Ian Roome's 24 Early Day Motions
2nd September 2024
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Overseas constituencies

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that the Elections Act 2022 increased the number of UK citizens living abroad that are eligible to vote in UK elections to approximately 3.5 million; further notes that UK citizens residing abroad are represented by the hon. Member from their last place of residence in the …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
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Reinstate National Express coach services to Launceston and North Cornwall

Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
That this House deeply regrets the cancellation of the National Express 503 service between London and Penzance on 3 September 2024; notes that the 503 service offered inter city connections for people living in and around the town of Launceston which is not served by a mainline railway station or …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd September 2024
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Period product scheme for schools and colleges

Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House welcomes the period product scheme for schools and colleges; notes that that current scheme was in April of this year extended until July 2025; further notes that a longer duration of support would provide schools and young women with the knowledge that this scheme won’t be removed …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd September 2024
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Accelerating construction work and lower carbon construction vehicles

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the benefits of the production of concrete with zero waste, fewer lorry movements and minimal water waste by greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs); acknowledges that since their invention in 1975 and following regulations in 2918, VCMs have operated safely in the UK at 38.4 tonnes …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd September 2024
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Withdrawal of the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024.
78 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
Green Party: 4
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
24th July 2024
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Zero carbon homes

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and National Park authorities the powers to enforce the Future Home Standard for all new homes; calls for all …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Green Party: 4
Independent: 1
26th July 2024
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South Devon gymnast at the Paris Olympics 2024

Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House congratulates every athlete selected to represent Team GB at Paris 2024 and wishes them every success at the Games; notes that 16-year-old Paignton born gymnast Abigail Martin, member of the South Devon School of Gymnastics is competing; and further notes the vital contribution of UK Sport and …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th July 2024
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RNLI lifeguard Callum McDonald

Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House celebrates and pays its sincere gratitude to Callum McDonald, an RNLI lifeguard from Dundee; recognises his heroic effort which saved two young children from drowning in Farr Bay; appreciates the grave risks he exposed himself to in doing so; and echos the calls of the RNLI for …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
29th July 2024
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Rifles Regiment in the South West

Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House commends the selflessness and bravery of the Rifles Regiment; notes the integral part that it plays in defending the realm by undertaking deployments in Cyprus and Estonia, thereby providing important reassurance in relation to the Middle East and the northern flank of NATO, and by training the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
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Health services in Shropshire

Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House recognises the crisis in NHS services, particularly for rural communities; is concerned that over 10,000 people over the age of 65 waited for 24 hours or more to be seen at accident and emergency departments in Shropshire last year; acknowledges that this is greater than a 3,000% …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th July 2024
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Southern Water, Havant Thicket Reservoir

Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House notes with concern that Southern Water proposes to introduce recycled waste water into the spring-fed drinking water supply at the Havant Thicket Reservoir; further notes that this method of reverse osmosis will be the first of its kind in the United Kingdom and is a system used …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
29th July 2024
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Alan Gloak MBE

Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates the life of Alan Gloak MBE; thanks him for his services to Somerset as a dedicated councillor; former Mayor of Glastonbury, and a tireless Liberal Democrat campaigner; recognises the pioneering role he played for the LGBTQ+ community as a writer for HIM magazine and Q International; …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th July 2024
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Leven Beach world record attempt

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the 500 people who participated in the attempted world record break in Leven for the biggest link'n'dip; recognises that all 500 participants walked into the sea holding hands to a piper’s rendition of Flower of Scotland; celebrates the money raised for Megan’s Space, a mental health …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
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Cumbria coal mine court appeal

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the Government’s decision to withdraw support for plans for a new coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria; recognises that commissioning the coal mine contradicts the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; calls for urgent investment to be made in Cumbria for alternative sources of high …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Green Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th July 2024
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Flooding In the River Severn catchment area

Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury)
That this House recognises the economic, environmental, logistical and humanitarian impact upon businesses and residents of, and commuters through Tewkesbury constituency, owing to consistent flooding from the River Severn; notes that the population centre of Tewkesbury and several rural communities all lie within the River Severn catchment area; and expresses …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 1
24th July 2024
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Drylaw Telford Community Association

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the Drylaw Telford Community Association on their award of £20,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; understands the funding will be used to support the work of their 50 years+ Link Worker; notes that this is designed to connect people over the age of …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
24th July 2024
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Dalmeny and Queensferry Parish Church

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the Dalmeny and Queensferry Parish Church on their award of £20,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; understands that this will fund a two-year project to hold events for the community focusing on tackling loneliness, isolation and the cost-of-living crisis; notes the wider community …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
24th July 2024
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Gyle Recreation Grounds Association

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the Gyle Recreation Grounds Association on their award of £19,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; understands the funding will be used to support the refurbishment of the Gyle Community Centre; commends the work of dedicated volunteers in their commitment to improving a vital …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
22nd July 2024
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100th anniversary of the Devon Library Service

Tabled by: Steve Race (Labour - Exeter)
That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Devon County Library Service, managed by the Libraries Unlimited charity; pays tribute to all the staff, the board, and the volunteers for their dedication to providing free access to knowledge and spaces for community activity across Exeter, Torbay, and Devon; notes …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd July 2024
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UK arms exports to Israel

Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes with deep concern possible breaches of International Humanitarian Law by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; expresses its concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit breaches of International Humanitarian Law; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th July 2024
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Dental provision in the South West of England

Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House notes with concern the lack of NHS dentist provision in South West England; is shocked to learn that parents are often being told to take their children to private dentists in order to get a basic check-up; is concerned that over 100,000 children aged between 6 and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
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Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House believes no child should grow up without adequate food, a warm home or security for their future; notes the Department for Work and Pensions' April 2024 statistics which state that 1.6 million children are affected by the two-child benefit cap; further notes that parents subject to the …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 60
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
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State pension age and 1950s-born women

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; welcomes the findings of the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; further notes that on average over 100 1950s born women die daily, …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
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Peace in Israel and Gaza

Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses its devastation at the complete humanitarian disaster in Gaza with tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians killed, millions displaced and thousands of homes destroyed; urges Hamas to unconditionally and immediately release the hostages taken following the deplorable attacks on 7 October 2023; notes the unacceptable illegal …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 62
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1