Tim Farron

That this House notes that many ambulance trusts have removed from ambulance technicians the authorisation to administer diazepam to patients who are experiencing a serious fit; is aware that many ambulances do not carry paramedics and will therefore not be able to provide crucia

30 Jan 2008

That this House mourns the tragic loss of Abdul Latif, also known as the Lord of Harpole, Guinness World Record holder and former proprietor of the Rupali Restaurant on Newcastle's famous Bigg Market; celebrates his enormous contribution to the City of Newcastle, the Liberal Demo

24 Jan 2008

That this House celebrates the work done by publicans in the UK in bringing people together and providing a hub for local communities; expresses grave concerns at the conduct of those breweries and pub chains who in some cases make it very difficult for landlords to earn a living

10 Jan 2008

That this House expresses concern for the cultural and creative industries in Cumbria after the Northern Rock Foundation announced a cut from £22 million to £7 million for 2008 in their allocation of funding for arts and heritage projects; notes that this could jeopardise excelle

7 Jan 2008

That this House believes that pigeon fancying should be classified as a sport and is comparable to other animal-based sports such as horse riding; further believes that it is both wrong and fundamentally unfair that pigeon racing clubs have lost their tax rebate whilst sports of

11 Dec 2007

That this House acknowledges the Cumbria Domestic Violence Partnership as a beacon of good practice in tackling domestic violence; notes that domestic violence makes up 14 per cent. of all reported violent crime in the county but that only 35 per cent. of incidents of domestic vi

6 Dec 2007

That this House congratulates Cumbria County Council for participating in the Sustrans Connect2 Scheme which will build new walking and cycling routes in 79 communities throughout the United Kingdom, including Carlisle, Maryport and Coniston in Cumbria; and welcomes these plans w

6 Dec 2007

That this House notes with concern the lack of an agreement between Arriva and Virgin West Coast concerning the cost of journeys from the North West and Scotland to the South and South West; further notes that unless an agreement between the two parties is reached passengers coul

6 Dec 2007

That this House believes that beech trees are an integral part of the British landscape; is dismayed that beech trees are at risk of disappearing from parts of the British Isles due to a combination of felling in the north and climate change in the south; further believes that be

3 Dec 2007

That this House expresses concern at the detention of asylum seekers who have been tortured; and calls upon the Home Department to reform the asylum system to allow new arrivals in detention with a history of torture to be quickly identified and released, to reaffirm its commitme

26 Nov 2007