3rd September 2019
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
SITUATION IN KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Khalid Mahmood (Labour - Birmingham, Perry Barr)
That this House calls on the Government to condemn Indian aggression in Kashmir; further calls on the Indian Government to reinstate the UN Security Council 1948 resolution 47 and Article 35a; calls on the Government in collaboration with the UN Security Council to provide the necessary resolution to stop the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
4th February 2019
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th February 2019
TV LICENCES FOR OVER-75s
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that maintaining free TV licences for over-75s was a 2017 Conservative manifesto commitment; acknowledges that 2.2 million over-75s live alone and that paying the licence fee could push 50,000 pensioners below the poverty line; acknowledges that 4 million households will be affected if the concession is …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
25th April 2018
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Detention Centre (Amendment) Rules 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 411), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
114 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th April 2018
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 410), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
118 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th April 2018
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
NATIONAL SIKH AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House extends congratulations to Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in the UK and around the world; notes that 14 April marks Vaisakhi and the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh; further notes that Gurdwaras across the UK have organised Nagar Kirtan …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
8th February 2018
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th February 2018
EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 136), dated 5 February 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6 February, be annulled
69 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th January 2018
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th January 2018
DEATH OF CYRILLE REGIS
Tabled by:
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour - West Bromwich East)
That this House notes the passing of footballer Cyrille Regis MBE at the age of 59; recognises his achievements as one of the most talented, dynamic and prolific footballers of the 1970s and 1980s and his huge popularity at the clubs he played at, in particular West Bromwich Albion and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th July 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
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 in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 7
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2017
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 29th June 2017
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the National Health Service (Mandate Requirements) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 445), dated 20 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
30th March 2017
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th March 2017
EDUCATION (S.I. 2016, No. 1206)
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Higher Education (Higher Amount) (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1206), dated 13 December 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 December, be revoked.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
30th March 2017
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th March 2017
EDUCATION (S.I. 2016, No. 1205)
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Higher Education (Basic Amount) (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1205), dated 13 December 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 December, be revoked.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
6th February 2017
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
6th February 2017
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
10th January 2017
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th January 2017
EDUCATION (S.I., 2016, No. 1205)
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That a humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Higher Education (Basic Amount) (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1205), dated 13 December 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 December, be annulled.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
10th January 2017
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th January 2017
EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Higher Education (Higher Amount) (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1206) dated 13 December 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 December, be annulled.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th December 2016
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - 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
27th May 2015
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2015
CHILD ABUSE AND THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT 1989
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - 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
4th June 2015
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th June 2015
CLASSIFICATION OF CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS CLOTHES
Tabled by:
Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House notes with concern that, at present, children's fancy dress costumes are classified as toys and, as such, are not necessarily fire-proofed or retardant; further notes that whilst fancy dress clothes have passed a flammability test and been awarded a CE mark this test, known as an EN71 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
10th February 2015
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES
Tabled by:
Edward Miliband (Labour - Doncaster North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Gaming Machine (Circumstances of Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 121), dated 2 February 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 February, be annulled.
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1