Andrew Pelling: Will the Leader of the House agree, in light of yesterday's Budget debate, and given the important responsibilities of the House, that Members might be aided by having access to a Bloomberg terminal, bearing in mind the financial analytics, comprehensive news service and ease of access to economic figures that it provides?
Andrew Pelling: What steps are being taken to reduce the level of food wastage.
Andrew Pelling: The pressure group Pig Business has highlighted that 4.1 million tonnes of food is wasted every year. In addition to the good work that the Government are doing, as listed by the Secretary of State, what work can be done with supermarkets to encourage a reduction in food waste?
Andrew Pelling: The petition states: The Petition of the people of Addiscombe, Declares that they are concerned about road traffic accidents in the Lower Addiscombe Road on and near the zebra crossing at the old Addiscombe railway site. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to encourage the authorities to introduce a pedestrian activated traffic light controlled...
Andrew Pelling: The petition states: The Petition of the people of Croydon, Declares that they are concerned about serious road traffic accidents on Coombe Lane, Croydon. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to encourage the authorities to introduce improved road safety measures on Coombe Lane, Croydon. And the Petitioners remain, etc. [P000785]
Andrew Pelling: I am most grateful for your tolerance of such a large number of petitions, Mr. Deputy Speaker. The final petition states: The Petition of the people of New Addington and Fieldway wards, Declares that they are concerned that numerous cars have been broken into and damaged, while bins have been repeatedly set on fire around Oak Bank. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons...
Andrew Pelling: The petition states: The Petition of the people of Croydon, Declares that there should be a referendum on European Union membership. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to call a referendum on EU membership at the same time as the next General Election. And the Petitioners remain, etc. [P000782]
Andrew Pelling: The petition states: The Petition of the people of Croydon, Declares that human trafficking continues to blight our town. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to use its influence to maintain a dedicated anti-trafficking unit in the Metropolitan Police. And the Petitioners remain, etc. [P000783]
Andrew Pelling: The petition states: The Petition of the people of Croydon, Declares that the Shirley Hills viewpoint is in sad disrepair. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to encourage the London Borough of Croydon local council to return the Shirley Hills viewpoint to its former glory. And the Petitioners remain, etc. [P000779]
Andrew Pelling: The petition states: The Petition of the people of Croydon, Declares that the slopes at East Croydon station can be an especial challenge for the frail and unwell. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to encourage Network Rail to work to improve accessibility at East Croydon station. And the Petitioners remain, etc. [P000780]
Andrew Pelling: The petition states: The Petition of the people of Croydon, Declares that the service provided between Croydon and London stations is insufficient to meet demand, with unacceptable levels of overcrowding for hard working commuters and late night travellers. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to increase rail capacity to Croydon. And the...
Andrew Pelling: I have 10 petitions to present tonight, out of 27 petitions that have come to the House, and which have been signed by many thousands of Croydon residents. As a courtesy, I shall only read the prayers relating to the petitions. This petition states: The Petition of the people of Croydon and its environs, Declares that ethnic Kurds in Kurdistan do not receive the human rights that they are...
Andrew Pelling: The petition states: The Petition of the people of Croydon, Declares that the Freedom Pass is essential to the quality of life of many Croydon residents, and that the change in funding of the Freedom Pass may compromise the scheme. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to take such steps as are necessary to ensure the scheme continues. And the...
Andrew Pelling: The Minister is quite right to conclude this debate by returning to Her Majesty herself. The past 60 years have been a time of great change, including in social attitudes. The Queen has been the focus of attention in times of national celebration, but she has also been a source of counsel in times of crisis for the nation.
Andrew Pelling: It is a great pleasure, Mrs. Dean, to serve under your chairmanship. I thank the Minister for taking time out of his busy diary to respond to this debate. I am pleased to see the hon. Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) here, as he has done so much on this matter with his private Member's Bill. It is very much within the context of the Government's planning for Her Majesty's diamond...
Andrew Pelling: I feel especially honoured that the hon. Gentleman has spared the time to attend this debate, particularly bearing in mind his prominent role in emphasising the importance of our nation's continuing to celebrate its links with the overseas territories. It was very notable how the original festival of Britain emphasised our link with overseas nations, the Commonwealth and the remaining empire....
Andrew Pelling: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much was spent on employing press and communications officers in his Department in the financial year 2008-09.
Andrew Pelling: The Leader of the House will know that I had cause to send her a Valentine's card-my only Valentine's card, in fact-but does she agree that the pretend Valentine's card put out by Croydon NHS in an attempt to communicate on the issues of poor sexual health is inappropriate? Should we perhaps have a debate on the best way to promote good sexual health? After all: "Harriet is Red, I am no...
Andrew Pelling: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what discretion local authorities have to override the findings of independent parking adjudicators.
Andrew Pelling: Will the Minister give way?