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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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Turnout: 33,964 voters
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BRITISH TRACTORS
45 signaturesThat this House welcomes the Prime Minister's support for the Food Standards Agency's campaign to promote food produced, processed and packaged in the UK; urges the Government to extend that spirit of support for `Buy British' to the procurement of British manufactured tractors a
18 Jul 2006
SLAUGHTER OF GREYHOUNDS
72 signaturesThat this House condemns the slaughter of 10,000 greyhounds by Mr David Smith, who buried them in a one acre plot of land at the rear of his home; notes that Mr Smith receives business from trainers across the country who want greyhounds put down after they are no longer consider
17 Jul 2006
PHOTOGRAPH OF DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES
35 signaturesThat this House deplores the publication, in the Italian magazine Chi, of a photograph of Diana Princess of Wales dying in her crashed car; believes that such action showed a complete lack of respect for her family and friends in addition to highlighting the shameful actions of m
17 Jul 2006
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
47 signaturesThat this House notes the continuing rise in house prices across the United Kingdom and the knock-on effect this has on first-time buyers and those on low incomes in being able to afford property; further notes the large number of housing developments and in particular the number
13 Jul 2006
BLACK RHINOS
70 signaturesThat this House notes with concern a recent report by the World Conservation Union which states that the West African black rhino appears to have become extinct; recognises that extinction of this animal has been largely brought about by poaching; notes that other rhino species a
13 Jul 2006
REGIONAL QUESTION TIME
40 signaturesThat this House notes that hon. Members from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have question time sessions in the House and are allowed to scrutinise Ministerial decisions and spending commitments; recognises that this same privilege does not extend to hon. Members from the En
13 Jul 2006
NUT ALLERGIES
56 signaturesThat this House notes the rising number of cases of nut allergies, particularly amongst children; recognises that while many packages and notices in restaurants state that foods may contain nuts, there is very little clear labelling which informs the consumer of whether there is
5 Jul 2006
TREATMENT OF NHS STAFF
71 signaturesThat this House notes with alarm that last year alone over 60,000 NHS staff were physically assaulted by patients and relatives of patients, which represents one assault for every 22 NHS staff; recognises the excellent service provided by NHS staff who are dedicated to providing
29 Jun 2006
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME
88 signaturesThat this House notes that 1st July marks the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme; recognises that there were 58,000 British casualties on the first day with a subsequent 420,000 British, 200,000 French and 500,000 German casualties; pays respect to all those who served a
27 Jun 2006
RECOGNITION FOR WAR DEAD FROM OVERSEAS TERRITORIES
70 signaturesThat this House notes with concern that representatives of Overseas Territories based in the UK are not invited to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Sunday; recognises the huge contribution made by Overseas Territories to supporting the UK military both during
27 Jun 2006