Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House calls on the Government to hold a national jobs summit involving business, trade unions and other key stakeholders to agree a jobs and growth strategy for the UK; supports the positive action already taken, but considers that further action is still needed; believ

24 Nov 2009

That this House notes the number of rugby league players who died while serving their country; in particular notes the efforts of former Hull player Jack Harrison who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic efforts during the First World War; pays tribute to many other play

23 Nov 2009

That this House commends the National Autism Society (NAS) for its work to increase and expand diagnosis and support services for those with autism and related developmental problems; recognises the importance of ensuring that diagnosis and support services are targeted and effec

19 Nov 2009

That this House recognises the many charities, organisations and churches around the country working tirelessly to support those for whom Christmas is a difficult time; acknowledges their provision of homeless shelters, support for those with health problems, and company and supp

19 Nov 2009

That this House calls for procurement policies on the purchasing of food supplied by local farmers to supply the supermarkets and shops in their local area; recognises the quality of locally grown and reared produce by local farmers; further calls for efforts to ensure less envir

19 Nov 2009

That this House congratulates the Co-op for its pro-active policy in selling a wide variety of fair trade products; recognises that the Co-op has maintained an innovative approach to product development going far beyond traditional fair trade products such as tea, coffee, sugar,

19 Nov 2009

That this House supports the Help for Heroes charity which was established to help those injured in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; pays tribute to the founders of the charity and the volunteers who help ensure that the money raised goes to those who need it most; notes that t

19 Nov 2009

That this House condemns the annual Japanese dolphin hunt that takes place between September and March; questions the Japanese government's claim that the slaughtering of dolphins is necessary pest control; finds no reason to slaughter on average thousands of dolphins in Japanese

19 Nov 2009

That this House notes with concern that when flights are booked online there is no protection for the customer if the airline concerned goes into administration; notes that customers booking a package holiday have their rights protected by European law under the Package Travel Di

19 Nov 2009

That this House calls on the Government to simplify guidance and systems of support for carers; is concerned by the findings of the Public Accounts Committee that one-fifth of carers who receive benefits have experienced difficulties claiming; notes that approximately 900,000 peo

19 Nov 2009