Albert Owen's 273 Early Day Motions
15th October 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Fair pay and treatment of outsourced staff at Northwick Park Hospital

 Tabled by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House expresses concern that many of the 400 outsourced catering, porters, cleaners and ward hostesses employed by Medirest, which is part of the Compass Group, at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow are being paid £8.21 an hour rather than the Living Wage Foundation rate of £9 an hour …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
23rd July 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd July 2019

WELSH SPEAKERS' RIGHT TO COMMUNICATE IN THE LANGUAGE OF THEIR CHOICE AT THEIR WORKPLACE

 Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House is critical of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for prohibiting the use of Welsh language between members of staff and customers at its outlet in Bangor; calls on KFC to apologise and adopt a policy that enables Welsh speakers’ right to communicate in their language of choice; recognises …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
15th July 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019

CRICKET AND FOOTBALL WORLD CUPS AND FREE TO AIR TV (No. 2)

 Tabled by: John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House expresses delight that at its peak 7.9 million people watched the final of the cricket World Cup on Channel 4 and Sky whilst coverage of the Women's Football World Cup Finals on BBC TV attracted audiences of over 11 million; considers that these events will have inspired …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th July 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019

FARM SAFETY WEEK

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the NFU and the UFU on their Farm Safety Week; notes that the NFU is encouraging farmers to outline how safety improvements have been made on the farm and, more importantly, the inspiration behind them; further notes the work that is being done to highlight mental …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
15th July 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019

SHARED RURAL NETWORK

 Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the need to improve mobile digital connectivity, particularly in rural areas; welcomes the collaborative Shared Rural Network proposal developed by the UK’s four mobile operators, under which they would share infrastructure in rural areas to increase 4G coverage in all four nations of the UK; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
15th July 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019

GENDER NEUTRAL SCHOOL UNIFORMS IN WALES

 Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes the decision by the Welsh Government to make school uniforms accessible and gender neutral; acknowledges the role that Welsh Education Minister Kirsty Williams AM played in securing this progressive change; recognises the importance of supporting all children in wearing clothes that they are happy, confident and …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 4
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th July 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019

FOOTBALL AND CRICKET WORLD CUPS AND FREE TO AIR TV

 Tabled by: John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House applauds the coverage of the Women's Football World Cup Finals on BBC TV which has attracted audiences of over 11 million and has inspired a generation of girls and boys across the land; believes that the finals should now be made a listed event just like the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd July 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019

FINANCIAL BURDEN OF SCHOOL UNIFORMS

 Tabled by: Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby)
That this House notes the ongoing issue that many families around the country face regarding the cost of school uniforms; further notes the findings of The Children’s Society study entitled The Wrong Blazer from 2018 which showed that one million children live in families across England who are getting into …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th June 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019

GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATION INITIATIVE

 Tabled by: Jeremy Lefroy (Conservative - Stafford)
That this House recognizes that the world has nearly eliminated polio thanks to dedicated healthworkers who are committed to immunizing every last child, as well as the tireless efforts of Rotary and other civil society volunteers to raise funds and awareness to end polio; and calls for full political and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Conservative: 14
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd April 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019

CHARITY LOTTERY ANNUAL SALES LIMIT

 Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House supports the Government's preferred option of a new £100 million annual sales limit for charity lotteries as it will allow such lotteries to reduce bureaucracy and administration costs and thus return more to good causes; notes that a new £100 million annual sales limit is the recommendation …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th October 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019

SAUDI ARABIA AND VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

 Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s on-going violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law; acknowledges that serious and systematic violations are being committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen; notes with alarm that since 2015 the Saudi-led coalition has reportedly undertaken 18,000 airstrikes, one-third …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
15th July 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 15th July 2019

ENGLAND CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019 CHAMPIONS

 Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House applauds the victory by the men's England and Wales cricket team at the final of the lnternational Cricket Council's World Cup held at Lords; notes that it is the first men's England cricket team to win an ICC World Cup in any format; congratulates the team on …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th July 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 15th July 2019

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING

 Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 20 July 2019 marks 50 years since humanity first landed on the moon; remembers that NASA’s legendary Apollo 11 mission was launched by a Saturn V rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the ambition of landing a crew on the moon and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd April 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th June 2019

PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESTITUTION TO 1950s WOMEN

 Tabled by: Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
225 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 131
Conservative: 24
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
1st April 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th June 2019

THE ROLE OF THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY IN REGULATING LONDON CAPITAL AND FINANCE

 Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes the report of the administrators on the affairs of London Capital and Finance, which went into administration in January owing more than £230 million to more than 11,000 bondholders; further notes that the Serious Fraud Office and other crime agencies are investigating what the administrators described …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th February 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th June 2019

USE OF ANIMALS FOR WARFARE EXPERIMENTS

 Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes with concern that, each year, thousands of animals of various species including monkeys, mice, pigs and guinea pigs, are experimented upon using chemical, biological and other weapons, causing prolonged and extensive suffering; notes that, whilst these experiments are not conducted to develop or test offensive weapons, …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
7th February 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th June 2019

EAST COAST MAINLINE

 Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that Virgin-Stagecoach who operate East Coast mainline railway are in breach of financial covenants and will shortly be unable to continue to provide this service; further notes that this is the third time a private operator has failed to live up to its commitments on this …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
9th April 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th April 2019

FUTURE OF FOODBANKS

 Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that a growing number of people are becoming reliant on foodbanks across many areas of the country; condemns the institutionalisation of foodbanks in the UK; and urges the Government to tackle low paying jobs and carry out an urgent review of universal credit and if the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
4th April 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019

BRUNEI PENAL CODE

 Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House expresses deep concern at the planned introduction of a new penal code in Brunei; notes the UN Secretary-General’s belief that these new laws are in clear violation of human rights principles; expresses solidarity with LGBT+ Bruneians and grave concern about the impact of this legislation upon the …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th March 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019

COST OF THE HIGH SPEED TWO PROJECT

 Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Government to urgently review the costs of the High Speed Two project, making an explicit comparison with the original estimated cost of £32.7 billion; and calls upon the Department for Transport to increase levels of transparency over the High Speed Two project and its …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th March 2019
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th March 2019

CONGRATULATING WALES ON WINNING THE 2019 SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP AND GRAND SLAM

 Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House congratulates the Wales Rugby Union Men's senior team on winning the Six Nations Championship, achieving a Grand Slam, a record fourth straight test victory, and lifting Wales to a record high of second in the World Rugby rankings; notes this achievement was built by the management, players …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th December 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th December 2018

BOXING DAY TRAINS

 Tabled by: John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House expresses its deep disappointment that during this Christmas season the railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services being provided in England and Wales other than minimal services in the South East; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prevails in the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th November 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018

PLASTICS BILL

 Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; further notes that global fossil fuel subsidies amount to 5.3 trillion US dollars, more than the combined GDP of UK and France; notes that fossil fuel subsidies reduce the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th October 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018

PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT BY SOCIAL HOUSING ORGANISATIONS

 Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses its concern at the actions of Orbit Housing and other organisations in withholding information from hon. Members in relation to casework they are pursuing on behalf of constituents; supports the rights of constituents to ask their hon. Member for their assistance with casework and to give …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th October 2018

STIRLING'S BID TO BECOME EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF VOLUNTEERING

 Tabled by: Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House notes the work undertaken by Stirling Voluntary Enterprise to nominate Stirling as European Volunteering Capital 2020; further notes that this would highlight Stirling's position as a great place to be a volunteer capturing its strong community spirit and the feel-good factor that volunteering brings; notes that over …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th October 2018

CENTENARY OF THE SINKING OF THE RMS LEINSTER

 Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House notes that 10 October 2018 marks the centenary of the sinking of RMS Leinster, a vessel operated by the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company, which served as the Kingstown, Dún Laoghaire to Holyhead mailboat, and was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine UB123 on 10 October …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th September 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

MERCHANT NAVY DAY

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that 3 September 2018 was Merchant Navy Day to honour the brave men and women who kept our island nation afloat during both World Wars and to mark our dependence on modern day merchant seafarers who are responsible for 95 per cent of the UK's imports; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th September 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

GERAINT THOMAS AND THE TOUR DE FRANCE 2018

 Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates Geraint Thomas from Wales on his victory in the 2018 Tour de France; acknowledges the support of his fellow Team Sky cyclists Chris Froome, Egan Arley Bernal Gomez, Jonathan Castroviejo, Michal Kwiatkowski, Gianni Moscon, Wout Poels and Luke Rowe; notes that Geraint wore the famous Maillot …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th September 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

SCOTLAND QUALIFY FOR WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

 Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Scotland on qualifying for the Women's World Cup for the first time following a famous victory in Albania; notes that this achievement highlights the huge progress made in the women's game in Scotland in recent years; recognises the fantastic work done by manager Shelley Kerr and …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th September 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

PENSION DASHBOARD

 Tabled by: Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House believes that the Government has a duty to ensure that all citizens have financial security in their retirement; notes that a pensions dashboard would allow consumers to view the value of their state, occupational and private pensions in one place; recognises the importance of giving future pensioners …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

RADIOTHERAPY PROVISION IN THE UK

 Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that one in two people in the UK now develop cancer at some point in their lives; recognises radiotherapy is needed in approximately 50 per cent of cancer cases; further recognises that radiotherapy receives only five per cent of the NHS cancer budget; regrets that the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

CADBURY'S DAIRY MILK LOW-SUGAR VERSION

 Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House applauds the action taken by Mondelez, which owns Cadbury, for its commitment to tackle childhood obesity in the UK by introducing a new Cadbury's Dairy Milk bar in 2019 which will contain 30 per cent less sugar; commends the company for already introducing a 250 calorie cap …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

FUNDING FOR WALES POST-BREXIT

 Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House expresses deep concern about the future of funding for Wales once the UK leaves the EU; recognises that between 2014 and 2020, Wales will have received over £2 billion from the EU through European Structural Funds; further recognises that these funds help to support people into work …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
23rd July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

SMALL CLAIMS LIMIT FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE

 Tabled by: Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)
That this House expresses concern at the planned increase in the small claims limit for personal injury; regrets the small claims limit increase is not on the face of the Civil Liability Bill and unable to be debated; further regrets the proposal to increase the small claims limit by 100 …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

COUNTRYFILE 30TH ANNIVERSARY

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Countryfile on reaching its 30th anniversary; notes the tremendous cross-section of agri-life that is displayed in such a wonderful way in each programme; and thanks all those involved in this excellent and informative production which gives the people of the UK such pleasure.
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

FOREIGN NATIONAL VISAS IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

 Tabled by: Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds North West)
That this House expresses concern over reports that the Israeli Government is increasingly refusing to renew the residency permits and visas of foreign nationals who live and work in the Palestinian Territories; affirms the view that foreign nationals must be granted access to visit, travel and live in the Palestinian …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

CHILDCARE VOUCHERS No. 2

 Tabled by: Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes that the Government is closing Childcare Vouchers to new entrants from 4 October 2018 without having conducted a proper analysis of the winners and losers from removing the scheme and replacing it with Tax-Free Childcare, despite a recommendation to so do by the Treasury Select Committee; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
18th July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

UNLOCKED GRADUATES CHARITY

 Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House applauds the pioneering work of the charity, Unlocked Graduates, which aims to bring high-calibre graduate talent into the prison service; notes that participants in the charity's two-year programme serve as prison officers while working towards a fully-funded master's degree in Leadership and Custodial Environments; believes that the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

NEW MEDICINE FOR NEUROBLASTOMA

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to recommend dinutuximab beta for the treatment of children with high-risk neuroblastoma; praises the collaborative and flexible approach of all parties including NICE, EUSA Pharma, Solving Kids' Cancer, Neuroblastoma UK, the Children's Cancer and …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

CONGRATULATIONS TO STRATHAVEN DYNAMO AFC ON ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY

 Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Strathaven Dynamo AFC on 50 successful years in Strathaven; recognises that this football club has served many members of the community throughout the years; appreciates the positive impacts it has had on the lives of the youth in the community; acknowledges the immense success it has …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

INDETERMINATE SENTENCE FOR PUBLIC PROTECTION PRISONERS

 Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House expresses concern that too many men and women are trapped in the prison system with no fair prospect of release under the discredited indeterminate sentence for public protection which was abolished six years ago; expresses further concern that over 1,000 people who were released were recalled to …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018

IMPLEMENTATION OF £2 STAKE ON FIXED ODDS BETTING TERMINALS

 Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House welcomes the Government's decision to cut the stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals to £2; acknowledges that a £2 stake is now supported by parties across this House; notes that a reduced stake will greatly improve the lives of problem and at-risk gamblers, as well as their …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th September 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES

 Tabled by: Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the decision of the US Administration to end its funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which amounts to a reduction of nearly a third of UNRWA's operating budget; believes that such a move takes the Middle East further away from …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th July 2018

PARTHENON SCULPTURES

 Tabled by: Jeremy Lefroy (Conservative - Stafford)
That this House is aware that many of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812 during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, were then purchased from him by the Government following a decision in Parliament in 1816, and remain on display in the British …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
4th July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PIPER ALPHA DISASTER

 Tabled by: Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes with sadness the 30th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster which claimed the lives of 167 offshore workers on 6 July 1988; extends a message of condolence and support to the families, friends and workmates affected by this profound and enduring loss; further notes that Lord …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

FIREFIGHTERS IN ARFON

 Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses gratitude for all the firefighters who are battling the forest fire in Braichmelyn, near Bethesda, Gwynedd and the mountain fire at Mynydd Cilgwyn in Carmel; praises firefighters from across Arfon for their endless hard work in the face of mounting pressure on the service; expresses thanks …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

FIREFIGHTERS IN DWYFOR MEIRIONNYDD

 Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House expresses gratitude for all the firefighters who battled grass gorse fires in Talsarnau and Llandecwyn over the last weekend in June 2018; praises firefighters from across Dwyfor Meirionnydd for their endless hard work in the face of mounting pressure on the service; notes the importance of retaining …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
3rd July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

BOUNCY CASTLE SAFETY

 Tabled by: Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House pays tribute to the young children who have sadly lost their life while playing on bouncy castles; notes the very negative effects that severe weather conditions can have on these inflatables; is aware of the case in Harlow in Summer 2016 where a young child tragically lost …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION

 Tabled by: Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
That this House notes with concern that microplastic pollution is potentially more environmentally damaging than larger pieces of plastic because small pieces of plastic are more likely to be eaten by wildlife and have a greater surface area which can transfer chemicals to and from the marine environment; welcomes the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
28th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY FLEET SOLID SUPPORT SHIPS

 Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House regrets the decision by the Government to tender the contract for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fleet Solid Support ships internationally; contends that these vessels should be treated as warships given the expectation that they will be armed with Phalanx close-range guns and other weaponry; recognises the practice …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

QUALIFICATION OF WOMEN ACT 1918

 Tabled by: Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
That this House notes that 21 November 2018 will be the centenary of the Qualification of Women Act when women were first allowed to stand for Parliament; recognises that this is a great cause for celebration, being a considerable step forward for British democracy; further notes that over the last …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE

 Tabled by: Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles; further notes that the guidance states specifically that concessions should be available for disabled people, long-term patients and staff working shifts that mean public transport cannot be used; is …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
26th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

CO-OPERATIVES FORTNIGHT

 Tabled by: Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House notes that the UK Co-operative movement has grown in 2017 to now boasting a combined annual turnover of £36.1 billion owned by 13.1 million members and 234,577 employees; further notes that co-operatives in the UK span across a wide range of sectors from agriculture to arts and …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

MEDICINAL CANNABIS LICENSING

 Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House welcomes the establishment of a new All Party Parliamentary Group on Medicinal Cannabis on 10 July 2018; notes with concern the initial failure to licence medicinal cannabis products needed by patients to treat epilepsy and other conditions, as recently demonstrated by the cases of six year old …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

SANDS (STILLBIRTH AND NEONATAL DEATH CHARITY) AWARENESS MONTH 2018

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that this is SANDS (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) Awareness Month 2018; expresses sincere sympathy to those who grieve the loss of their child at this time; further notes that often the causes of death are unknown, which is an extra anguish to the bereaved parents; …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
26th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

 Tabled by: Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire (Fire and Rescue Authority) Order 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 696), dated 6 June 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 June, be annulled.
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

CONTINUED DETENTION OF NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE IN IRAN (NO. 2)

 Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern for the arbitrary detention of dual nationals in Iran from the UK and other nations; stands in solidarity with recent petitions in the European Parliament, US Congress and Canadian Parliament echoing concerns for the treatment of dual nationals imprisoned in Iran; further expresses particular concern …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
25th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

GAY HUSSAR RESTAURANT SOHO

 Tabled by: John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House regrets the decision of Corus Hotels to close the Gay Hussar restaurant in Greek Street, Soho, London; recalls that for over 65 years this London dining landmark has hosted generations of politicians, journalists, cartoonists and bon vivants of all descriptions; further recalls that the Gay Hussar has …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
25th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

MANDATORY FORTIFICATION OF FLOUR WITH FOLIC ACID

 Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House notes the intake of folic acid has been proven to reduce the number of pregnancies affected by neural tube defects, of which spina bifida is the most common; recognises that at least 81 countries fortify flour with folic acid, including the US, Canada and Australia, and not …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
19th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

SEAFARERS AWARENESS WEEK 2018

 Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes Seafarers Awareness Week 2018, 23 to 30 June 2018, and its theme of UK maritime employment opportunities; recognises the socio­economic and strategic value of the UK's traditional role as a centre of maritime employment, training and skills; further welcomes the 18 per cent growth in the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th June 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

HEALTH INEQUALITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM

 Tabled by: Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the health inequalities that exist for people with learning disabilities and autism, including inequalities in primary healthcare; understands that health inequalities lead to reduced life expectancy for people with learning disabilities and autism; welcomes learning disability and autism provider Dimensions' campaign #MyGPandMe to encourage the use …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018

APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS

 Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict human responses to …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th May 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018

CONDEMNATION OF THE MASSACRE OF PALESTINIAN PROTESTORS ALONG THE GAZA FENCE

 Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to unequivocally condemn the massacre of Palestinian protesters along the Gaza border fence which has led to the deaths of at least 62 unarmed civilians and the injuring of thousands more, including 1,359 with gunshot injuries admitted to hospitals in a single day …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018

UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL

 Tabled by: Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes with concern that UK licences have been granted in the past two years for the export to Israel of categories of arms and arms components including sniper and assault rifles, pistols, weapon sights, targeting equipment, ammunition for small arms and grenades, smoke canisters, tanks, combat and …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

EX-CARILLION STAFF AT BRITISH MUSEUM

 Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes that the recent collapse of multinational company Carillion, which provided support services at the British Museum, is yet another example of why privatisation is not working for the culture sector; is concerned that the 100 staff on the British Museum contract are now being paid by …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

ME AWARENESS WEEK 2018

 Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May 2018, which aims to highlight the impact this invisible illness has on 250,000 people across the UK; recognises the fantastic work campaigners and charities are doing to highlight ME as a physical condition which is not …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 35
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

CONSEQUENCES OF CANCELLATION OF CARDIFF TO SWANSEA RAIL ELECTRIFICATION

 Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House notes with dismay and disapprobation the decision to scrap the rail electrification programme between Cardiff and Swansea; further notes that the National Audit Office consider the decision to have been financially driven; rejects claims that bi­modal trains could deliver similar benefits to electrification; believes that the decision …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

POOR PERFORMANCE ON NORTHERN RAIL SERVICES

 Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes the Public Accounts Committee report into Rail Franchising in the UK which recognised that Passengers on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise have suffered an appalling level of delays and cancellations since the franchise started in 2014 and that the franchising model is broken; further …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
2nd May 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

PUB CLOSURES

 Tabled by: Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
This House notes that pubs are at the heart of communities across the UK; welcomes ongoing cross-party efforts to protect the British pub; acknowledges that an increasing number of pubs are diversifying in order to provide an ever more valuable and enjoyable offer to their customers; further notes that pubs …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
1st May 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

 Tabled by: Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House expresses concern that Min Aung Hlaing, Commander in Chief of the Burmese military, has paid no real price for the military offensive against the Rohingya which began in August 2017; notes that around 700,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee to Bangladesh, joining the more than 300,000 …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

THE RIGHT HON. LORD MICHAEL MARTIN OF SPRINGBURN AND PORT DUNDAS

 Tabled by: Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
That this House expresses its deep regret and sadness at the death of the right hon. Lord Michael Martin of Springburn and Port Dundas; recognises that Michael had diligently represented the communities in the north-east of Glasgow as a Councillor and hon. Member for over three decades, spanning seven general …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
25th April 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

IMMIGRATION

 Tabled by: Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 410), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
118 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
27th March 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018

CENTRAL EQUINE DATABASE

 Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is concerned that when the Central Equine Database (CED) is fully launched that there will be no statutory obligation to enforce equine identification nor severe consequences for non-­compliance; notes that the absence of equine identification allows situations of horses living at the absolute baseline of survival to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018

FIREFIGHTERS' MEMORIAL DAY, 4 MAY 2018

 Tabled by: Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House joins with firefighters across the UK on Firefighters' Memorial Day, on 4 May 2018, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of the 2,524 colleagues who have lost their life in the line of duty; extends its sympathies, especially on this memorial day, to all the bereaved families of …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 65
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 17
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
8th May 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th May 2018

CARDIFF CITY FOOTBALL CLUB PROMOTION

 Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House congratulates Cardiff City Football Club on its promotion to the Premier League; acknowledges the key role played by the manager Neil Warnock, staff, players, owner, Cardiff City Supporters' Trust, Cardiff City Foundation and by the enthusiasm and loyalty of Cardiff City fans worldwide; and looks forward to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st May 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018

LOSS OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE COVERAGE ON FREE TO AIR TELEVISION

 Tabled by: John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House is concerned that from next season there will be no football UEFA Champions League or Europa League highlights on any of the major free to air channels in the UK; notes that UEFA have decided to sell the rights exclusively to pay television providers in an increasing …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th April 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018

INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF HOME OFFICE IMMIGRATION POLICY AND PRACTICE

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the Home Office's long track record of delay, maladministration and poor quality decision-making while implementing increasingly harsh anti-immigrant policies; deplores the cruel and grossly unfair treatment of Commonwealth citizens legally resident in the UK, including denial of NHS health care, dismissal from employment, arbitrary detention under …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th April 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018

DEMOLITION PLANS IN KHAN AL-AHMAR VILLAGE IN THE WEST BANK

 Tabled by: Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern the upcoming Israeli High Court hearing on 25 April 2018 on the demolition of buildings in the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank; condemns those plans and the impact they will have on communities in the occupied Palestinian territories; believes that the …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
16th April 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018

VIOLENCE AGAINST PROTESTORS IN GAZA

 Tabled by: Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is gravely concerned by recent developments on the Israel-Gaza border and the killing and injuring of Palestinian protestors; affirms the right to peaceful protest and the right to freedom of expression; deplores the actions of those who seek to exploit peaceful protests to engage in violence; notes …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018

BIRDS REARED IN CAGES TO BE SHOT FOR SPORT

 Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport, and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th March 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018

WALES TOURISM WEEK CLWYDIAN RANGE MYTHFEST

 Tabled by: David Hanson (Labour - Delyn)
That this House welcomes MythFest, organised by the Clwydian range tourism group; notes MythFest is the first innovative environmentally sustainable festival supporting community cohesion to be held in the Clwydian range in North Wales; further notes events are to be held in the communities of Talacre, Llandegla, Clocaenog and Northop …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018

BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care task and finish working group report on brain tumour research which seeks to increase the level and impact of brain tumour research and congratulates that group on its on progress to date; further notes that brain tumours are indiscriminate …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th March 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018

BRAIN TUMOUR AWARENESS MONTH

 Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes that March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month across the UK; congratulates all brain tumours charities and their supporters for their activities to raise awareness of the disease; recognises that brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40; congratulates The Brain Tumour …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th February 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018

KEEP ME POSTED CAMPAIGN

 Tabled by: Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House congratulates Barclays, First Direct, HSBC, M&S Bank, NatWest, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank, Principality Building Society, Progressive Building Society, Scottish Building Society, OVO Energy, Post Office Home Phone, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent, Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Wessex Water, Essex and Suffolk Water, Bristol …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th December 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018

RAIL FARES

 Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that train companies have announced that UK rail fares will rise by 3.4 per cent on 2 January 2018, with this figure being above the latest Consumer Prices Index inflation figure of three per cent and being the largest increase in rail fares for five years; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 1
29th November 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018

DEFENDING ACADEMIC PENSIONS

 Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that academic staff in universities make a vital contribution to ensuring the supply of skilled graduates to UK businesses; believes all staff working in universities should have access to a secure and decent pension; notes with concern the proposal by Universities UK to close the defined …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018

RELEASE OF NABEEL RAJAB

 Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the sentence passed on Nabeel Rajab, President of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, who was sentenced on 10 July 2017 to two years in prison; notes that Nabeel Rajab's offence was talking to journalists and therefore relates to freedom of expression and that the charge …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
6th February 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018

PLASTIC WASTE

 Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; further notes that global fossil fuel subsidies amount to $5.3 trillion, more than the combined GDP of UK and France; notes that fossil fuel subsidies reduce the cost of …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
31st January 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018

VOTES AT 16

 Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes proposals by the Welsh Government to lower the voting age to 16 in order to allow 16 and 17-year olds to vote in council elections in Wales; believes that this will increase political engagement and participation among young people as has already been demonstrated in Scotland; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
24th January 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018

SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS

 Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House believes that dogs should not suffer pain during training as it is ineffective and cruel; considers that there is legitimate and growing public concern about the use of electronic shock collars and other forms of electronic training aids that can cause pain or distress to dogs, while …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th January 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018

AIRLINE CHARGES FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

 Tabled by: Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
This House notes with concern that airlines are increasingly requiring musicians to purchase a seat for guitars, and other musical instruments of similar size, or requiring that they be placed in the aircraft hold where temperatures are very low and damage may occur during transit; further notes the campaign led …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th December 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018

LUCY'S LAW: IMMEDIATE BAN ON THE SALE OF PUPPIES BY PET SHOPS AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY COMMERCIAL DEALERS

 Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House calls for the immediate ban on the sale of puppies by pet shops and other third­party commercial dealers; recognises that implementing Lucy's Law will be a major step forward in putting an end to unnecessary animal cruelty and helping to eradicate forms of irresponsible dog breeding and …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 10
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd January 2018
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th February 2018

AGENCY WORKERS AND THE SWEDISH DEROGATION

 Tabled by: Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that thousands of agency workers in the UK are being employed on Pay between assignment contracts, denying them equal treatment with permanent staff under the Swedish derogation to the Agency Workers Regulations; further notes that this has allowed a hugely profitable company like BT to bring …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
20th November 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th February 2018

MILITARY DETENTION OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES

 Tabled by: Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern that hundreds of Palestinian children continue to be arrested, detained and tried in Israeli military courts, despite the practice involving widespread and systematic violations of international law and being widely condemned; further notes that allegations of ill-treatment at the hands of Israeli authorities include …
144 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018

BOWEL CANCER SCREENING

 Tabled by: Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge that 50 is the internationally-recognised optimal age at which bowel cancer screening should begin; further calls for a commitment from the Government to reduce the age for bowel cancer screening from 60 to 50 in England to bring policy in line …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
19th December 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 21st December 2017

NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL

 Tabled by: Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017

RECOGNITION OF JERUSALEM AS THE CAPITAL OF ISRAEL

 Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with dismay that Donald Trump, President of the USA, has declared that the US has formally recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that the US Embassy in Israel will relocate from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; further notes that no other country currently has an …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017

ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANISATIONS

 Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the Department of Health consultation on Accountable Care Organisations which closed on 3 November 2017, which proposes changes to regulations required to facilitate the operation of an NHS Standard Contract (Accountable Care Models); further notes that the consultation states that the Government proposes to lay these …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 114
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017

BAN ON FOX HUNTING

 Tabled by: Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that fox hunting has no place in modern Britain and will resist any attempt to repeal the Hunting Act 2004.
44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
6th December 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th December 2017

APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE FOR SEAFARERS

 Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House supports the application and enforcement of National Minimum Wage (NMW) pay rates for seafarers in the UK shipping industry; notes that the Legal Working Group on Seafarers and the NMW, including maritime trade unions and Government, completed its work on 1 November 2017; looks forward to the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
15th November 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 16th November 2017

GREAT JOBS AGENDA

 Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House welcomes the TUC's Great Jobs Agenda, which sets out that all workers should be entitled to be paid fairly, work in a safe and healthy workplace, be treated decently, have guaranteed hours, get a voice on what matters at work, and get the chance to get on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2017

ENDING COSMETICS ANIMAL TESTING GLOBALLY

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is proud of the UK's leadership in ending animal testing for cosmetics; notes that the EU and several other countries have also ended this unnecessary practice; believes that it is now in the interests of animals, consumers and a fair platform for UK industry and international trade …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th October 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 2017

BAN ON IMPORT OF CAT AND DOG FUR

 Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House calls on the Government to guarantee that EU bans on the import of cat and dog fur and commercial seal products will remain in place when the UK leaves the EU; and notes that the UK played key roles in the introduction of both of these bans …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th October 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017

SWANSEA'S CITY OF CULTURE 2021 BID

 Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House welcomes Swansea's shortlisting to be named UK City of Culture in 2021, reminding the UK of the richness of the Welsh heritage in this creative and cultural city; recognises its diversity, urban and creative, coastal and rural, historic and innovative; further recognises that Swansea has a cosmopolitan …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
17th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017

ASYLUM SUPPORT

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Refugee Action, Slipping Through The Cracks, that a failure by the Home Office to follow its own guidance for supporting those seeking asylum in the UK is resulting in vulnerable people being wrongly denied assistance …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017

MOD GUARDS TENDERING PROCESS

 Tabled by: Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House expresses concerns about the tendering of Ministry of Defence (MoD) guarding services; rejects any change in contracting of MoD guards which removes the emphasis from safety and security; urges the Government not to indulge in a cost-cutting exercise; is appalled by reports that, if taken over by …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017

PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
124 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 66
Scottish National Party: 35
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th September 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th September 2017

NICE GUIDELINES ON ME

 Tabled by: Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House welcomes NICE's consultation with patients and their representatives on whether to review its clinical guidelines on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CG53); notes that myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a serious, debilitating, chronic health condition affecting about 250,000 people in the UK, and is concerned that about half of the …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017

HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN THE GAZA STRIP

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip; notes that the blockade of Gaza by the Israeli and Egyptian authorities has been in place for 10 years, violates international law and continues to impoverish civilians in Gaza; recognises that Gaza remains under Israeli …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
18th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

SOCIAL SECURITY

 Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. (N.I.), 2017, No. 79), dated 19 April 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20 April in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

SOCIAL SECURITY

 Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 2017 (S.1., 2017, No. 725), dated 5 July 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6 July, be annulled.
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

RECOGNISING POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

 Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates the Sunday People on its Save Our Soldiers campaign to raise awareness of the devastating impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); notes Lord Dannatt's view that failure to recognise PTSD as a serious and debilitating condition breaches the Military Covenant and the Government is therefore breaking …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

ROYAL MAIL

 Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that Royal Mail provides vital public services in the delivery of letters and parcels and the provision of PO Box services; further notes that when it was privatised by the Coalition Government in 2013 concerns were raised about the continued provision of local delivery offices, but …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

ABOLITION OF THE HEREDITARY PEERAGE

 Tabled by: David Hanson (Labour - Delyn)
That this House notes the election to replace the 10th Earl of Walpole to be held on 18 July 2017; further notes that only 31 electors can take part in this election and that there are 10 candidates; notes that the hereditary principle holds no place in a modern democracy; …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

CIVILIAN ENFORCEMENT PRIVATISATION

 Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House believes that work currently undertaken by civilian enforcement officers employed by HM Courts and Tribunals Service should remain in the public sector where they consistently outperform bailiffs employed by authorised enforcement agents in the private sector; notes that the majority of financial penalties enforced by such staff …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

AWARENESS OF TYPE 1 DIABETES IN CHILDREN

 Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the family of the late Peter Baldwin on their decision continually to raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes through the campaign Know Type 1 which aims to make the 4Ts test mandatory for all GP appointments; notes that the Baldwin family have been joined in their …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
12th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

FIXED ODD BETTING TERMINALS

 Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House welcomes the re-establishment of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the introduction of the Gambling Act 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS

 Tabled by: Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that as a result of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

AGEING TYRES ON PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES

 Tabled by: Maria Eagle (Labour - Garston and Halewood)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Tyred campaign; recognises the outstanding work that Frances Molloy, mother of Michael Molloy, and the parents of Kerry Ogden have done to highlight the dangers of ageing tyres on public service vehicles; notes the tragic deaths of Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS (No. 2)

 Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

DWP ESTATE OFFICE CLOSURES

 Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the announcement by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of the closure of almost one in 10 jobcentres; notes that only six of the original 78 earmarked for closure have been reprieved and two which were not under threat will now close; …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 17
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

SALE OF NHS PROFESSIONALS

 Tabled by: Eleanor Smith (Labour - Wolverhampton South West)
That this House recognises the value and effectiveness of the NHS; notes the success of NHS Professionals in supplying short-term and flexible staff to NHS trusts with staffing gaps at a very low overhead cost; understands that private agencies perform the same function at a higher cost by charging expensive …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
10th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

WILD ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES

 Tabled by: Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses was included in the manifestos of the Labour, Plaid Cymru and Green parties at the 2017 General Election; recalls that 94 per cent of respondents to a Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs public …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

GRENFELL TOWER FIRE

 Tabled by: Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House joins with IOSH, the occupational safety and health community, and others to express sorrow and concern following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire; mourns the loss of at least 80 lives and the profound suffering of those affected; commends the outstanding efforts of the emergency services and volunteers …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017

WOMEN AGAINST STATE PENSION INEQUALITY

 Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes it has a moral duty to ensure that there is a fair transition for women born on or after 6 April 1951 regarding their pensions; recognises the need for a non-means tested bridging pension that will secure the financial stability of those affected by the 1995 …
197 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 122
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
13th July 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017

UNAUTHORISED TRAVELLER ENCAMPMENTS

 Tabled by: Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern the recurring problem of unauthorised Traveller encampments in many parts of the UK; further notes the ineffective response from various agencies in preventing such encampments, especially in relation to Traveller groups being evicted from one site of public land, often a public park or …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
26th June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017

BANGOR UNIVERSITY GOLD AWARD

 Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House congratulates Bangor University on the achievement of a Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF); welcomes the TEF Panel's judgement of Bangor University as delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students which exceed the provider's benchmark; recognises that Bangor University is the only …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2017)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
26th June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017

STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE

 Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017

LOWERING THE VOTING AGE TO 16

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 16 year olds can enter into marriage and civil partnerships, pay income tax and national insurance, obtain social security benefits in their own right, become a company director, consent to medical treatment, and join the armed forces, a political party or a trade union; believes …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017

GREAT GET TOGETHER

 Tabled by: Tracy Brabin (Labour (Co-op) - Batley and Spen)
That this House extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who took part in Great Get Together events in Batley and Spen and across the UK over the weekend of 17 and 18 June; notes the importance of remembering that we have more in common than that which divides us; further …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017

HUNTING ACT 2004

 Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to maintain and strengthen the Hunting Act 2004; notes that 84 per cent of the public support the ban on fox hunting; believes that the Government should close loopholes protecting those breaking the law and introduce tougher penalties in line with other animal …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017

PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women per year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that three out of four …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017

ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE

 Tabled by: Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for its ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017

BRAVERY AND ROLE OF FIREFIGHTERS

 Tabled by: Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to the incredible bravery of the firefighters who tackled the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower; recognises that firefighters went into the face of extraordinary danger in service of the public; notes that firefighters carry out this service daily throughout the UK; further recognises that they …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st June 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd June 2017

OPERATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL FOR OPERATION SHADER

 Tabled by: Nia Griffith (Labour - Llanelli)
That this House believes that the bravery and service of the personnel involved in Operation Shader should be recognised with a specific Operational Service Medal without delay; recognises that in doing their duty these men and women are protecting UK citizens from the threat of Daesh, as well as defending …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
6th March 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th March 2017

REFUGEES

 Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes that today worldwide there are approximately 65.3 million people who have been forcibly displaced, including 4.9 million Syrians fleeing war, reminds the Government that enshrined in the UN Convention is the duty to protect and assist refugees especially when they have to flee their homes in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th February 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th February 2017

CLIFFORD'S TOWER

 Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the significance of Clifford's Tower in the history of York and the iconic fort that stands on a mount as part of the eye of York; welcomes the investment that English Heritage is making to upgrade that heritage monument through comprehensive refurbishment of the internal part …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017

GREEN INVESTMENT BANK OFFSHORE WIND FUND

 Tabled by: Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House welcomes the announcement that the Green Investment Bank's Offshore Wind Fund has exceeded its original £1 billion investment target; notes that the Fund is the world's first dedicated offshore wind fund and Europe's largest dedicated renewable energy fund, providing long-term institutional investors with the opportunity to access …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd February 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd February 2017

NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS

 Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 31st January 2017

NURSING PAY

 Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the enormous and vital contribution nurses, midwives and associated healthcare professionals make to the NHS across the UK; commends their strong sense of vocation and high levels of dedication; notes that nursing staff salaries have been subject to a one per cent pay freeze since 2010 …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
30th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 31st January 2017

TAKEOVER BY HEINEKEN OF PUNCH TAVERNS

 Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House expresses its concern and reservations regarding the proposed takeover by Heineken of Punch Taverns; believes such a takeover could potentially stifle the UK's growing local microbrewery industry and limit the choice of domestic beers in pubs, especially at a time when new craft brews and micro-cider products …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
30th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SYRIA

 Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria, including the estimated two million civilians and opposition backers now kettled in Idlib and the half a million people trapped in the enclave of East Ghouta; notes with alarm that the Syrian regime, with the support of Russia …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

IN MEMORY OF TAM DALYELL

 Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with great regret the passing of Sir Tam Dalyell, a Father of the House who served as a Member of Parliament for 43 years; salutes his contribution as a great parliamentarian and as someone dedicated always to holding the Executive to account in the best parliamentary …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
30th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

US PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON REFUGEE AND OTHER IMMIGRATION ADMISSIONS

 Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House condemns the decision of the US President to issue an Executive Order banning all refugee admissions to the US, and the temporary suspension of all people born in Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, Yemen and Libya; and calls on the Prime Minister to make urgent representations to …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

VISIT TO PARLIAMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP

 Tabled by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores recent actions taken by US President Donald J Trump, including his Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees, and notably his comments on torture and women; notes the historical significance and honour that comes with an invitation to address both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall or …
206 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 135
Scottish National Party: 49
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
25th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

200TH BIRTHDAY OF THE SCOTSMAN NEWSPAPER

 Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House congratulates the Scotsman newspaper on its 200th birthday; recognises the Scotsman's contribution to journalism and news in Scotland for two centuries; notes the newspaper's fine traditions of speaking truth to power, chronicling the history of Scotland and giving a voice to Scotland's political and civic life; and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

ADULT EDUCATION

 Tabled by: David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House recognises the valuable role that adult education plays and the positive impact it has on individuals, the economy and society; notes with concern that funding for adult education was cut by 40 per cent in real terms between 2010 and 2015; further notes with concern that the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

MOBILE NETWORK COVERAGE AND THE EMERGENCY SERVICE NETWORK

 Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the potential of the Emergency Services Network significantly to improve mobile geographic coverage across the UK, particularly in remote rural areas across Wales; notes that to create the infrastructure for the Emergency Services Network, 291 new mast sites will be built by EE and a further …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

ACTION TO TACKLE THE IVORY TRADE

 Tabled by: Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for their ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE AND FRANCHISE PROGRAMME

 Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House condemns the announcement of 10 January 2017 that the Post Office is planning to close and franchise 37 flagship Crown branches, including the Dundee Crown Post Office in Dundee constituency; notes that those cuts follow announcements in 2016 to close and franchise 62 Crown offices; further notes …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2334

 Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the Government's support for UN Security Council resolution 2334 concerning Israel's illegal settlement building in occupied Palestinian territory; notes clause 5 that resolution text which calls on all states to distinguish, in their relevant dealings, between territory of the state of Israel and the Palestinian territories …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

ORGAN DONATION PRESUMED CONSENT

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House congratulates the Welsh Government on the introduction of presumed consent for organ donation in Wales; notes that 39 lives have been saved in the past year; is concerned that the UK has one of the lowest rates of organ donation consent in Europe; notes the UK target …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

PRACTICES OF PRIVATE PARKING OPERATORS

 Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House is increasingly concerned about the practices of private parking operators, such as Smart Parking, in our cities and towns; denounces the use of disproportionate fines, sometimes hundreds of pounds for a stay only extended by minutes, and the subsequent harassment of users by threatening the use of …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th January 2017
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2017

 Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2017 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust, groups subjected to Nazi persecution and the victims of subsequent …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th December 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

SUPPORTED HOUSING

 Tabled by: Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House welcomes the Government's deferral of the planned housing benefit cap for supported housing residents until 2019-20; notes that people living in supported housing face a number of challenges, including significant mental health problems, learning disability, physical disability, homelessness, addiction and fleeing domestic violence; further notes that this …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th December 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

REGENERATION OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES

 Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House notes the Government's commitment to developing a new industrial strategy and building an economy that works for everyone; further notes that coastal communities experience among the highest levels of deprivation in Britain and Northern Ireland; believes that revitalising coastal communities demands a new approach to making sustainable …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

OUTCOME OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE GAMBIA

 Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes the result of the presidential election in the Gambia, held on 1 December 2016, which Adama Barrow won; welcomes the remarks made by outgoing President Yahya Jammeh which acknowledge his defeat and commit to a peaceful transfer of power; further notes that Mr Barrow will become …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

ACCESS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

 Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the importance of maintaining the UK's world-leading research base; notes that this is vital to the UK's international reputation and to its future health, environment and economy; emphasises that science is international and depends on the freedom of all researchers to seek collaboration and training around …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 19
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS

 Tabled by: Carolyn Harris (Labour - Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …
169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th November 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes Sightsavers' Put Us in the Picture campaign; recognises that there are more than 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide, that one in seven people have a disability, and that 80 per cent of people with disabilities live in developing countries; acknowledges, that unless actively included from …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th November 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th January 2017

CCTV IN EQUINE SLAUGHTERHOUSES

 Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is alarmed by the conditions of equine slaughterhouses; supports the Food Standards Agency, British Veterinary Association and the Farm Animal Welfare Council's calls for the use of CCTV recording in equine slaughterhouses; notes that inhumane treatment in equine slaughterhouses not only affects the 5,000 horses per year …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
22nd November 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

CROSSRAIL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DISPUTE

 Tabled by: Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House is deeply concerned with rapidly deteriorating industrial relations occurring on the Costain-led ATC consortium tunnel fit-out contract which forms a key part of Crossrail; is dismayed that construction unions are being denied proper access to the site and its workforce; notes that workers have been denied payments …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
28th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND DIFFERENT-SEX COUPLES

 Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that while same-sex couples are able to form a civil partnership, different-sex couples cannot; further notes that on 2 and 3 November 2016 the Court of Appeal will hear Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan's appeal against the decision of the High Court to reject their application …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2017

POWER OF GUARDIANSHIP

 Tabled by: Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House notes with concern the delay in introducing a new power of guardianship for the families of missing persons that was announced by the Minister of State for Justice, Lord Faulks QC; further notes the unnecessary distress caused to the families of missing people when financial institutions insist …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
16th November 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016

SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government appears rightly ambivalent about selling off profitable national assets, no final decisions having been made on privatising the Land Registry and Channel 4, while plans are at an early stage for selling off the public stake in National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
8th November 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016

BOTTLE DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that a staggering 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day in the UK and that, along with cans, plastic bottles account for approximately 40 per cent, by volume, of all litter found in our environment; believes that a Deposit Return System will help ensure that …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th November 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016

MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME

 Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that between 1987 and 1995 British Coal did not pay any employer contributions into the UK industry Mine Workers Pension Schemes (MPS) which benefited them as employers by approximately £1.136 billion; notes that when its representatives and others voted to consequently close the schemes, they …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd November 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016

GOVERNMENT REJECTION OF INQUIRY INTO EVENTS AT ORGREAVE ON 18 JUNE 1984

 Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House believes that the Home Secretary is wrong not to set up an inquiry into events at Orgreave in 1984; is aware of the numerous and well documented reports that striking miners were beaten by police batons, charged by police horses, and then falsely accused of riot; is …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
31st October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016

85TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOWHILL COLLIERY DISASTER

 Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes that 31 October 2016 marks the 85th anniversary of an explosion which killed 10 miners at Bowhill Colliery in Fife; commends the pupils from Cardenden, Dened and St Ninian's Primary Schools and all those attending a special service of remembrance in honour of the victims; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016

PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS

 Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 946), dated 21 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 September 2016, be annulled.
130 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 90
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016

FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE

 Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is extremely concerned about announcements made by the Post Office in 2016 which will mean the closure of more than 60 of its flagship branches, the loss of around 2,000 jobs and the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme; notes that these are the latest in …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016

CHRONIC PAIN AND OPIOIDS

 Tabled by: John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes the growing concern from medical professionals and clinical experts regarding the lack of comprehensive care for people suffering from chronic pain and, in some cases, the harmful and unhelpful purchases of repeated over-the-counter opioids to treat them; observes that 40 per cent of British adults surveyed …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016

OUTSOURCING OF BBC RADIO PRODUCTION

 Tabled by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by the proposal relating to BBC radio in the proposed Framework Agreement requiring the Corporation to secure competition between BBC producers and external producers for at least 60 per cent of Total Relevant Broadcasting Time by 31 December 2022; notes that the BBC Trust expressed …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016

HMRC, CONCENTRIX AND TAX CREDITS

 Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House believes that HM Treasury must take immediate action to provide a fast resolution for everyone affected by the wrongful actions of Concentrix in stopping tax credit payments without notice or good reason; notes comments by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury to the House on 14 September …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd November 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016

PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS

 Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is concerned that UK international investment policy has not kept pace with commitments on human rights, the environment and international development, most especially that the formulation of existing Bilateral Investment Treaties may prevent partner countries from implementing policies to further progress in those areas, and that the …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 52
Labour: 47
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th November 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th November 2016

WALES RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM

 Tabled by: David Hanson (Labour - Delyn)
That this House congratulates the Wales Rugby League team, along with England, Scotland and Ireland, on qualifying for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup to be held in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in October and November 2017; and calls on the Government to support the team to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd November 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd November 2016

CENTENARY OF THE SS CONNEMARA AND SS RETRIEVER TRAGEDY

 Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House notes that 3 November 2016 will mark the 100th anniversary of the tragic accident between the SS Connemara and the SS Retriever, destined for Holyhead from Greenore, that took the lives of 97 people; observes that the incident has, to this day, connected maritime communities across the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016

FAMILY FUND

 Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House thanks Family Fund for its contribution to families across the UK by providing grants to low income families supporting disabled and seriously ill children; notes that between 2015 to 2016 Family Fund issued 89,423 grants and services across the UK totalling more than £36 million; recognises that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th October 2016

STAND UP TO CANCER 2016

 Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House welcomes Stand Up To Cancer 2016 fundraising partnership between Cancer Research UK and public service broadcaster Channel 4; recognises that one in two people in the UK will be affected by cancer in their lifetime; notes the importance of Cancer Research UK's translational research, with clinical trials …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

NIVOLUMAB

 Tabled by: John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes that NICE has failed to approve the anti-cancer drug Nivolumab for use in England, whereas the drug is already being prescribed in Scotland; further notes that Nivolumab is known as the wonder drug by many clinicians due to its success; congratulates Terri Robson of Leyton and …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

JOINT UNICEF-WORLD BANK REPORT ON CHILD POVERTY

 Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the joint Unicef-World Bank report entitled, Ending Extreme Poverty: A Focus on Children, published in October 2016, which shows that almost 385 million children worldwide, including almost half of those living in sub-Saharan Africa, are living in extreme poverty on less …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER

 Tabled by: Gerald Jones (Labour - Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney)
That this House sends a message of wholehearted support to the people of Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and surrounding communities in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster on 21 October 1966 that resulted in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults, an event of such unimaginable and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

ROUTINE PREVENTATIVE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN SUPERMARKET SUPPLY CHAINS

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern about recent findings of high levels of antibiotic-resistant e.coli and MRSA on British supermarket meat, of UK origin; welcomes the commitment of the Foods Standards Agency to work with UK food retailers to reduce farm antibiotic use and Waitrose's recently updated policy, which prohibits antibiotic …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 17
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th September 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

IT TAKES BALLS TO TALK CAMPAIGN

 Tabled by: Colleen Fletcher (Labour - Coventry North East)
That this House welcomes the launch of the mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign, It Takes Balls to Talk, across Coventry and Warwickshire; notes that the campaign is a public information programme targeted at male-dominated sporting venues to raise awareness of mental health support services and reduce male suicide …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
12th September 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

COUNT THEM IN CAMPAIGN

 Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House loudly applauds the Count Them In campaign launched by the Royal British Legion, Poppy Scotland and others to highlight the lack of gathered knowledge on members of our armed forces, their communities, where they live and their needs; wholeheartedly supports the objective to include new questions in …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th September 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

WELSH OLYMPIC SUCCESS

 Tabled by: Chris Elmore (Labour - Ogmore)
That this House congratulates the 23 Welsh athletes representing Team GB at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games for their fantastic performance; notes the record-breaking haul of 10 Olympic medals; and recognises the particular achievement of medal-winners Elinor Barker, Owain Doull, Jade Jones, Hannah Mills, Becky James, Jazz Carlin, Victoria Thornley, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS

 Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

TREATMENT OF NON-UK CITIZENS AND REFUGEES AND EU REFERENDUM

 Tabled by: Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House notes with deep concern that the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) noted a five-fold increase in the number of hate crimes reported in the week following the EU referendum; further notes that the head of the NPCC has said that reported attacks include verbal abuse, attacks on …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE

 Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME

 Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed reforms of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS); notes the proposal to drastically cut civil service compensation payments by between 25 and 60 per cent, affecting thousands of civil servants across the UK; is alarmed that these reforms are being brought …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
28th June 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE

 Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes that performance management systems operating in central government departments are discriminatory and unfair; recognises that analysis of the government data by academics from Keele University indicates that there are statistically significant differences in performance outcomes based on gender, age, grade and working patterns and, particularly, in …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th July 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2016

EURO 2016 AND WALES

 Tabled by: Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour - Torfaen)
That this House congratulates the Welsh football team on its fantastic performance in UEFA Euro 2016 and on reaching its first major championship semi-final; commends the national team and its supporters for their conduct on and off the field; recognises the hard work and dedication of manager Chris Coleman, the …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th July 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2016

WELSH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

 Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the Welsh national football team for their endeavours during the European Football Championships in France; pays tribute to manager Chris Coleman and his backroom staff for their incredible stewardship of this great Welsh side during the tournament; further congratulates the red sea of Welsh supporters for …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th July 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2016

OFFICE OF ELECTORAL INTEGRITY

 Tabled by: Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the petition on the change.org website, entitled Restore truthful politics - create an independent office to monitor political campaigns; notes that this petition has gained more than 160,000 signatures since it was launched following the EU referendum; agrees that misleading claims put forward during the referendum …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
30th June 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2016

ARTICLE 50 OF THE LISBON TREATY

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes the next steps arising from the outcome of the EU referendum must be subject to proper parliamentary scrutiny and therefore that the Government should not submit its declaration to the European Council invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty unless and until the full proposals it …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd May 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2016

ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING

 Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House regrets, despite it being illegal for 200 years, that organised dog fighting is still a daily occurrence in the UK; abhors this horrendous abuse as among the worst that can be inflicted on an animal; believes that penalties should be increased to ensure that the punishment reflects …
149 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 40
Conservative: 14
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
13th June 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016

CHRONIC PAIN

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that chronic pain is identified as a condition in its own right, and that the measured prevalence of chronic pain varies according to precisely how it is defined and identified; further notes that the cited figure is 20 per cent, or 1 in 5, of the …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
19th May 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016

CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY RETIREMENT AGE

 Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes with concern the Government's decision to omit Civil Nuclear Constabulary Officers from the entitlement to retire at 60 held by officers of Home Office Police Forces; further notes that carrying arms is obligatory for Civil Nuclear Constabulary Officers; understands that the work of a Civil Nuclear …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th June 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2016

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA ON 21 JUNE 2016

 Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House celebrates the 2nd International Day of Yoga, on 21 June 2016, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015; recognises that yoga is a multi-dimensional approach to encouraging well-being, which appreciates the link between physical and psychological health and lifestyle; appreciates that yoga is a reflective and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
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WELSH WATER

 Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House congratulates Glas Cymru on the fifteenth anniversary of its acquisition of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water; recognises Welsh Water for being the first, and still the only, not-for-profit utility company which reinvests financial gains for the benefit of customers and the environment; further congratulates Welsh Water on its …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th June 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016

EU-CANADA COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT

 Tabled by: Carolyn Harris (Labour - Swansea East)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary and public debate around the EU-Canada trade agreement CETA, most especially that CETA may be provisionally implemented before a debate in the House; recognises that it has still not been confirmed whether CETA is a mixed or sole competence agreement, …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th June 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016

UK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH SAUDI ARABIA

 Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with considerable concern the Government's continued support for the government of Saudi Arabia; is dismayed by continuing serious and systematic human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, such as the severe restriction of freedom of expression, association and assembly, the use of the death penalty and flogging, …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 31
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2016

INDEPENDENT ADVOCATES FOR TRAFFICKED CHILDREN

 Tabled by: Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House notes the independent evaluation of the Child Trafficking Advocates pilot project, provided by Barnados and funded by the Home Office, which concluded that advocates assisted in keeping trafficked children safely visible once they started working with them, made relationships of trust and credibility with the children and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 22
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd May 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016

LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB WIN THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

 Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Leicester City Football Club on its historic achievement of winning the English Premier League; commends the team's captain Wes Morgan for leading his side to victory; applauds the entire team for their unwavering stamina and brilliance this season; and acknowledges the immense work done by team …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th April 2016

BAN ON MICROBEADS

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the biological and toxicological harm caused by microbeads, tiny plastic particles used as exfoliating agents in a variety of cosmetic products such as scrubs, soaps and toothpaste; further notes that in the US a ban on microbeads in cosmetic and personal care products will …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 29
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th April 2016

THE NHS BURSARY

 Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff; has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff; and calls on the Government to drop its plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead …
156 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
8th December 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2016

COURT CLOSURES

 Tabled by: David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed closure of 91 courts and tribunals in England and Wales, and the entirely detrimental impact this will have on access to local justice; believes that the public need to see justice being delivered within the communities it is meant to serve …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY 2016

 Tabled by: Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House recognises that 10 million people in the UK are living and working with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions; further recognises that the pain, isolation and fatigue of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions can affect every aspect of the daily lives of the people living with these conditions, interfering with …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 22
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

SOS 2020 CAMPAIGN FOR SEAFARERS

 Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that merchant shipping handles 95 per cent of the UK's internationally traded goods, carries over 22 million passengers and makes a direct contribution to the UK economy of over £3 billion every year; is concerned that UK seafarer numbers have fallen by nearly 60 per cent …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

BUSINESS RATE CHANGES FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change and the Government’s signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes the first International Energy Association annual report on global energy investment which warns that global investment in renewables needs to triple to meet the Paris Agreement commitments; takes note of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2016
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

CONDUCT OF CONCENTRIX

 Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House calls on the National Audit Office (NAO) to investigate the decision to grant a government contract to American outsourcing firm Concentrix for the management of tax credits; expresses its deep concern at the conduct of Concentrix, which has included the incorrect removal of tax credits for thousands …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
30th November 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015

TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE CLAIMS

 Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that the Government has chosen to remove the tax relief mechanism Travel and Subsistence from contractors from April 2016, a decision which is likely to result in around 1.6 million workers experiencing up to a 20 per cent wage cut to their net salaries overnight; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
17th November 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015

PUPPIES AND KITTENS IN PET SHOPS

 Tabled by: Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House recognises that the process of selling puppies and kittens through licensed pet shops as defined under Section 7 of the Pet Animals Act 1951 negatively impacts upon the animals' welfare; notes that it is almost impossible to meet the requirements for these species as advised under Section …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015

HITTING HORSES IN RACING

 Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA); further notes that these rules explicitly sanction the use of the whip for so-called encouragement, in order that jockeys may try to improve …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th September 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015

USE OF CAGES TO REAR BIRDS FOR SHOOTING

 Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCHEME FOR PARK HOME RESIDENTS

 Tabled by: Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House notes that there are an estimated 100,000 older people living in park homes across England and Wales, with many of them on low fixed incomes; further notes that park homes can be less energy efficient than other types of homes, especially older park homes; believes that current …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 10
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

REDUCING THE USE OF PRIMATES IN EXPERIMENTATION

 Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House notes the report from Cruelty Free International which highlights the severe suffering inflicted on monkeys in experiments and the increasing numbers, 73 per cent, imported from outside the EU, in particular from Mauritius and Vietnam; further notes the additional suffering involved in the international trade and transportation, …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

TICKET TOUTING

 Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House believes that ticket touting benefits neither customers, fans, athletes, artists nor the groups and venues involved in the organisation and staging of cultural and sporting events; notes that ticket touts are people who deliberately purchase tickets for an event in bulk with the shameless aim to sell …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

MERSEYSIDE POLICE FUNDING

 Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House expresses strong concern that Merseyside Police is being forced to consider cutting jobs, disbanding its mounted section and its basic command unit structure, which has served Merseyside well for over 40 years; notes that Merseyside Police estimates that it will face grant cuts of four per cent …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
19th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

INTERNATIONAL STAMMERING AWARENESS DAY AND THE SCOTTISH STAMMERING NETWORK

 Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House welcomes International Stammering Awareness Day on 22 October 2015, which raises awareness of stammering, a condition that affects one in 100 adults worldwide; recognises the excellent work of the Scottish Stammering Network, which has directly supported hundreds of individuals who have a stammer through its support groups …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

JUNIOR DOCTORS

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises that junior doctors are dedicated professionals who are the backbone of the NHS, providing the best quality care for their patients; believes it is essential to ensure a contract that is safe for patients, junior doctors and the NHS; supports the view of the BMA's Junior …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

REDUCTION OF VAT ON TOURISM

 Tabled by: Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes that over 170,000 people are employed directly and indirectly in tourism and related sectors in Wales; further notes that 44 per cent of people employed in tourism are under 30; believes that measures to support this sector could play a key role in reducing the 18.9 …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
19th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

ACCESS TO DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TREATMENT, TRANSLARNA

 Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House notes the draft guidance published by NICE to not approve the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment called Translarna at this stage; acknowledges that NICE has requested further data on cost and information from the latest phase of the clinical trial from PTC Therapeutics, the pharmaceutical company which manufactures …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

THE LIAM CHARITY

 Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates The Liam Charity for its fantastic work in raising awareness of suicide prevention for teenagers and children, and on nearly reaching its target of raising £100,000 for the NSPCC's ChildLine service; and commends in particular the work done for the charity by Aaron Hearne who has …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

WILSON DOCTRINE

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the judgment of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) that the Wilson Doctrine is not legally enforceable and calls it a political statement in a political context, encompassing the ambiguity that is sometimes to be found in political statements; further notes that this runs contrary to assurances …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR CHILDREN

 Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that providing children with a nutritious lunch is crucial for their early learning development which helps them take the opportunity to excel at school; recalls that the Chancellor recognised this before the last General Election with the promise to protect free school meals for infants; …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

MENTAL HEALTH PROVISION FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND VETERANS

 Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House considers that comprehensive mental health service provision for armed forces personnel and veterans is essential, taking account of best practice guidance in the accessibility and delivery of both specialist and generic services; and calls for timeous access to medical and psychological therapies, prioritising the resources required for …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

WELFARE OF LAYING HENS

 Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses grave concern for the welfare of laying hens kept in enriched cages; recognises that there is marginal gain in the use of these cages over EU banned battery cages and that they do not fulfil the physical and behavioural needs of the hens; and calls on …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

EPILEPSY PASSPORT

 Tabled by: Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall South)
That this House congratulates the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) on the launch of the Epilepsy Passport following the recommendation to introduce an Epilepsy Passport in the Child Health Review on Epilepsy by RCPCH in September 2015; welcomes the resolution of the World Health Organisation that stressed …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

FREEDOM OF RELIGION IN BURMA

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to request that the Burmese government reviews the recently published series of bills that would restrict freedom of religion or belief for Buddhists, Christians, Muslims and other people; expresses concern on the effect of that legislation on the forthcoming …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
13th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

RESTRICTIONS ON CHRISTIANS IN VIETNAM

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to urge the Vietnam government to relax restrictions on Christians, who are subject to beatings, harassment, intimidation and registration policies; notes that a number of Christian prisoners remain behind bars because of their religious beliefs; further notes that, under …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
13th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

FIRE SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES

 Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises that cuts to the fire and rescue service put the public at great risk; is concerned that last year saw the largest ever loss of firefighter jobs with 1,800 axed; notes that fire station closures and cuts to equipment and appliances are widespread; further notes that …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK

 Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House offers its congratulations to Sustrans on the National Cycle Network as it turns 20 years old in 2015; notes that the Network runs for over 14,000 miles across the UK, linking up villages, towns and cities; acknowledges that in 2014 the Network saw over 4.9 million people …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

AWARD OF NOBEL PEACE PRIZE TO TUNISIAN NATIONAL DIALOGUE QUARTET

 Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House applauds the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their contribution to democracy in Tunisia; congratulates the Quartet for their noble and positive actions following the Jasmine Revolution to sustain Tunisia's democratisation and maintain stability in that country; notes that Tunisia is …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
12th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

CYCLING WORLD CHAMPION LIZZIE ARMITSTEAD

 Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House congratulates Lizzie Armitstead on becoming the Women's Road Race World Champion; further congratulates her on winning the elite women's UCI World Championships road race in Richmond; notes that on achieving this she becomes the fourth British woman to be crowned world champion, following in the footsteps of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
12th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

SUPER LEAGUE RUGBY IN MANCHESTER

 Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House celebrates the wonderful spectacle of sport that was the 2015 Super League Grand Final, played to a sell-out 73,512 crowd in Manchester on 10 October 2015; congratulates Leeds Rhinos and commiserates with Wigan Warriors; thanks and applauds both clubs for an outstanding spectacle of rugby; believes the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
12th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

LEEDS RHINOS RUGBY LEAGUE TREBLE WINNERS 2015

 Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House congratulates Leeds Rhinos on winning the treble by winning the Super League Grand Final on 10 October 2015 at Old Trafford, the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on 29 August 2015 and the League Leader's Shield in Huddersfield on 25 September 215; notes that this is the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
12th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

RELIEF OF PAIN USING MEDICINAL HERBAL CANNABIS

 Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes that medicinal herbal cannabis is used successfully for the relief of pain, and muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord damage, for those not helped by other medications, chronic neuropathic pain, for example caused by a damaged nerve, facial neuralgia, chronic pain following shingles, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN

 Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House supports the White Ribbon campaign; notes that 45 per cent of women in the UK have experienced some form of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; recognises that men have an important role to play in ending violence against women; welcomes the introduction of Clare's Law in …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR INFANT PUPILS

 Tabled by: John Pugh (Liberal Democrat - Southport)
That this House notes with concern the possible abolition of the coalition Government's free school meals programme in November's spending review; is aware of the Government's demanded cuts of between 25 and 40 per cent from unprotected budgets and views with deep disquiet speculation that free school meals are at …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

WELSH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

 Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the Welsh national football team for qualifying for the European Championships in France in 2016; pays tribute to manager Chris Coleman and the players for their achievements; salutes the long-suffering Welsh fans for their loyalty to the national cause; and looks forward to an exciting Championship …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
12th October 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

CASTE DISCRIMINATION

 Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises that caste-based discrimination potentially affects tens of thousands of UK residents; therefore views with considerable concern the delayed implementation of section 9(5) of the Equality Act 2010; and so calls on the Government to implement that subsection as soon as reasonably practicable, but in any event …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th September 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

PRIVATE PARKING OPERATORS IN TOWNS AND CITIES

 Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and North Perthshire)
That this House is growing increasingly concerned about the operation of private parking operators in town and city centres; notes that the £100 fines issued by these companies are significantly out of proportion to the few minutes that some people may be late in returning to their vehicles and which …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th September 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes our law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that marriage is …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

 Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES

 Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more …
148 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 22
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
10th September 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015

POST OFFICE HORIZON COMPUTER SYSTEM

 Tabled by: Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes with concern that a number of postmasters have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, or have been prosecuted or imprisoned, solely on the basis of questionable data indicating cash shortfalls from the Post Office Horizon computer system introduced in 2000; further notes that the …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
21st July 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015

BRITISH PENSIONERS OVERSEAS

 Tabled by: Yasmin Qureshi (Labour - Bolton South East)
That this House believes that all pensioners have the right to dignity in retirement; notes that 550,000 British pensioners living in 122 countries overseas do not get their pension automatically uprated, but pensioners living in other countries do; regrets that, while those pensioners adversely affected have made the necessary National …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015

COMPENSATION FOR THALIDOMIDE VICTIMS

 Tabled by: Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that the campaign to persuade the German government to provide adequate compensation for victims of Thalidomide is at a crucial stage; recognises that this compensation is needed to cover the medical costs of their condition which occurred as a result of the drug manufactured by the …
114 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th July 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015

STATISTICS ON DEATHS OF INCAPACITY BENEFIT AND EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE CLAIMANTS

 Tabled by: Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House notes that on 30 April 2015 the Information Commission took a decision that the Government must disclose the number of incapacity benefit and employment and support allowance claimants who have died since November 2011 until May 2014 within 35 calendar days; acknowledges the petition signed by over …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th July 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015

INVITATION TO PRESIDENT EL-SISI TO VISIT UK AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN EGYPT

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is dismayed that the Prime Minister has extended an official invitation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to visit the UK; notes that, as a member of the then ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, President el-Sisi supported the dissolution of the Egyptian parliament in 2012 …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th June 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015

WILD ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES

 Tabled by: Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses was included in the manifestos of the Conservative, Labour and Green parties at the recent general election, showing the unified support across the House on this animal protection issue; recalls that 94 per cent of …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th June 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015

TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP

 Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is extremely concerned about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members to make decisions in the public interest; in particular opposes the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism which would give foreign corporations enhanced legal power to …
99 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
16th September 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th September 2015

CENTENARY OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

 Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House congratulates the Women's Institute (WI) on reaching its centenary year; highlights the fact that the first meeting of the WI in the UK took place in Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, on 16 September 1915; notes that the Llanfairpwll WI is still an active and treasured part of the Anglesey …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th September 2015

TOUR OF BRITAIN AND NORTH WALES

 Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House congratulates the organisers of this year's Tour of Britain cycling race for a spectacular first stage; notes that the stage began on Anglesey and passed through Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbigshire and Flintshire before finishing in Wrexham; commends the spectators for a fantastic atmosphere throughout the race; believes that …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
7th September 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015

NATIONAL HOMES REGISTER TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE REFUGEE CRISIS

 Tabled by: Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House is appalled at the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the doorstep of Europe and urges the Government to honour and follow in the great traditions of the UK by accepting many more thousands of genuine and desperate refugees, caused by the greatest displacement of people since the Second …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th June 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015

MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES

 Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AT FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

 Tabled by: Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby)
That this House is dismayed at the decision of First Transpennine Express Railway Company to dismiss a train guard following an incident in which his train was being surfed by a youth at Grimsby Town station; notes that the guard had already aborted the train's dispatch once but after the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015

SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD

 Tabled by: Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
27th May 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2015

THOMAS COOK AND CHRISTI AND BOBBY SHEPHERD

 Tabled by: Mary Creagh (Labour - Wakefield)
That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the parents of Christi and Bobby Shepherd, who died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning on holiday in Corfu in 2006; notes that the actions of Thomas Cook since the children’s deaths have added to their parents’ grief; further notes that …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th June 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015

CAFFÈ NERO AND CORPORATION TAX

 Tabled by: David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House is dismayed that despite making over £20 million of profit last year, Caffè Nero has not paid a penny in corporation tax; and calls on the directors of Caffè Nero to remedy this situation urgently.
63 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th May 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th May 2015

VAT ON TOURISM

 Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th March 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015

YORK'S COMMUNITY STADIUM

 Tabled by: Hugh Bayley (Labour - York Central)
That this House notes that York's professional, semi-professional and amateur sports clubs have worked closely in partnership with the local authority to develop a community stadium at Monks Cross; believes that the only suitable site for a community stadium is at Monks Cross; welcomes the economic and socio-economic benefits that …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
2nd March 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015

POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS

 Tabled by: Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises that police officers often place themselves in the way of harm to protect their communities, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice and leaving behind families and loved ones; believes that we have a moral and public duty to ensure all police widows and widowers are financially provided …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015

UK OFFSHORE OIL INDUSTRY

 Tabled by: Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the severity of the downturn in the UK's offshore oil industry resulting from the slump in oil prices; believes that short-term responses such as delay or cancellation of long-term projects, laying off workers, extending working hours, accelerating cost-cutting recruitment practices or changing terms and conditions without …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
25th February 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION INSULT TO INJURY CAMPAIGN

 Tabled by: David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes the invaluable contribution made by servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, to the security of the UK and the risks they take with their health and lives in defence of freedom; further notes that this unique sacrifice is not fully recognised within the social care system, …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th March 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2015

VAT ON WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS

 Tabled by: Charlotte Leslie (Conservative - Bristol North West)
That this House is concerned about the level of Value Added Tax (VAT) levied on women's sanitary products, such as tampons and sanitary towels; notes that, whilst female sanitary products are subject to a five per cent rate of VAT, shaving razors are subject to a zero per cent rate, …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th February 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015

PASSENGER SERVICES, SAFETY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ON THE FIRST GREAT WESTERN LINE

 Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that despite record planned Government investment in rail, the South and West franchise holder, First Great Western (FGW), appears to be taking a backward approach to passenger services, safety and employee relations as new rolling stock will not include buffet cars, future staffing levels on trains …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th February 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015

RIGHT TO STRIKE

 Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes that 18 February 2015 is Global Day of Action for the Right to Strike; further notes that the Canadian Supreme Court on 30 January 2015 handed down a judgment proclaiming that the right to strike was a fundamental right inherent in the fact that freedom of …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th February 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015

TRANSFER OF NATIONAL GALLERY STAFF TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR

 Tabled by: Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall South)
That this House condemns the decision by the National Gallery to transfer 400 of its 600 staff to the private sector; notes that these staff are responsible for the security of the paintings and the public and provide information about the collection to the Gallery's millions of visitors each year; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th February 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015

SUE RYDER DYING DOESN'T WORK 9 TO 5 CAMPAIGN

 Tabled by: Sarah Champion (Labour - Rotherham)
That this House expresses support for Sue Ryder's campaign, Dying doesn't work 9 to 5, and believes that all dying people, their carers and families should have access to dedicated 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week, palliative advice and support and co-ordination; expresses concern that only eight per cent of clinical commissioning …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
10th February 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015

COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS REPORT ON REFORM OF LEGAL AID

 Tabled by: Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the Thirty-sixth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts, on Implementing reforms to civil legal aid, HC 808; is concerned by the figures published by the Committee which highlight a 30 per cent rise in cases starting in family courts where both parties are representing themselves …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th February 2015
Albert Owen signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015

TACKLING ANTI-SEMITISM

 Tabled by: Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the publication of a report by the All-Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Anti-Semitism; welcomes the cross-party nature of the report and the positive engagement of a wide range of stakeholders in the process; further welcomes the inquiry panel's action plan to address the concerns of the Jewish …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1