Tim Farron

That this House notes with concern that despite steady improvement in the rights of Afghan women since the severe repression of the 1990s, women in Afghanistan are once again in danger; raises concerns about information indicating that women are being marginalised in the peace pr

16 May 2013

That this House congratulates staff at the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald on their outstanding success at the national Newspaper Awards 2013; notes it being named weekly newspaper of the year on account of the exceptionally high quality of its output along with its varied appe

16 May 2013

That this House commemorates the elevation of Councillor Sylvia Emmott to Kendal Town Mayor on 16 May 2013; recognises the incredible enthusiasm, motivation and commitment she has shown in supporting and improving her local community in and around the Kendal area over the last 40

15 May 2013

That this House notes plans to electrify routes around Manchester and create a hub ensuring an hourly service from that city to Preston, Carlisle and Scotland; raises concerns that these plans will put the Lakes Line from Oxenholme to Windermere under threat unless it is electrif

13 Mar 2013

That this House welcomes the announcement of the Gannett Foundation's new scheme to provide start up grants and training to young entrepreneurs both in Westmorland and across the North West; notes the exceptional flair and creativity of Cumbria's entrepreneurs across all sectors

12 Mar 2013

That this House congratulates Cedric Robinson of Grange-over-Sands on his achievement of serving the visitors to, and people of, Morecambe Bay for 50 years as the Queen's Guide to the Sands; notes that over the past 50 years Cedric has walked every inch of the sands in this notor

27 Feb 2013

That this House wholeheartedly supports the We Want to Work campaign run by the North West Evening Mail; commends the enthusiasm and application of jobseekers from South Cumbria who are taking part; notes that success has already been achieved as a result of the campaign's call f

13 Feb 2013

That this House welcomes news that exemptions from corporation tax for private healthcare providers have been ruled out by NHS regulator Monitor; opposes tax exemptions for private healthcare providers in any form; is determined that any private company seeking to make a profit f

5 Feb 2013

That this House commends the Financial Fair Play policies enacted by the Football League; recognises the positive impact these measures will have on ensuring clubs do not spend beyond their means in order to reach the Premier League's promised land; further recognises that this c

31 Jan 2013

That this House notes the current discussions on whether to proceed to stage 4 of the managing radioactive waste safely process to investigate the feasibility and safety implications of plans for a geological disposal facility (GDF) in Cumbria; raises concerns that any decision t

29 Jan 2013