David Morris's 27 Early Day Motions
16th October 2023
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CancerCare 40th anniversary

Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Fleetwood)
That this House wishes CancerCare a very happy 40th anniversary year providing therapies, help and support free to people of all ages affected by cancer throughout North Lancashire and South Cumbria; thanks them for their work from urban centres in Lancaster and Barrow to rural hamlets in the Lake District …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st July 2021
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Morecambe Football Club and covid-19 vaccination

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes the contribution Morecambe Football Club has made to the the covid-19 vaccination programme in Morecambe and Lunesdale by offering its stadium as a venue; further notes the dedication of Morecambe Football Club staff to help marshal at the venue and ensure that all of those attending …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st July 2021
David Morris signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 21st July 2021

Bay Medical Group

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House congratulates the staff of Bay Medical Group for their hard work and dedication to patients during the covid-19 pandemic; notes the work the whole team has done in ensuring patients could still access GP appointments safely throughout the outbreak by using new ways of working; notes the …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2019
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ADVICE ON AMENDMENTS GIVEN TO MR SPEAKER

Tabled by: David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House calls on the Speaker to uphold the principle of transparency by publishing any written notes taken at the meetings he held with House of Commons officials to discuss whether to allow an amendment to be moved to the Business of the House (Section 13(1)(b) of European Union …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Independent: 1
2nd July 2018
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FEDERATION OF BRITISH HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUBS

Tabled by: Greg Knight (Conservative - East Yorkshire)
That this House congratulates the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs on the occasion of its 30th anniversary in 2018; recognises its work in supporting the historic vehicle movement which overall contributes an estimated £4.3 billion to the UK economy; supports the Federation's aim of preserving the right to continue …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
7th December 2017
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BOUNDARY COMMISSION

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes that the revised proposals for the parliamentary constituency boundaries are currently in consultation; further notes that the Boundary Commission has a duty to listen to the representations made to it; regrets that the Boundary Commission failed in its duty to take into consideration 5,957 constituents, the …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2017
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JOB LOSSES AT BAE SYSTEMS

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House applauds all cross-party initiatives to safeguard employment at BAE Systems; and notes that Saudi Arabia, which accounts for some 20 per cent of BAE Systems' overall sales, has bought more than 70 Typhoons but is now prevaricating about buying another 40.
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
20th April 2017
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ALTHAM'S FINE FOODS

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes that, on 23 March 2017, Booths held their Trading Brief event in Manchester; congratulates Altham's Fine Foods in Morecambe for winning the Best Booths' Branded Product award for 2016-17 and the Best Overall Supplier award for 2016-17; and further congratulates Rick and James Altham for ensuring …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th March 2017
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ANAKINRA

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes the decision by NICE to stop the availability of the drug anakinra for patients who have been diagnosed with the rare condition Tumour Necrosis Factor Receptor Periodic Syndrome after March 2016; further notes that the decision was to allow the use of anakinra in exceptional circumstances; …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th February 2017
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS TRUST

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes that on 9 February 2017, the Care Quality Commission rated the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust as Good overall; further notes that the Trust was rated Outstanding for caring; congratulates the Chief Executive, Jackie Daniel, and every member of staff in the Trust …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st February 2017
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SHERYL AND PAUL AINSWORTH

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes that there was a road traffic collision near the Battery in Morecambe on Sunday 29 January 2017; further notes that a nine year old boy and a five year old girl were injured in the collision; and congratulates Sheryl and Paul Ainsworth for their fast thinking …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
13th December 2016
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LINCOLN CLOSE ILLUMINATIONS 2016

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes that on 4 December 2016 the hon. Member for Morecambe and Lunesdale, Gilly from BBC Radio Lancashire and Dr Alison Birtle, a clinical oncologist, switched on the Christmas lights in Lincoln Close, Westgate; further notes that the lights will be on for the full Christmas period …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
25th April 2016
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MORECAMBE BAY PRIMARY SCHOOL SPACE PROJECT

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House congratulates the pupils and staff of Morecambe Bay Primary School for designing a physics project which sent a toy dog, Sam, into space; notes that the school worked with English Lakes Hotels and Sentintospace.com to use helium balloons to send Sam, GPS tracking equipment and a GoPro …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
13th April 2016
David Morris signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016

STOKE GIFFORD PARISH COUNCIL PARK RUN DECISION

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House expresses disappointment at the decision of Stoke Gifford Parish Council to begin charging Parkrun for use of its parks, becoming the first in the world to do so, effectively destroying the central ethos of Parkrun; notes that Parkrun is an organisation which provides a free, timed five …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th April 2016
David Morris signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016

FALKLAND ISLANDS

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House reaffirms its unwavering and uncompromising commitment to the self-determination of the people of the Falkland lslands; and condemns the illogical determination of the UN that the Falklands, which existed well before Argentina, are within Argentina's territorial waters.
13 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
18th April 2016
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BAY RADIO AND THE 2016 COMMERCIAL RADIO AWARDS

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House congratulates the Bay radio station in Lancaster which has received five nominations in the annual Commercial radio awards; and further congratulates the whole team at the Bay for its teamwork and coverage during the flooding in Lancaster in December 2015.
2 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th March 2016
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NEW INN YEALAND COMMUNITY PUB

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes the Community Benefit Society which has been set up to re-open the New Inn in Yealand as a community pub; congratulates the organising committee for securing 168 investors of which 86 per cent are from Yealand and its surrounding villages; recognises that the pub should be …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2015
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ROYAL LANCASTER INFIRMARY

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this house notes that on Saturday 5th December 2015 there was a major incident called at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary to deal with the effects of Storm Desmond; further notes that the storm caused flooding and a power outage which meant the Royal Lancaster Infirmary was running on a …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
14th December 2015
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BBC RADIO LANCASHIRE

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes the valuable work BBC Radio Lancashire has been doing over the period of flooding and power cuts in Lancaster in keeping people in the area informed; and congratulates Tim Padfield who was on the ground in Lancaster for providing updates and pictures to people in the …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
8th December 2015
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BAY RADIO, LANCASTER

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House congratulates the whole of The Bay radio team for keeping their broadcast live during the flooding and subsequent power cuts in Lancaster; notes its offices in St George's Quay in Lancaster were flooded on 5th December 2015; further notes that The Bay team broadcast advice to residents …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
7th December 2015
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TIM PEAKE'S PRINCIPIA MISSION TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House congratulates astronaut Tim Peake on his Principia mission and on joining the International Space Station crew for Expedition 46/47 on 15 December 2015; notes that Tim Peake will be the first British European Space Agency astronaut to visit the International Space Station, where he will spend six …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st December 2015
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TYSON FURY - HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House congratulates Tyson Fury on being crowned Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World; celebrates that Tyson Fury defeated reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko on 28 November 2015; recognises that Fury defeated Klitschko after 12 rounds and the judges unanimously crowned him as the winner; and notes that constituents in …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
23rd November 2015
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UNIQUE KIDZ, MORECAMBE

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes that Unique Kidz and Co, based on Woodhill Lane in Morecambe, is a registered holiday and afterschool childcare provider for children with disabilities in the North Lancashire and South Cumbria area; considers that Unique Kidz provides a unique service to disabled children and that its operating …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
21st July 2015
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MISS ROSIE HANCOCK

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes that Morecambe Bay Community Primary School teacher, Miss Rosie Hancock, has been awarded a silver prize in the Pearson Education teacher of the year awards; and congratulates Miss Hancock for all of the fantastic work she has done to be awarded a prize for being one …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
21st July 2015
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THE LOYNE SCHOOL

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes that the Loyne School in Morecambe and Lunesdale was involved in the Send my Friend to School campaign and that students presented their views to the hon. Member for Morecambe and Lunesdale on 26 June 2015; further notes that the students would like to make sure …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
21st July 2015
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SANDYLANDS SCHOOL

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes that Sandylands Primary School in Morecambe participated in the Send my Friend to School campaign; further notes that as part of the campaign students presented their ideas to the hon. Member for Morecambe and Lunesdale; congratulates the students for becoming involved in the debate; and further …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
10th February 2015
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COUNCIL TAX REBATE IN THE WEST END OF MORECAMBE

Tabled by: David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes that Lancaster City Council has received £1.9 million from the Homes and Communities Agency, match-funded by the council to make £3.8 million since 2012; further notes that this money has not yet been spent; and urges Lancaster City Council to give ratepayers in the Chatsworth Gardens …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1