Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House notes the benefits allotments provide to local communities and particularly to pensioners, providing an outdoor activity, encouraging people to grow their own produce and promoting gardening and horticulture and a healthy lifestyle; further notes that many local a

24 Jan 2006

That this House congratulates Albert Poggio, UK Representative for the government of Gibraltar, on receiving his OBE for services to Gibraltar; pays tribute to the huge amount of time and energy he has invested over many years on behalf of the people of Gibraltar and the excellen

19 Jan 2006

That this House notes with concern the Government report which recommends the removal of the £1.5 million subsidy for the provision of milk within schools; further notes that this proposal would affect two thirds of English state nursery and primary schools; recognises the import

9 Jan 2006

That this House notes the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross medal instituted by Royal Warrant in 1856; pays tribute to the 1,354 individuals who have been awarded the Victoria Cross over the past 150 years for acts of bravery, self-sacrifice and extreme devotion to duty; re

9 Jan 2006

That this House congratulates the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain on its excellent work, running fairs and shows throughout the country; notes the Guild has over 4,500 members and ensures that health and safety measures are imposed on fairgrounds in addition to representing the

9 Jan 2006

That this House notes with concern the use of chemicals on apples which allow them to be stored for up to a year before going on sale in supermarkets and grocery stores; recognises that apples on sale which are believed to be fresh have often been stored for many months, losing t

13 Dec 2005

That this House notes the greater need to promote regions within the United Kingdom in light of the fact that London, Scotland and Wales have their own representative bodies; recognises the English regions' need to be represented adequately in Parliament and the need to hold Gove

1 Dec 2005

That this House notes that Spanish fishermen are devastating stocks of deep-water sharks in the northwest Atlantic, using wasteful and unregulated methods that leave more than half of their catch to rot; further notes that trawlers frequently leave nets unattended for weeks, even

24 Nov 2005

That this House notes with concern the decision taken by the Bush Administration to remove the grizzly bear from the endangered species list; recognises that the number of grizzly bears in the areas surrounding the Yellowstone National Park has increased considerably to 600 since

24 Nov 2005

That this House notes the exemplary record of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment which has won more battle honours than any other regiment, is the only regiment ever to have fought on every continent, and has won 19 Victoria Cross medals; pays tribute to Colonel Jorge Mendonca for r

16 Nov 2005