Tim Farron

That this House congratulates the Cumbria Wildlife Trust (CWT) on their campaign to `Have a Wild 2007'; and commends the CWT for the many activities suggested that will help to preserve the environment and promote healthy living, such as fostering sustainable living by installing

25 Jan 2007

That this House notes with concern the levels of excess packaging used by manufacturers and retailers and congratulates the Women's Institute's campaign to stop excess packaging, which creates around 100,000 tonnes of household waste per week and 5.3 million tonnes of waste per y

25 Jan 2007

That this House notes with concern plans of the North West Ambulance Service to merge the Emergency Ambulance Control Centre in Carlisle with those in Preston, Manchester and Liverpool; and urges the Service to reconsider this decision and to keep a control centre in Carlisle, wh

10 Jan 2007

That this House notes Department of Health plans to hand clinical assessment treatment and support (CATS) services in Cumbria and Lancashire for general surgery, ear nose and throat, gynaecology, urology, orthapaedics and rheumatology to an independent sector provider; further no

14 Dec 2006

That this House celebrates the innovative work of the United Kingdom's national parks in achieving their purposes of conserving the natural and cultural identities of their areas and promoting understanding and enjoyment; recognises the challenges national parks in the UK face wi

6 Dec 2006

That this House notes the distortions caused to rural housing markets by high levels of second home ownership, which can exclude local people from buying a home in their own community; further notes that disproportionate second home ownership can lead to critical reductions in de

23 Nov 2006

That this House commends the initiative by the Federation of Small Businesses to engage hon. Members in work experience in small businesses in their constituencies to gain an appreciation of the work of small business owners; and urges hon. Members to take part in the initiative.

20 Nov 2006

That this House notes with concern that too often roads and pavements are dug up by utility companies with little or no co-ordination; recognises the frustration this causes for local residents and businesses; laments the limited powers given to local authorities to direct, co-or

20 Nov 2006

That this House notes with regret that 68 million people are predicted to die because of AIDS in the 45 most affected African countries by 2020 and that there will be an estimated 40 million AIDS orphans; commends the work of charities such as the Nyumbani Orphanage in Nairobi, w

20 Nov 2006

That this House notes with concern that the average price paid to farmers for a litre of milk in July 2001 was 20.43p, yet in July 2006 it had dropped to just 17.17p; further notes that processors are quick to take advantage of the falling commodity price; supports farmers in the

20 Nov 2006