Sir Lindsay Hoyle

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

20 Dec 2004

That this House notes with distress the treatment of Catholic Bishop Julius Jia by the Chinese Government; recognises the important work he has done in the community establishing an orphanage in 1991 for unwanted children; expresses its dismay at his treatment by the Chinese Gove

20 Dec 2004

That this House notes with concern the actions of landowners who refuse to sign a pledge to accept laws protecting the hen-harrier; recognises the hen-harrier as an officially protected bird of prey as a consequence of being so rare with only eight breeding pairs in England; supp

20 Dec 2004

That this House congratulates the Government of Gibraltar for successfully holding its Showcase Reception at London's Guildhall in celebration of Gibraltar Day during its tercentenary year; pays tribute to the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, the honourable Peter Caruana QC, the Gibr

1 Dec 2004

That this House congratulates Ulnes Walton Parish Council on receiving the Quality Mark Status; recognises that Ulnes Walton is the first parish council in Lancashire to be awarded Quality Status; notes that parish councils have to meet standards covering electoral mandate, quali

1 Dec 2004

That this House notes with satisfaction that, in compliance with the Ministry of Defence requirement and following exhaustive deliberation, the three Infantry regiments of the North West have agreed to form a large regiment and have all accepted that it should be entitled 'The Ro

1 Dec 2004

That this House notes the exemplary record of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment winning more battle honours than any other regiment, being the only regiment ever to have fought on every continent, and winning 19 Victoria Cross medals; recognises that the strength and value in the Q

21 Jul 2004

That this House congratulates Chorley and South Ribble Home-Start on celebrating its 10th anniversary; notes the excellent work carried out by Home-Start in promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under the age of five years, offering friendship and practical he

19 Jul 2004

That this House notes that the International Whaling Commission is holding its 56th annual meeting, taking place from 19th to 22nd July; deplores the actions of Japan, Norway and Iceland who ignore the 18-year international moratorium on the killing of great whales and continue t

19 Jul 2004

That this House notes with concern plans to cull wolves which have colonised the French Alps in recent years; welcomes the actions taken by the French Government to provide subsidies for the employment of extra shepherds, guard dogs and fencing in order to protect farmers from lo

12 Jul 2004