Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House notes with concern the number of home owners and organisations struggling to meet the cost of vital restoration work on buildings; further notes that much of the work is carried out on homes and historic buildings which often involves expensive renovation work; re

21 Jan 2003

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of Edmund Hilary's successful expedition to the summit of Mount Everest, due to be celebrated in May of this year; acknowledges the significance of Edmund Hilary's and Tenzing Norgay's achievement and the encouragement this has given to

21 Jan 2003

That this House notes the lack of competition on Atlantic routes from London Heathrow; recognises the difficulties that British Midland are facing in insuring direct flights from Heathrow to the USA; further notes with concern the decreasing number of services operating from Manc

4 Dec 2002

That this House notes the important role the North West economy plays throughout the UK and across the EU and that the North West is one of the largest regions in population terms in the UK; recognises the inadequate rail links serving the North West through to Europe with no dir

28 Nov 2002

That this House congratulates the members of the Showmen's Guild on funfairs carried out across the country, bringing entertainment and fun into local towns and communities; further congratulates local authorities across the UK on their co-operation and support for funfairs; ackn

26 Nov 2002

That this House notes that only 39 per cent. of apples sold at supermarkets in the UK are British-grown; recognises that, according to a report carried out by Friends of the Earth, greengrocers and market stalls stock more British apples, sold at a cheaper price; and calls on Uni

26 Nov 2002

That this House expresses its grave concern at the oil tanker Prestige shedding its load off the coast of north west Spain creating an ecological disaster; notes that the Prestige was a single-hulled tanker due to be outlawed under European law in 2015; recognises that oil spilla

20 Nov 2002

That this House notes the overwhelming rejection of any proposed joint sovereignty deal over Gibraltar between the United Kingdom and Spain by the people of Gibraltar in the referendum held on 7th November with 99 per cent. of the electorate opposing any such deal; recognises tha

20 Nov 2002

That this House notes the excellent work carried out by the Royal British Legion through the Poppy Appeal; acknowledges the importance of the Poppy Appeal in recognising the sacrifice made by million of people who lost their lives during war on our behalf and pays tribute to pres

28 Oct 2002

That this House welcomes the decision taken by ASDA and Tesco to give an extra two pence per litre direct to dairy farmers for their milk; acknowledges the help and support given by these two supermarket chains; and looks forward to the same initiative to be taken by other superm

16 Oct 2002