21st March 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March 2017, be annulled.
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 25
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
FREE PROVISION OF SANITARY PRODUCTS FOR GIRLS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is deeply concerned that girls in the UK are missing time in school because of a lack of access to sanitary products; recognises the unaffordable cost of sanitary products for some low-income individuals and families; notes that this is a hidden problem that some girls may find …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st March 2017
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women a year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that 77 per cent of …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th March 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st March 2017
WORLD TB DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises that 24 March 2017 marks World TB Day; notes that TB is the world's leading infectious killer, resulting in 1.8 million deaths per year; commends the Government's efforts to address TB at home through the introduction of the first Collaborative TB Strategy for England in 2015, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations (S.I., 2017, No. 204), dated 23 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 February, be annulled.
78 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th March 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th March 2017
POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that police officers often place themselves in the way of harm to protect their communities, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice and leaving behind families and loved ones; is deeply concerned that the Police Pension Regulations 1987 do not allow police widows or widowers the opportunity to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNICEF REPORT ON CHILDREN IN MILITARY DETENTION IN ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes 6 March 2017 as the fourth anniversary since the publication of the UNICEF report, Children in Israeli Military Detention; further notes that following the review of the application of martial law in the West Bank, including analysis of over 400 affidavits collected from detained children, UNICEF …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017
IRAN'S INFLUENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is extremely concerned by the growing domestic human rights violations in Iran and the high number of executions; highlights the role of Islamic Revolutionary Guards' (IRGC) increase in its domestic crackdown, including the arrest of activists, dissidents and dual nationals on trumped-up charges; is very disturbed by …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th March 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th March 2017
REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes that today worldwide there are approximately 65.3 million people who have been forcibly displaced, including 4.9 million Syrians fleeing war, reminds the Government that enshrined in the UN Convention is the duty to protect and assist refugees especially when they have to flee their homes in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th February 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
CAPPING OVERDRAFT CHARGES FOR CURRENT ACCOUNTS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on the total charges any bank can place on overdrawn personal current accounts; further calls on the Competition and Markets Authority to note the 2016 decision not to introduce a mandatory cap on overdraft charges; notes the high levels …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th February 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
ACCESS TO HEPATITIS C TREATMENTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses concern over the ongoing restrictions on access to NICE-approved hepatitis C treatments in England; notes the considerable effect this cap is having on people living with hepatitis C, who are often told they face an indefinite wait before they are able to access these treatments; expresses …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
8th February 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
SUICIDE AND THE CRIMINAL STANDARD OF PROOF
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes that, despite the decriminalisation of suicide in 1961, the criminal standard of proof of beyond all reasonable doubt continues to be applied in reaching a conclusion of suicide in coroners' courts; recognises that this contributes to the stigma around suicide, which prevents many young people from …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
7th February 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
CONFLICT AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes progress in peace talks between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines to end armed conflict and agree a socio-economic reform agenda; is concerned, however, about the recent suspension of unilateral ceasefires and hopes that constructive negotiations will continue; recognises …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd February 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
PROMOTING NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING GOOD CAUSES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House welcomes that National Lottery players have helped raise £36 billion for good causes since the National Lottery was introduced in 1994; notes that the National Lottery distributors have made more than 500,000 individual grants over that period, including at least 180 in every parliamentary constituency; encourages hon. …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st February 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 9th February 2017
EURATOM TREATY
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses regret and grave concern at the Government's intention to progress the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill and recognises that the implications will include separating from the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom); notes that Euratom has ensured commitment to the highest standards of nuclear safety, safeguards …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th February 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
FEEDING TUBE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises the life-extending and lifesaving benefits of tube feeding for children and young people who are unable to eat by mouth, or who are unable to receive enough nutrition from oral eating; acknowledges that some parents can face negative attitudes as a result of having a child …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
1st February 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
PRESS FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House is concerned at reports of state censorship, in particular the firing, detention and wiretapping of journalists working for newspapers, websites and broadcasters in Turkey; notes that under the state of emergency and in the run-up to the April constitutional referendum in Turkey, the authorities have been carrying …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st January 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
MODERN UNIVERSITIES
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House recognises the contribution made by modern universities; celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 which gave more people access to higher education across the UK; congratulates the staff, students and alumni of modern …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria, including the estimated two million civilians and opposition backers now kettled in Idlib and the half a million people trapped in the enclave of East Ghouta; notes with alarm that the Syrian regime, with the support of Russia …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd January 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
TRIDENT MISSILE TEST
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by media reports that a Trident II D5 missile malfunctioned during a test-firing in June 2016, heading towards the US rather than proceeding to its original target off the west coast of Africa; notes that the missiles, which are leased by the UK from the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 19
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
13th January 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 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
30th January 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 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
11th January 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th January 2017
UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2334
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the Government's support for UN Security Council resolution 2334 concerning Israel's illegal settlement building in occupied Palestinian territory; notes clause 5 that resolution text which calls on all states to distinguish, in their relevant dealings, between territory of the state of Israel and the Palestinian territories …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th January 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th January 2017
ORGAN DONATION PRESUMED CONSENT
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House congratulates the Welsh Government on the introduction of presumed consent for organ donation in Wales; notes that 39 lives have been saved in the past year; is concerned that the UK has one of the lowest rates of organ donation consent in Europe; notes the UK target …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th January 2017
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th January 2017
REUNIFICATION OF CYPRUS
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House congratulates the Cypriot leaders, Nicos Anastasiades and Mustafa Akinci, for agreeing to meet in Geneva on 9 January 2017; recognises all the work that, with the support of the UN, the Greek and Turkish Cypriot negotiators and their teams of advisors have done since May 2015 which …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th January 2017
SUPPORTED HOUSING
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House welcomes the Government's deferral of the planned housing benefit cap for supported housing residents until 2019-20; notes that people living in supported housing face a number of challenges, including significant mental health problems, learning disability, physical disability, homelessness, addiction and fleeing domestic violence; further notes that this …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th January 2017
RECOGNITION FOR MUNITIONS WORKERS
Tabled by:
Bill Wiggin (Conservative - North Herefordshire)
That this House supports the award of official badges to those who worked in munitions factories during World War 1 and World War 2, many of whom are women, recognising their invaluable contribution to the war effort.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th January 2017
UN INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House acknowledges the significant contribution that migrants make to all parts of the UK; welcomes those who choose to call the UK their home whether they are joining family, studying, working or seeking refuge or asylum; remembers all those migrants that have lost their lives fleeing persecution; and …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th January 2017
DEATH OF REFUGEES IN JORDAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with concern the loss of life of five people in the bombing of the Syrian refugee camp on the border of Jordan on 17 December 2016, which was allegedly carried out by Daesh; further notes the loss of life during another Daesh-led attack, which saw 14 …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th December 2016
FIFA RECOGNITION OF FOOTBALL TEAMS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with considerable concern that six football teams based in illegal Israeli settlements are playing in the Israeli football league, in the 3rd, 4th and 5th tiers, organised by the Israel Football Association (IFA), a member of FIFA; further notes that UN resolutions and international law are …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
REGENERATION OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House notes the Government's commitment to developing a new industrial strategy and building an economy that works for everyone; further notes that coastal communities experience among the highest levels of deprivation in Britain and Northern Ireland; believes that revitalising coastal communities demands a new approach to making sustainable …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS IN EYGPT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the attack on the Christian Coptic Church in Cairo, Egypt by Islamic extremists; sends its support to the Christians in Egypt and calls for more protection for Christians; and further calls on the Government to offer assistance to President el-Sisi on his efforts to combat violent …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
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
8th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
VIOLENCE AT WORK
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House notes with concern the publication of UNISON's annual Violence at Work Survey 2016, which shows that over 40,000 violent assaults against public service workers in Scotland were recorded over the last year; further notes that for employees of Scottish local authorities alone, the number of violent assaults …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
JUNK FOOD ADVERTISING TO CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the Committee of Advertising Practice for banning advertising for food and drink which is high in fat, salt or sugar from all non-broadcast outlets which target those aged under-16; notes that the ban will come into effect in July 2017; further notes that the UK is …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
OUTCOME OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE GAMBIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes the result of the presidential election in the Gambia, held on 1 December 2016, which Adama Barrow won; welcomes the remarks made by outgoing President Yahya Jammeh which acknowledge his defeat and commit to a peaceful transfer of power; further notes that Mr Barrow will become …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
PROSECUTION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE CATALAN PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with concern the decision of Catalonia's High Court to proceed with the prosecution of the Speaker and President of the Catalan Parliament, Carme Forcadell, for allegedly violating Spanish law by allowing a parliamentary debate on altering the Spanish constitution, specifically on holding a referendum on Catalan …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
ACCESS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the importance of maintaining the UK's world-leading research base; notes that this is vital to the UK's international reputation and to its future health, environment and economy; emphasises that science is international and depends on the freedom of all researchers to seek collaboration and training around …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 19
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF STORM DESMOND
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the hundreds of people who are still out of their homes and businesses one year on from the storms; notes that hundreds of …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2016 (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House acknowledges that Human Rights Day, on 10 December 2016, provides a timely reminder of how important it is that all those who defend human rights around the world are safe from attack, that all people have the freedom of thought, conscience and religion and can claim their …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
DEATH OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is alarmed by evidence which shows that a mass murder of political prisoners took place in Iran in or about the summer of 1988 and that those killed are buried in mass graves at Khavaran Cemetery and other locations in Iran; and believes the illegal killing of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
1st December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
APPLICATION OF MARTIAL LAW IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes that martial law has now been in place in the West Bank for almost 50 years and that the human rights organisation Military Court Watch has lodged submissions with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention relating to the continuing practice of detention and transfer for …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
SICK PAY FOR CONTRACTED STAFF IN PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern over the terms of employment for contracted staff employed in Parliament by Servest, and other contractors, who are paid the London living wage but do not receive sick pay; notes that these employees do physically demanding jobs, such as cleaning, which are essential to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes Sightsavers' Put Us in the Picture campaign; recognises that there are more than 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide, that one in seven people have a disability, and that 80 per cent of people with disabilities live in developing countries; acknowledges, that unless actively included from …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 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
23rd November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Nicholas Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that 17 November 2016 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters for their activities to raise awareness of the disease during November, including the joint Purple Light initiative, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
CHARITIES SUPPORTING 2015 FLOOD VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates all charities that support people who are struggling due to unforeseen circumstances; further congratulates in particular CancerCare and Age UK South Lakeland for their help in supporting the victims of Storm Desmond last year; recognises the positive impact such support has had on people who have …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
17th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
DISABLED STUDENTS ALLOWANCE SCHEME
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House notes the importance of the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) scheme for disabled people in Higher Education and the beneficial effect it has on recipients' academic achievements; acknowledges that DSA is associated with improved degree qualifications that result in significantly increased earnings; condemns the Government's reform of DSA, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th 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
12th December 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th December 2016
HEATHROW THIRD RUNWAY
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises that all the major candidates in the Richmond Park by-election opposed the Government's policy of increasing the number of runways at Heathrow Airport; notes that this accounted for well over 90 per cent of votes cast and shows a clear rejection of the Government's policy amongst …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
30th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th November 2016
POST OFFICE CONSULTATIONS
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes the recent consultations undertaken by Post Office Ltd into the closure of Crown post offices across Wales; further notes that in Aberystwyth the Crown Post Office was closed despite strong local opposition; recognises that closures have occurred throughout many communities in Wales despite local opposition; notes …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2016
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is concerned that UK international investment policy has not kept pace with commitments on human rights, the environment and international development, most especially that the formulation of existing Bilateral Investment Treaties may prevent partner countries from implementing policies to further progress in those areas, and that the …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 52
Labour: 47
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that the eleventh annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes place from 21 to 27 November 2016; further notes that this campaign was established by the charity Carbon Monoxide Awareness, an organisation which supports the victims and families of victims of carbon monoxide poisoning; recognises that in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
TICK TREATMENTS AND UK-BOUND PETS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the increased incidents of tick-borne diseases amongst domestic pets since the commencement of the non-commercial 2011 Pet Travel Scheme (PETS); welcomes the call of the British Veterinary Association for the re-introduction of compulsory tick treatments for all cats and dogs travelling back into the UK under …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
17th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes with concern that a recent investigation by the consumer group Which? found that there are carbon monoxide alarms available to buy online in the UK that are not compliant with the BS EN 50291 industry safety standard; further notes that such noncompliant alarms can fail to …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that there can be no acceptable level of road casualties; notes that the Department of Transport 2016 estimated cost of reported road accidents was £15.3billion, with the estimate for unreported …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd 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
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government appears rightly ambivalent about selling off profitable national assets, no final decisions having been made on privatising the Land Registry and Channel 4, while plans are at an early stage for selling off the public stake in National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DAY
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House welcomes International Students Day, 17 November, notes the immense contribution that international students make to UK education, the economy and society; understands that other countries such as Canada, Australia and the US are outpacing the UK in terms of growth in the international education sector through a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern about the August 2016 arrest of Ghada Jamsheer, a prominent Bahraini women's rights and pro-democracy activist, on charges related to her exercising freedom of expression and making criticisms online of the government of Bahrain; recognises the ongoing judical harassment Ghada Jamsheer has faced as …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes Anti-Bullying Week which takes place from 14 to 18 November 2016; acknowledges that this week is used to shine a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year; expresses deep concern that the NSPCC states that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity; notes that 21 November 2016 is the start of Electrical Fire Safety Week, which is run in conjunction with the Home Office Fire Kills campaign; further notes that …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
WORLD DIABETES DAY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 4 November 2016, when millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes; congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for running this annual campaign; notes that diabetes currently affects 415 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 642 …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
WALES RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM
Tabled by:
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That this House congratulates the Wales Rugby League team, along with England, Scotland and Ireland, on qualifying for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup to be held in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in October and November 2017; and calls on the Government to support the team to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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
8th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th November 2016
TWENTY-FIFTH OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House celebrates the twenty-fifth Otley Folk Festival which took place in 2016; congratulates Steve Fairholme and all the volunteers who have helped organise Otley Folk Festival over the past 25 years, a celebration of the best of local, national and international folk culture, music and dance and also …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
BOTTLE DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that a staggering 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day in the UK and that, along with cans, plastic bottles account for approximately 40 per cent, by volume, of all litter found in our environment; believes that a Deposit Return System will help ensure that …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
UN INITIATIVE ON MULTILATERAL NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the UN Open-ended working group on Nuclear Disarmament concluded with the submission of a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly which calls for a conference to be convened in 2017 with a view to negotiating a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 7
Labour: 7
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
NUCLEAR WARHEAD CONVOYS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the publication of the Nukes of Hazard: nuclear bomb convoys on our road report, published on 21 September 2016, which documents the nuclear warhead convoys which are regularly driven across the UK; is deeply concerned that Freedom of Information requests have shown that these convoys have …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016
VOTING SYSTEM FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Chuka Umunna (Liberal Democrat - Streatham)
That this House welcomes the various collaborative campaigns to make votes matter by introducing a fair voting system; notes that petitions started since the 2015 general election calling for a fair voting system have gained over 500,000 signatures, and that recent polling suggests a significant majority of the public support …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
24th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016
PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 946), dated 21 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 September 2016, be annulled.
130 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 90
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016
TRIDENT REPLACEMENT (NO. 2)
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that construction has begun on the Successor submarines as part of the programme to replace the Trident nuclear weapons system; is concerned that during the debate on the Address on 18 July 2016, Official Report, columns 6-114, the Government was unable to give an estimate for …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th November 2016
FREQUENT FLYER LEVY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
This House notes that the Government's commitment to limit aviation emissions in 2050 to no higher than 2005 levels and that, according to Department for Transport's analysis, growth in demand for aviation means that the UK is already set to exceed this target by 25 per cent; believes that expansion …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
19th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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
1st November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
CAVITY WALL INSULATION
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes that cavity wall insulation (CWI) has been installed in millions of homes in successive government-backed schemes, but that in many cases the insulation has failed, acting not as a barrier to keep heat on the inside but as a bridge to allow water penetration from the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st November 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
BILL OF RIGHTS FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House applauds the World Psychiatric Association on the publication of a Bill of Rights for Persons with Mental Illness; recognises that this asserts a set of fundamental political, legal, economic and social rights to be afforded to all persons with mental illness, so that they are treated as …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
31st October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
GOOD MONEY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Good Money Week 2016, which runs between 30 October 2016 and 5 November 2016 and aims to raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance to help people make good money choices; recognises that the sustainable investment market currently represents £1.5 trillion assets under management; notes …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd November 2016
CROP RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on Ministers of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to implement a stronger strategy and focus on crop research to help increase crop quality and yields in light of the fact that the annual harvest in 2016 has produced lower yields; and concludes that …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND DIFFERENT-SEX COUPLES
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that while same-sex couples are able to form a civil partnership, different-sex couples cannot; further notes that on 2 and 3 November 2016 the Court of Appeal will hear Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan's appeal against the decision of the High Court to reject their application …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
MOUNTAIN RESCUE
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House acknowledges the outstanding efforts of Mountain Rescue in responding to the devastation caused by storm Desmond; commends the exceptional professionalism of the Mountain Rescue volunteers and the selfless bravery they demonstrate in helping those in need; notes that, during their numerous rescue missions during storm Desmond, Mountain …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
26th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
STAND UP TO CANCER 2016
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House welcomes Stand Up To Cancer 2016 fundraising partnership between Cancer Research UK and public service broadcaster Channel 4; recognises that one in two people in the UK will be affected by cancer in their lifetime; notes the importance of Cancer Research UK's translational research, with clinical trials …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
JIMMY PERRY AND DAD'S ARMY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses sorrow at the passing of Jimmy Perry, the creator, writer and inspiration for the popular television show Dad's Army; recognises all the joy and laughter that his skill provided homes across the UK as one of the finest quintessential British televison shows; and passes on sincere …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the contribution that disabled people have made to their communities as a result of the Independent Living Movement over the last 50 years; has serious concerns about the potential impact of Choice, Equity and Affordability policies that are being introduced by clinical commissioning groups and local …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd 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
25th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
AGRICULTURAL AND TRADE POLICY AFTER THE UK LEAVES THE EU
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the importance of agriculture to Scotland's economy, especially to rural communities; further notes the current uncertainty for farmers and crofters in Scotland caused by the decision for the UK to leave the EU; commends the positive and constructive efforts made by the National Farmers' Union of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the extra media coverage afforded to mental health as a result of World Mental Health Day; notes the findings of the independent Mental Health Taskforce that called for extra spending to tackle the chronic underfunding of services and committed the NHS to a major transformation of …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
BRITISH PUB WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes British Pub Week which runs from 28 October until 5 November 2016; supports the aims of British Pub Week to celebrate the great British pub, to unite the pub sector and to encourage people up and down the country to visit pubs; encourages people to visit …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st November 2016
ARTICLE 50 OF THE LISBON TREATY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes the next steps arising from the outcome of the EU referendum must be subject to proper parliamentary scrutiny and therefore that the Government should not submit its declaration to the European Council invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty unless and until the full proposals it …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th June 2016
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 27th October 2016
GINGERBREAD REPORT ON CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Gingerbread, entitled Missing maintenance; notes that when child maintenance goes unpaid by a parent, children lose out; deplores the disastrous record of the Child Support Agency in collecting unpaid child maintenance, which has resulted in almost £4 billion of outstanding arrears; …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 27th October 2016
KAMAL FOROUGHI AND NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the cases of Mr Kamal Foroughi and Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, British dual nationals, who are currently imprisoned without charge in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Mr Foroughi and Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe who have both been kept in solitary confinement at …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 19
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 27th October 2016
RELEASE OF MOHAMEDOU OULD SLAHI FROM GUANTANAMO BAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House warmly welcomes the news that after 14 years of imprisonment without charge Mohamedou Ould Slahi, the acclaimed author of the Guantanamo Diary, has been released from Guantanamo Bay and reunited with his family in Mauritania; congratulates the legal team led by Nancy Hollander for their years of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 27th October 2016
SYRIAN PASSPORTS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with grave concern reports that Syrian citizens and critics of the Syrian government have had their passports declared stolen by their government; further notes reports that as a consequence of this, UK authorities have confiscated passports based on such reports from the Syrian government, while at …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 27th October 2016
WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House recognises that 10 million people in the UK are living and working with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions; further recognises that the pain, isolation and fatigue of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions can affect every aspect of the daily lives of the people living with these conditions, interfering with …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 22
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 27th October 2016
HMRC, CONCENTRIX AND TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House believes that HM Treasury must take immediate action to provide a fast resolution for everyone affected by the wrongful actions of Concentrix in stopping tax credit payments without notice or good reason; notes comments by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury to the House on 14 September …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 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
10th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that the current first aid legislation fails to make adequate provision for mental ill health; further notes that the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 neglect the mental health of employees, and that the examples of health problems requiring first aid in the Health …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that Huntington's disease is a rare neuropsychiatric illness that is hereditary, with the child of an affected parent having a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the mutant gene; further notes that Huntington's disease affects 12 people out of every 100,000 in the UK, which equates …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
POLISH COMMUNITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the unique and significant social, cultural, military and economic contributions of the Polish community to the UK; is concerned with the recent increase in hate crime and racist attacks against the Polish and other communities; and believes that EU citizens residing in the UK, along with …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
JOINT UNICEF-WORLD BANK REPORT ON CHILD POVERTY
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the joint Unicef-World Bank report entitled, Ending Extreme Poverty: A Focus on Children, published in October 2016, which shows that almost 385 million children worldwide, including almost half of those living in sub-Saharan Africa, are living in extreme poverty on less …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
BUSINESS RATE CHANGES FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change and the Government’s signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes the first International Energy Association annual report on global energy investment which warns that global investment in renewables needs to triple to meet the Paris Agreement commitments; takes note of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER
Tabled by:
Gerald Jones (Labour - Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare)
That this House sends a message of wholehearted support to the people of Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and surrounding communities in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster on 21 October 1966 that resulted in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults, an event of such unimaginable and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
CONDUCT OF CONCENTRIX
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House calls on the National Audit Office (NAO) to investigate the decision to grant a government contract to American outsourcing firm Concentrix for the management of tax credits; expresses its deep concern at the conduct of Concentrix, which has included the incorrect removal of tax credits for thousands …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th October 2016
CROSS-TAMAR DEVONWALL CONSTITUENCY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that the Boundary Commission for England's Review of Parliamentary Constituencies has recommended the creation of a cross-Tamar Devonwall seat which would link parts of Cornwall with land in the neighbouring English county of Devon; recalls that the Boundary Commission has made this recommendation because the review …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that personal independence payment claimants are some of the most vulnerable people in society; further notes that claimants are currently only able to receive an audio recording of their assessment if they themselves provide specialist recording equipment at a prohibitive cost; believes that allowing claimants to …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
REVIEW OF NHS STAFF DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House believes that the current staff disciplinary procedures in the NHS are flawed, outdated and require substantial reform; notes that while the disciplinary and capability procedures for doctors and dentists are set out in the national Maintaining High Professional Standards framework, procedures for all other NHS staff can …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
GAS SAFETY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes 2016's Gas Safety Week beginning on 19 September; further notes that this awareness week, which is organised by the Gas Safe Register, aims to highlight the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances, which can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning; notes that 5,123 …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th October 2016
VIOLENCE, DRUG USE AND SAFETY IN PRISONS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the ongoing crisis in the prison system in England and Wales; notes remarks by the new Chief Inspector of Prisons, Peter Clark, who said that prisons have become increasingly violent and dangerous places; further notes that the latest Safety in custody statistics confirm that …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS AND DISPLACED PEOPLE IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the human rights abuse and persecution of Christians, Yazidis and other ethnic groups in Iraq; calls for financial assistance for displaced persons in Kurdistan in Iraq; further calls for a fair distribution of aid from Baghdad to Kurdistan's regional government for the displaced persons; and calls …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
COUNT THEM IN CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House loudly applauds the Count Them In campaign launched by the Royal British Legion, Poppy Scotland and others to highlight the lack of gathered knowledge on members of our armed forces, their communities, where they live and their needs; wholeheartedly supports the objective to include new questions in …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 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
5th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
DEATH OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN IRAN IN 1988
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes that the audio file of Ayatollah Montrazeri, former heir to Khomeini, in 1988, reveals new evidence about the massacre of more than 30,000 political prisoners in Iran's prisons in the summer of 1988 including women and children and all political prisoners who supported the opposition movement …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 14
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
WELSH OLYMPIC SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Chris Elmore (Labour - Bridgend)
That this House congratulates the 23 Welsh athletes representing Team GB at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games for their fantastic performance; notes the record-breaking haul of 10 Olympic medals; and recognises the particular achievement of medal-winners Elinor Barker, Owain Doull, Jade Jones, Hannah Mills, Becky James, Jazz Carlin, Victoria Thornley, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the importance of Suicide Prevention Week 2016, beginning on 5 September 2016, and of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2016, in raising awareness and understanding of an issue which deeply affects so many people; offers condolences to all those who have lost a friend …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th September 2016
THE PREVENT STRATEGY
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House welcomes the Government's strong commitment to keeping Britain safe from terrorist attacks; believes that the Prevent strategy is no longer fit for purpose to serve this agenda; notes that there is little evidence to support Prevent or the conveyor belt theory of radicalisation; further notes that no …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
8th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
MALAWI FOOD CRISIS
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House welcomes the £24 million announced by the Government to support Malawi in the ongoing food crisis; notes with concern that Malawi is facing severe famine with an estimated 6.5 million people in that country identified as requiring emergency food assistance over the coming months; further notes that …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
DISTRIBUTION OF ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUNDING
Tabled by:
Jeffrey M Donaldson (Independent - Lagan Valley)
That this House is concerned with the distribution of Armed Forces Covenant funding across all of the UK; notes that the regions of Northern Ireland and Wales are the lowest of the 10 UK regions in terms of successful small grant applications and total amount awarded in 2015-16; and further …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
TEAM GB SUCCESS AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House congratulates Team GB on its stunning success at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; notes that this is the first time that any country has improved its total medal haul immediately after hosting an Olympic Games; further notes that this is Team GB's best performance on foreign soil, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
LOCAL PHARMACY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that a petition containing over two million signatures, representing approximately 3,500 citizens in every parliamentary constituency in the UK and supported by a wide array of patient groups, was recently handed into 10 Downing Street concerning proposed cuts to local pharmacy services; notes that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
REVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the growing casualisation of the labour market, and in particular the unwarranted blanket use of zero-hours contracts by highly profitable companies, such as Sports Direct, as well the bogus self-employment model adopted by companies, such as Deliveroo, Hermes and Uber, that undermine legal obligations …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
CHILDREN DISPLACED BY WAR
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of UN estimates that approximately 17,000 children in our world are forced to flee their homes everyday due to wars, in the process experiencing haphazard and dangerous refuge, often having to miss out on their schooling, social welfare and health needs; believes that those minors …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
ENERGY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 718), dated 7 July 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 July 2016, be annulled.
23 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 2016
350TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes that 2 to 5 September 2016 marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London in which approximately 13,000 homes were destroyed, 85 per cent of the city was devastated and an unrecorded number of people were killed or injured; welcomes the Institution of Occupational …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
LETTING AGENT FEES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that the number of private renters in Britain is growing and now sits at 18 per cent of the population; recognises that the rising demand for rented homes and shortage of genuinely affordable housing is pushing up costs and allowing some landlords and letting agents to …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
TREATMENT OF NON-UK CITIZENS AND REFUGEES AND EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House notes with deep concern that the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) noted a five-fold increase in the number of hate crimes reported in the week following the EU referendum; further notes that the head of the NPCC has said that reported attacks include verbal abuse, attacks on …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
STUDENT NURSES' BURSARIES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the looming crisis facing the NHS and its ability to deliver safe and high quality care, in particular the current dangerous shortage of nurses and other clinicians; is alarmed by Government plans to replace the current NHS bursary with the student loans scheme equivalent …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
PROFESSOR MIKE NICHOLSON AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Yasmin Qureshi (Labour - Bolton South and Walkden)
That this House expresses its most sincere congratulations to Professor Mike Nicholson at the University of Cambridge for his pioneering research in kidney transplantation, which has already had a positive impact on the lives of kidney patients in the UK; commends Professor Nicholson for advancing the normothermic (warm) perfusion technique …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
13th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
DEVELOPMENTS IN LIBYA
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House voices its concern regarding political developments in Libya and, in particular, the possibility that the UK may be drawn directly into armed conflict in that country; notes that a draft proposal has been circulated by the UK representative to other members of the UN Security Council proposing …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th June 2016
Mark Williams 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
Mark Williams 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
18th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
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
13th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th July 2016
ASSOCIATE STATUS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the growing number of reports of British academics and scientists being asked to leave EU-funded projects or step down from leadership roles due to post-EU referendum funding fears, and of British universities coming under pressure to abandon international collaborations with EU partners; further …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed reforms of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS); notes the proposal to drastically cut civil service compensation payments by between 25 and 60 per cent, affecting thousands of civil servants across the UK; is alarmed that these reforms are being brought …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
JOURNALISTS AT BBC PARLIAMENT CHANNEL
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House congratulates all those who are employed in producing content for the BBC Parliament Channel for doubling its viewing figures over recent years; appreciates the hard work that goes into providing live and recorded coverage of the parliaments and assemblies across the UK and the European Parliament, together …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 18
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
EURO 2016 AND WALES
Tabled by:
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour - Torfaen)
That this House congratulates the Welsh football team on its fantastic performance in UEFA Euro 2016 and on reaching its first major championship semi-final; commends the national team and its supporters for their conduct on and off the field; recognises the hard work and dedication of manager Chris Coleman, the …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
WELSH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the Welsh national football team for their endeavours during the European Football Championships in France; pays tribute to manager Chris Coleman and his backroom staff for their incredible stewardship of this great Welsh side during the tournament; further congratulates the red sea of Welsh supporters for …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th July 2016
RETURN OF THE PARTHENON SCULPTURES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House is aware that it took decisions 200 years ago this year which are now over time for review; notes that many of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812 during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, were then purchased from him …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th July 2016
BORTH RNLI
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the crucial services that have been provided continuously by the Borth Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for over 50 years; notes and commends the many years of service of its selfless volunteers; further commends the commitment of Dylan Evans who has recently received the 20 Years …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
7th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
UK APPLICATION TO THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY FUND AND EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets that the Government has yet to submit to the European Solidarity Fund (ESF) a final cost estimate of the flood damage caused by Storm Desmond in winter 2015-16; recognises that the UK's future relationship with the EU is uncertain following the outcome of the referendum on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
STATUS OF EU NATIONALS IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House expresses strong concern that the Government has not guaranteed the rights of EU nationals to stay in the UK after the country leaves the EU; notes that there are three million EU nationals currently living, working or studying in the UK; further notes that many of them …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
RNLI VOLUNTEERS AND KEY WORKER HOUSING SCHEMES
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the essential service provided by the RNLI throughout the UK and the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; further recognises the importance of RNLI stations to coastal and island communities; notes that many local authorities set aside social housing that is reserved exclusively …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th July 2016
HEART VALVE VOICE CHARITY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the work of Heart Valve Voice, a UK heart valve charity dedicated to raising awareness of the condition and seeking to improve its diagnosis and treatment; acknowledges that heart valve disease is a progressive condition usually associated with ageing, whereby the heart valves become damaged through …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
4th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th July 2016
OFFICE OF ELECTORAL INTEGRITY
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the petition on the change.org website, entitled Restore truthful politics - create an independent office to monitor political campaigns; notes that this petition has gained more than 160,000 signatures since it was launched following the EU referendum; agrees that misleading claims put forward during the referendum …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th July 2016
SEEABILITY REPORT DELIVERING AN EQUAL RIGHT TO SIGHT
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that people with learning disabilities experience alarmingly high levels of sight problems, but also unequal access to the eye care they need, leaving many with poor vision or even loss off sight; understands that working age adults with learning disabilities are not automatically entitled to an …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
29th June 2016
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 4th July 2016
CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME
Tabled by:
Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard (Ulster Unionist Party - Fermanagh and South Tyrone)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the Battle of the Somme which began in 1 July 1916 and lasted until 18 November 1916; solemnly remembers the 58,000 British and Commonwealth casualties suffered on the first day and the subsequent 420,000 British, 200,000 French and 500,000 German casualties; recognises the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 4th July 2016
REFUGEE WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House welcomes Refugee Week 2016, which runs from 20 to 26 June; believes that this year's theme for Refugee Week of Welcome is particularly important given that the world is currently facing the greatest refugee crisis since the end of the Second World War, with 20 million refugees …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 4th July 2016
TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ORLANDO (NO 2)
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House condemns the horrific act of homophobic terrorism against LGBTQ people in Orlando on 12 June 2016, and offers its sincerest condolences to the families and friends of those who were murdered; reaffirms the UK's solidarity with LGBTQ people throughout the world; and urges the Government to raise …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 4th July 2016
CHRONIC PAIN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that chronic pain is identified as a condition in its own right, and that the measured prevalence of chronic pain varies according to precisely how it is defined and identified; further notes that the cited figure is 20 per cent, or 1 in 5, of the …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
13th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 4th July 2016
DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes Diabetes Awareness Week 2016 and recognises that there are 3.5 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and a further 549,000 who have the condition but don’t yet know it; and further welcomes the theme this year which is set the record straight on a …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 4th July 2016
DIABETES WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Diabetes UK for organising Diabetes Week 2016; acknowledges hon. Members of this House, the hon. Member for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, the hon. Member for East Renfrewshire, the hon. Member for Portsmouth South, the hon. Member for Eddisbury, the hon. Member for Hazel Grove and the …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 30th June 2016
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA ON 21 JUNE 2016
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House celebrates the 2nd International Day of Yoga, on 21 June 2016, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015; recognises that yoga is a multi-dimensional approach to encouraging well-being, which appreciates the link between physical and psychological health and lifestyle; appreciates that yoga is a reflective and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th June 2016
NEATH ABBEY IRONWORKS
Tabled by:
Christina Rees (Labour (Co-op) - Neath)
That this House recognises the remarkable contribution of Neath Abbey Ironworks in the development of the Industrial Revolution, particularly the innovation in all spheres of engineering, with its products ranging from locomotives and cranes to iron-hulled sailing ships and schooners; salutes one of its celebrated ironmasters, the anti-slavery and peace …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
UK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with considerable concern the Government's continued support for the government of Saudi Arabia; is dismayed by continuing serious and systematic human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, such as the severe restriction of freedom of expression, association and assembly, the use of the death penalty and flogging, …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 31
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
CARERS WEEK IN CEREDIGION
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House congratulates Ceredigion County Council's carers unit for its work during this year's Carers Week that ran from 3 June to 11 June 2016; commends its partnership with the British Red Cross' carers service, Crossroads Mid & West Wales and Hafal, which organised four free events for carers …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
WELSH WATER
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House congratulates Glas Cymru on the fifteenth anniversary of its acquisition of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water; recognises Welsh Water for being the first, and still the only, not-for-profit utility company which reinvests financial gains for the benefit of customers and the environment; further congratulates Welsh Water on its …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
GLOBAL ABOLITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on Nuclear Disarmament met in Geneva in May 2016, where a proposed treaty to ban all nuclear weapons was discussed and attracted widespread support; is dismayed that the Government has refused to participate in the OEWG; is concerned that …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 9th 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
7th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 2016
RETENTION OF RAILWAY GUARDS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the fact that passengers on two thirds of the rail network are currently guaranteed the protection of a highly-trained railway guard; notes that the guard must be fully trained in operational safety and route knowledge, including protecting the train and acting in emergencies such as derailments, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 2016
ARMED FORCES AND CENSUS INFORMATION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House believes that the nation owes a great debt of gratitude to ex and serving members of our armed forces, their families and local communities who bear the brunt of their role; accepts that the unique nature of military life brings with it many challenges which need to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th June 2016
CARERS WEEK IN WALES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House congratulates the Carers Week partnership in Wales for the 2016 Carers Week and its Building Carer Friendly Communities report, highlighting the combination of inadequate support and lack of awareness from communities damaging the life chances of Wales’ 370,000 carers; notes the report’s findings that two thirds of …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
WELSH LEAGUE OF YOUTH
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House congratulates the Welsh League of Youth on broadcasting its 2016 Goodwill Message from the young people of Wales to the wider international community; recognises that the annual message, which has been broadcast annually since 1929, is a means of fostering international cititizenship among the younger generation; encourages …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th May 2016
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
NATIONAL WALKING MONTH 2016 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking can improve heart health and blood pressure, burn calories and increase metabolism, boost mood and enable people to discover their local community; notes that Living Streets National Walking Month takes place during May 2016 and is asking everyone to #Try20 and fit 20 minutes …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
24th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
CHILDREN HEARTBEAT TRUST
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports the Children Heartbeat Trust; commends it for the 127 families it has helped to travel to England for lifesaving surgery and for the assistance it also gives to the wider family circle; and wishes it every success in helping more children in the future.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS DAY FOR CROHNS AND COLITIS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises International Awareness Day for Crohn's and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); calls for further IBD nurses to be made available; and thanks all professional staff and carers who help those suffering from Crohn's and colitis.
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROGRESSIO - PEOPLE POWERED DEVELOPMENT
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates the international development and human rights charity Progressio on its 75th anniversary; recognises its expertise in supporting some of the world's poorest and most marginalised people, especially women, to challenge unfair power structures and empower themselves; notes and supports its current work in fragile states like …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
LIFTING OF IMMUNITY OF TURKISH PARLIAMENTARIANS
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House expresses its grave concern at the decision by the Turkish Parliament to approve a bill removing parliamentary immunity from prosecution from elected representatives; is worried that the passing of the Bill, now subject to ratification by President Erdogan, may establish a monopoly of power in the legislature …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
CLUSTER MUNITIONS USE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes with grave concern that, according to Amnesty International, fragments of UK-manufactured cluster munitions have been uncovered in Yemen; denounces the use of cluster munitions due to their indiscriminate and disproportionate nature; believes that any indiscriminate use of cluster munitions by Saudi Arabian forces in Yemen amounts …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
EGYPT AIR FLIGHT MS804
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with sadness the loss of Egypt Air flight MS804 travelling from Paris to Cairo; sends its thoughts, prayers and sympathies at this time of grief to the families of the 66 passengers who lost their lives; and calls on the Government to give every assistance in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
STEPS TO ELIMINATE HEPATITIS C
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that hepatitis C is a major cause of premature death from liver disease; further notes that the World Health Organisation has compared hepatitis C to a viral time bomb; acknowledges that the condition is entirely curable by effective new treatments; and calls on the Government to …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
HSBC BRANCH CLOSURES
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House expresses deep concern at HSBC's decision to close branches in Tottenham, Shenfield, Mitcham, Morden, East Dulwich, Waltham Abbey, Epping, Wickford, Welling, East Sheen, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington, Stanmore, Worcester Park, Chigwell, Whetstone, Southfields, Mill Hill, Yiewsley, Gidea Park, Deptford, Wanstead, Chislehurst, Willesden Green, Harlesden, Clapham, Southall, Temple …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
PROVISION OF NALOXONE TO EX-PRISONERS WITH A HISTORY OF OPIATE USE
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House recognises the vulnerability of prisoners following their release and susceptibility of substance misusers to overdose; recognises that overdose deaths are preventable with Naloxone; notes that provision of Naloxone remains patchy, particularly in England; further notes that this is hampered by the fragmented criminal justice and health provision; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
HEADWAY CEREDIGION
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes that each year as many as one million people attending hospitals in the UK will have sustained a head injury; further notes that 135,000 of those people are confirmed as having a traumatic brain injury and are admitted to hospital; recognises that brain injury can cause …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
INDEPENDENT ADVOCATES FOR TRAFFICKED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House notes the independent evaluation of the Child Trafficking Advocates pilot project, provided by Barnados and funded by the Home Office, which concluded that advocates assisted in keeping trafficked children safely visible once they started working with them, made relationships of trust and credibility with the children and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 22
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
CLEAN AIR ZONES AND EMISSIONS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House believes that air pollution from burning diesel has a significant impact on health in the UK, causing thousands of premature deaths and reducing quality of life for many people; acknowledges that forthcoming legislation to tackle emissions, such as Clean Air Zones proposed by the Department for Environment, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
FIXED-ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been a widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the Gambling Act was passed in 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
CHILDREN'S HOSPICE WEEK 23 TO 29 MAY 2016
Tabled by:
Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
That this House welcomes and supports the advent of Children's Hospice Week, the UK's awareness and fundraising week for the 49,000 children and young people with life-shortening conditions, their families and the palliative care services that support them; recognises the huge contribution that hospices and children's palliative care charities play …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 14
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House expresses serious concerns regarding donations to UK charities that are alleged to be funding construction projects at Neve Daniel, an illegal Israeli settlement in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) of the West Bank; further notes that the Government views Israeli settlements in the OPTs to be contrary …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong armed forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 26
Conservative: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th May 2016
NEW QUAY RNLI
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the essential service that has been provided continuously by the New Quay RNLI in Ceredigion for 152 years; notes the numerous lives saved at sea as a result of their work; commends the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; welcomes the recognition of …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th May 2016
EDUCATION IN EMERGENCIES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes that nearly one in six, or 75 million, children aged between 3 and 18 are living in countries affected by crises and are classed as being in desperate need of educational support; supports efforts to scale-up and improve the provision of education to these children; further …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th April 2016
MOHAMEDOU OULD SLAHI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that Mohamedou Ould Slahi has been detained in Guantanamo Bay since 2002 without being charged; condemns the torture he has received through Slahi's designation as one of two Special Projects personally approved by then Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, which included beatings, extreme isolation, sleep deprivation; sexual …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
26th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 28th April 2016
EARLY LANGUAGE SKILLS IN NURSERIES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses disappointment that some children in England are falling behind in crucial early language skills before they have reached school age; regrets that children from more disadvantaged backgrounds can be 15 months behind peers from more fortunate backgrounds at just five years old; recognises the importance of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 28th April 2016
COMMUNITY PHARMACIES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned about the planned £170 million cut to the Community Pharmacy Budget in England scheduled for October 2016, which could lead to the forced closure of up to 3,000 pharmacies and place the remaining pharmacies, GPs and A&E departments under ever greater pressure; believes the Government …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 28th April 2016
AUTISM AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that a recent report by the National Autistic Society entitled Too Much Information, why the public needs to understand autism better, found that half of autistic people and families sometimes don't go out because they are worried about how people will react to their condition; …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 28th April 2016
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR FARMERS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises the increasing pressure on farmers as a result of falling farm-gate prices, oversupply of dairy products in the international market, challenging weather conditions and a decreased EU budget; notes the particular challenges facing the dairy sector with the price of milk having fallen by 26 per …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 28th April 2016
ANZAC DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House remembers the heroic campaign that followed the landings of Allied forces at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, on 25 April 1915; joins with all Australians and New Zealanders in commemorating the bravery of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who, together with their British colleagues and other allies, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 28th April 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House has considered the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran; and expresses its concern at the continuing systematic discrimination, harassment and targeting of Bahá'ís and Christians in that country.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2016
PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that Parkinson's awareness week offers the opportunity for the wider community to become more knowledgeable about those having to deal with the condition; commends the tens of thousands of carers, families and volunteers for Parkinson's UK who are raising millions for the charity on a regular …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2016
FOSTER CARERS AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes that the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) does not cover foster carers; further notes that they are therefore in a vulnerable position if they choose to speak out about alleged wrongdoing or poor practice; expresses concern that this may act as a disincentive to foster …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2016
DROUGHT IN ETHIOPIA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern that Ethiopia is facing its worst drought in 50 years, with over 100,000 people displaced in this drought alone, and in the worst-hit areas, up to 90 per cent of livestock dead; further notes that the number of food insecure people in need of …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th April 2016
22 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
7th March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
BAN ON MICROBEADS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the biological and toxicological harm caused by microbeads, tiny plastic particles used as exfoliating agents in a variety of cosmetic products such as scrubs, soaps and toothpaste; further notes that in the US a ban on microbeads in cosmetic and personal care products will …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 29
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
12th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
TERRORIST ATTACKS IN LAHORE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the barbaric suicide terrorist attacks on innocent Christians celebrating Easter at Gulshan-e-lqbal Park in Lahore, Pakistan; offers its deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and injured; requests that the British Consulate gives as much support as possible to the Pakistani authorities and courts in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th April 2016
USE OF SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS IN CONFLICT AREAS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House views with alarm the continued use of schools and hospitals throughout the world to harbour armed insurgents at times of conflicts resulting in the failure especially to keep safe and protect young children and the sick from harm; and calls on the Government to urgently sign and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes continued efforts by the scientific community to find a cure for Parkinson's disease, including new and experimental efforts to advance research; and reaffirms its commitment to give full support where appropriate to those trying to find a cure for the disease.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
NEONICOTINOIDS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the overwhelming evidence that pesticides containing dangerous neonicotinoids are harmful to the environment and much of the wildlife within it, most notably the common bee species; and calls on the Government to give its continued support to the current EU-wide ban on neonics and argue for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
YEMEN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House views with alarm the current situation in Yemen where the brutal conflict is having devastating effects on the lives of its people, with an estimated 80 per cent of its population requiring humanitarian assistance including especially its 10 million children who, according to the UN, currently are …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
TEN POINT MENINGITIS ACTION PLAN
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the 10 point Meningitis Action Plan put forward by Meningitis Now and Meningitis Research Foundation in light of the meningitis petition signed by over 823,000 people; notes the charities' concerns regarding the cost-effectiveness framework and adolescent carriage/intervention study; further notes the weight of evidence given to …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
HMRC AND UK PRODUCTIVITY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the announcement in February by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to remove the valuation check service for unlisted companies' employee share ownership schemes to take effect from 31 March 2016; is concerned that this decision was made with no consultation of the representative bodies which promote …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL DEATH PENALTY REPORT
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the publishing of Amnesty International's annual review on the death penalty; celebrates the decline in death sentences recorded in 2015, which dropped from at least 2,466 in 2014 to at least 1,998 in 2015; is however deeply concerned that at least 1,634 people were executed in …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
11th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th April 2016
MAGNITSKY RULE OF LAW ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2012
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that, following the US Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, as a result of their role in the death of Sergei Magnitsky and as a result of other murders linked to the Russian state, Artyom Kuznetsov, Pavel Karpov, Oleg F. Silchenko, Olga Stepanova, Yelena …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th April 2016
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th April 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
WORLD HEALTH DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House acknowledges 7 April 2016 as World Health Day; commends the World Health Organization (WHO) for choosing diabetes as the day's theme; shares WHO's concerns that there is a rapidly increasing diabetes endemic in low and middle income countries; endorses World Health Day's three main goals of increasing …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
JOB LOSSES AT GUARDIAN NEWSPAPERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House recognises that the Guardian Media Group's announcement of cuts to 250 jobs, including 100 editorial roles, comes as a major blow to staff and for journalism as a whole; notes that this follows job losses at The Independent following the decision to close its print titles; further …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
POPE FRANCIS AND ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Pope Francis's call for worldwide abolition of the death penalty on 21 February 2016, and welcomes his call for Catholic national political leaders to suspend the death penalty during the Catholic Church's Year of Mercy, which began on 8 December 2015 and ends on 20 November …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
24th March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th March 2016
ABERYSTWYTH RNLI
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the essential service that has been provided by the Aberystwyth RNLI since it was first established in 1861; commends the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; welcomes the recognition of Bryan Pugh Jones who was made an Honorary Life Governor by the RNLI …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th March 2016
G7 INSURESILIENCE INITIATIVE ON CLIMATE RISK INSURANCE
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House understands poverty reduction among vulnerable people and countries in the developing world to be seriously jeopardised by extreme weather events, such as major droughts, storms and floods, which are being intensified and made more frequent by climate change; highlights the importance of insurance as a mechanism to …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2016
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND THE EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Alan Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle)
That this House notes the concerns of grassroots campaigners about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members and EU sovereign member states to make decisions in the public interest; in particular notes concerns surrounding the investor state dispute settlement mechanism, …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2016
THE BIG RIDE
Tabled by:
Gerald Kaufman (Labour - Manchester, Gorton)
That this House salutes The Big Ride, an initiative by supporters of the Palestinian people, for organising a series of three day rides in 2016 from Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield and London that will converge in Birmingham on Sunday 7 August for a major public event with speakers from the growing …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2016
MOHAMMED AL-QIQ
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes with alarm that on 27 January 2016 the Israeli High Court ruled that Palestinian journalist Mohammed al-Qiq will remain in custody, despite his health condition being critical as a result of being on hunger strike for 63 days in protest of his detention without trial; expresses …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2016
TRIDENT REPLACEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the publication of the Strategic Defence and Security Review and the National Security Strategy; further notes that the estimated cost of replacing the Vanguard Class of nuclear armed submarines has increased to £31 billion with a £10 billion contingency, and that the date of entry into …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
MEND OUR MOUNTAINS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House addresses the financial needs of our national parks and particularly the rights of way network and maintenance of upland paths for continued enjoyment of these areas; welcomes the British Mountaineering Council's campaign Mend our Mountain as an innovative way to raise much needed funds to repair key …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
23rd March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
HMRC AND UK FILM INDUSTRY INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes with concern the issuing of follower notices and accelerated payment notices by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) following measures introduced in the Finance Act 2014; further notes that some of those being targeted invested in statutory government incentive schemes approved by the Government and HMRC; notes …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
21st March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
SUPPORT FOR BRITISH MERCHANT SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes reports of increased redundancies of British merchant seamen in the North Sea; further notes the 65,000 job losses in the North Sea oil and gas industry in the last year; understands the pressure shipping companies are under to cut operating costs; expresses its concern at reports …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
16th March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
UNIVERSITY TEACHERS AND ZERO HOUR CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House recognises that teachers are central to the successful delivery of high quality higher education; notes with concern that over 100,000 university teachers do not have permanent contracts and many are employed on zero hours or other exploitative arrangements; believes that this employment model is bad for students …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
PUPPY FARMING
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the report, Sold a pup?, published in 2016 by the RSPCA, on exposing the dog breeding trade in the UK; recognises that English law on dog breeding has not been updated since the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999, and that consolidation of existing …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Friday 11th March 2016
UNALIGNED DAIRY FARMERS
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House recognises the important role dairy farmers play in supplying high quality dairy products and the benefits that dairy produce brings to providing a healthy, well-balanced diet; expresses concern at the significantly reduced price unaligned dairy farmers are being forced to accept for their milk on the open …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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
1st March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 7th March 2016
MURDER OF GIULIO REGENI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the abhorrent murder of the Cambridge University doctoral student and Italian national Giulio Regeni on 3 February 2016 in Cairo; notes that Mr Regeni disappeared on a day when Egyptian security forces had been carrying out a security crackdown in the city; further notes that the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd March 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about serious human rights violations in Egypt under President al-Sisi's government; notes with alarm the chapter on Egypt in the Human Rights Watch World Report 2016 which highlights the authorities' imprisonment of tens of thousands and banning of protests, the courts' sentencing of hundreds to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd 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
1st March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd March 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET AND CHINA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
This House notes with grave concern that Tibet has been ranked the 208th worst place out of 209 for freedom and human rights in 2015 in a report by the US-based pressure group Freedom House, behind countries with notoriously poor human rights records, such as North Korea, Somalia and Saudi …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
1st March 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd March 2016
EMBARGO ON ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an immediate embargo on the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia in light of alleged international humanitarian law violations relating to the conflict in Yemen; acknowledges that on 25 February 2016 the European Parliament voted for a European Union-wide embargo on the sale of arms …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
29th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd March 2016
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION SCHEMES ASSET POOLS AND WALES
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes measures announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Summer Budget of July 2015 to pool the assets of Welsh and English local authorities into six wealth funds of approximately £25 billion; supports the decision to direct the new wealth funds to invest in infrastructure; …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th February 2016
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Fairtrade Fortnight 2016, which runs from 29 February to 13 March, and this year's Big Fairtrade Breakfast theme; commends the work done by schools and community and faith groups across the UK in promoting Fairtrade Fortnight; notes the difference made to producers in the developing world …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th February 2016
COMPENSATION FOR WAR WIDOWS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the changes announced in 2014 which allowed war widows or widowers who lost their spouse or cohabiting partner in service in the armed forces before 6 April 2005, and had not remarried by 1 April 2015, to retain their war widow pension for life regardless of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
24th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th February 2016
HYPERMOBILITY SYNDROMES AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the first Hypermobility Syndromes Awareness Week campaign organised by the Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA), taking place from 22 to 29 February 2016, which encourages earlier recognition and diagnosis and needs-led interventions; notes that around 1.5 million people in the UK are affected by a hypermobility syndrome, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Friday 26th February 2016
SLATE INDUSTRY OF THE NORTH OF WALES AND UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUS
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House recognises the immense historical, industrial, economic, geographical and cultural contribution that slate industry areas have made to the north of Wales; calls on the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to consider those industry areas for technical evaluation to be awarded World Heritage status so that future …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
22nd February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Friday 26th February 2016
HINKLEY POINT C (No. 3)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House welcomes the view of the Financial Times that Britain is saddled with the worst of all worlds on the Hinkley Point C nuclear project; reinforces the paper's belief that the Government has effectively written the French company, EDF, a long-dated option to sell the UK unproven technology …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Friday 26th February 2016
URGENT HUMANITARIAN AID TO YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the delivery of three tonnes of medical supplies into Taiz, Yemen, by the International Committee of the Red Cross; notes that this is the first delivery of medical supplies to Taiz since August 2015; further notes that 200,000 people in Taiz are currently in urgent need …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Friday 26th February 2016
BRITISH SCIENTISTS AND GRAVITATIONAL WAVES
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House acknowledges the discovery of gravitational waves as a triumph for humanity which confirms Albert Einstein's 100 year old theory of general relativity, and is expected to provide vital insights into the evolution of stars, supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, neutron stars and black holes; commends the decades of scientific …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 25th February 2016
LONELINESS: THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House congratulates The Yorkshire Post newspaper on the second anniversary of its Loneliness: the hidden epidemic campaign which, in conjunction with the Campaign to End Loneliness, raises awareness of the issue of social isolation; recognises the importance of this campaign and the work being done by the Campaign …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SECURITY STAFF
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House is concerned by recent reports of discrimination by security staff, in particular door staff in clubs and bars, against people with disabilities; notes with concern the lack of focus on disability in the training specifications set out by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), which regulates the private …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th February 2016
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
HEPATITIS C
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that hepatitis C is a major cause of the rising number of avoidable premature deaths from liver disease; further notes that hepatitis C predominantly affects the most disadvantaged in society and remains a pressing public health concern; acknowledges the availability of highly-effective new treatments that can …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE IMPRISONMENT OF MALAYSIAN OPPOSITION LEADER ANWAR IBRAHIM
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the continued imprisonment of Malaysian opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, who has now served one year of his five year sentence for sodomy; notes that his conviction and subsequent imprisonment on politically motivated charges has undermined Malaysian democracy and confidence in the Malaysian justice …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
9th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
RATES OF SUICIDE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about the high rate of suicide across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; notes that Northern Ireland has the highest rate of suicide in the UK for the second year running; and requests that the Government provides funding and facilitates ways of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
UK FOREIGN POLICY ON THE DEATH PENALTY
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House reiterates its opposition to the use of the death penalty under any circumstances; notes with concern the Government's recent decision to abandon its death penalty strategy at a time when executions in countries such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have hit record numbers; further notes with deep …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
HEARING AID SERVICES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House is concerned by recent proposals by a number of clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) to stop the routine funding of hearing aids for adults with mild or mild-to-moderate hearing loss; believes that such measures could have a serious effect on the lives of those who rely on hearing …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
8th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
THE NHS BURSARY
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff; has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff; and calls on the Government to drop its plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead …
156 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
8th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 11th February 2016
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an increase in the percentage of national spend on research into cancer to be spent on research for better diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours; expresses concern that brain tumours received 1.5 per cent, £7.7 million, of the £498 million national spend on research into …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
4th February 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th February 2016
PROPOSED CLOSURE AND FRANCHISING OF CROWN POST OFFICES
Tabled by:
Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House notes the importance of Crown Post Office services to the communities they serve; further notes the economic benefits that the Crown Post Office brings to city centres and high streets; regrets that Post Office Ltd has proposed the closure of three Crown Post Offices in Belfast South, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd February 2016
JOB LOSSES IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by the announcement that Johnston Press, which publishes titles including the Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post, Lancashire Evening Post, The Scotsman and Derry Journal, is to cull almost 100 editorial posts; notes that this announcement comes just days after Newsquest announced that up to 25 …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd February 2016
DETENTION OF TAIR KAMINER IN ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern reports that on 10 January 2016, a 19-year-old Israeli conscientious objector, Tair Kaminer, was sentenced to 20 days of imprisonment for her refusal to enlist in the Israeli army; further notes that, with tensions high in Israel, this is a particularly difficult time to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 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
22nd January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2016
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that disabled people are still under-represented in politics; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one; is concerned that the UK needs to do more to encourage a diverse mix of local, regional and national election candidates that better reflects the society we live …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2016
TREATMENT OF YAZIDI AND CHRISTIAN MINORITIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Twigg (Labour (Co-op) - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House considers the treatment of the Yazidi and Assyrian Christian minorities in Daesh-held territory strongly indicates that genocide is occurring, bringing to mind previous atrocities committed against these communities; believes that now the Assyrians and Yazidis face their greatest existential threat ever, from Daesh; calls for the establishment …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
19th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2016
SCOUTS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Scouts as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year; recognises the fantastic contribution that the Scouts have made across the UK and the positive impact they have on the lives of many children and young people, teaching vital life skills not available in the classroom; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2016
CURRY HOUSE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes there are an estimated 12,000 curry restaurants and takeaways across the UK, employing more than 100,000 people in an industry worth £4.2 billion to the economy; further notes research from Nationwide that the average home spends £1,355 a year on curries and that, according to National …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2016
SELLING OF COMPLEX FINANCIAL PRODUCTS KNOWN AS EMBEDDED SWAPS AND FIXED RATE SWAPS
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises that many thousands of small and medium-sized businesses across the UK have been inappropriately sold complex financial products, including so called embedded swaps and fixed rate swaps; notes that many of these embedded swap products were sold without proper explanation of either the conditions or costs …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2016
COMMEMORATING HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2016 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 2016 …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th January 2016
BANK BRANCHES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the negative impact that bank closures have on small communities and high streets; notes the closure of 500 bank branches in 2014 across the UK; further notes with concern that 1,500 communities in the UK have now lost all bank branches; further recognises the severe limitations …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th January 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
11th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th January 2016
MULTIPLICATION TABLES
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House welcomes the recent recognition that children knowing multiplication tables is a vital component of their education; regrets the longstanding opposition to rote learning of tables by the educational establishment which has been a significant factor in the poor mathematical achievement of millions of the UK's children over …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
11th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th January 2016
EMERGENCY AID FOR STARVING CIVILIANS IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with very great concern reports that Syrian civilians in towns including Madaya and Zabadani are being besieged and starved by forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad; regrets the horrendous suffering experienced by these men, women and children, who have been without food for months; further notes with …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th January 2016
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
This House believes that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 exists to, amongst other things, help hold the Government account and improve the public's understanding of what it does; notes that a 2012 Justice Committee inquiry applauded the Act as significant enhancement of our democracy and that, in 2010, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th January 2016
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND DEVOLVED SERVICES
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that many of the public services that will potentially come under the terms of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) are competencies of the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; further notes that the terms of TTIP could potentially significantly influence the ability …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th January 2016
BOKO HARAM
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns Boko Haram's murders in Maiduguri and Madagali, Nigeria; and reiterates its commitment to defeating lslamic extremists and terrorism wherever they may be.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
6th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 14th January 2016
RAIF BADAWI - SAKHAROV PRIZE FOR FREEDOM OF THOUGHT
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates Raif Badawi for being awarded the 2015 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought; applauds him for advocating freedom of thought and expression; expresses dismay that he was unable to collect his award in person due to being imprisoned in Saudi Arabia; is appalled that he has …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th January 2016
MESOTHELIOMA RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes with concern that mesothelioma is an invasive form of lung cancer caused primarily by prior exposure to asbestos; recognises that there is currently no cure for this devastating disease and that mesothelioma patients frequently have a very short life expectancy and experience complex and debilitating symptoms; …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
5th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th January 2016
FUTURE OF S4C AND WELSH LANGUAGE BROADCASTING
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises the contribution made by the world's only Welsh-language television channel, S4C, in supporting Welsh culture and enabling new Welsh speakers to acquire the language; condemns the on-going financial cuts which threaten its unique role; and calls on the Government to commission an independent review into the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
5th January 2016
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th January 2016
PRINCE'S TRUST
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates The Prince's Trust on its fortieth anniversary; and recognises the important work conducted by the Trust across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th January 2016
SITUATION OF CHILDREN IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House is concerned by the dreadful situation currently faced by 9.9 million children in Yemen, a war-torn country with the highest number of people in humanitarian need in the world; notes with concern that since March 2015 over 5,700 civilians have been killed, including more than 630 children, …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th January 2016
VIOLENCE IN GALKAYO, SOMALIA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern clashes between armed militias in Somalia's historically divided city of Galkayo that broke out on 22 November 2015 and have killed at least 40 people, injured hundreds and displaced thousands; welcomes the international community's efforts to find a peaceful political solution to the fighting; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th January 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong Armed Forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th January 2016
UK ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House believes that Saudi Arabia is ruled by one of the most repressive regimes in the world which does not allow freedom of expression or association; notes with concern the systematic human rights abuses that occur within Saudi Arabia, including the extensive use of the death penalty, the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 7th January 2016
CLIMATE CHANGE RISK, FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT AND THE PARLIAMENTARY PENSION FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that approximately £500 million is invested in the UK and global economy through the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund; further notes the considerable academic and economic evidence from reputable sources, including the Bank of England and Carbon Tracker, that climate change poses a serious risk to returns …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House condemns serious and systematic human rights violations resulting from natural resource extraction operations around the world, as highlighted recently in a conference organised by the Latin American Mining Monitoring Programme; recognises that mining, oil and gas extraction projects are often a source of considerable conflict, threatening indigenous …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers those who at this time of year, in particular, face persecution and discrimination for their religious beliefs; recognises that, despite these difficulties, the true message of Christmas will reach such people of faith no matter where they are and what difficulties they might face; and wishes …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
REDUCTIONS IN EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the review carried out into the up to £30 per week cut for some claimants of employment and support allowance, as set out in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill, which clearly shows that far from incentivising people with disabilities to find work as …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
POLIO ERADICATION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House recalls that the Government pledged to help end polio by agreeing to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, supporting the many world health organisations who have been battling to beat the illness throughout the Third World; believes that with the successes gained there is now a chance …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
14th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY REPORT ON PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House welcomes the new report, The Poor Pay More, published by Christians Against Poverty, a charity which helps thousands of people each year struggling with unmanageable debt; acknowledges the report's conclusion that people using pre-payment meters (PPMs), which are used by 39 per cent of CAP's clients, are …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
LEGAL COMMUNITY IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about China's country-wide crackdown against lawyers and the legal community, with hundreds of criminal defence and human rights lawyers, law firm staff, family members and lay advocates being subjected to wrongful arrests and prosecutions, arbitrary and incommunicado detentions and enforced disappearances without judicial oversight, …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Human Rights Day 2015 which takes place on 10 December 2015; notes that this year's Human Rights Day is devoted to the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50th anniversary of the two International Covenants on Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT ASSESSMENTS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the challenges currently faced by claimants making applications for personal independent payments (PIP); notes that, in some parts of the country, the rate of decisions being overturned at appeal stage is as high as 47 per cent; further recognises that this results in many vulnerable disabled …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
MUSCULAR DYSTOPHY UK REPORT ON ACCESS TO HYDROTHERAPY
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House welcomes the new report by Muscular Dystrophy UK on the urgent need to increase access to hydrotherapy across the UK; notes that many health professionals believe it improves or maintains mobility, strength and flexibility and is a good form of aerobic exercise for people with muscle-wasting conditions; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 17th December 2015
FORCED CHILD ADOPTION
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House recognises the suffering caused by forced child adoptions during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, which took place due to social pressures on women who had children outside of marriage; notes the unacceptable adoption and care practices of the past, such as not giving information about welfare services, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015
CHRISTIANS IN UZBEKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the treatment of Christians in Uzbekistan where a group of Christians have been detained and tortured after police raided their worship meeting in a private home; and calls on the Government to make representations to the Uzbeki government to ensure their immediate release.
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th December 2015
HIGH SPEED 2 AND FUNDING FOR WALES
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns the Government's Statement of Funding Policy 2015 which gives Wales a zero per cent consequential from High Speed 2, while both Scotland and Northern Ireland will get 100 per cent; notes that zero per cent on the High Speed 2 programme line drastically reduces the Wales …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015
COURT CLOSURES
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed closure of 91 courts and tribunals in England and Wales, and the entirely detrimental impact this will have on access to local justice; believes that the public need to see justice being delivered within the communities it is meant to serve …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015
DONALD TRUMP'S PROPOSAL ON MUSLIM IMMIGRATION TO THE US
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House condemns unreservedly the call by US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump for a total and complete shutdown on those of the Muslim faith from entering the US; believes such intemperate public statements only provide an excuse for jihadists of all stripes to justify their evil and anti-Muslim …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015
WOMEN'S GLOBAL CALL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Women's Global Call for Justice and the inspiring role played by women and girls in advance of and during the UN Climate Conference taking place in Paris; recognises that women and girls are not only facing severe impacts of climate change, but are central to …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015
CURFEW ON THE CITY OF SILVAN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses deep concern over the curfew placed on the Kurdish city of Silvan in Turkey, where Turkish security forces have launched major bombardments that have led to the deaths of around a dozen civilians and left the city without access to food, water and medical supplies; notes …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is deeply concerned by the risks faced by those attempting to exercise their right to freedom of opinion and expression in Turkey, including in connection with legal proceedings initiated against journalists and others accused of criticising Government officials; notes in this connection that Turkey is ranked 149th …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015
WORLD AIDS DAY 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises World AIDS Day 2015 which takes place on 1 December 2015; further recognises that the day allows for people throughout the world to unite in support of the fight against HIV; notes that many parliamentarians, as well as the wider public, have shown their support for …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
7th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the science-based campaign, For Life On Earth, which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative, Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
24th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015
BUSINESS RATES ON BRITISH PUBS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is concerned with the disproportionate business rates being paid by British pubs, with the pub sector paying the second highest business rates bill in the UK; notes that the pub sector's total tax bill comes to £7.3 billion, or £140,000 per pub; is frustrated that pubs, which …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
25th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015
AGRICULTURAL TENANCIES
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House commends the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) for its FBT10+ campaign, aimed at encouraging average lengths of term on farm business tenancies to be raised from current levels of less than four years to over 10 years; urges landlords to consider letting longer agricultural tenancies; and calls on …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015
DRAFT PUBS CODE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the consultation on the draft Pubs Code launched on 29 October 2015, due to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act requiring the code to be in place by June 2016; expresses dismay that the market rent only option in the code is not the one …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015
WORLD DIABETES DAY (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the hon. Members for Whitby, for lighting up Abbots Diabetes Care, for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, for lighting up the Shard, for Glasgow Central, for lighting up the SSE Hydro, for Blaydon, for lighting up Gateshead Millennium Bridge, for Pendle, for lighting up the XLCR Vehicle …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
24th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015
WORLD DIABETES DAY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes efforts across the UK in aid of World Diabetes Day; considers that this day makes a real difference in raising awareness of diabetes, its dangers and how its onset can be prevented in certain cases; congratulates hon. Members, individuals and businesses worldwide for lighting up local …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015
FUNDING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the commitment in the March Budget 2015 to invest an additional £1.25 billion over five years to improve children and young people's mental health services, amounting to £250 million annually; expresses strong concern that only £143 million of this funding will be spent in 2015-16, which …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
18th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS' CONTRACT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses admiration for the passion, dedication and sense of vocation of junior doctors up and down the country; criticises the Government for its handling of the ongoing dispute over reform of the junior doctors' contract; accepts the value of reforming working practices if there is evidence that …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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
12th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015
CASTE DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises that caste-based discrimination potentially affects tens of thousands of UK residents; therefore views with considerable concern the delayed implementation of section 9(5) of the Equality Act 2010; and so calls on the Government to implement that subsection as soon as reasonably practicable, but in any event …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th November 2015
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 26th 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
9th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
TRADE IN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House is opposed to the Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) currently being negotiated at EU level, which would lead to more public services being outsourced to private companies, would transfer powers to regulate the UK labour market from Parliament to private companies, and prioritise the profits of corporations …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
9th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
SILENCING OF CRITICS IN MALAYSIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the restriction of space for public debate and free speech in Malaysia, after the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Razak lost the popular vote in the 2013 elections and the continuation of a corruption scandal involving the Government-owned 1 Malaysia Development Berhad …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that the only acceptable number of deaths and serious injuries on UK roads is zero; congratulates Brake, the road safety charity, together with sponsors AIG and Specsavers, on coordinating Road …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
MILITARY COVENANT FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that thousands who served in the armed services before 1987 are not entitled to full compensation for being exposed, while under military orders, to asbestos and to have contracted mesothelioma; further notes that they will lose out massively when compared with people who contracted the lethal …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
THROMBOSIS IN CANCER PATIENTS
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House wholeheartedly supports World Thrombosis Day in raising global awareness of deadly venous thromboembolism (VTE) blood clots; congratulates the NHS on becoming a world leader in risk assessing hospital in-patients; notes that cancer patients are at particular increased risk, with up to 4,000 cancer deaths per year due …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th November 2015
THE LIVIA AWARD FOR PROFESSIONALISM AND SERVICE TO JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House gives its full support to The Livia Award for Professionalism and Service to Justice; notes that the award is made annually to the Metropolitan Traffic Police Officer in the Roads and Transport Policing Command judged by an independent panel to have been most meritorious in their investigation …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
SAVE THE CHILDREN'S 3,000 UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls on the Government, in line with Save the Children's campaign, to accept 3,000 unaccompanied children already in the EU into the UK, and to accept that, as the UNHCR states, these unaccompanied children do not have family members, are vulnerable and at risk of disappearing; and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
CAMP LIBERTY ROCKET ATTACK
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House believes that the 29 October 2015 rocket attack on Camp Liberty, home to over 2,200 defenceless members of Iran's democratic opposition, the PMOI, who are Protected Persons under International Law and political refugees, which resulted in 24 camp residents being killed and many more injured, constitutes a …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 15
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 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
4th November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
TORTURE, EXECUTIONS AND PUNISHMENTS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is alarmed by the continuing steep rise in executions during Hassan Rouhani's presidential tenure in Iran over the last two years; notes the widespread sentencing of degrading and inhumane medieval judicial punishments, including public hangings and floggings, prisoners being paraded in streets, torture, limb amputations and eye …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 16th 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
28th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
CONTINGENT LIABILITY RELATING TO HINKLEY POINT C POWER STATION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House objects to the Departmental Minute from the Department for Energy and Climate Change, dated 21 October 2015, concerning contingent liabilities relating to the entering into of contracts regarding the Hinkley Point C power station; and directs the Department to ensure a full examination is undertaken of the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd November 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd November 2015
MY CROHN'S AND COLITIS CARE
Tabled by:
Chris Evans (Labour (Co-op) - Caerphilly)
That this House warmly welcomes the launch of My Crohn's and Colitis Care in Parliament on 4 November 2015; supports the production of this new information and advice guide by Crohn's and Colitis UK, the leading UK charity in the battle against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; recognises that at …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Nicholas 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
26th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
PROTECTION OF SHOP WORKERS
Tabled by:
Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) for its ongoing Freedom from Fear campaign, which seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers; notes with regret the chaotic and angry events of last year's Black Friday sales which resulted in shopworkers and members …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th October 2015
ZERO TOLERANCE ON ATTACKS ON FIREFIGHTERS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes with regret the necessary and strong warning issued by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) about prosecuting people who attack firefighters while they carry out their life saving work in the light of recent physical attacks; agrees with the TWFRS that attacks on …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th October 2015
SMOG IN MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes with concern the unprecedented levels of smog affecting Malaysia and its neighbouring countries of Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines; further notes that the smog is now forcing schools to close and is having a detrimental impact on people's health; calls for the authorities in …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th October 2015
ENDING OUT OF AREA MENTAL HEALTH PLACEMENTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that 2,119 mental health patients were receiving non-specialist care in hospitals outside of their local area at the end of July 2015, according to data from the Health and Social Care Information Centre; further notes that one in five of those people, 465, had …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
WORLD POLIO DAY
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House marks World Polio Day on 24 October 2015 and recognises the incredible immunisation project, started by Rotarians, 30 years ago, to eliminate polio and its debilitating paralysis from the world; and celebrates that Africa has now been polio-free for more than one year but will continue to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
VOLUNTEERS AT THE HEART OF TRUSTEES WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that Trustees Week will be taking place between 2 and 8 November 2015; notes that this is an opportunity for Parliament to highlight the sterling work that volunteer trustees carry out, with very little fanfare, but which is of great value not only to the charities …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 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
21st October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that refugees have a legal right under UK and international law to be reunited with their families; further notes that refugees seeking reunion are often faced with extreme levels of stress and anxiety, which are only worsened by separation and isolation from their loved ones who …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
HOMELESS HEALTH MATTERS
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with concern the health challenges which confront homeless people; expresses thanks to the St Mungo's charity for the important work it does to help and support homeless people; is alarmed that 7.3 per cent of homeless people suffer from physical health problems and 80 per cent …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises that junior doctors are dedicated professionals who are the backbone of the NHS, providing the best quality care for their patients; believes it is essential to ensure a contract that is safe for patients, junior doctors and the NHS; supports the view of the BMA's Junior …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
THE LIAM CHARITY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates The Liam Charity for its fantastic work in raising awareness of suicide prevention for teenagers and children, and on nearly reaching its target of raising £100,000 for the NSPCC's ChildLine service; and commends in particular the work done for the charity by Aaron Hearne who has …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTRES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House opposes the decision to close the Open University regional centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Gateshead, Leeds, London and Oxford; notes that the closures would threaten the education and guidance available to students; recognises that the closures could result in the loss of hundreds of jobs; calls for …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th October 2015
CADARN LEARNING PORTAL
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House welcomes the work of CADARN Learning Portal launched at Aberystwyth University that supports and stimulates the production of online and open educational media across its partnership of Welsh universities; notes the important role of technology in inspiring new students from all walks of life into higher education; …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2015)
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19th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th October 2015
REDUCTION OF VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes that over 170,000 people are employed directly and indirectly in tourism and related sectors in Wales; further notes that 44 per cent of people employed in tourism are under 30; believes that measures to support this sector could play a key role in reducing the 18.9 …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th October 2015
GOOD MONEY WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Good Money Week 2015, which runs between 18 and 24 October 2015, and aims to raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance to help people make good money choices; recognises that this year is the Week's biggest ever with 50 events being hosted throughout the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
13th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2015
EPILEPSY PASSPORT
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House congratulates the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) on the launch of the Epilepsy Passport following the recommendation to introduce an Epilepsy Passport in the Child Health Review on Epilepsy by RCPCH in September 2015; welcomes the resolution of the World Health Organisation that stressed …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2015
FREEDOM OF RELIGION IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to request that the Burmese government reviews the recently published series of bills that would restrict freedom of religion or belief for Buddhists, Christians, Muslims and other people; expresses concern on the effect of that legislation on the forthcoming …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
13th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2015
RELEASE OF PASTOR ABEDINI IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House requests the immediate release of Pastor Abedini and other Christians, Behnam Irani, Maryam Naseem, Naghash-Zargaran, Ebrahim Firouzi and Ata Babaei, detained in Iran for no reason other than the peaceful exercise of their Christian faith; expresses concern that seven Baha'i leaders, Mrs Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr Jamaloddin Khanjani, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2015
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House offers its congratulations to Sustrans on the National Cycle Network as it turns 20 years old in 2015; notes that the Network runs for over 14,000 miles across the UK, linking up villages, towns and cities; acknowledges that in 2014 the Network saw over 4.9 million people …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th October 2015
FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR INFANT PUPILS
Tabled by:
John Pugh (Liberal Democrat - Southport)
That this House notes with concern the possible abolition of the coalition Government's free school meals programme in November's spending review; is aware of the Government's demanded cuts of between 25 and 40 per cent from unprotected budgets and views with deep disquiet speculation that free school meals are at …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
WELSH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the Welsh national football team for qualifying for the European Championships in France in 2016; pays tribute to manager Chris Coleman and the players for their achievements; salutes the long-suffering Welsh fans for their loyalty to the national cause; and looks forward to an exciting Championship …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
16th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
CENTENARY OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House congratulates the Women's Institute (WI) on reaching its centenary year; highlights the fact that the first meeting of the WI in the UK took place in Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, on 16 September 1915; notes that the Llanfairpwll WI is still an active and treasured part of the Anglesey …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
14th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes our law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that marriage is …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
14th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th October 2015
ELECTRICITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Feed-in Tariffs (Amendment) (No 2) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1659), dated 8 September 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 September 2015, be annulled.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015
TACKLING THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes with extreme concern the ongoing refugee crisis being witnessed in Europe and across the Mediterranean Sea; understands that the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) estimates that more than 350,000 migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea between January and August 2015; considers it a tragedy …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
16th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th September 2015
DETENTION OF FILIMBI ACTIVISTS IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes with concern the unjust detention of two Filimbi activists, Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma in Kinshasa; further notes with extreme concern the increase in repression against journalists, youth leaders and opposition activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo; applauds the efforts of opposition groups in highlighting …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
10th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
POST OFFICE HORIZON COMPUTER SYSTEM
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes with concern that a number of postmasters have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, or have been prosecuted or imprisoned, solely on the basis of questionable data indicating cash shortfalls from the Post Office Horizon computer system introduced in 2000; further notes that the …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
10th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th September 2015
JOB LOSSES AND BUSINESS STRATEGY AT MEDIA WALES
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the four proposed editorial redundancies at Media Wales and the company's intention to introduce targets for individual journalists relating to clicks on the WalesOnline website for their articles; further notes that this is the latest in a long line of redundancies and changing strategy at the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
10th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
ZERO WASTE WEEK
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House celebrates Zero Waste Week 2015, which runs between 7 and 13 September 2015; notes that it is in its eighth year owing to the hard work of founder Rachelle Strauss, co-ordinating the project in her own free time; further notes that this campaign has been successful on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2015
INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES DAY 2015
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and supports the celebration of International Charities Day which was held on 5 September 2015; congratulates all charities as they undertake their role in promoting their charitable objectives; recognises and celebrates the diversity of charities, their trustees' and volunteers' value in public life; and believes that …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2015
RELEASE OF SHAKER AAMER FROM GUANTANAMO
Tabled by:
Andrew Mitchell (Conservative - Sutton Coldfield)
That this House calls on the US administration to release Shaker Aamer from his imprisonment in Guantanamo Bay; notes that he has now been incarcerated for 13 years without charge; further notes that he has twice been cleared for release and transfer, under President Bush in 2007 and President Obama …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2015
POTHOLES IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House notes the RAC's 2015 report on motoring, which polled a sample of motorists in the UK who believe that the quality of roads has deteriorated in the last 12 months; applauds the Government's additional funding for repairing potholes, but believes that this is inadequate to address the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
7th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2015
BANKING IN TOWNS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is alarmed at the number of branches that banks are closing across Scotland and the UK as a whole in small towns; is concerned at the number of towns being left without a bank; is disappointed that the Royal Bank of Scotland has abandoned its commitment to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 11th September 2015
BANK CLOSURES IN RURAL AREAS
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House is concerned at the number of bank branches that are being closed across rural areas; is alarmed at the large areas of rural Britain without access to a local bank branch; recognises the limitations of many of the alternatives, such as provision of mobile banking facilities, the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th September 2015
TOUR OF BRITAIN AND NORTH WALES
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House congratulates the organisers of this year's Tour of Britain cycling race for a spectacular first stage; notes that the stage began on Anglesey and passed through Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbigshire and Flintshire before finishing in Wrexham; commends the spectators for a fantastic atmosphere throughout the race; believes that …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
7th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th September 2015
PEACE IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Tabled by:
Stephen Twigg (Labour (Co-op) - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House recognises the situation in the Central African Republic as urgent; notes that the UN has affirmed that mass atrocities have been carried out by both the ex-Seleka and the Anti-Balaka groups; is deeply concerned that 2.7 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, half of whom …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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
7th September 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 7th 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
13th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
ISRAELI MILITARY TREATMENT OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House condemns the charging of Palestinian children with offences under Israeli military law and their trial in military courts since the occupation of Palestinian territory in 1967; further condemns the arrests, detention and prosecution of around 700 Palestinian children in the Israeli military court system each year; acknowledges …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 19
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th July 2015
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is greatly concerned at the impact that charging for the use of the Child Maintenance Scheme (CMS) is having on families and children; believes that these charges in effect constitute a tax on children in contradiction to the Government's professed child-friendly stance; notes that charities such as …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
DRONES AND THE 2015 STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)
That this House calls on the Government to address the issues identified in the UK Approach to Unmanned Systems, a Joint Doctrinal Note written in 2011, in connection with the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR); notes the recommendations of the Defence Committee on the need for a current …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st July 2015
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PAUL'S PLEDGE
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House commends the Paul's Pledge campaign which works to campaign against alcohol-fuelled violence; praises the work of Paul Pugh on this campaign who was left in a coma for two months following an unprovoked assault outside a pub in 2007 for which four men were jailed; further commends …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
21st July 2015
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GWYL FAWR ABERTEIFI
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House celebrates the annual Welsh language festival Gwyl Fawr Aberteifi held in Cardigan; notes the importance of this Eisteddfod in celebrating Welsh music, verse and dance; further notes the cultural contribution this festival makes to the local community and to Welsh culture; congratulates all in the local community …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
18th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
INVITATION TO PRESIDENT EL-SISI TO VISIT UK AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is dismayed that the Prime Minister has extended an official invitation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to visit the UK; notes that, as a member of the then ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, President el-Sisi supported the dissolution of the Egyptian parliament in 2012 …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
TRIDENT MAIN GATE DECISION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that the Main Gate decision on Trident replacement is expected to take place in the lifetime of this Parliament; considers that at a time of continuing reductions in public spending the procurement cost of at least £25 billion for replacing Trident could be better spent in …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
CONFLICT IN SUDAN AND SOUTH SUDAN
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is deeply concerned about ongoing conflict, humanitarian crises and human rights challenges in Sudan and South Sudan; notes the UK's important contribution to the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended one of Africa's longest running civil wars and led to the secession of South Sudan; is gravely …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
NATIONAL FARMERS' UNION
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House supports the campaign by the National Farmers' Union to improve safety on the farm; and requests that greater assistance be offered to highlight the educational campaign to make farm buildings and land a safer place for all who work there.
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
ANGOLAN BOOK GROUP ARRESTS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House expresses its concern over the arrest and detention of 15 members of an Angolan Book Group, including author and journalist Domingos da Cruz and musician Luaty Beirao, in Luanda last month for reading books deemed so subversive by the Angolan government that its Attorney General described their …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 6
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House supports the launch of the Why guess when you can test? campaign; hopes that this will raise much needed awareness of how to prevent an infection recognised to be the most common cause of serious infection in newborn babies; recognises that group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes septicaemia, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
7th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
STAFFING ON FIRST GREAT WESTERN TRAIN SERVICES
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House notes that the Department for Transport has agreed with numerous passenger surveys that passengers highly value a member of staff in addition to the driver on trains; welcomes that under railway regulations maintaining the operational role of a guard or conductor guarantees that a second member of …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
6th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
HIV PEER-LED SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of peer-led support for people living with HIV in managing a long-term condition that is too often met with stigma in society; notes that there are now over 1,000 people living with HIV and evidence demonstrates that peer support can improve people's understanding and …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
SUGARY DRINKS AND HEALTH RISKS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is shocked by Harvard University research showing that sugary drinks are implicated in 184,000 deaths worldwide; is deeply concerned that this figure includes 1,316 people from the UK; notes that added sugars such as those found in fizzy drinks are 11 times more likely to cause Type …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
ALCOHOL IN PREGNANCY
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the warning given by Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green, President of the British Medical Association (BMA), in his address to the BMA's Annual Conference in June, that women should not drink any alcohol in pregnancy; supports Sir Albert's recommendation that alcoholic drinks containers should be required to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
POST-STUDY WORK VISAS
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House supports the re-opening of the Tier 1 (post-study work) route to enable foreign students to remain in the UK; recognises the benefit of allowing qualified, hard-working people to apply for the right to live and work in the UK; acknowledges the contribution that students from outwith the …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 6
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
FREE SPEECH IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House expresses severe concerns about the ongoing restrictions against free speech in Bahrain; notes the recent findings by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch of reprisals against individuals exercising their right to free speech in Bahrain, including the continued ban on protests and rallies and the systematic use …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
30th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
SEND MY FRIEND TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the importance of education around the world; notes that 58 million children around the world are unable to access their right to education; further recognises that over half of the children who do not go to school are girls; and welcomes the Send My Friend to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 13
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
DUTY EXEMPTION FOR SMALL-SCALE CIDER PRODUCERS
Tabled by:
David Warburton (Independent - Somerton and Frome)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of small-scale cider producers, which comprise some 80 per cent of Britain's individual cider makers, believing that they are integral to a great British tradition, supporting a lively pub culture and tourism sector; is concerned that small cider producers …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
CAR PARKING ON PAVEMENTS
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House supports the campaign by Guide Dogs for the Blind and others to stop cars parking on pavements; considers that parking on pavements is a hindrance to many pedestrians, particularly those with wheelchairs or pushchairs, as well as being of great danger to those who are blind or …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
EXTINCTION OF TREE KANGEROOS
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises and expresses concern over the 14 tree kangaroo species that could soon become extinct due to their endangered status; is concerned with the illegal deforestation and hunting in provinces within Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia that has a detrimental impact on the population of tree …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
29th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes that mental health challenges affect one in four people every year, and it is now essential that through the ambition to achieve parity of esteem that services are properly resourced financially and with trained professionals so that they can be accessed at the earliest opportunity, including …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
7th July 2015
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OPENING OF CASTELL ABERTEIFI/CARDIGAN CASTLE
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House welcomes the official opening of Castell Aberteifi/Cardigan Castle that took place on 25 June 2015 after a 14 year restoration campaign by the local community; notes the importance of the castle to Welsh history, having been the location of the first Eisteddfod in 1176 under the Lord …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
7th July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th July 2015
FUTURE FUNDING OF S4C
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the value of distinctive Welsh-language broadcasting and the important contribution of S4C in safeguarding the Welsh language and enriching the culture of Wales; opposes any further cuts in S4C funding by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which could threaten the future of the channel; …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
1st July 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
GLASGOW UNIVERSITY'S CHARLES KENNEDY MEMORIAL FUND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of a Memorial Fund by Glasgow University in honour of the late Rt hon. Charles Kennedy MP; recalls the enduring connection Charles Kennedy had with the university as a student, President of the University Union, recipient of an honorary doctorate and latterly as Rector …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
CALLING TIME ON NUISANCE CALLS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that too many members of the public are bombarded with nuisance calls and texts which is a huge issue of concern; is aware that the Which? campaign, Calling Time on Nuisance Calls and Texts, found that eight in 10 people said that cold calls were an …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
SEND MY FRIEND TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN (NO 2)
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House applauds the work of the Send My Friend to School campaign, which has brought together thousands of school children across the UK to speak up for the right to education and to remind world leaders of their promise that all children should get the chance to go …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
25th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 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
24th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
DALAI LAMA'S 80TH BIRTHDAY
Tabled by:
Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)
That this House congratulates Tibet's exiled spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 80th birthday on 6 July 2015; recognises him as a global icon of peace and compassion; commends his work promoting mindfulness and non-violence; and encourages the Chinese government to enter into immediate and meaningful …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY'S PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates The Society of Biology on organising this year's Parliamentary Links Day (PLD) on 23 June 2015 on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of Science and the New Parliament; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
SMALL SCALE HYDRO POWER
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House notes the successful development of small scale hydro supported via Feed-in-Tariff, with 177 MW of small scale hydro now available in Scotland, which represents 75 per cent of UK capacity; recognises the importance of this additional clean energy generation at a time of tightening electricity capacity margins …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
ACCOUNTABILITY OF NHS ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is concerned that it has been six months since the threat of a legal challenge forced NHS England to suspend its scorecard system for deciding which drugs to fund; notes that this system was eventually scrapped completely and that a three-month consultation was launched on 27 January …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th May 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
CHILD ABUSE AND THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT 1989
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that justice for the survivors of child abuse should be a priority for the Government; notes that concerns have been raised by current and former police officers and special branch officers that by coming forward with evidence related to child abuse they could be prosecuted under …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2015
FLAT FEE LEVY ON HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 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
17th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2015
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is extremely concerned about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members to make decisions in the public interest; in particular opposes the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism which would give foreign corporations enhanced legal power to …
99 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
18th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th June 2015
NEUADD PANTYCELYN HALL
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes the vital role Neuadd Pantycelyn Hall has played in promoting the Welsh language and culture within the University of Aberwystwyth; further notes that the University under its Royal Charter has an obligation to promote the Welsh language; further notes that the University was established in 1872 …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
15th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
BIKE WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes the promotion of cycling during Bike Week from 13-21 June 2015; congratulates those involved in the organisation of events; acknowledges this as the largest national cycling event in the UK; recognises the importance of promoting cycling as a convenient way to make everyday journeys; and endorses …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
16th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
IMPORTATION OF FOIE GRAS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the production of foie gras, considering it cruel and unnatural to force-feed geese until it causes internal damage; welcomes the UK's continued ban on domestic production of this foodstuff; commends India on last year becoming the first country in the world to ban the import of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
GLOBAL TB
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the enormous human and economic cost of the global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic which claims 1.5 million lives a year and severely damages the health and wellbeing of nine million people every year; highlights the particular threat posed by Multi-Drug Resistant TB, which is the only major, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAELI BOMBARDMENT OF GAZA
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House recognises that 8 July 2015 will be the first anniversary of the start of the most recent and most devastating Israeli military operation in Gaza and resulted in, according to the UN, more than 2,000 deaths, 1,492 of them civilians and 551 of those, children; notes that …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
YARL'S WOOD IMMIGRATION REMOVAL CENTRE
Tabled by:
Kate Osamor (Labour (Co-op) - Edmonton and Winchmore Hill)
That this House notes the work of and problems in Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre, and especially the poor treatment of women detainees by Serco; is concerned that despite this, Serco's contract has been renewed; calls on the Home Secretary to reassess the entire detention process so that radical changes …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
VAT REDUCTION FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)
That this House recognises that local restaurants and public houses are facing very challenging conditions in the current economy and are being put under further pressure by the rise of large supermarkets that enjoy preferential value added tax (VAT) treatment; notes that these businesses lie at the heart of their …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
10th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
CASE OF RAIF BADAWI IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is appalled that the sentence handed down last May against Saudi blogger and activist Raif Badawi, of flogging, to be administered very harshly in public, with 50 lashes scheduled once a week for 20 weeks, as well as 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of one million …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS IN ERITREA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House strongly condemns the serious and systematic human rights violations committed by the Eritrean government, as detailed by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea, which published a hard-hitting report last week; expresses its concern that the Eritrean government has created a pervasive climate …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
VOTES FOR 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the study by the University of Edinburgh which states that 67 per cent of people aged 16 and 17 years old would participate in an election if given the chance to do so; notes that this compares favourably with figures released in the same study which …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
CERVICAL SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Nicholas Brown (Independent - Newcastle upon Tyne East)
That this House welcomes Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2015, which runs from 15 to 21 June 2015 and is led by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust; notes that the week aims to highlight the importance of cervical screening and how attending a screening appointment can help to prevent cervical cancer; further …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 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
9th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
REFUGEES CROSSING THE MEDITERRANEAN AND MARE NOSTRUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House urges the Prime Minister to recognise the fatal impact of the decision in 2014 to cancel Operation Mare Nostrum in October 2014, and the decision to replace it with the much more limited Operation Triton, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives of desperate refugees, exploited …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
UNFCCC CLIMATE CONFERENCE 2015
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes that the forty-second session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well as the June session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action, …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2015
CAFFÈ NERO AND CORPORATION TAX
Tabled by:
David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House is dismayed that despite making over £20 million of profit last year, Caffè Nero has not paid a penny in corporation tax; and calls on the directors of Caffè Nero to remedy this situation urgently.
63 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2015
SUE RYDER DYING DOESN'T WORK 9 TO 5 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Sarah Champion (Labour - Rotherham)
That this House expresses support for Sue Ryder's campaign, Dying doesn't work 9 to 5 and believes that all dying people, their carers and families should have access to dedicated 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week, palliative advice and support and co-ordination; further expresses concern that only eight per cent of clinical …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 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
3rd June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
BURNING ALIVE OF A 15 YEAR OLD CHRISTIAN BOY IN LAHORE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the beating, torture and burning alive of a 15 year old Christian boy Nauman Masih, on 9 April 2015, in Lahore, after he was identified as a Christian by two Muslim youths; and calls on the government of Pakistan to ensure that the perpetrators of this …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
3rd June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
CARERS WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that there are 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK and 6,000 people take on new caring responsibilities every day; gives its full support to Carers Week which falls on 8 to 14 June 2015; further notes that this is an annual campaign to raise awareness …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
TRIDENT AND THE STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that a decision on the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapon submarines is due in the life of this Parliament; further notes that the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) will precede that decision; recognises that international circumstances have significantly changed from those in which the …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 30
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
SCHOOL TRANSPORT FUNDING FOR 16-18 YEAR OLDS IN RURAL AREAS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the benefits of keeping pupils in education or training up until the age of 18; notes the increased costs for pupils travelling vast distances to their nearest suitable centre of learning or training in sparse rural areas, compounded by the lack of existing transport infrastructure; further …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
PROPOSED STRATEGIC SMALL SURGERIES FUND
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that the funding formula for general practice surgeries disadvantages small rural practices, such as those in Coniston and Hawkshead, where Coniston surgery faces a drop in funding of £25,000 over seven years; notes that this loss in funding may result in these surgeries being forced to …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
PREVENTION OF DEBT CRISES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House supports taking action to prevent debt crises taking place in developing countries, as these delay development and can cause great suffering; welcomes the $130 billion of developing country debt which was cancelled through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative; notes that lending to low-income countries has trebled …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 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
2nd June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
2nd June 2015
Mark Williams 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
1st June 2015
74 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
1st June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
DEATH SENTENCE ON FORMER PRESIDENT MORSI
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House condemns the unjust death sentence handed down to Former President of the Republic of Egypt, Mr Mohammad Morsi and to a number of his party members by an Egyptian court on 15 May 2015; believes this judgement is cruel and falls short of the principles of justice; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
1st June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
RESTRICTIONS ON JOURNALISTS IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House deplores the restrictions recently imposed on journalists in reporting proceedings in the Burmese parliament, the Assembly of the Union; notes that the restrictions have now been lifted; believes that the reporting of parliamentary proceedings is vital for public information and to hold Members accountable; further notes the …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
1st June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
ACCESS FOR HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES TO RAKHINE STATE IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House expresses its concern at the number of Rohingya Muslims from Burma and Bangladesh who have fled their countries since the start of the year, risking their lives in order to reach Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand; calls on the Government to make clear to the Burmese government the …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd June 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
EU REFERENDUM AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES ELECTION
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes the Government's commitment to a referendum on UK membership of the EU; recognises the importance of allowing the public time fully to consider the issues and implications surrounding the EU referendum debate; further recognises the importance of ensuring focused and adequate debate on the issues facing …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
27th May 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 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
27th May 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2015
CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is concerned by the displacement of 1 million Iraqi Christians by an increase in terrorism that has destabilised the country and forced them to pay protection money, convert to Islam or face death; and calls on the Government to take steps to ensure that Christians are protected …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
27th May 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2015
CHRISTIANS IN EASTERN UKRAINE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its support for Christians in Eastern Ukraine where up to 150 Evangelical Christian-Baptist Churches have come under pressure from aggression and war which has brought untold grief to Ukrainian Christians and their families; and calls on the Government to urge the governments of Ukraine and Russia …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
27th May 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2015
VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and supports plans to celebrate the 31st annual Volunteers Week from 1 to 7 June 2015; congratulates the national bodies for volunteering, Volunteer Scotland, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Volunteer Now and Wales Council for Voluntary Action as they seek to support and develop volunteering across …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 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
27th May 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th May 2015
VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
INVITATION TO FRANCES CROOK TO VISIT HM PRISON OAKWOOD
Tabled by:
Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat - Cambridge)
That this House notes that G4S issued an invitation to Frances Crook, the Chief Executive of the Howard League, to visit HM Prison Oakwood; further notes that the Director of Custodial Services at the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), Ian Blakeman, decided that the visit would not be appropriate at …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
9th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th 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
11th February 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
TRANSFER OF NATIONAL GALLERY STAFF TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House condemns the decision by the National Gallery to transfer 400 of its 600 staff to the private sector; notes that these staff are responsible for the security of the paintings and the public and provide information about the collection to the Gallery's millions of visitors each year; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
17th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 20th March 2015
SECONDARY EDUCATION IN POWYS
Tabled by:
Roger Williams (Liberal Democrat - Brecon and Radnorshire)
That this House views with concern the proposals of Powys County Council to close secondary schools and sixth forms in Brecon and Radnorshire; notes that closing schools will add to the cost of transport and very long journey times for pupils; believes that many pupils will opt to be educated …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
17th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Friday 20th March 2015
INDIA'S DAUGHTER AND ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the very powerful effect of Leslee Udwin's documentary, India's Daughter, inspired by the Indian peoples' response to the gang rape of a 23 year old medical student, Jyoti Singh, as demonstrated by the resulting month-long protests of men and women from all walks of life; further …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
12th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Friday 20th 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
10th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Friday 20th March 2015
SALVATION ARMY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Salvation Army on reaching its 150th anniversary; acknowledges the great work that General William Booth began and that still continues in communities throughout the UK to this day; and commends it for its passion and dedication in the service of others.
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Friday 20th March 2015
GENDER EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House welcomes the broadcast of the BBC's documentary India's Daughter, which draws attention to the rape and murder of Jyoti Singh and other women; applauds the students from Jawaharlal Nehru University who marched to protest against the treatment of women; commends the police force and justice system of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
9th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Friday 20th March 2015
STATE OF MEDIA FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House is concerned about widespread reports of growing authoritarianism in Turkey, particularly illustrated by, but not restricted to, the state censorship and imprisonment of journalists in Turkey; notes the continued imprisonment since 14 December 2014 of Hidayet Karaca who is the chief executive of a Turkish television network …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
12th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2015
DETENTION AND TREATMENT OF BOYS FROM HARES
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes that 15 March 2015, Mothering Sunday in the UK, marks the second anniversary of the arrest of five 16-year-old Palestinian boys from the village of Hares; condemns their having been dragged out of their homes at 3am by Israeli soldiers with attack dogs, taken without explanation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
4th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2015
NATURAL RESOURCES OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House acknowledges the view of the World Bank that Israel's occupation is preventing Palestine from accessing its natural resources, including not only oil and gas but also agricultural land and water acquifers; notes the natural gas reserves of Gaza Marine One and Noa South of Gaza Marine Two …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
LESBIANS AND GAYS SUPPORT THE MINERS GROUP 1984-85 TO 2015
Tabled by:
Hywel Francis (Labour - Aberavon)
That this House places on record its thanks to the Lesbians and Gays Supports the Miners' Group for its solidarity with mining communities organised by the Neath, Dulais and Swansea Valley Miners' Support Group and many other mining families in other coalfields during the miners' strike of 1984-85; recognises the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
2nd March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises that police officers often place themselves in the way of harm to protect their communities, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice and leaving behind families and loved ones; believes that we have a moral and public duty to ensure all police widows and widowers are financially provided …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2015
MEDIATION WITH UNESCO FOR THE REPATRIATION OF THE PARTHENON SCULPTURES
Tabled by:
Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House is aware that half of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin 210 years ago using a flimsy legal justification during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, remain on display in the British Museum; notes that, when presented with the facts, the British public favours …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
2nd March 2015
Mark Williams 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
10th February 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS REPORT ON REFORM OF LEGAL AID
Tabled by:
Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the Thirty-sixth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts, on Implementing reforms to civil legal aid, HC 808; is concerned by the figures published by the Committee which highlight a 30 per cent rise in cases starting in family courts where both parties are representing themselves …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 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
23rd February 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 2015
CLOSURE OF DYFED POWYS HELICOPTER BASE AT PEMBREY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that Dyfed Powys is the second largest geographical police force area in the UK; recognises the importance of helicopter capacity for the effective policing of an area which amounts to over half of the Welsh landmass, covering over 4,000 square miles; further notes that search operations …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 1
11th February 2015
Mark Williams signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 2015
APPEALS REFORM IN THE COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
Tabled by:
Mike Crockart (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that Ofcom is currently subject to a full merits appeals regime in the Competition Appeal Tribunal which goes significantly beyond the requirements of EU law; is concerned that the current regime results in almost every major decision being challenged in costly and often lengthy proceedings; acknowledges …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
12th February 2015
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1