Sir Lindsay Hoyle

That this House disagrees with the Government's decision that the Forensic Science Service (FSS) site at Chorley is to close; views the announcement as a retrograde step in light of the Prime Minister's speech to the Labour Party conference in September 2009 in which he linked Ho

27 Oct 2009

That this House seeks to raise awareness of disingenuous benefit advice helplines which charge callers extortionate rates; is concerned by websites that advertise benefits advice and charge callers £1.50 per minute; notes that people in need of benefit advice and support are ofte

27 Oct 2009

That this House calls for the increased protection for and maintenance of bridleways and off-road facilities for horse riders and for the creation of new bridleways; notes with concern the sharp increase in road accidents involving horses, riders and motor vehicles; calls for mea

27 Oct 2009

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

27 Oct 2009

That this House recognises the important and unique contribution the BBC makes to public life in the UK; believes that the licence fee is the best way to continue to fund BBC services; nevertheless also believes that competition to the BBC in public service broadcasting is import

26 Oct 2009

That this House notes that the UK has failed to sign EU Directive 92/97/EEC which ensures that type approval of replacement exhaust systems are produced and sold as separate technical units; believes that as a consequence of non-type approved replacement products being installed

26 Oct 2009

That this House notes that the National Audit Office has raised questions about the efficiency of the Rural Payments Agency when making Common Agricultural Policy payments to farmers; questions the level of scrutiny performed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affa

19 Oct 2009

That this House calls for the Ministry of Defence to repeat last year's provision of extra minutes of free talk time over the festive period for British military personnel serving overseas; further calls for an assessment of the adequacy of mobile broadband internet terminals to

19 Oct 2009

That this House commends the British Red Cross for its support for local health and emergency response services in responding to the national swine influenza outbreak; notes that the Red Cross is relieving pressure on the ambulance service by transporting non-emergency patients a

19 Oct 2009

That this House notes with alarm plans by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) investment banking arm to pay record bonuses of up to £5 million; believes that this is a snub to taxpayers and businesses who are still struggling following the collapse of the banks in the autumn of 2008

19 Oct 2009