South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for the government to support the Cumbrian tourism industry. Tim has written to Business Secretary Vince Cable asking for his support following proposed 53% cuts to Cumbria Tourism's yearly budget.
Local MP Tim Farron has visited nearly 40 towns and villages - from Grasmere in the north to Arnside in the south and Dent in the east to Coniston in the west - in the past two weeks, as part of his annual summer surgery tour.
Health minister confirms continued progress on cancer centre and plans for local review of patient safety
Tue 27th Jul 2010
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, today secured confirmation from Health Minister Simon Burns, that plans to provide cancer treatment at Kendal will go-ahead under the new coalition government and that chemotherapy services will be available later this year. Work is ongoing on a feasibility study to bring radiotherapy to Kendal too - with that work set be completed around the end of this year.
Farron calls for better bus access to Westmorland General Hospital
Tue 27th Jul 2010
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Cumbria Highways and hospital management to work together to provide better bus access on the 567 service to Westmorland General Hospital for blind and partially sighted patients.
Farron calls on coalition Government to overhaul Rural Payments Agency
Tue 20th Jul 2010
News that Defra's failure to implement the Single Farm Payment properly in 2005 has cost the UK taxpayer £161 million has been described by South Lakeland MP, Tim Farron, as "damning evidence" for a drastic overhaul of the Rural Payments Agency.
Youth Hostel Chief agrees to proposal from Farron for alternative site for Kendal youth Hostel
Thu 15th Jul 2010
Fears that the Youth Hostel in Kendal will be forced to close have been temporarily lifted after Carolyn White, Chief Executive of the Youth Hostel Association, agreed to consider a proposal put forward by South Lakes MP Tim Farron for another building to used as a replacement.
Farron launches 2013 organ donor campaign in Parliament - and calls on Hospitals Trust to appoint organ co-ordinator for Kendal
Thu 15th Jul 2010
South Lakes MP Tim Farron met with representatives from Transplant 2013 this week to offer his support to the campaign and raise awareness of organ transplantation in Parliament. Transplant 2013 is campaigning to reach the target to increase organ donation after death by 50% in 2013; the current figure stands at just over 25%. Transplant 2013 asked Mr Farron to provide political leadership for the campaign and ensure that organ transplantation is a priority for the government's health policy.
Health white paper could bring welcome local control - Farron
Wed 14th Jul 2010
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has cautiously welcomed the health white paper, released on Monday. The MP says the plans could bring welcome local control to the NHS and possibly bring back some services to the Westmorland General.
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