Tim Farron

That this House regrets that the Government has yet to submit to the European Solidarity Fund (ESF) a final cost estimate of the flood damage caused by Storm Desmond in winter 2015-16; recognises that the UK's future relationship with the EU is uncertain following the outcome of

7 Jul 2016

That this House notes and welcomes the reopening of the crucial A591 route connecting the north and south of the Lake District; thanks all those who have been involved in the work undertaken to repair the road; further thanks the businesses that have continued to trade despite th

18 May 2016

That this House is opposed to the proposed closure of the Kentmere Ward at Westmorland General Hospital; notes the crucial importance of the Kentmere Ward, which provides adult mental health services in the local area; acknowledges the detrimental effect on access to such service

18 May 2016

That this House notes and welcomes the reopening of the crucial A591 route connecting the north and south of the Lake District; thanks all those who have been involved in the work undertaken to repair the road; further thanks the businesses that have continued to trade despite th

11 May 2016

That this House notes the devastation caused to Cumbria in the floods of December 2015; is encouraged by the Environment Agency's work in developing proposed flood prevention schemes to protect the county in the future, including a whole system flood prevention scheme for Kendal,

11 Apr 2016

That this House acknowledges the huge cost to the South Lakes economy of the continued closure of the A591; notes with concern that the local economy will lose around £l00 million if the road remains closed until the end of May; notes that £60 million of this would be lost in the

24 Feb 2016

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 11), dated 6 January 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 January 2016, be annulled.

11 Jan 2016

That this House is deeply concerned by the proposed closure of Kendal Magistrates' Court without a proper consultation of local people or foresight as to the ramifications of the decision; notes that ready access to justice is a fundamental part of Britain's legal system and that

8 Sept 2015

That this House recognises that the funding formula for general practice surgeries disadvantages small rural practices, such as those in Coniston and Hawkshead, where Coniston surgery faces a drop in funding of £25,000 over seven years; notes that this loss in funding may result

2 Jun 2015

That this House recognises the benefits of keeping pupils in education or training up until the age of 18; notes the increased costs for pupils travelling vast distances to their nearest suitable centre of learning or training in sparse rural areas, compounded by the lack of exis

2 Jun 2015