James Gray's 84 Early Day Motions
21st March 2024
James Gray signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024

Town and Country Planning

 Tabled by: Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (Former RAF Scampton) (Accommodation for Asylum-Seekers etc.) Special Development Order 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 412), dated 20 March 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 March 2024, be annulled.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 22
4th March 2024
James Gray signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th March 2024

Future defence spending

 Tabled by: Giles Watling (Conservative - Clacton)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals to require that a minimum of 3% of GDP be allocated to defence spending; recognises that defence spending is at a three-year high but should be protected to prevent economic downturns from impacting the defence budget adversely; believes …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
6th March 2023
James Gray signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2023

The Loan Charge

 Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House is concerned that suicides have been linked to the Loan Charge and that despite the Morse Review, thousands face unaffordable demands, with the risk of further suicides; notes that most people facing action were mis-sold schemes and that HMRC are demanding scheme users repay disputed tax; further …
118 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 33
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th January 2023
James Gray signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2023

Yeti Airlines Flight 691

 Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House acknowledges the terrible impact of the crash of Yeti Airlines Flight 691; pays tribute to the work of the Nepalese Emergency Services and all first responders; remembers the 72 passengers and crew; and conveys its sympathies to the family and loved ones of those in the accident.
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2021
James Gray signed this EDM on Monday 19th July 2021

Mountbatten diaries

 Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House notes with concern that the personal diaries of Lord and Lady Mountbatten were purchased from the family's Broadlands Archive Trust, a decade ago, by Southampton University with a substantial sum of public money including almost £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund; that, until the sale to …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 11
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
18th March 2020
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2020

Co-operation between Blind Veterans UK and the Blinded Veterans Association of America

 Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House celebrates the forthcoming 75th anniversary on 28 March 2020 of the Blinded Veterans Association of America and recognises its close and developing partnership with Blind Veterans UK, formerly known as St Dunstan’s, in the area of research into sight loss; acknowledges the unique value of the proposed …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
19th December 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2020

War Disablement Pension and Employment Support Allowance

 Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that veterans are an asset to our society and deserve the best possible care and support; considers that those who have been injured in the service of the UK deserve the full value of their War Disablement Pension; notes that under the current system the War …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th January 2020
James Gray signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2020

Australia bushfire crisis

 Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West)
That this House acknowledges that the Commonwealth of Australia is fighting one of its worst bushfire seasons, fuelled by record-breaking temperatures and months of severe drought; recognises that the heart-breaking and vicious bushfire crisis is affecting states and territories right across the Commonwealth of Australia; sends its heartfelt sympathies to …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
16th October 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2019

Firework safety

 Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House acknowledges the distress faced by countless individuals and families as a result of the improper use of fireworks in the lead up to and during bonfire night; welcomes the recent Scottish Government consultation, which invited the public to express their views on the sale of fireworks, on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th March 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019

FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH FORCES PERSONNEL

 Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution made by thousands of Foreign and Commonwealth members of the UK’s Armed Forces; notes that those who have served for at least four years are eligible to apply for indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK for themselves, their partners and …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th April 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th July 2019

NEW MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION FOR CHILDREN

 Tabled by: Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House agrees with the Prime Minister that the state of mental health legislation as it stands constitutes a burning injustice to people living with a mental health illness and notes her intention to introduce a Bill in 2019; further notes that every year one young person in ten …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 13
Conservative: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
24th June 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th July 2019

HOMES NOT HOSPITALS

 Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House recognises the inadequacy of in-patient settings for autistic people and people with learning disability; condemns the appalling abuse that was uncovered at Whorlton Hall Hospital by BBC Panorama; notes with concern that this took place eight years after a similar scandal at Winterbourne View; further notes the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 4
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th June 2019

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHINOOK CRASH AT THE MULL OF KINTYRE

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the worst peacetime disaster in RAF history when all 25 passengers and four crew members lost their lives in the chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre; notes that there is still no satisfactory explanation for the crash which took the lives …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
4th June 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th June 2019

75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF MONTE CASSINO

 Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle for Rome - the battle of Monte Cassino; notes that it was the troops of the Irish Brigades including the 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers, 6th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the 2nd London Irish Rifles who were the vanguard of this …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
4th June 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th June 2019

NATIONAL DAY OF COMMEMORATION FOR SERVICEMEN HELD AS PRISONERS OF WAR BY JAPAN FROM 1941 TO 1945

 Tabled by: Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House remembers that over 50,000 UK servicemen were held as Japanese prisoners of war from 1941-45; recognises the tragedy that over 25 per cent of these servicemen were either killed or died during captivity; further recognises the contribution of those held captive as prisoners of war to our …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st May 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 2019

POLICE WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS PENSION EQUALITY

 Tabled by: Holly Lynch (Labour - Halifax)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of all who have served, and continue to serve, in the police force, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the protection of others; acknowledges that the support provided by the spouse of a police officer is crucial both emotionally and practically; …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd May 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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
4th April 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS SCHEME

 Tabled by: George Eustice (Conservative - Camborne and Redruth)
That this House notes that the UK successfully operated a Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme from 1945 until 2013; regrets the decision of the previous coalition Government to close that Scheme; further notes that many sectors in agriculture and horticulture are reporting acute difficulties recruiting labour for the 2019 harvest with …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 9
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
11th April 2019
James Gray signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019

Exiting the European Union

 Tabled by: William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 859), dated 11 April 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 April 2019, be annulled.
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 69
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
20th November 2018
James Gray signed this EDM on Thursday 29th November 2018

PLASTICS BILL

 Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; further notes that global fossil fuel subsidies amount to 5.3 trillion US dollars, more than the combined GDP of UK and France; notes that fossil fuel subsidies reduce the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th May 2018
James Gray signed this EDM on Monday 5th November 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
30th October 2018
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 2018

TRAVEL BAN ON STEPHEN YAXLEY-LENNON

 Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that an invitation has been issued to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, to speak at events in Washington DC on 14 November 2018; further notes that these invitations have been issued by anti-Muslim think tanks the Middle East Forum and the David Horowitz Freedom …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd October 2018
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th October 2018

THERE BUT NOT THERE

 Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of There But Not There, an art installation project which commemorates the fallen heroes of the First World War; notes that the project has raised £4 million for six military charities; further notes that £800,000 of the funds raised will be paid as …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2018
James Gray signed this EDM on Monday 2nd July 2018

CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST CAMPAIGN

 Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House commends the efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in campaigning for access to the precision medicine Orkambi; recognises that the campaign has been ongoing for nearly three years; further recognises the urgency of the situation as every month that passes is critical for people with cystic fibrosis; …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
5th June 2018
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018

POST OFFICE COUNTER SERVICE IN MEMBERS' LOBBY

 Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House greatly values the service, over decades, of the Post Office counter staff in the Members' Lobby Post Office; views with concern the proposal to shut down the counter service in that Office; regrets that hon. Members have not had this properly drawn to their attention; acknowledges that …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2018
James Gray 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
21st February 2018
James Gray signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st February 2018

NEW QUAY LIFEBOAT STATION

 Tabled by: James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House celebrates the 150 years of service of New Quay lifeboat station; recognises the incredible work which so many volunteer lifeboat crew, shore crew and others have carried out since the station was created in 1864; acknowledges the circumstances surrounding the New Quay lifeboat station's creation following the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
20th February 2018
James Gray signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
22nd January 2018
James Gray signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2018

EXPEDITION ICE MAIDEN

 Tabled by: James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House congratulates the Ice Maiden team for successfully crossing Antarctica unsupported, towing sledges by muscle-power alone over more than 1,000 miles in one of the world's most extreme and hostile environments, and arriving two days ahead of schedule on 20 January 2018; notes that this is the first …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
19th December 2017
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017

NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL

 Tabled by: Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2017
James Gray signed this EDM on Monday 30th October 2017

75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEIZURE OF ENIGMA DOCUMENTS FROM THE U-559

 Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House salutes the extraordinary courage of the three crew members of HMS Petard who, on 30 October 1942, boarded the sinking German submarine U-559 in circumstances of extreme peril; recognises that the Enigma material they retrieved proved vital in saving countless Allied ships and lives; deeply regrets that …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th November 2016
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016

PRESERVATION OF HMS PRESIDENT (1918) AND LIBOR FUNDING

 Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the great historical significance of the World War One submarine-hunter, the former Q-ship, HMS President; further recognises her service to the country through both World Wars, and in the Cold War as Drill Ship for the London Division, Royal Naval Reserve; acknowledges her value as a …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 9
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th November 2016
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016

TRIGGERING OF ARTICLE 50

 Tabled by: John Penrose (Conservative - Weston-super-Mare)
That this House supports the triggering of Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union according to the Government's timetable.
40 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 35
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
13th September 2016
James Gray signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th September 2016

POLAR OCEAN CHALLENGE

 Tabled by: James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House congratulates the great British explorer David Hempleman-Adams and his team on-board the 42 foot aluminium hulled yacht, Northabout, for successfully transiting the North East Passage and the North West Passage, thereby circumnavigating the North Pole in a single Arctic summer on 12 September 2016; notes that this …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 8
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2016
James Gray signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th July 2016

BOEING AND GLOBAL AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES

 Tabled by: Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House celebrates the centenary of Boeing, the largest aerospace and defence company in the world; recognises its important role in the development of the global aerospace and defence industries over the past 100 years; acknowledges its partnerships with and support for a wealth of UK commercial aviation customers …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
24th May 2016
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

 Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House observes that 8 November 2015 was the 50th anniversary of the creation of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the purpose of which was to build a US base on Diego Garcia; notes that an agreement between the UK and the US of 30 December 1966 made provision …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Conservative: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2016
James Gray signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st March 2016

RECORD COPIES OF ACTS

 Tabled by: James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House disagrees with the conclusion of the House of Commons Administration Committee in its First Report of Session 2015-16, and regrets the decision by the House of Lords to discontinue the use of vellum for printing Acts of Parliament; further regrets that the views of individual hon. Members …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 20
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th January 2016
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATION DESERT STORM/GRANBY

 Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House marks the 25th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm/Granby to liberate Kuwait from occupation by Saddam Hussein's forces; recognises that the effort was based on a coalition of 34 countries; salutes the nearly 50,000 Britons who served in the successful operation and the 47 Britons who made the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th February 2016
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016

SUPPORT FOR ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES SERVICE LEAVERS

 Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the need for greater co-operation between separate service charities and those charities and the Armed Forces of the Crown; accordingly welcomes the launch of the Shipmates and Oppos programme for the support of all Service Leavers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and their Reserves; congratulates …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

THE ROLE OF THE KURDS IN FIGHTING DAESH

 Tabled by: Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House warmly congratulates the Kurdistan Regional Government's brave Peshmerga and other Kurdish allies on recapturing Sinjar from Daesh with the assistance of international coalition airstrikes; recognises that this is not only a major psychological defeat but also severs the main supply road for Daesh forces between Raqqa and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

SUPPORT FOR WOUNDED VETERANS

 Tabled by: Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House congratulates the four British and two US wounded veterans from the charity Walking with the Wounded on completing their 72 days, 1,000 mile Walk of Britain, raising awareness of their outstanding resilience and showing how they face their future with the same courage and determination which they …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd November 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

 Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House observes that 8 November 2015 will be the 50th anniversary of the creation of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the purpose of which was to build a US base on Diego Garcia; notes that an agreement between the UK and the US of 30 December 1966 made …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

BOMBARDIER MURRAY KERR, 77 BRIGADE

 Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates Glasgow-based army reservist Bombardier Murray Kerr, of 77th Brigade, on winning the Best Amateur Portfolio in the prestigious Army Photographic Awards 2015.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
26th October 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

 Tabled by: Nic Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Awareness Month across the UK and that 13 November 2015 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters for the various activities being carried out to raise awareness of the disease during November 2015, including Pancreatic …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2015
James Gray signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd November 2015

CO-OPERATION BY SERVICE CHARITIES

 Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the need for greater co-operation between separate Services Charities: accordingly, welcomes the recent battlefield tour, for wounded veterans of all ages, to Ypres, organised and run by The Not Forgotten Association in co-operation with the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association and Combat Stress; acknowledges, in this Great …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th September 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015

USE OF THE TERM EUROPEAN UNION

 Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House deprecates the frequent use of the term Europe when what is meant is the European Union; considers Europe to be a wonderful continent of great nations and great peoples, of great beauty and culture, and that the European Union is simply a political structure covering many of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 10
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015

MENTAL HEALTH PROVISION FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND VETERANS

 Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House considers that comprehensive mental health service provision for armed forces personnel and veterans is essential, taking account of best practice guidance in the accessibility and delivery of both specialist and generic services; and calls for timeous access to medical and psychological therapies, prioritising the resources required for …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 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
8th September 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2015

REIGN OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH

 Tabled by: Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast North)
That this House affirms its loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen as her glorious reign now stands without equal; expresses its gratitude for the sure and steadfast monarchy this country and all the other Commonwealth realms have enjoyed; remembers Her late father, His Majesty King George VI, and the stalwart …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
7th September 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2015

MONUMENT TO RECOGNISE SIKH SACRIFICES IN WW1

 Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the sacrifices and bravery of Sikh soldiers in fighting for Britain during the First World War; notes that, although Sikhs made up only two per cent of the population of British India, they formed 20 per cent of the British Indian Army and that 130,000 Sikh …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2015

END OF PRODUCTION FOR THE LAND ROVER DEFENDER

 Tabled by: Liam Byrne (Labour - Birmingham, Hodge Hill)
That this House records with great pride the production of the two-millionth Land Rover Defender; salutes the extraordinary achievement of Land Rover's designers and workers in creating a world-renowned British classic; and notes with great sadness the end of an era as production draws to an end, but looks forward …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 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
15th June 2015
James Gray signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th June 2015

GASTROINTESTINAL STROMAL TUMOUR CANCER

 Tabled by: James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House supports the aims of GIST Support UK, the key charity specifically focused on combating gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST); acknowledges that GIST is a rare and awful form of cancer commonly found in the digestive system; and calls on the Government to ensure that the only effective third-line …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 8)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Private John Howard, 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, aged 23, from Wellington, New Zealand, Guardsman Christopher Davies, 1st Battalion Irish Guards, aged 22, from St Helens, Merseyside, Ranger Aaron …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 13)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Kingsman Sean Dawson, 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, aged 19, from Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester, Rifleman Mark Marshall, 6th Battalion The Rifles, aged 29, from Exeter, Lance Sergeant Dave …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 10)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Marine David Charles Hart, 40 Commando Royal Marines, aged 23, from Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, Bombardier Samuel Joseph Robinson, 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, aged 31, from Carmarthen, Private Thomas …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 6)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Paul Watkins, 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's), aged 24, from Port Elizabeth, Republic of South Africa, Highlander Scott McLaren, The Highlanders 4th Battalion the Royal Regiment …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 7)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Private Daniel Steven Prior, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, aged 27, from Peacehaven, East Sussex, Lance Corporal McKee, 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, aged 27, from Banbridge, County …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 9)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sapper Ishwor Gurung, 69 Gurkha Field Squadron, 21 Engineer Regiment, aged 21, from Pokhara, Nepal, Sapper Darren Foster, 21 Engineer Regiment, aged 20, from Carlisle, Rifleman Remand Kulung, 1st …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 5)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sapper Elijah Bond, 35 Engineer Regiment Royal Engineers, aged 24, from St Austell, Rifleman Sheldon Lee Jordan Steel, 5th Battalion The Rifles, aged 20, from Leeds, Private Thomas Christopher …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 2)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Jamie Webb, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, aged 24, from Wythenshawe, Kingsman David Robert Shaw, 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, aged 23, from Barrow-in-Furness, Sapper …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 4)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Guardsman Jamie Shadrake, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, aged 20, from Wrexham, Wales, Lance Corporal Matthew David Smith, Corps of Royal Engineers, aged 26, from Aldershot, Lieutenant Andrew Robert Chesterman, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 3)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Corporal Jack Leslie Stanley, The Queen's Royal Hussars, aged 26, from Bolton, Sergeant Luke Taylor, The Royal Marines, aged 33, from Bournemouth, Lance Corporal Michael Foley, Adjutant General's Corps …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No.1)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Captain Thomas Clarke, aged 30, from Cardiff, Flight Lieutenant Rakesh Chauhan, aged 29, from Birmingham, Warrant Officer Class 2 Spencer Faulkner, aged 38, Corporal James Walters, aged 36, from …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

DAIRY FARMERS

 Tabled by: Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker - Chorley)
That this House recognises the important role dairy farmers play in supplying dairy products to consumers; highlights the high quality dairy products which are supplied by local farmers and the benefits that dairy produce brings to providing a healthy, well-balanced diet; expresses concern at the way in which dairy farmers …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 13
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Speaker: 1
2nd June 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

WAR GRAVE RECOGNITION HMT LANCASTRIA

 Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House expresses its full and sincere support for those campaigners and family members whose loved ones died on 17 June 1940 when the troopship HMT Lancastria was sunk off the coast of France with the loss of an estimated 4,000 souls; further supports their efforts to have the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 21)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sergeant Jonathan Mathews, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, aged 35, from Edinburgh, Lance Corporal Kenneth Michael Rowe, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, aged 24, from Newcastle, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 26)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Jonathan Peter Hetherington, 14 Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare), aged 22, from South Wales, Corporal Bryan James Budd, 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, aged 29, from Ripon, Lance …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 27)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sergeant Paul Bartlett, Royal Marines, aged 35, Captain Jim Phillipson, 7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, aged 29, from St Albans, Hertfordshire, Lance Corporal Peter Edward Craddock, 1st Battalion …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 25)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Marine Richard J Watson, 42 Commando Royal Marines, aged 23, from Caterham, Surrey, Marine Jonathan Wigley, 45 Commando Royal Marines, aged 21, from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Marine Gary Wright, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 24)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Private Johan Botha, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment, from South Africa, Private Damian Wright, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment, aged 23, from Mansfield, Private Ben Ford, 2nd Battalion The …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 22)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Drummer Thomas Wright, 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Forresters, aged 21, from Ripley, Derbyshire, Guardsman Neil 'Tony' Downes, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, aged 20, from Manchester, Lance Corporal …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 20)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Steven 'Jamie' Fellows, 45 Commando Royal Marines, aged 28, from Sheffield, Marine Damian Davies, aged 27, Sergeant John Manuel, aged 38, from North East England, Corporal Mark …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 23)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of James Thompson, Trooper Ratu Sakeasi Babakobau, Household Cavalry Regiment, aged 29, from Fiji, Trooper Robert Pearson, The Queen's Royal Lancers Regiment, aged 22, from Grimsby, Senior Aircraftman Graham Livingstone, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

SIKH SOLDIERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR

 Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War, when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, one hundred years ago Sikh …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 19)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Christopher Harkett, 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh, aged 22, from Swansea, Marine Michael 'Mick' Laski, 45 Commando Royal Marines, aged 21, from Liverpool, Corporal Tom Gaden, 1st …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 18)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Major Sean Birchall, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, aged 33, Lieutenant Paul Mervis, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, aged 27, from London, Private Robert McLaren, The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 17)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Guardsman Christopher King, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, aged 20, from Birkenhead, Liverpool, Captain Daniel Shepherd, 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps, aged 28, from Lincoln, Corporal …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 14)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Tommy Brown, The Parachute Regiment, Lance Corporal Christopher Roney, A Company, 3rd Battalion The Rifles, aged 23, from Sunderland, Lance Corporal Michael David Pritchard, 4th Regiment, Royal …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 12)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Rifleman Daniel Holkham, 3rd Battalion The Rifles, aged 19, from Chatham, Kent, Lance Corporal of Horse Jonathan Woodgate, Household Cavalry Regiment, aged 26, from Lavenham, Suffolk, Sergeant Steven Campbell, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 16)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Fusilier Shaun Bush, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, aged 24, from Warwickshire, Sergeant Paul McAleese, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, aged 29, from Hereford, Private Jonathon Young, 3rd …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 15)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Corporal Nicholas Webster-Smith, Royal Military Police, aged 24, from Glangwili, Staff Sergeant Olaf Sean George Schmid, Royal Logistic Corps, aged 30, from Truro, Corporal Thomas 'Tam' Mason, the Black …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 11)

 Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze, B (Malta) Company, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), aged 31, from Manchester, Private Jonathan Monk, 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, aged …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
4th March 2015
James Gray signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2015

SIKH SOLDIERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR

 Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, 100 years ago, Sikh troops …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1