to help fund

22 Oct 2007

That this House congratulates the Lancashire Police Constabulary on being rated the best in England and Wales according to the Government's Police Performance Assessment rates; recognises that Lancashire scored well in the seven categories measured, which were tackling crime, res

10 Oct 2007

That this House expresses concern at the appalling way in which animals are being treated in order to perform in circuses across China; highlights the latest example featured in the Daily Express where tigers are forced to stand on their hind legs and raise their paws on the inst

10 Oct 2007

That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Old Trafford Cricket Ground; notes that the pavilion was built in 1857 at the newly opened ground of Manchester Cricket Club; recognises that this went on to become the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club during which time th

8 Oct 2007

That this House pays its respects to those who have lost their lives during conflicts across the world; recognises the sacrifice made by millions of people who have lost their lives, not only during the two world wars, but in other conflicts and peace-keeping operations; pays tri

8 Oct 2007

That this House notes the difficulties residents in Chorley and other areas of the UK are having in gaining access to dentists taking NHS patients; recognises that the money has been made available from central government to increase the number of dentists accepting NHS patients

25 Jul 2007

That this House notes the number of cars run by the police, ambulance service, fire service and Government departments and agencies such as HM Coastguard and Transport Police and Ministry of Defence Police which are built abroad; recognises the need to support British manufacturi

25 Jul 2007

That this House notes that Bank Hall, the 17th century country house in Chorley, has been placed by English Heritage on the list of 16 buildings in extremely poor condition; recognises that the 16 buildings placed on the list are the most important and most expensive buildings at

25 Jul 2007