Tim Farron

That this House recognises that the withdrawal of the Minimum Practice Income Guarantee for General Practices will disproportionately affect small rural practices, such as those in Coniston and Hawkshead; notes that this loss in funding may result in these surgeries being forced

2 Sept 2013

That this House commends the decision by Kirkbarrow Residents Association to name the new multi-use games area at Brockbeck in honour of the late Councillor Brendan Jameson; recognises that this is a fitting tribute to Brendan's gargantuan contribution to public life in his belov

12 Jul 2013

That this House commends the Westmorland Gazette for its efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of Morecombe Bay sands; notes that Morecombe Bay is an area of stunning natural beauty but encourages all walkers to understand the risks of walking on the sands without expert g

10 Jul 2013

That this House recognises the importance of providing high-quality public toilet facilities, especially in areas popular with tourists and visitors; notes with concern that public toilets operated by town and parish councils are charged business rates, despite not being business

9 Jul 2013

That this House hails the success of Impact International, an organisation which works with its clients to help it to understand what motivates its employees to be happy and effective at work, on being named the UK's No. 1 Best Workplace by Great Place to Work; notes that this Wi

17 Jun 2013

That this House recognises the need for a Government-led rural cultural strategy (RCS), to be delivered in conjunction with the Rural Cultural Forum; notes that rural communities are being denied their cultural voice at present due to the significant disadvantages they face compa

17 Jun 2013

That this House notes the devastating impact thalidomide had on the children of pregnant women who were prescribed the drug to help with morning sickness; further notes that in the UK there are currently 467 thalidomide survivors aged between 49 and 53 damaged by this drug; ackno

17 Jun 2013

That this House welcomes Farmers Weekly's Get Better, Get British campaign which seeks to get more home-grown British produce into hospitals; notes that the NHS spends £500 million per year on food for hospitals, yet only half the food is sourced in the UK; further notes that amo

5 Jun 2013

That this House commends the foundation of the Tony Ward Trust as a lasting legacy of his lifetime's service to the sport of athletics in the UK; recognises the unique commitment of the Trust's founder Gwenda Ward to both identifying and overcoming rural barriers to young people'

4 Jun 2013

That this House is increasingly concerned about the lack of transparency in English football, leading to disenfranchised communities of supporters and a less sustainable national game; believes that while identity of owners is a key issue when regarding transparency, secrecy perv

3 Jun 2013