Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House recognises that cancer is a major killer disease in the United Kingdom; pays tribute to all the charities involved in conducting research into treatment for cancer and to those charities which provide support and care for people suffering from cancer; expresses it

10 Mar 2004

That this House notes the growing numbers of pensioners as a percentage of the population and, as a consequence, the growing number of people in need of care and support; recognises the importance of promoting pensioner welfare and tackling pensioner poverty in addition to mainta

9 Mar 2004

That this House congratulates the Government of Gibraltar on holding the church service at St Clement Danes Church to commemorate 300 years of British sovereignty of Gibraltar and celebrate the close links between the UK and Gibraltar; pays tribute to the Chief Minister of Gibral

2 Mar 2004

That this House notes with concern the report issued by the Office of Fair Trading on deregulation of the taxi service; expresses doubt about the recommendations for deregulation, given that the OFT fails to examine the effect on prices and that there is a lack of clarity on whet

26 Feb 2004

That this House notes the number of options open to pensioners for receipt of their pension entitlement; recognises that the ability to have pensions paid directly into bank accounts is welcome for those who want to receive their entitlement in this way but expresses grave concer

25 Feb 2004

That this House notes that millions of pounds of Lottery prize money goes unclaimed each year, with the total amount of unclaimed prize money standing at ú607.2 million as of 31st January; recognises the difficulties hospices have in raising adequate funds in order to provide the

25 Feb 2004

That this House notes that the Typhoon aircraft will provide the backbone of United Kingdom and other nations' air capability for the coming years; recognises the Typhoon's varied capability and its strong export potential; further notes that as yet the Ministry of Defence refuse

11 Feb 2004

That this House notes with concern the proposals by Vodafone to locate a telephone mast on Quaker Brook Lane in Hoghton which would have a direct impact on the local environment and village life being located extremely close to houses; recognises the need for telephone masts give

5 Feb 2004

That this House notes that water companies are not statutory consultees in the planning process; believes that current housebuilding takes no account of additional pressures on the existing sewerage system which often leads to the devastating problem of sewer flooding; and calls

3 Feb 2004

That this House notes the advantaged enjoyed by pensioners in Wales, London and many cities and metropolitan districts throughout England who enjoy transport on public transport or free bus travel; recognises that many elderly people are totally dependent on public transport and

19 Jan 2004