Farron launches bid to save wheels-2-work scheme
MP Tim Farron is calling on the North West Development Agency (NWDA) to provide urgent financial support for the 'Wheels2Work' scheme before it is forced to go out of business.
9 Mar 2009
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Millions in farm payments are going to a wealthy few - its time to support hard pressed local farmers instead, says Farron
Figures uncovered by the Shadow Secretary of State for Defra Tim Farron MP have revealed that huge estate owners are claiming millions of pounds in EU payments at the expense of small family farms.
4 Mar 2009
Farron encourages fellow MPs to join campaign for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
MP Tim Farron has praised the work of the Ovarian Cancer Action charity and their efforts to help more women recognise the symptoms of the disease through their Awareness Month which started yesterday.
4 Mar 2009
'Government have failed on anaerobic digestion' warns Farron
Just two weeks after Defra Minister Jane Kennedy addressed the NFU conference to unveil the Government's vision to boost the UK's capability for anaerobic digestion, Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesman Tim Farron MP has branded the Government responsible for its lack of development.
3 Mar 2009
Farron calls on government to help councils to "step down landfill and step up recycling".
Liberal Democrat environment spokesmen Tim Farron MP has responded to a warning from National Audit Office that the UK risks being fined millions of pounds if they continue to miss their EU landfill targets by calling on the Government to reallocate funds raised by landfill tax for local council recycling projects.
26 Feb 2009
Farron praises "outstanding work" of Alzheimer's Society ahead of upcoming inquiry
Speaking before today's meeting of All Party Parliamentary Group on dementia as they prepare for the upcoming parliamentary inquiry into the quality of dementia services in the UK, MP Tim Farron has praised the hard work of the Alzheimer's Society who this year celebrate their 30th anniversary.
25 Feb 2009