29th October 2024
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 2024
Support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House expresses its regret at the passing of laws in Israel's Knesset which in effect denies the protections and means essential for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the largest humanitarian agency in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, to operate; believes there is no viable alternative to …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 10
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th October 2024
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024
UN’s resolution on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and sanctions
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution on 18 September calling for Israel to rapidly end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT); further welcomes that the UN resolution calls on states to comply with their obligations under international law and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
9th September 2024
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th September 2024
Football ticket prices
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that despite the cost of living crisis and football clubs earning ever more income from broadcast and commercial income, 19 out of 20 Premier League clubs increased ticket prices this season; further notes that many clubs are abolishing or reducing concessionary tickets, both penalising loyal senior …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
23rd April 2024
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024
FA Cup replays
Tabled by:
Martin Vickers (Conservative - Brigg and Immingham)
That this House regrets the decision to end replays in the FA Cup; and calls on the football authorities to reconsider this decision.
11 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Workers Party of Britain: 1
7th February 2024
73 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th January 2024
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
Journalists in Gaza
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is profoundly shocked and saddened by the deaths of over 85 journalists and other media workers in Gaza since the Hamas attacks of October 7, with many more critically injured, missing or in detention without trial; believes that journalists in Gaza are the only ones standing between …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th January 2024
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
Short-term medical evacuation of children from Gaza
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House welcomes the work of Saving Gaza's Children, an NGO dedicated to supporting the children of Gaza to receive life-saving and time-critical, emergency medical care required as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict by identifying children in dire need of medical evacuation and securing their evacuation to host …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th January 2024
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
Pension restitution for women born in the 1950s
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from so many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have suffered pensions loss through the targeting of their pension rights; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; recalls that …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
22nd November 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
Cost of applying for indefinite leave under the bereaved partner concession
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House supports the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London’s call for a fee waiver to be introduced for grieving widows applying for indefinite leave to remain under the bereaved partner concession; notes that the death of a loved one brings multiple emotional, practical and financial costs; …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 21
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
15th November 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
VAT on audiobooks
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that audio books, now popular and widely available across all genres, from business to academic, from historical to self help, are a lifeline for many people with sight loss, visual impairment, dyslexia or other reading disabilities; agrees that audio books offer unique opportunities for visually-impaired and …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th January 2024
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th January 2024
School Meals Coalition
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House welcomes the creation of the School Meals Coalition; notes the Coalition is a partnership of 96 countries, with responsibility for over 60 percent of the world’s population, spanning the full range of geographies and across high, middle and low-income countries; congratulates the Coalition in supporting the reinstatement …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th December 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2023
Arms to Israel
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House notes with deep concern that UK-made military equipment and technology is being used by Israel, including in its most recent bombardment of the occupied Gaza Strip which has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries; expresses alarm at reports by the UN Commission of Inquiry on the …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 36
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th December 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 14th December 2023
Adult literacy
Tabled by:
Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West)
That this House recognises that poor literacy skills and illiteracy can consign adults to insecure and low-paid work, lead to poverty and isolation and leave them vulnerable to exploitation; further recognises that people who struggle to read and write can face difficulty in accessing housing, social security, health and care …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st November 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 27th November 2023
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Tabled by:
Paulette Hamilton (Labour - Birmingham Erdington)
That this House acknowledges that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that survival rates in the UK still lag behind much of the rest of Europe and the World; notes that pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect and that diagnosis takes too long with slow processes and multiple tests …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
7th November 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023
Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
105 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
19th April 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023
Indefinite leave to remain for bereaved partners
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House supports the Refugee and Migrants Forum of Essex and London’s call for a fee waiver to be introduced for bereaved partners applying for indefinite leave to remain; notes that the death of a loved one brings multiple emotional, practical and financial costs; believes that people whose leave …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 12
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th October 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2023
Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 36
Independent: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
6th September 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2023
Compensation for nuclear test veterans
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House recognises the contribution of the nuclear test veterans, including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans who were present during the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967; acknowledges the sacrifices made by more than 20,000 British personnel who took part in these atomic tests; notes that nuclear test …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
13th September 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2023
Mandatory food waste reporting in England
Tabled by:
Olivia Blake (Labour - Sheffield Hallam)
That this House notes that UK food waste causes an estimated 36 million tonnes CO2eq in emissions domestically and overseas, costing businesses and citizens approximately £19 billion; further notes that UK on-farm food waste alone is estimated to use an area of agricultural land half the size of Wales and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 8
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th May 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 4th September 2023
Specialist Huntington’s Disease Services
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South)
That this House notes that Huntington’s Disease is a rare, hereditary and incurable neurological condition that slowly robs patients of their ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and care for themselves; notes that a University of Aberdeen study, published in the Journal of Neurology, highlights that the number …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th July 2023
Palestinians facing persecution
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House recognises that the Palestinian people are under unprecedented attack; notes that the Israeli Government, one of the most right-wing in its history, has launched its biggest military incursion in the West Bank in two decades, is announcing thousands of new illegal settlements on a regular basis, continuing …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 9
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th June 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 6th July 2023
Nuclear test veterans
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House acknowledges the treatment of nuclear test veterans in Scotland and the rest of the UK; notes their continuing battle for justice and recognition for their role; further notes with disappointment the latest delay to the issuing of a medal to these veterans; further acknowledges their ongoing anger …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th June 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 3rd July 2023
Pride Month 2023
Tabled by:
Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House celebrates Pride Month 2023 and the LGBTQ+ community; recognises that generations of LGBTQ+ people have had to fight for the rights they have today; regrets that this year’s Pride Month is taking place in a climate of heightened hostility, particularly towards trans people; is deeply concerned that, …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
13th June 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th June 2023
Fire Safety Remediation in Blocks below 11 metres
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South)
That this House notes with concern that leaseholders living in blocks below the arbitrary height threshold of 11 metres are facing uncapped costs to fix cladding and other building safety defects, which may lead to repossessions and bankruptcy; believes that these leaseholders are no more to blame for the national …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th June 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 19th June 2023
Carers Week 2023
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House supports Carers Week 2023, taking place from 5 to 11 June; notes this year’s theme of recognising and supporting carers in the community; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers provide care worth £445 million each day to their family, friends and neighbours who are disabled, ill or …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th April 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th May 2023
Scope Disability Price Tag research
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House acknowledges disabled people face higher costs than non-disabled people, with Scope’s new Disability Price Tag research showing the average disabled person household facing extra costs of £975 per month compared to non-disabled households; notes that this implies disabled households need to find almost £12,000 more a year …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th May 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 15th May 2023
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day 2023
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House welcomes World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day on 19 May; understands that there are over 500,000 people in the UK living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, the two main forms of which are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis; appreciates the work of Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s Early Diagnosis campaign, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th April 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd May 2023
20th anniversary of shooting of Tom Hurndall
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes that April 2023 marks twenty years since 22 year old British photojournalist, Tom Hurndall, was shot in the head by an Israeli army sniper as he tried to rescue Palestinian children from the line of gunfire in Gaza; further notes that he died in January 2004 …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
30th March 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2023
Pension entitlement for women born in the 1950s
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with great concern that women born in the 1950s have been found to have been subjected to direct discrimination and maladministration as a consequence of having their entitlement to receive their state pensions at 65 revoked; further notes that 3.8 million women have been adversely affected …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
30th March 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th April 2023
Show Racism the Red Card
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House congratulates Show Racism the Red Card for engaging one million people through their anti-racist educational programmes; notes the contribution of footballers and other sportsmen and women in promoting equality and inclusion among adults and children in schools, workplaces and at sporting clubs; believes that Show Racism the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
7th March 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 27th March 2023
Increases to registrants’ fees of the Health and Care Professions Council
Tabled by:
Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice)
That this House agrees that proposals to increase registrants’ fees of the Health and Care Professions Council by 20 per cent in July 2023 should be scrapped; notes that increasing registrant fees by this amount would add to the severe financial pressures amid a cost of living crisis, resulting in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st September 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 27th March 2023
Prepayment meter energy customers and self-disconnection
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House acknowledges the rising cost of energy for households; notes that prepayment meter customers pay more in standing charges and unit rates for energy; recognises that prepayment meter customers are not afforded the same rights when in energy debt as direct debit customers; understands that a prepayment meter …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd March 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2023
Litter on motorways
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House deplores the huge amount of litter on motorways, access road, junctions and verges; notes that there is a crystal clear legal obligation on National Highways to ensure roads are kept clear of litter; and calls on National Highways to act on this obligation, use motorway gantries to …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st March 2023
Judgment on Bahrain state immunity
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House welcomes the High Court’s landmark ruling that the Kingdom of Bahrain does not have state immunity in a case brought by two UK-based Bahraini dissidents against the Bahraini government over spying allegations involving the use of spyware, which enabled it to conduct surreptitious surveillance on Bahraini political …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd February 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st March 2023
Warm Home Discount Scheme
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes that many households are struggling with the cost of their energy bills; welcomes the decision to expand the Warm Home Discount to reach more households; is concerned by the number of people who were previously eligible for the Warm Home Discount who are no longer receiving …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th February 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 27th February 2023
Local government funding
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House acknowledges that local government fulfils a vital role and should be funded in such a manner as to enable it to continue to do so; notes with regret that councils face a funding gap of £3.19 billion for 2023-24; further notes that councils will be confronted with …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd February 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 27th February 2023
VAT on audiobooks
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that audio books, now popular and widely available across all genres; from business to academic, from historical to self help, are a lifeline for many people with sight loss, visual impairment, dyslexia or other reading disabilities; agrees that audio books offer unique opportunities for visually-impaired and …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th January 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2023
Severe pectus excavatum treatment
Tabled by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House is concerned that the decision by NHS England to withdraw the surgery treatment for severe pectus excavatum and carinatum in its Clinical Commissioning Policy in 2019 has created a block for patients to access the relevant surgery; notes that severe pectus excavatum and carinatum treatment is routinely …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th February 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2023
2022 Champions League Final and Liverpool Football Club supporters
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House welcomes the findings of the Independent Panel Inquiry into the near-disaster at the UEFA Champions League Final in Paris on 28 May 2022; notes, further to EDM 131 tabled by the hon. Member for Liverpool West Derby, the total exoneration of Liverpool supporters by the panel from …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Independent: 12
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th February 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 9th February 2023
Celebrating support staff in further education
Tabled by:
Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice)
That this House applauds the vital work undertaken by support staff in colleges, who help keep colleges running smoothly and support learners with their further education; recognises the national celebration day, organised by UNISON, which takes place on Friday, 10 February 2023, entitled ‘Champions in our Colleges’; further recognises that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
18th January 2023
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 30th January 2023
Environment Agency workers industrial action
Tabled by:
Olivia Blake (Labour - Sheffield Hallam)
That this House fully supports the thousands of Environment Agency workers in their pay dispute, notes that they are engaged in the first strike action over pay to take place since the Environment Agency was established; further notes that while Environment Agency staff undertake vital work in responding to environmental …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd November 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2023
Intimidation at community, parish and town councils
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House expresses its support and appreciation for local community, parish and town councils which are the first tier of local government in England and Wales and play a vital role in our communities; notes with concern that whilst the vast majority of local councils are well run, there …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 8
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2023
Free school meals
Tabled by:
Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South)
That this House notes that 3.9 million children are growing up in poverty and that the cost of living crisis is estimated to push another 500,000 children into poverty; recognises that free school meals ensure millions of children get a hot, healthy meal each day, but that as millions of …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th December 2022
Cost of using vehicles for work
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises the impact that the increase in fuel prices and motoring costs is having on those who rely on their cars and personal vehicles for carrying out their work duties, particularly those in the NHS, local government and social care; notes that the current mileage rates are …
115 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 14
Liberal Democrat: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th December 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2022
Equal private pension entitlement for bereaved unmarried partners
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House welcomes the progress that has been made in ensuring unmarried partners have access to public service pensions; further welcomes the decision in 2019 to support the equal treatment of survivors of all legal relationships; recognises that the proportion of unmarried couples in the United Kingdom continues to …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st November 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2022
Funding for fire and rescue services
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House recognises and celebrates the significant role firefighters play in society, particularly in the face of increasing extreme weather events and the part they played during the pandemic that included delivering medicines to the vulnerable, supporting the ambulance service and moving the bodies of the deceased; further recognises …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
7th November 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2022
BBC local radio programming
Tabled by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House condemns the proposed cuts to BBC local radio programming which will see programming shared between regions after 2pm and on weekends; applauds the role of BBC local radio stations in democratic accountability, combating isolation and responding to crises such as covid-19 and local emergencies; questions for what …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th November 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2022
Police officers' pay
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House recognises the outstanding contributions made by police officers to the security and wellbeing of communities across the UK; and notes that the Police Federation of England and Wales is calling for the Government to urgently explain how more than a 25 per cent real-terms pay cut since …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd September 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2022
UK Embassy in Israel
Tabled by:
Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Government's review into moving the UK Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; notes that, on 21st September 2022, the Prime Minister told her Israeli counterpart about her review of the current location of the British embassy in Israel during …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th July 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2022
Media reporting of poverty
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House recognises the importance of journalism in reporting poverty in the UK; condemns any use of derogatory language which can lead to negative stigmatising; notes that this issue is of ever-increasing importance as the working class face a cost of living crisis and the Government's Fighting Fraud in …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th October 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Financial restitution to women born in the 1950s
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many Members across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; notes that at least 3.8 million women have been impacted by the …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Independent: 14
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th September 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Friday 23rd September 2022
Fracking ban
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House deeply regrets the Government’s announcement to lift the ban on fracking; notes with concern how extracting new fossil fuels distracts from investing in renewable projects and decarbonising heating systems; recognises the importance of reducing the demand for gas to heat homes in order to lower heating bills, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st September 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Friday 23rd September 2022
Tackling air pollution
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House recognises the urgent action needed to improve hazardous air pollution in the UK and the benefits of satellite data in monitoring and tracking the sources, extent and make-up of the hazard to ultimately mitigate the threat to human life; acknowledges that air pollution represents the largest environmental …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th July 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th July 2022
Electronic cigarettes and e-waste
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House notes that the use of e-cigarettes, commonly known as vaping devices, in the UK is rising, especially amongst young people, with single-use non-rechargeable devices commonly sold by retailers; is concerned that many single-use vaping devices cannot be disposed of in household waste and, although their batteries and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th July 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 11th July 2022
Srebrenica Memorial Week 2022
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises the 11th July as the annual day of commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide; commits to supporting the work of communities and schools across the country to tackle hatred and intolerance by raising awareness and educating people about the genocide that took place in Srebrenica; pledges to …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th June 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 11th July 2022
Funding for child and adolescent mental health services
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House recognises the debilitating effects an inability to obtain a diagnosis for a learning disability can have on a child's education and adolescence; expresses concern that people are currently experiencing up to seven year waiting lists in order to receive an assessment; urges the Government to take immediate …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2022)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th July 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 11th July 2022
Maximum temperature in the workplace
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that recent surveys of workplace health and safety representatives show that high temperatures are one of their top concerns; regrets that workers in the UK have no guaranteed legal safeguards from working in uncomfortable high temperatures, and that the consequences of this range from dizziness, tiredness, …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
10th May 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 11th July 2022
Planned coalmine in Whitehaven, Cumbria
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by Government plans to approve the first new coalmine for 30 years in Whitehaven, Cumbria, in order to supply steelworks; notes that industry figures say there’s no demand for the mine, and that a former British Steel Chief Executive has warned the plans will delay …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th May 2022
79 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
28th June 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2022
Abortion rights
Tabled by:
Charlotte Nichols (Labour - Warrington North)
That this House is deeply concerned at the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn the longstanding Roe v Wade decision that provided federal protection for the right for women to choose an abortion and maintain the safety and autonomy of their bodies; fears that consequent …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2022
Abortion rights in the United States
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House expresses its grave concern about the series of attacks that have been launched in the United States on a woman's right to choose; notes that the leaked opinion of the US Supreme Court overturning the judgement of Roe v Wade has been authenticated; is aware that poorer …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd June 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2022
Recruiting and retaining NHS staff
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House acknowledges there is a staffing crisis in the National Health Service, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic but predating it; recognises the intense pressure on healthcare staff, who having worked incredibly hard during the pandemic now face the vast challenge of clearing the backlog of care caused by …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th May 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 20th June 2022
Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is shocked by the killing of Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces whilst reporting on raids in Jenin; extends its sincere condolences to her family and colleagues who are devastated? by her death; is appalled that this widely-respected, brave and committed journalist was hit by …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th June 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 16th June 2022
Myeloma Awareness Week 2022
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House supports Myeloma Awareness Week which takes place 20 to 26 June and recognises that myeloma is a less common, incurable blood cancer that affects approximately 24,000 people across the UK; expresses concern that one in four myeloma patients wait over 10 months for a correct diagnosis; notes …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th June 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2022
Clean Air Day 2022
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House celebrates Clean Air Day 2022 on Thursday 16th June and the ongoing campaign to tackle air pollution; recognises that air pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK and the disastrous impact it has on individuals, families and communities; regrets that air pollution …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th June 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2022
Treatment of Liverpool fans at the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House condemns the deeply disturbing treatment by French police of Liverpool and Real Madrid fans outside Stade de France at the Champions League Final in Paris; notes catastrophic failures in stadium management by UEFA and French authorities which threatened the lives and wellbeing of supporters; further notes the …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Independent: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th May 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2022
Dame Deborah James
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House congratulates Dame Deborah James on her richly deserved Damehood; recognises her phenomenal fundraising efforts through the BowelBabe Fund for Cancer Research UK; thanks her, Lauren Mahon, the late Rachael Bland and Steve Bland for raising awareness and talking openly about cancer in the podcast You, Me & …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
16th May 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 16th May 2022
Jake Daniels
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House congratulates Jake Daniels on his courageous decision to be open about his sexuality; welcomes the support he has received from Blackpool FC; and calls on the Football Association, the English Football League, and the Professional Footballers’ Association to provide any support Mr Daniels needs and to act …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th April 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th April 2022
Energy from waste
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes the importance of sustainable energy production in tackling rising costs; recognises the adverse effects the rising costs of energy will have on household disposable income and the cost of living; acknowledges the need for pathways to sustainable energy production in communities; believes that energy from waste …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd March 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2022
P&O Ferries and DP World
Tabled by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision of P&O Ferries to fire 800 staff without notice or consultation with their trade unions, the RMT and Nautilus; demands the immediate reinstatement of the sacked workers; condemns their replacement with agency workers earning as little as £1.80 per …
125 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd February 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Venue for 2022 Champions League Final
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House calls for UEFA to move the Champions League final scheduled to take place on Saturday 28 May 2022 from St Petersburg in Russia to a new venue outside of Russia as a result of Russian hostility to Ukraine.
32 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th February 2022
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th February 2022
Diesel particulate filter efficiency tests
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes the challenge to public health caused by roadside air pollution, in particular fine and ultra-fine combustion generated particles; urges the Government to observe best practice globally with regards to mitigating harmful levels of air pollution and to be guided by effective, evidence-based policies; recognises that Diesel …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th May 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd February 2022
Giving every child the best start in life
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the work of WAVE Trust and its 70/30 campaign to reduce levels of child abuse, neglect and domestic abuse by 70 per cent by 2030; further notes that over two-thirds of this House have endorsed that campaign, including a majority from all parties; recognises the role …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 15
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
9th December 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st February 2022
Local measurement of air quality
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes with concern the issue of air pollution and its ensuing effects on health and wellbeing; recognises the 2018 guidance on air pollution by Public Health England that cites poor air quality as the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK; acknowledges that every human …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd December 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th December 2021
Fan-Led Review of Football Governance
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That his House welcomes the publication of the report following the Fan Led Review of Football Governance, chaired by the hon. Member for Chatham and Aylesford, Tracey Crouch MP; notes that the recommendations within the report are supported in full by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Football, the All …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th September 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th November 2021
Introducing a Wealth Tax
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House notes that almost a quarter of all household wealth in the UK is held by the richest one per cent. of the population; further notes that the wealth of UK billionaires increased by £106 billion since the start of the pandemic; believes that it is unjust that …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th October 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 22nd November 2021
Sewage pollution in National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the appalling levels of raw sewage contaminating the UK’s inland waters; is particularly concerned that untreated sewage was pumped into Lake Windermere for 1,719 hours–or 71 days–in 2020; notes that approximately 19.8 million people visit the Lake District each year; urges the Government to categorise Windermere …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
3rd November 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th November 2021
Toy safety
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House expresses concern on consumer’s safety in relation to unsafe products sold via online marketplaces in the UK; notes that this is an issue that has been raised by the British Toy and Hobby Association in their latest report entitled, Still toying with children’s safety, and by Electrical …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd September 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd November 2021
Campaign to secure the future of the Covid Memorial Wall
Tabled by:
Afzal Khan (Labour - Manchester Rusholme)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Covid Memorial Wall on Albert Embankment by Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice; notes that this memorial now includes over 150,000 hand-painted hearts to symbolise all those who lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic; praises the work of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 92
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 9
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th October 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th October 2021
Clean air action
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House recognises the health impacts of poor road air quality; notes that long-term exposure to air pollution can cause chronic conditions, a reduced life expectancy and contributes to 40,000 early deaths in the UK each year; further notes that nine out of ten adults and children now breathe …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
18th October 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 21st October 2021
Ban on trophy hunting imports (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House express its great sadness at the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP while serving his constituents; pays tribute to his many years of tireless service to the people of Basildon and Southend and to the many causes of which he was a powerful champion, including the …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th September 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021
Deregulated bus transport
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned with the adequacy of deregulated bus services in England outside London; notes the near unanimous consensus that the current system is not delivering for passengers and the multitude of reports finding as such; further notes that in England alone, average fares have increased 403 percent …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th September 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd September 2021
Palliative care
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House notes with concern a recent report by Marie Curie which predicts a 42 per cent increase in demand for end-of-life care by 2040; acknowledges the lack of funding for palliative care in the UK; recognises the crucial role end-of-life care has played during the covid-19 pandemic; understands …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
6th September 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Friday 10th September 2021
Communication of changes to the state pension age for 1950s-born women
Tabled by:
Andrew Gwynne (Labour (Co-op) - Gorton and Denton)
That this House notes the recent findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report entitled Women's State Pension Age: our findings on the Department for Work and Pensions' communication of changes; urges the Government to recognise the negative effects of successive DWP maladministration; calls for compensation for 1950s-born women; …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th July 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 9th September 2021
Israel Arms Trade (Prohibition) Bill
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
This House notes that the UK Government has authorised hundreds of millions of pounds worth of arms sales to Israel between 2016 and 2020; believes that the UK Government should end these arms sales as part of efforts to end Israel's militarized repression of Palestinians, violations of international law and …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 18
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
21st June 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 15th July 2021
Protection of seals
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward proposals to amend the Conservation of Seals Act 1970 to make it an offence committed if a person (or a third party controlled by the person, including but not limited to; dogs, drones or vessels) intentionally or recklessly kills, injures, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th June 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 12th July 2021
The fur trade in the UK
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Call for Evidence on the fur trade in the UK; urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the import and sale of fur in the UK having first banned fur farms more than 20 years ago, something that is possible now that the UK …
119 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th July 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 12th July 2021
England and Euro 2020
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
This House congratulates the England Football Team, manager Gareth Southgate, the players and all the back room staff for the way they have represented the country with dignity and commitment; particularly commends them for the clear and demonstrable opposition to racism and discrimination which they have shown before every game …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 7
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th June 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 8th July 2021
Srebrenica Memorial Week 2021
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that from 4 to 11 July 2021, the UK will mark Srebrenica Memorial Week with commemorations taking place in hundreds of schools, local authorities, places of worship, community centres, and police forces to name but a few, all of which bring the nation together in powerful …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th June 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th June 2021
Sustainability in national curriculum
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House considers best practice from across the United Kingdom and globally in terms of integrating sustainability into the national curriculum; recognises that the environmental challenges that we face require young people across the United Kingdom to be made more aware of the threats from climate change, environmental degradation, …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th June 2021
Arms export licences for sales to the Israeli Military
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes with concern the recent granting of and use of extant UK licences for the export to the Israeli military of categories of arms and arms components including military technology and components for aircrafts, helicopters, and drones, as well as grenades, bombs, missiles, armoured vehicles, tanks, ammunition, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
26th May 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th June 2021
Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes the high level of sexual violence in the conflict in Tigray, resulting in an estimated 10,000 women being raped in the four months to March: further notes the leadership role the UK government has played in global efforts to eliminate sexual violence in conflict; notes that …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th May 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 7th June 2021
Fire and rehire tactics (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House notes the continued use of fire and rehire tactics by employers in this country; condemns the actions of the growing number of employers who have forced their staff to choose between accepting a new contract with worse terms and conditions or losing their jobs; calls on the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 6
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th May 2021
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th May 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th May 2021
Ban on trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to implementing a robust, comprehensive and world-leading ban on trophy hunting imports; agrees that the trophy hunting of animals, including those at risk of extinction, is morally reprehensible; notes the strong support for such a ban among the general public, with the most …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 16
Conservative: 10
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th May 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021
Fire and rehire
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with alarm the growing number of employers who are dismissing and re-engaging staff on worse pay and terms and conditions, a practice commonly known as fire and rehire; agrees with the Government that such tactics represent an unacceptable abuse of power by rogue bosses, many of …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th May 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th May 2021
MOT tests and roadside air quality
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House recognises the challenge to public health caused by roadside air pollution, in particular, fine and ultra-fine combustion generated particles; urges the Government to look to how other countries mitigate harmful levels of air pollution that are prevalent on roads and highways for example the current Roadworthiness Directive …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th May 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th May 2021
Novus prison education strike
Tabled by:
Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the University and College Union (UCU) is involved in a protracted dispute with prison education provider Novus over inadequate covid-safety measures with members at 49 prisons and young offenders institutions taking strike action starting on Tuesday 11 May 2021; is alarmed by reports of intimidation …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
11th May 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th May 2021
Protests in Colombia
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House expresses profound concern on reports of excessive use of force by the Colombian police, against overwhelmingly peaceful social protests as confirmed by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights across Colombia from 28 April 2021, as part of a national strike; believes the right …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 30
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
17th May 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th May 2021
The right to breathe clean air campaign
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House acknowledges that long term exposure to air pollution causes between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths per year; expresses the belief that people across the UK and beyond should have an inalienable right to breathe clean air; notes that poor air quality is one of the greatest public health …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th April 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th May 2021
Fire and rehire tactics
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with alarm the growing number of employers who are dismissing and re-engaging staff on worse pay and terms and conditions, a practice commonly known as fire and rehire; agrees with Government Ministers that such tactics represent an unacceptable abuse of power by rogue bosses, many of …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th April 2021
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd March 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
Israeli permit system: children and parents in Gaza
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House condemns the inhumane practice of separation of children in Gaza who need medical treatment from outside the Strip from their parents, who are routinely denied accompanier passes by Israel; notes that since January 2018, Physicians for Human Rights Israel has assisted over 130 children including breastfed babies …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th March 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
UK-EU veterinary agreement
Tabled by:
Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this House recognises that the absence of a UK-EU veterinary agreement on sanitary and phytosanitary rules on movements of animals and food products between Great Britain and the EU and between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is creating major barriers for UK food exporters and also significantly contributes to …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th March 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
GP surgeries and the private sector
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House expresses alarm that Operose, a subsidiary of US health company Centene, has taken over AT Medics which has a large number of APMS contracts, including 49 GP practices; is concerned that the prioritisation of profit in the provision of NHS services will lead to a loss of …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th February 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
Sale of unsafe goods on online marketplaces
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that unsafe products continue to be sold on online marketplaces; further notes the risks that these unsafe products pose to users; recognises that more consumers are dependent on online marketplaces due to covid-19 restrictions; further recognises that many online marketplaces are not taking responsibility for the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
10th March 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 22nd March 2021
Pay Disparity Dispute at RAF Leeming
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that Babcock Aerospace workers providing operational and engineering services at the RAF Leeming base near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, are presently denied shift payments of around £5,000 per annum awarded to their colleagues undertaking the same safety-critical duties at RAF Valley in Wales; believes that this …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
4th March 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th March 2021
Police Federation of England and Wales Time Limits Campaign
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that justice delayed is justice denied; further notes the incredible work of police officers in ensuring the safety of this House and in communities in every constituency; notes the right of members of the public to make complaints against individual officers where perceived wrongdoing has occurred; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th March 2021
London Capital & Finance Plc bondholder compensation
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the significant losses of the 11,625 London Capital & Finance Plc (LC&F) bondholders who invested about £237million and may only get 20 per cent of their investment back following the scheme’s failure; notes that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme has paid £56.3 million in compensation to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
11th February 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th March 2021
Support to tackle food waste
Tabled by:
Neil Parish (Conservative - Tiverton and Honiton)
That this House recognises the valuable work of FareShare, the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste, in providing two million meals per week to people in need during the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges that it is deeply regrettable that two million tonnes of food goes to waste in the …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 6
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd March 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 15th March 2021
Accessibility of covid-19 vaccination and testing for people with sight loss.
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the need for all information regarding healthcare appointments and procedures to be made available in line with the Accessible Information Standard; further notes that reasonable adjustments should be made at covid-19 testing and vaccination centres to ensure that they are fully accessible; commends all NHS staff …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st March 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 15th March 2021
Worldwide right to education for girls
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House is concerned that, globally, 132 million girls are not in school; believes that all girls should have the right to education; acknowledges that conflict, gender-based violence and child marriage all present barriers to girls’ education worldwide; notes that the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the disparities in education …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th January 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 15th March 2021
Access to cash during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House commends the LINK commitment to replace all free-to-use ATMs within their network during the covid-19 pandemic; in addition acknowledges that cuts to the interchange fee have led to the closure of thousands of free-to-use ATMs; notes that this has affected rural communities most profoundly as alternative sources …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 15th March 2021
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the commencement of Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021, which runs from 1 to 7 March 2021 and focuses this year on binge eating disorder; recognises that eating disorders are serious illnesses experienced by at least 1.25 million people in the UK; notes with concern that, while …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th February 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 15th March 2021
Cuba and the US blockade
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises that the US blockade of Cuba has cost the Cuban economy billions of dollars, causes shortages in essential services and has been exacerbated by the Trump administration’s designation of Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism – a politically motivated move which intensifies sanctions against the Cuban …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 11
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th June 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 8th March 2021
LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in the UK
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises the need to make LGBTQ+ conversion therapy illegal in the United Kingdom; believes that Her Majesty’s Government must act to ensure all citizens of the LGBTQ+ community feel protected from harm; is concerned at the continuing of such archaic practices in the United Kingdom; calls on …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
10th February 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd March 2021
School breakfast
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House notes that school breakfasts tackle classroom hunger and improve children’s energy, behaviour, and concentration, leading to improved academic attainment; further notes that improved attainment enables children to leave school ready to secure highly paid work, contributing to economic growth; notes that the Government’s current National Breakfast Programme …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th February 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2021
Visiting in care homes and hospitals during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House notes the letter from the Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the matter of visits to people in care homes and hospitals during the covid-19 outbreak; is deeply concerned about the acute distress many …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
25th January 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th February 2021
Yemeni human rights and Saudi arms sales
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the continued disaster of the war on Yemen which has helped create what the UN has designated the worst humanitarian catastrophe anywhere in the world, threatening the lives of millions of Yemenis; further notes that the Government continues to allow arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
7th September 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Friday 12th February 2021
Funding for charity medical research
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House notes that charities play a vital role in funding medical research for many chronic conditions and life-threatening illnesses; further notes that the covid-19 outbreak has placed a financial strain on the charity sector which has seen a reduction in donations during the outbreak; acknowledges the importance of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
27th January 2021
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2021
Visas for musicians in the EU
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House applauds the over 100 musicians who wrote to The Times on 20 January 2021 and agrees that the UK Government must immediately seek supplementary agreement with the EU to secure the ability of all creative workers including musicians, performers, their equipment and others such as technicians to …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd September 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2021
Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses profound alarm at the climate and ecological emergency, with wildfires raging in California, and ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica melting in line with worst case scenario predictions for sea level rise according to a study by the University of Leeds and the Danish Meteorological Institute; …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th June 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 11th January 2021
Judge-led public inquiry into the Horizon scandal
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House recognises the life-changing injustices experienced by subpostmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; notes with the deepest sadness that subpostmasters have served custodial sentences and suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not commit; recognises the role of the Government in prolonging this crisis through not fulfilling their role of …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 63
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th November 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd December 2020
Demolition of Palestinian homes
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns Israel’s destruction of the entire Palestinian village of Khirbet Hamsa al-Foqa; is appalled that 73 people, including 41 children, have been made homeless in the largest incident of forced displacement in the West Bank for years; notes that 2020 has seen the highest level of …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 21
Independent: 6
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th November 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd December 2020
Israeli annexation of Palestinian land
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is deeply alarmed by the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements; notes that, despite the temporary suspension of formal annexation plans, Israel has accelerated the construction of illegal settlements across the West Bank to its fastest pace since 2012; recognises that settlement expansion amounts to the de facto …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
30th November 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Friday 27th November 2020
No Recourse to Public Funds
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House believes that the Government has a duty to ensure that everyone living in the UK is protected from both the health and financial impacts of Coronavirus; understands that long before the pandemic No Recourse to Public Funds restrictions have pushed migrants and their families into poverty and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th March 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 2020
Accelerating human relevant life sciences in the UK
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House acknowledges that many of the major diseases of our time remain poorly understood and lack adequate treatments; notes the economic, business and public health benefits of developing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) that have the potential to reduce drug development failures and save costs and time; recognises that …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 31
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th November 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020
Falkland Islands mine-free declaration
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the Falkland Islands will officially be declared mine-free on November 14 2020, fulfilling the UK's commitment of its clearance obligation under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention; notes that with this declaration the entire UK and her Overseas Territories will be mine-free; pays tribute to the members …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 8
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th November 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2020
Dismissals of app-based courier and private hire driver workers
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House condemns the opaque and unjust process by which app-based couriers and private hire drivers working for companies such as UBER and Deliveroo can be blocked permanently from their accounts and thus effectively dismissed from their jobs; recognises that couriers and private hire drivers are key workers who …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th May 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2020
Universal Credit, Maternity Allowance & SMP
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House is deeply concerned by the different treatment of Maternity Allowance and Statutory Maternity Pay by the Department of Work and Pensions in the calculation of Universal Credit awards, with Statutory Maternity Pay being treated as earned income and largely disregarded under the work allowance and 63 per …
119 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
20th July 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2020
Early pay rise for NHS staff
Tabled by:
Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool Wavertree)
That this House recognises the extraordinary commitment and sacrifice of NHS staff throughout the covid-19 outbreak; believes that the depth of public gratitude for this work must now be reflected in what the Government does next for NHS staff; notes that as it stands, NHS staff must wait until 2021 …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th October 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th October 2020
Treatment of football supporters during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House is opposed to the introduction of a charge of £14.95 per game to view the 150 Premier League matches not part of the existing broadcast deal; notes that these matches are currently being televised free of charge; acknowledges that football is being played behind closed doors due …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th September 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th October 2020
The global wildlife trade and prevention of future zoonotic pandemics
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes with concern the increased risks of future pandemics from the continued exploitation and commodification of wildlife in the global wildlife trade; further notes that zoonotic diseases are responsible for over two billion cases of human illness and over two million human deaths each year, that sixty …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 26
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
14th September 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 21st September 2020
Centrica
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the constructive approach taken by GMB Union and Unison in negotiations around their members' pay and conditions with British Gas and its parent company Centrica; condemns the tactics employed by that company in commencing those negotiations with threats to dismiss and re-engage its UK workforce on …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th September 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2020
Post-Covid-19 support
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House is concerned that many individuals who contracted covid-19 are continuing to be affected by the virus many months after their initial infection; notes that these post-viral symptoms can include: extreme fatigue, dizziness, severe headaches and muscular pain, inability to concentrate and post-exertional malaise; further notes that exercise …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th September 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2020
Researching and supporting people with long Covid-19 symptoms
Tabled by:
Andrew Gwynne (Labour (Co-op) - Gorton and Denton)
That this House recognises that around 10 per cent of people experience prolonged illness after covid-19 and calls upon the Government to urgently collect and regularly report on the number of those living with long covid by following up on those with confirmed or clinical diagnoses of covid-19; notes that …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th March 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2020
Real fur imports
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the imports and sales of real fur products; notes that the UK has long banned the main methods of fur so-called production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur factory farming, due to their inherent cruelty; believes that, in view of …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Scottish National Party: 39
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 11
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th July 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2020
25th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that from 5 to 12 July 2020 the UK will mark the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide where over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were murdered in and around Srebrenica by Bosnian Serb forces with a number of activities being held across the country; …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2020
Shukri Abdi
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House marks with deepest sadness the death of 12-year-old Shukri Abdi; notes that Shukri came to the UK in 2017 with her mother and four siblings after they fled conflict in Somalia; demands for justice for the family of Shukri Abdi; and calls on the Government to undertake …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2020
International law and trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House recognises the publication of the UN’s database of companies operating in Israeli settlements; acknowledges that all Israeli settlements are illegal and that the transfer of a civilian population to an occupied territory is a war crime under international law; notes that complicity in war crimes is a …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 8
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2020
Eviction of Palestinian family from East Jerusalem
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns the ongoing attempts of the Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) to evict the Sumarin family from their home in East Jerusalem; recognises this within a broader context of the Israeli government’s efforts to demographically alter the population of Jerusalem, and the controversial use of Israel’s Absentee …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 21
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
8th June 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2020
Chester Zoo
Tabled by:
Angela Eagle (Labour - Wallasey)
That this House is concerned that Chester Zoo, and other zoos will not be able to reopen alongside ticketed gardens and non-essential retail; is further concerned that no date for the reopening of zoos has been announced; recognises the enormous contribution Chester Zoo makes to the local economy, to educating …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th May 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Public inquiry into the effect of covid-19 on BAME communities
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House is concerned that covid-19 infections and deaths have disproportionately affected Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) British people; notes that BAME people make up one third of covid-19 patients in intensive care, two thirds of NHS staff who have died, and out of twenty three NHS doctors …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th March 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Friday 22nd May 2020
Equitable Life
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that the Equitable Life scandal remains an ongoing and significant injustice; notes that the majority of victims are retired factory shop workers, nurses, teachers, civil servants and small business owners who diligently saved for their retirement; is concerned that 12 years after the Government accepted the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 9
Conservative: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
18th May 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st May 2020
Gay and transgender conversion therapies
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House condemns the continued practice of gay and transgender conversion therapies in the UK; notes that this practice has been linked to an increased risk of suicide, poor mental health and substance abuse; recognises that the Government has pledged to ban such practices in their LGBT Action Plan …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th May 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2020
International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia 2020
Tabled by:
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House notes that 17 May is the annual International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia to highlight the violence and discrimination that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex communities and other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) continue to face; further …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
11th May 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th May 2020
Proposed Israeli annexation of part of the West Bank
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House notes with concern the plans of the new Israeli coalition government to annex part of the occupied West Bank; further notes that Israeli legislation can progress from 1 July 2020 to carry out such an annexation; highlights that any such annexation of territory occupied in 1967 is …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 28
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th May 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 11th May 2020
Free School Meal Vouchers
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House acknowledges the valuable support provided to vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils during the covid-19 pandemic by the provision of free school meal vouchers; recognises the difficulties schools and parents are facing due to problems with the Edenred system in the provision of the vouchers; and calls on the …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
29th April 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Support for Local Authorities during the Covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House expresses its gratitude for the hard work of local authorities in helping to ensure that vulnerable groups are protected during the covid-19 pandemic; recognises the vital role that local authorities are playing in the co-ordination and running of local support groups that distribute food and medication and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 8
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
9th January 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2020
Ban on trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Government's public consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies; notes the strong cross-party support for EDM 1829, Session 2017-19 and that 86 per cent of the British public support an end to trophy hunting; further notes that most UK trophy imports …
168 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 42
Conservative: 16
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
2nd March 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Exposure of workers in drive-through restaurants to air pollution
Tabled by:
Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House is concerned by the investigation carried out by BBC One’s Inside Out programme screened on 24 February 2020 into the levels of exposure to air pollutants experienced by workers in drive-through fast-food restaurants; notes that research by Professor Anitha K Chinnaswamy of the Centre for Business in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th February 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2020
Permanent Funding for the National Wildlife Crime Unit
Tabled by:
Lord Spellar (Labour - Warley)
That this House notes the success of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit through its intelligence-led role in the prevention and detection of crimes relating to a wide range of wildlife issues; recognises that the unit provides specialist skills, knowledge and expertise to the Police, UK Border Force, HM Revenue …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
29th January 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020
Grants for electric vehicles
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
This House supports the growth of electric vehicle sales; notes that Government funded grants for electric cars have been running since 2011 and that battery electric vehicles now represent 1.6 per cent of new car sales in the UK; further notes that those grants are due to end in March …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020
Rob Burrow testimonial match
Tabled by:
Judith Cummins (Labour - Bradford South)
That this House congratulates rugby league fans throughout the UK and beyond for their support of Rob Burrow after his recent diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease; recognises the support of playing colleague Jamie Jones-Buchanan for his incredible gesture in sharing his testimonial game with Rob and family; recognises the role …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
14th January 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 16th January 2020
World Cancer Day and less survivable cancers
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes World Cancer Day on 4 February 2020 and supports efforts to tackle the six less survivable cancers; recognises these six common cancers of the liver, stomach, pancreatic, brain, lung and oesophageal make up half of all common cancer deaths, despite making up only a quarter of …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th January 2020
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th January 2020
Adult Social Care
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House recognises with concern the widespread funding and staffing shortfall in social care services; welcomes the commitment in all major party manifestos to seek reform of the social care sector; notes the significant challenges an ageing population poses for local authorities and the NHS; further recognises the significant …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th December 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th January 2020
Somaliland independence
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes the strong historical ties between Somaliland and the United Kingdom; congratulates the people of Somaliland on the 59th Anniversary of Somaliland’s independence as a British protectorate; recognises the 1991 declaration of independence from Somalia; applauds the cities and boroughs across the United Kingdom including Cardiff, Sheffield, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th October 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 17th October 2019
Voter ID requirements at polling stations
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House expresses deep concern at the Government’s announced plans to prevent people from voting unless they can provide photographic identification at the next election; notes that of the 44.6 million votes cast in 2017, there were just 28 allegations of in-person voter fraud and one conviction; recognises that …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
15th October 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Intimidation in public life
Tabled by:
Alison McGovern (Labour - Birkenhead)
That this House recognises that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK and that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue; notes that abuse and intimidation know no political boundaries; welcomes the ongoing work on developing …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
15th October 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Bus passes for WASPI women
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned that not all the women living in England who are affected by the 2011 changes to state pension age are entitled to a free bus pass; notes that a free bus pass is a small concession, given that women born in the 1950s have lost …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd October 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2019
BUS PASSES FOR ALL WASPI WOMEN
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned that some of the women in England who were affected by the 2011 changes to state pension age are not entitled to a free bus pass; notes that a free bus pass would be a small concession, bearing in mind that some women born in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
24th July 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 25th July 2019
COMMERCIAL LOCAL RADIO AND BAUER
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the commercial local radio industry is now dominated by two media giants Global and Bauer; further notes that Bauer will own 36 per cent of commercial local radio licences in the UK if their purchase of four whole groups of radio stations namely UKRD, Wireless …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2019
SOLIDARITY WITH CONGRESSWOMEN OF COLOUR
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House endorses the letter of support put together by the Hope Not Hate campaign expressing solidarity with, and for, Representative Rashida Tlaib, Representative Ilhan Omar, Representative Ayanna Pressley and Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez; condemns without equivocation the inflammatory, hurtful and racist comments from the President of the United …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
26th October 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2019
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House recognises the great strength of public anger at the behaviour of England's private water companies; notes that contrary to the claims of the water industry, a recent paper published by Greenwich University's Public Services International Research Unit has found that private water shareholders have benefited from £56 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
15th July 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 2019
INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COUNCIL WORLD CUP FINAL
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House notes the sensational International Cricket Council World Cup Final on 14 July 2019; congratulates the England men’s cricket team on joining their female counterparts in winning the Cricket World Cup; believes that it is imperative that this inspirational success is used to encourage a new generation of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th June 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th June 2019
YEMEN PEACE PROCESS
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House welcomes efforts to continue the peace process in Yemen with all the relevant parties engaged in the Yemen war; recognises the strong historical ties between South Yemen, Aden in particular, and the UK; welcomes the strong and current cooperation between the UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th May 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd May 2019
FUNDING FORMULA FOR EDUCATION HEALTH AND CARE PLANS
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
That this House notes that the Government's current formula for allocating financial resources to schools includes a requirement that schools themselves have to fund the first £6,000 of the support for the most disadvantaged Special Educational Needs pupils (SEND), those with Education Health and Care plans (EHCP), and that this …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd May 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 20th May 2019
DEMENTIA FUND
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House notes that an estimated 60 per cent of recipients of homecare and 70 per cent of care home residents live with dementia; acknowledges that dementia is a condition caused by diseases of the brain with complex support needs that should be met by the NHS, like any …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Conservative: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th March 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2019
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes that the Environment Agency has imposed upon its non-nuclear staff a pay rise averaging less than 1.3 per cent which was rejected in ballot by more than 85 per cent of their union member staff and which represents a pay cut in real terms; further notes …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
23rd April 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 9th May 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
23rd April 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
PROPOSED STATE VISIT BY DONALD TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores the record of US President Donald Trump, including his misogynism, racism and xenophobia; condemns his previous comments on women, refugees and torture; further condemns his lack of action on climate change and failure to support the Paris Climate Change Deal; further deplores his sharing of online …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 73
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
7th March 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
CIVIL SERVICE PAY
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes since 2010 pay increases in the civil service have not kept up with inflation; is aware that since 2010 average salary levels in the civil service have fallen in value, by comparison with inflation, by between 1.1 per cent (consumer price index) and 1.9 per cent …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
2nd April 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
CENTREPOINT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House commends the work of youth homelessness charity Centrepoint on their 50th anniversary; is deeply concerned that in 2017-18 an estimated 103,000 young people in the UK were homeless or at risk; regrets that five decades on Centrepoint are still working with homeless young people in crisis who …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th April 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the contribution of one million euros made by Borussia Dortmund Football Club towards the expansion of Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Israel; congratulates the club for their commitment to the memory of the Holocaust and their ongoing action against modern day antisemitism; highlights an example of …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th April 2019
Clive Betts 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
14th March 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
IPSA AND MPs STAFF PAY
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the vital role that hon. Members' staff play and the hard work they do in supporting the work of hon. Members; notes with alarm that the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's increase to hon. Members staffing budgets of 1.5 per cent for 2019-20 falls below the rate …
123 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 85
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th February 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2019
REGISTRATION FEES AT THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council plans to increase its registration fees by 18 per cent from October 2019; believes that this increase is effectively a tax on practicing, as those who are regulated by the HCPC must pay this annual fee in order to …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 82
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
25th February 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th February 2019
NATIONWIDE YOUTH STRIKES FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House notes the voice and real concerns of young people on climate change and the future of the planet and of human-kind; recognises the latest warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the need for urgent radical action to minimise the catastrophic impacts of climate change; …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th February 2019
MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes the Government should enter into open and fair negotiations with the Mineworkers Pension Scheme Trustees; recognises the 50-50 surplus sharing arrangement is grossly disproportionate for the Government guarantee; believes that the scheme should solely operate for the benefit of its members who contributed to the fund …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
6th February 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th February 2019
VISA REFUSALS BASED ON TOEIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST ALLEGATIONS
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House notes the important contribution of international students to UK higher education; welcomes the presence of those who have entrusted their education to the UK; is concerned about the 35,870 students whose visas have been refused, revoked or curtailed due to allegations of cheating in the Test of …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd January 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
PARENTAL RIGHTS OF CONVICTED RAPISTS
Tabled by:
Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield Heeley)
That this House notes the case of Sammy Woodhouse, in which a man convicted of rape and serving a 35-year prison sentence was notified of family court proceedings for the child he fathered as a result of the rape; further notes that the man had no parental responsibilities for the …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th January 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking 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; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd January 2019
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
FUNDING FOR FURTHER EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Government to urgently increase funding for colleges across the country; urges the Government to work with trade unions to ensure that college staff receive a long-overdue pay rise so that their pay is put on a par with that of school staff; and recognises …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th January 2019
65 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
8th May 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 15th October 2018
THE 2019 LOAN CHARGE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses its concern at the 2019 Loan Charge; notes that it is retrospective applying back to 1999; further notes that as a result of the introduction of IR35, umbrella companies were set up and recommended by professional advisers and employment agencies; recognises that the Charge will affect …
152 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Conservative: 31
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
4th September 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
100 HEROINES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House recognises the work of The Royal Photographic Society in initiating its Hundred Heroines: Celebrating Women in Photography Today campaign, which is an international campaign to highlight inspirational women in photography on the centenary year of women's suffrage and redefine the status of women in contemporary photography; recognises …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that childcare vouchers are a widely-used benefit that are popular with parents and employers alike, with more than 60,000 businesses of all sizes offering vouchers to more than 750,000 parents; further notes that, with childcare costs having risen faster than incomes in recent years, a large …
126 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 63
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
4th September 2018
Clive Betts 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
12th July 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th July 2018
X PASSPORTS FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed in previous parliamentary sessions to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued by …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
21st June 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 2nd July 2018
IMPLEMENTATION OF £2 STAKE ON FIXED ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
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
20th June 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 2nd July 2018
CLOSURE OF FREE TO USE ATMS
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that LINK, the manager of the UK's free-to-use ATM network, proposes to cut the interchange rate fee the method by which ATMs are funded, by 20 per cent over the next four years; further notes that the first five per cent cut is to be implemented …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
8th May 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd 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
17th April 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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
26th March 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 29th March 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
13th March 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 26th March 2018
BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House welcomes the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ consultation on banning the use of electronic shock collars for training dogs and other domestic pets in England; recognises that legislation on this would ensure England has a similar ban to Scotland and Wales where the devolved Governments …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
15th March 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 2018
CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN TELFORD
Tabled by:
Lucy Allan (Independent - Telford)
That this House expresses concern about the scale of child sexual exploitation in Telford; notes that, in 2015-16, Telford had the highest number of child sexual offences recorded, per head of population, in each of the 317 community safety partnerships in England and Wales; recognises the horrific abuse and suffering …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st February 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018
US POLICY ON ABORTION SERVICES OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House notes that a year has passed since the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule, otherwise known as the Mexico City Policy, by the US Administration; recognises that this expanded policy has started to have a devastating impact on access to reproductive health services in the developing world …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th February 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
LIZZY YARNOLD AND THE 2018 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
Tabled by:
Michael Fallon (Conservative - Sevenoaks)
That this House congratulates Lizzy Yarnold from West Kingsdown near Sevenoaks on her magnificent success at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games; notes that this is the first time any British athlete has retained a Winter Olympic title; recognises that funding from the National Lottery and the UK Sport's Girls4Gold …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 11
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
20th February 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
DEDICATION OF CARRIAGE GATES TO PC KEITH PALMER
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House believes that the Carriage Gates should be named the Palmer Gates, to commemorate the life and professional service of PC Keith Palmer and to mark his gallantry and ultimate sacrifice in putting his life before those he courageously sought to defend; acknowledges its profound gratitude to PC …
133 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
20th February 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
CHEWING GUM REMOVAL SCHEME
Tabled by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
That this House notes the nuisance and unsightly blight imposed on streets throughout the UK by the careless disposal of chewing gum; further notes the extent of this problem with an estimated 2,000,000 pieces of gum being dropped in public places each day; acknowledges the high cost of removal of …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
22nd January 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th January 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
6th November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 20
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
19th December 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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
16th January 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Friday 19th January 2018
FUTURE OF HARTLEPOOL UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
That this House acknowledges the important role Hartlepool United Football Club has played in the community of Hartlepool; congratulates the supporters of Hartlepool United Football Club for their efforts to respond to the financial crisis of the Club; further congratulates the Club which is now in its 110th year on …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th January 2018
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
FUNDING FOR THE WORK OF UNWRA IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINIAN REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the announcement by the US Administration that it is to cut its funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency by more than half; notes that this decision threatens the human security of millions of Palestinian refugees, including those in need of emergency …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th January 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
6th December 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 7th 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
5th December 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2017
BLUE BELT CHARTER
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House congratulates Sir David Attenborough and the BBC on the spectacular Blue Planet 2 series; notes that, with the fifth largest marine estate in the world, the UK and its Overseas Territories are custodian to the largest coral atoll on earth, globally significant populations of albatross, whales and …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th December 2017
PALESTINIAN VILLAGE OF SUSIYA- ANNOUNCED DEMOLITION BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes with extreme concern the plight of the Palestinian village of Susiya, a fifth of which the Israeli State has announced will be demolished; further notes that the Israeli State claims that this village was constructed in violation of judicial order, yet has repeatedly refused to regulate …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
20th November 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
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
23rd November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
20th November 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 27th November 2017
HSBC MIDLAND BANK PENSION CLAWBACK SCHEME
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that employees of HSBC Midland Bank's Defined Benefit Occupational Pension Scheme believe that they were not adequately made aware of the clawback feature; further notes that this feature reduces the bank's pension contribution when basic state pension becomes payable; is concerned that this means that many …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
TRANSGENDER RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House agrees that the recommendations of the Women and Equalities Committee report on transgender equality needs to be implemented in full; believes that gender identity includes those who do not identify as either male or female, identify as both, a third gender or are fluid in their identity; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th November 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th November 2017
SOMALILAND ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House welcomes the recent elections held in Somaliland, and commends all citizens and candidates for showing their clear commitment to democratic processes in that country; further welcomes the role the UK played in funding the international election observation mission; urges all Somalilanders to support continued stability and progress …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th October 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 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
16th October 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
2 SISTERS FOOD GROUP
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recalls concerns previously raised by the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union about the 2 Sisters Food Group's business model, including attacks on jobs, pay and conditions of workers on sites acquired in takeover and merger deals; notes with concern the undercover evidence of The Guardian/ITV from …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Lucy Powell (Labour (Co-op) - Manchester Central)
That this House welcomes the Government's decision not to proceed with the Prime Minister's proposal for new selective secondary schools; notes the opening on 8 September 2017 of a new annexe of the Weald of Kent Grammar School in Sevenoaks, maintains that an annexe which accommodates fully 450 pupils and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 7th September 2017
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AT MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT OUTLETS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the global food restaurant chain McDonald’s is a hugely profitable multinational corporation and a major employer in the UK; further notes that currently many of its staff are paid below the rate recommended by the Living Wage Commission as the minimum necessary to enable a …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
CHILDHOOD TOOTH DECAY
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern that a quarter of five-year olds in England have tooth decay; further notes that tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions for five to nine-year olds, despite being largely preventable, with tens of thousands of children undergoing general anaesthesia for tooth extractions …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th June 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 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
12th July 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
FIXED ODD BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
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
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
DELPHI DIESEL SYSTEMS IN SUDBURY
Tabled by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
That this House expresses grave concern about the potential closure of Delphi Diesel Systems in Sudbury; urges the company to engage in meaningful consultation with workers at the site; notes that the Sudbury site is the most profitable in the UK, returning profits in the region of £1 million month …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 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
11th July 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
FAIR TIPS CONSULTATION
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the lack of publication of the Government's findings following its fair tips consultation which closed in July 2016; urges the Government to share its recommendations; demands that the report following the consultation is published as soon as possible in order to give some assurances to workers …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
REDUNDANCIES AT NESTLÉ
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the 300 redundancies announced at Nestlé factories in York, Fawdon, Halifax and Girvan; further notes the announcement that production of the Blue Riband will be transferred to Poland; acknowledges that Nestlé's operation is profitable achieving £21 billion in sales in the first three months of 2017, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
11th July 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
BANK OF ENGLAND STAFF PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House is appalled by the derisory pay settlement that has been imposed upon staff at the Bank of England; notes that the staff affected are dedicated workers fulfilling a range of functions within the organisation including security and maintenance; expresses concern that this is the second year running …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
11th July 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
TOXIC AIR
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House shares the longstanding concerns of cabin crew about the quality of cabin air on commercial airliners; is appalled at reports that cabin crew members have serious long-term illnesses, such as aerotoxic syndrome, which is believed to be linked to cabin air quality; acknowledges the unknown impact of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
42 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th 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
6th July 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th July 2017
RITZY PICTUREHOUSE CAMPAIGN FOR THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House condemns the action by Picturehouse, a subsidiary of Cineworld Cinemas, in sacking three union representatives involved in organising recent strike action at the Ritzy and other cinemas, and in suspending one further member of staff; shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th July 2017
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st June 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st June 2017
CUSTOMS UNION MEMBERSHIP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes the benefits of UK membership of the EU Customs Union which removes costly and time-consuming customs processes and red tape for trade with other EU member states, allows the operation of a soft Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland border that would be in jeopardy were the UK …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
30th March 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY (S.I. 2017, No. 194)
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017 No. 194), dated 22 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 February, be revoked.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th January 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE THE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - 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
18th May 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 20th April 2017
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the 2015-16 parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 28
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th March 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
LEYTON ORIENT FC
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with deep concern that a winding-up order has been served on Leyton Orient FC by HM Revenue and Customs due to non-payment of taxes by the club's owner, Francesco Becchetti; further notes Mr Becchetti's highly dubious business record, including a criminal investigation by the Albanian Government, …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Housing Costs Element for claimants aged 18 to 21) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 252), dated 2 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 March, be annulled.
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 26
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
1st March 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
CINEWORLD CINEMAS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on the treatment of staff by Cineworld Cinemas; is concerned that Cineworld Cinemas staff do not all receive the Living Wage, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, company maternity or paternity pay, or company sick …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 27th February 2017
EDUCATION: STUDENTS FEES, AWARDS AND SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I.,2017, No. 114), dated 7 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 February, be annulled.
93 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd 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
2nd November 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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
9th February 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2017
BRITISH AIRWAYS MIXED FLEET CABIN CREW PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House supports workers in British Airways Mixed Fleet cabin crew in their current industrial dispute over pay; condemns the significant pay package of £6.5 million to the boss of the airline's parent company, International Airlines Group; contrasts that package with reports that the starting basic pay of a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 30th 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
23rd January 2017
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
12th December 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017
BAHA'I BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the forced closure of over 100 Baha'i-owned shops and businesses in Iran over the first week of November by the Iranian authorities; further notes that these shops were reportedly sealed after they had voluntarily closed to mark two Baha'i Holy Days; notes serious concerns reported by …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th December 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and 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
14th November 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 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
28th November 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2016
SUPPORT FOR BEDOUIN VILLAGERS IN THE NEGEV
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is gravely concerned at plans by the Israeli government to demolish the Israeli-Arab village, Umm al-Hiran, in the Negev area of Israel; notes with dismay that it reportedly intends to evict the 500 Bedouin residents of the village, which has existed for nearly 60 years, with the …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2016
RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING FOR LGBT GROUPS AND WORLD AIDS DAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House welcomes the report of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance on World AIDS Day 2016 on the new Rapid Response Fund for LGBT groups in 29 countries whose HIV services are threatened by stigma, discrimination and violence; is concerned that men who have sex with men are 19 times …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2016
CLYDESDALE BANK REFINANCING PRACTICES
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the June 2012 findings of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) that there were serious failings in the sale of interest rate hedging products to some small and medium-sized businesses by Clydesdale Bank; further notes the earlier critical findings of the Treasury Select Committee that the voluntary …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 50
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016
PERFORMANCE OF THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises the vital role played by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and preventing crime; notes with very great concern the often inordinate delays in the processing of some enhanced DBS checks by police forces; further notes that these delays result …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th 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
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016
SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)
That this House recognises the invaluable work of the UK's more than half a million school support staff, including teaching and classroom assistants, school business managers, catering and cleaning staff, IT, HR and finance staff, facilities and maintenance staff, librarians, technicians and caretakers; notes the findings of a recent survey …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016
FOOTBALL CORRUPTION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House is concerned by the widening detachment between the fans who love the game and a growing number of football owners, authorities and leading figures; is shocked that the England manager has resigned after just 67 days for what the Football Association has called inappropriate conduct and a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th 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
11th October 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016
NIVOLUMAB
Tabled by:
Lord 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
24th October 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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
31st October 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 31st October 2016
CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House recognises the valuable role that social workers and all staff employed in the children's social care profession play in protecting and safeguarding vulnerable children; notes with concern that the Children and Social Work Bill contains a provision that would give Government Ministers the power to exempt local …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND THE GIG ECONOMY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the abuses of self-employment that have been documented in the report, Wild West Workplace; regrets that 10,500 self employed people delivering parcels for Hermes are vulnerable to low pay, bullying and insecure work, and that they do not enjoy the flexibility that is commonly associated with …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th September 2016
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JARROW MARCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House commemorates with pride the 80th anniversary of the inspirational Jarrow Crusade; salutes the 200 jobless men who set off for London on 5 October 1936 to highlight the grim reality of life without work; commends the proud marchers who wanted Parliament to understand they were orderly, responsible …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th September 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
FUTURE OF COVENTRY CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the uncertain future facing Coventry City Football Club with the agreement with Wasps Holdings Limited allowing them to play at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry due to expire in 2018; further notes with concern that talks between the football club and Wasps Holdings Limited have broken …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
6th September 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th September 2016
ACCESS TO PAYPAL IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with concern and surprise that the worldwide online payment system, PayPal, is not available to use for Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, despite it being available to users in Israel and Israeli settlers living in the occupied West Bank; recognises that the situation …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
EU-CANADA COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and 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
23rd May 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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
21st July 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
BUDGET FOR EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is alarmed at the planned 25 per cent cut to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) budget announced in the Comprehensive Spending Review; notes that the EHRC has brought together the knowledge and experience of the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th June 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2016
LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposed privatisation of the Land Registry; expresses further concern that any privatisation will have serious consequences for transparency and accountability in the UK property market and hinder efforts to crackdown on corruption and money entering the UK property market via offshore jurisdictions; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
18th May 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th May 2016
SOMALILAND RECOGNITION
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House congratulates the people of Somaliland as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of reclaiming their independence; recognises the strong historical ties between Somaliland and the United Kingdom; welcomes the strong cooperation between the UK Government and Somaliland through existing development aid and help in sustaining democratic institutions in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th April 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2016
RELEASE OF PALESTINIAN MP MARWAN BARGHOUTHI
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that the Palestinian politician and elected Member of the Palestinian Legislative Authority Marwan Barghouthi has been held in an Israeli prison continuously since 15 April 2002; further notes that, despite spending the last 14 years in jail, he is still the candidate in the strongest position …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th April 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2016
SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATIONS IN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House supports Israeli and Palestinian human rights organisations and non-profits that have come under attack from all branches of the Israeli government; expresses deep concerns that officials in the Israeli government are collaborating with extremist right-wing and fascist organisations such as Im Tirzu in order to silence those …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th March 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2016
DEMOLITION OF PALESTINIAN HOMES BY ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)
That this House condemns the major escalation in demolitions by the Israeli government in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; notes that 293 structural demolitions have taken place in the first six weeks of 2016, including numerous homes; expresses concern for the devastating effects such demolitions have on innocent civilians; further notes …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
18th April 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th April 2016
APPROVAL FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TREATMENT, TRANSLARNA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House welcomes the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to recommend the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment, Translarna, for funding by NHS England, as a result of a Managed Access Agreement; notes that Translarna is the first ever approved drug to treat an underlying …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th April 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
HM LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposals to privatise HM Land Registry; notes that the Government launched the consultation document at 5pm on the last sitting day before the Easter Recess when the House had risen; is aware that previous plans to privatise HM Land Registry were …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th April 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th April 2016
US MASTERS GOLF
Tabled by:
Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield Heeley)
That this House congratulates Mr Danny Willett on his remarkable victory at the US Masters in Augusta; commends Mr Willett for his steely determination under pressure; notes that he is the first Sheffielder, the second Englishman and only the fourth Briton to win the US Masters; welcomes this golden age …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
29th February 2016
65 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 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
22nd February 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 10th March 2016
CONSTRUCTION FATALITIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House is alarmed that the length of time between a construction fatal accident occurring and a prosecution beginning is increasing, as in 2014-15 the average time between a construction fatal accident and a prosecution starting was 879 days; believes these delays are intolerable and for the families involved …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 10th March 2016
HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS' BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned at HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) plan with the misnomer Building Our Future which will reduce its offices from 170 to 17; notes that these proposals are driven by the Department's need to end the costly Mapeley PFI estates contract; believes that a centralised, remote …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th January 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 10th March 2016
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 11), dated 6 January 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 January 2016, be annulled.
67 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th March 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
ELECTORAL REGISTRATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House notes that data released recently by the Office for National Statistics further exposes an electoral registration crisis in our democracy, particularly for 16 and 17 year-old attainers; further notes the success of the Chief Electoral Officer of Northern Ireland's Schools Initiative scheme in improving registration rates among …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd February 2016
CLOSURE OF SHEFFIELD BIS OFFICE
Tabled by:
Paul Blomfield (Labour - Sheffield Central)
That this House condemns the Government's decision to close the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) office in Sheffield; notes that there are 247 experienced policy staff working for BIS in this office who are responsible for delivering Government policy on a range of issues including apprenticeships and further …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th February 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th February 2016
USE OF DOGS IN PRODUCT TESTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House expresses concern about the use of dogs in the testing of products already tested on other species; notes the need to minimise burdens on industry as it seeks to develop new products; and supports the proposal by Cruelty Free International for the Government to urge a review …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th February 2016
LIVERPOOL FANS TICKET PROTEST
Tabled by:
John Pugh (Liberal Democrat - Southport)
That this House supports the protests made by Liverpool Football Club supporters in response to ticket prices showing little regard to or respect for the club's loyal fanbase; recognises that football clubs are not simply large businesses intent on maximising shareholder value but are part of the life and soul …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th January 2016
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 25th January 2016
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House notes that the National Voter Registration Drive (NVRD) is taking place over 1 to 7 February 2016; further notes that Mr Speaker, with the agreement of the House, allowed a projection of a ballot box onto Elizabeth Tower with the aim of encouraging citizens to register as …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
COMMENTS BY DONALD TRUMP
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Independent - Bradford East)
That this House condemns the recent comments by US Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, regarding his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States; notes that the language he uses is extremely divisive and will incite discrimination and hatred; further notes that such comments will be seized upon …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the last parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 30
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd October 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
21st October 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 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
10th November 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
WORLD TOILET DAY 2015
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That this House welcomes World Toilet Day 2015 which falls on 19 November; is concerned that 2.5 billion people are without access to basic sanitation and that 700 million people are without access to safe water globally; recognises the centrality of water, sanitation and hygiene to progress on other key …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
29th October 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Work Allowance) Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1649), dated 7 September 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 September, be annulled
74 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th November 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th November 2015
TRANSPORT ROUTES BETWEEN THE SHEFFIELD REGION AND MANCHESTER
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House recognises the campaign for a new transport route between Sheffield and Manchester, run over many years by various groups and stakeholders in Sheffield, Manchester and the High Peak; further recognises that an underground route would protect the Peak District National Park while at the same time providing …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd October 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd November 2015
FOOD HYGIENE
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House notes the difference in available food hygiene information in different parts of the UK; acknowledges that under UK law food outlets have no compulsion to display their food hygiene information, and customers can often only find this information online; recognises the value of a food hygiene rating …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th October 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd November 2015
ACCESS TO DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TREATMENT, TRANSLARNA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
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
14th October 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd 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
12th October 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd November 2015
'ONE TEAM FOR OUR NHS' CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House recognises the essential work carried out by support staff in helping the NHS achieve consistently high standards of care and patient experience; believes that everyone who works in the NHS should be properly valued, whatever role they fill; asserts that the media-driven divide between frontline clinical services …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th June 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd November 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
9th June 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd November 2015
RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the comments of the Israeli Prime Minister that there will be no state of Palestine on his watch and that he has repeatedly made it clear that he will never countenance a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza; further notes that the …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd November 2015
VOTES AT 16 IN THE EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that the voting age for the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU should be 16; notes that many youth-led organisations such as the British Youth Council are campaigning for this on its own merits and as an investment in the future of our democracy; …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st October 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st October 2015
TACKLING HOLIDAY HUNGER
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that thousands of children in the UK are suffering from hunger and malnutrition during school holidays; further notes the impact that this has on children's wellbeing and educational attainment; recognises the need to provide greater support for projects which are working to ensure children are fed …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
18th June 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 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
10th June 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 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
2nd June 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015
ILLEGAL AND UNSUSTAINABLE TIMBER
Tabled by:
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative - Richmond Park)
That this House notes the problem of illegal logging, estimated at between 15 per cent and 30 per cent of the international timber trade, which results in lost revenues for producer countries, environmental damage, loss of biodiversity and increased carbon emissions; further notes that the European Union's Timber Regulation (EUTR) …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 18
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015
PROTECTION OF ASIAN ELEPHANTS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that Asian elephants are endangered and could become extinct; is concerned that wild elephants are threatened by capture from the wild, habitat loss and poaching for ivory; is further concerned that captured elephants are often subject to isolation, starvation, dehydration and then prolonged beatings and are …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2015
Clive Betts 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
20th July 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th July 2015
FOOTBALL CLUBS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House welcomes the decision of Premier League football to pay a living wage; notes that this will not be introduced until the 2016-17 season; applauds the work of the GMB's End Foul Pay campaign highlighting this issue; further notes the findings of a Survation poll of football fans …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
STUDENT GRANTS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the increase in the participation of working class students in higher education since maintenance grants were reintroduced; condemns the proposal to cut grants as a direct attack on the poorest people accessing higher education in England; further notes that the transition from a subsidy to a …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the disproportionate costs incurred mainly by poorer households who pay for their gas and electricity using a prepayment meter; has concerns about the adverse impact of these costs on such households' ability to buy and cook food; acknowledges examples of good practice by individual energy suppliers …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 23
Conservative: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th June 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2015
IPCC REPORT ON ORGREAVE
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
"at end insert 'and that the inquiry should be initiated by and funded in total by the Government.'."
1 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
23rd June 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
BUFFER ZONES AROUND ABORTION CLINICS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the recent escalation in anti-abortion activity targeted at women and staff attending abortion clinics and pregnancy advisory services; further notes that approaching and recording women and staff, alongside the distribution of misleading information and distressing images, intimidates women and jeopardises access to legal healthcare …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th May 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN IRELAND
Tabled by:
Emily Thornberry (Labour - Islington South and Finsbury)
That this House congratulates the Republic of Ireland on becoming the first country in the world to endorse the call for marriage equality in a popular vote; believes that Ireland has fulfilled the aspirations of equality campaigners by winning majority support in virtually every parliamentary constituency and concluding the referendum …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
10th June 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2015
PUBLICATION OF ANIMAL EXPERIMENT RESULTS
Tabled by:
Jim Dowd (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)
That this House welcomes the requirement that all clinical trial results should be published; and calls on the Home Office to require and facilitate a similar arrangement for animal experiments, subject to the normal safeguards of commercial and academic confidentiality and safety, to enable researchers to avoid duplication and allow …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 6
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th June 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2015
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS
Tabled by:
Jim Dowd (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)
That this House welcomes the progress made by the Home Office in the last Parliament to allow Freedom of Information requests for animal experiment project licences subject to the normal safeguards of commercial and academic confidentiality and safety; and supports the call on the Government by Cruelty Free International to …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th May 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th May 2015
WALKING TO SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking to school can improve the physical and mental health of children, young people, parents and carers, and provides children and young people with a greater sense of independence and self-confidence; notes the success of Living Streets Walk to School Week 2015 and congratulates Living …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
EXTENSION OF THE BADGER CULL
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House believes that commencing the next badger cull in June 2015 is completely misguided and that it will result in many badger cubs being killed when they do not have TB; and calls on the Government to abandon plans for the 2015 cull since this has been found …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
18th March 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
MEASURING THE COST OF LIVING
Tabled by:
Frank Doran (Labour - Aberdeen North)
That this House believes that the Retail Price Index (RPI) remains the most accurate measure of the rise in the cost of living faced by UK workers; notes that over many decades the majority of pay bargaining in the UK has traditionally taken the RPI as its main reference point …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
17th March 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Tabled by:
Ed Miliband (Labour - Doncaster North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 [SI, 2015, No. 102], dated 4 February 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 February 2015, be annulled
50 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th March 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
17th March 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2015
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FUTURE FUNDING CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House welcomes the Local Government Association's Future Funding campaign and supports its aim of securing sustainable long-term funding for local authorities; acknowledges that councils have made £20 billion worth of savings since 2010, and applauds their resilience and ability to innovate; recognises that millions of people rely on …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
9th March 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2015
FUNDING OF FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House believes that further education colleges are central to improving the nation's skills; shares the concerns of those working and studying in further education regarding the recently announced 24 per cent cuts to non-apprenticeship adult education funding in England; recognises that this will have a devastating effect on …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
25th February 2015
63 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
10th February 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2015
BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES
Tabled by:
Ed Miliband (Labour - Doncaster North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Gaming Machine (Circumstances of Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 121), dated 2 February 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 February, be annulled.
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd March 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Andrew Love (Labour (Co-op) - Edmonton)
That this House agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that there is a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza; fears the outbreak of further hostilities unless the situation improves dramatically; notes the considerable amount of British and other international aid required to keep Gaza from deteriorating further and to assist in …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th February 2015
Clive Betts signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd 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