Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House notes with concern the current imbalance in health provisions for the elderly; expresses its concern at the postcode lottery which means that in some areas of the country one in 20,000 have their care home bill funded by the National Health Service; also notes wit

28 Feb 2007

That this House recognises the importance of bridleways for horse-riders to exercise in safety and enjoy the countryside; notes that many bridleways are in poor condition or are abused by people using motorised vehicles; and calls on the Government actively to promote the use of

27 Feb 2007

That this House notes with concern the powerful onslaught against an international ban on whaling being organised by Japan and supported by Iceland and Norway; recognises that a removal of the ban could lead to the humpback whale becoming extinct, as only 10,000 of the species ex

26 Feb 2007

That this House notes the difficulties being experienced by farmers in receiving payments under the Single Farm Payment Scheme; recognises that many farmers are facing financial difficulties and are being placed at a competitive disadvantage; further notes that while average farm

7 Feb 2007

That this House recognises the importance of encouraging people to grow their own produce; further notes the level of demand for allotments amongst people of all ages; realises that in many areas there is a shortage of land for allotments despite the fact that local authorities h

6 Feb 2007

That this House welcomes the 2012 Olympic Games due to be held in London and recognises the benefits this will bring to the whole of the UK; notes that a debate is currently taking place regarding a shortfall in funding of £900 million for the Games; recognises the concerns of vo

6 Feb 2007

That this House notes the excellent work carried out by Chorley and South Ribble Home-Start in promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under the age of five years, offering friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes and helping to

6 Feb 2007

That this House notes with concern the refusal of the Spanish government to approve the agreement bringing the European Union into line with United Nations sanctions against North Korea; expresses its dismay that narrow-minded thinking has been placed ahead of efforts to improve

5 Feb 2007

That this House notes with concern proposals for the introduction of the new Clinical Assessment Treat and Support Services (CATS) system due to be operated by private companies as opposed to the NHS; recognises that private healthcare operators such as Netcare operate on a profi

31 Jan 2007

That this House notes with concern the cruelty to bears at zoos throughout China where they are forced to perform circus acts for members of the public; recognises that many bears are trained by enforcement, being beaten into submission until they will do whatever their trainer t

25 Jan 2007