Tim Farron

That this House notes with regret the decision of the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence not to recommend that drugs such as Aricept, used to treat Alzheimer's disease, are made available for wider use; and calls upon the Government not to subscribe to this deci

18 Oct 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

18 Oct 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

12 Oct 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.

12 Oct 2006

That this House notes with concern that too often roads and pavements are dug up by various 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 direc

10 Jul 2006

That this House commends the National Federation of Women's Institutes for its Packaging Day of Action, which it marked on 20th June 2006; notes with approval that the National Federation of Women's Institutes has called for an end to unnecessary and excessive packaging and a mov

4 Jul 2006

That this House regrets that carbon emissions from transport are expected to rise by at least 10 per cent. between 2000 and 2010 undermining reductions in carbon emissions in other sectors; notes that the average person travelling by rail produces around half the carbon dioxide e

16 Jun 2006

That this House congratulates Great Britain's First Responders, who provide essential on-the-spot emergency support in rural areas where ambulance services struggle to meet response target times; celebrates, in particular, the work of the 60 First Responders groups in Cumbria, wh

15 Jun 2006

That this House commends Kirkby Lonsdale on its application to become a Fairtrade Town; notes that the town is making good progress towards meeting the five criteria for Fairtrade Town status; and celebrates the Fairtrade Town movement, which was started in May 2000 when Garstang

5 Jun 2006

That this House celebrates the fact that Sedbergh became England's first Book Town on 12th May 2006; commends the beautiful Yorkshire Dales market town, which is home to six specialist book stores, as an excellent place for bibliophiles to visit; and praises the International Boo

22 May 2006