Lessons have not been learnt from Morecambe Bay tragedy
On the fifth anniversary of the Morecambe Bay tragedy, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has expressed his anger and concern that lessons have not been learnt from the disaster.
4 Feb 2009
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Farron challenges DEFRA to set example over food procurement
Following last week's announcement that the NHS intends to tackle greenhouse emissions by reducing the amount of meat and dairy produce served in its hospitals, Tim Farron MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA has called on the Government to take the lead in using the public sector to ensure that Britain has a sustainable food market.
4 Feb 2009
Farron challenges DEFRA to set example over food procurement
Following last week's announcement that the NHS intends to tackle greenhouse emissions by reducing the amount of meat and dairy produce served in its hospitals, Tim Farron MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA has called on the Government to take the lead in using the public sector to ensure that Britain has a sustainable food market.
4 Feb 2009
MP CALLS FOR RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF ELDERLY DEMENTIA CARE AT WESTMORLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL
Two years after the closure of Ward 2, the elderly mental health ward at Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked trust bosses to open a new facility for older people with dementia related illnesses.
3 Feb 2009
Who regulates the regulators? - Farron demands Government intervention over Ofwat failure to support charities hit by high water charges
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has reacted angrily to a refusal by Ofwat to support charities hit by the change in the way surface water drainage is being charged by water companies, including United Utilities.
3 Feb 2009
Government should admit responsibility for foot and mouth fiasco-Farron
Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron MP has described today's announcement that Hilary Benn has agreed to accept all 26 of the main recommendations made by Sir Iain Anderson as a "smokescreen" to cover up the Government's failure to accept overall responsibility for the initial outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in 2007.
3 Feb 2009