Speaking in Communities and Local Government Questions in the House of Commons today, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield, asked the Secretary of State: "What change there has been in the number of households on council waiting lists for social housing since 1997?
Commenting on the figures released today by Arts & Business showing that private support for the Arts has grown to £530 million, Liberal Democrat Arts and Culture Spokesman, Paul Holmes MP, said: "The level of individual giving to the arts is remarkable. The £262.4 million donated last year shows the public is ever more enthusiastic about the arts, and especially heritage.
Commenting on new research released today on Carers Rights Day by leading charity Carers UK which showed that a staggering 4490 people face new caring responsibilities in Chesterfield each year Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield, said:
Speaking in the affordable housing debate yesterday in the House of Commons, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield, said:
Commenting on the decision by British Gas to stop back charging their token prepayment users when prices rise, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said: "Fuel poverty is a serious danger to the health and wellbeing of vulnerable households and back charging has significantly contributed towards the hardship of low income households.
Commenting on the pre-budget report delivered today, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said: "This is another example of Gordon Brown's spin over substance. "This pre-budget report offers nothing to the people of Chesterfield:
