Tim Farron

That this House notes the increase in insurance premium tax from 10 to 12 per cent in June 2017 as set out in the Autumn Statement 2016; recognises that as a consequence premiums have doubled since 2015; further notes the Association of British Insurers' calculation that an avera

29 Nov 2016

That this House regrets that there are still farmers waiting to receive 2015 common land payments almost a year after the payment window opened; notes that the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will soon start paying out on next year's farm support payment claims, despite the fact that

29 Nov 2016

That this House congratulates all charities that support people who are struggling due to unforeseen circumstances; further congratulates in particular CancerCare and Age UK South Lakeland for their help in supporting the victims of Storm Desmond last year; recognises the positiv

22 Nov 2016

That this House acknowledges the outstanding efforts of Mountain Rescue in responding to the devastation caused by storm Desmond; commends the exceptional professionalism of the Mountain Rescue volunteers and the selfless bravery they demonstrate in helping those in need; notes t

27 Oct 2016

That this House congratulates the humanitarian aid charity, Boxes of Hope Cumbria, on their outstanding efforts to provide shoeboxes filled with Christmas presents for some of Romania's most impoverished villages; commends Boxes of Hope Cumbria for their donation of surplus funds

26 Oct 2016

That this House welcomes the news that Kendal's Wool Gathering is being held again for the fourth year running and is larger and more diverse in activities than before; acknowledges the important role that wool has played in the history of the town and will continue to play in it

26 Oct 2016

That this House welcomes the creative first aid lessons taught to pupils by Dent Primary School in Cumbria; recognises the importance of such lessons, especially in remote areas such as the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales where help can often be far away; praises the creativity

26 Oct 2016

That this House recognises that tick-borne infection is one of the fastest growing types of disease in the western world; acknowledges the low standard of care that is being provided to sufferers of Lyme disease in the UK; understands that death may be caused by complications ass

11 Oct 2016

That this House welcomes the Tour of Britain to Cumbria; notes the damage caused by flooding in the area that the race will visit and the welcome boost to the tourist economy that it will provide to the communities that are now recovering after the floods; thanks the County and D

5 Sept 2016

That this House recognises the need to ensure that people who live and work in national park areas are properly represented on park authorities; notes that decisions of national park authorities affect a large number of residents, and understands that national park authorities ar

18 Jul 2016