24th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2015
A MANIFESTO FOR COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that GP services are being overloaded across the country with many patients unable to get appointments with a doctor for many days and sometimes weeks; further notes that A&E departments are also being overloaded, as patients increasingly resort to A&E departments to get basic medical treatment; …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
24th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2015
2015 YORKSHIRE MANIFESTO
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the Yorkshire Post's manifesto; acknowledges Yorkshire's impressive and wide-ranging economic and cultural achievements; believes Government can and must do more to fully unlock Yorkshire's potential if it is to truly achieve a northern powerhouse economy; therefore supports the Yorkshire manifesto's calls for devolving greater powers and …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
PERSECUTION OF THE ROHINGYA COMMUNITY IN BURMA
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that the Rohingya community in Burma continues to suffer serious abuse of its fundamental human rights; further notes that many members of the Rohingya community have been forced into camps or to leave the country; believes that the Burmese government should establish a special administrative territory …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
GLOBAL DIABETES PREVALENCE
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply alarmed by a recent study by the University of East Anglia, which found that diabetes affects around 382 million people worldwide, a figure expected to rise to 592 million by 2035; is concerned that the consistently increasing economic impact of this disease on low, middle …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
18th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
HORMONE PREGNANCY TEST DRUGS (NO. 2)
Tabled by:
Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
That this House notes that children were born with serious deformities due to hormone pregnancy test drugs taken by expectant mothers between 1953 and 1975; further notes with concern that many of those affected cannot retrieve their medical records from this period; further notes evidence from 1964 which shows that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
SAVILE INQUIRY AND VERITA
Tabled by:
John Hemming (Liberal Democrat - Birmingham, Yardley)
That this House notes that Verita were responsible for centrally editing the reports from individual hospitals as part of the Savile Inquiry; further notes that Verita state on their website that We are renowned for our thoroughness and commitment to producing evidence-based reports that can withstand rigorous challenge; recognises that …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
19th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
DISPOSAL OF WET WIPES AND OTHER MATERIALS
Tabled by:
Joan Ruddock (Labour - Lewisham, Deptford)
That this House is appalled to learn that the number of wet wipes found as part of the Marine Conservation Society's Beach Clean increased by 50 per cent in a year; understands that wet wipes do not break down like toilet tissue due to their tougher, sometimes plastic, fibres; further …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
ALAN TURING SQUARE
Tabled by:
John Leech (Liberal Democrat - Manchester, Withington)
That this House welcomes the campaign to rename Leningrad Square in Wythenshawe after Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) computer and Enigma code breaker, Alan Turing; notes that Manchester is currently twinned with St Petersburg, formerly Leningrad, the birthplace of Russia's appalling anti-gay laws which ban homosexual propaganda; further …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
YEMEN AND THE KILLING OF JOURNALIST ABDULKARIM AL-KHAIWANI
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House condemns the killing of journalist Abdulkarim al-Khaiwani in Yemen and calls for the relevant authorities to conduct a prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigation into this and other targeted assassinations; is deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in Yemen, which has witnessed restrictions and freedom of assembly …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
DISAPPEARANCES IN BANGLADESH
Tabled by:
Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat - Cambridge)
That this House notes with alarm the lack of a free and open democratic process in Bangladesh, and in particular the recent disappearance of Salah Uddin Ahmed, spokesperson and joint-secretary of the opposition Bangladesh National Party (BNP); further notes that there have been many other disappearances, including that of BNP …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
CIVIL WAR IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is dismayed by recent developments in Yemen, which has descended into chaos and civil war; is appalled by the recent series of bombings against mosques in Sanaa, for which the group Islamic State have claimed responsibility; deplores attempts by groups loyal to former autocrat Ali Adullah Saleh, …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2015
ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the immense value of the National Health Service since its launch on 5 July 1948; reaffirms its belief in the founding principles of the NHS, that it should meet the needs of all who need it and should be free at the point of use; acknowledges …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
17th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
ST PATRICK'S DAY
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals to provide for St Patrick's Day, 17 March, to become an annual public holiday in Northern Ireland; recognises that a shared celebration of St Patrick, as a common symbol for all the people of Northern Ireland regardless of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th 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
12th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
ISTANBUL CONVENTION ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House calls on governments across Europe to ratify the Istanbul Convention on Women's Rights; believes the Convention to be an influential tool to tackle violence which affects the lives of millions of women in Europe; further believes that countries which ratify the treaty have an obligation to support …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
DETENTION AND TREATMENT OF BOYS FROM HARES
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - 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
17th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FUTURE FUNDING CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House welcomes the Local Government Association's Future Funding campaign and supports its aim of securing sustainable long-term funding for local authorities; acknowledges that councils have made £20 billion worth of savings since 2010, and applauds their resilience and ability to innovate; recognises that millions of people rely on …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
17th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2015
BRADFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE FA CUP
Tabled by:
Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour - Bradford South)
That this House congratulates Bradford City Football Club, the directors, coaches, playing staff and supporters on their magnificent FA Cup exploits this season; and notes they have been a credit to football and have enhanced the reputation of the city.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
17th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
PENSION SCAMS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House recognises the imminent change in the way personal pensions can be utilised; is concerned that tens of thousands of people, who qualify for more flexible arrangements from April 2015, have been targeted by those operating financial scams which seek to convince people to invest substantial pension savings …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
17th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
CHURCH BOMBING IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House extends its deepest sympathies to those killed in the recent bombing of two churches in Lahore, Pakistan over the weekend of 14-15 March 2015; condemns the actions of the bombers which killed and injured those who were simply exercising their faith; and asks the Foreign and Commonwealth …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
17th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2015
INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House commends Health Poverty Action's report of February 2015, Casualties of War: How the War on Drugs is harming the world's poorest, which highlights how the predominant drug policy of prohibition has undermined attempts to tackle poverty and improve health; notes that this is confirmed by evidence presented …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
17th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th 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
4th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
SIKH SOLDIERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, 100 years ago, Sikh troops …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
FANS ON THE BOARDS OF FOOTBALL CLUBS
Tabled by:
Iain McKenzie (Labour - Inverclyde)
That this House congratulates Greenock Morton Football Club for voluntarily appointing Nick Robinson, chairman of the club's Supporters' Trust, to the board; believes that football fans should have a voice in every boardroom; recognises that this is the only way to ensure that those running football clubs share information, power …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th 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
4th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
MAHATMA GANDHI STATUE IN PARLIAMENT SQUARE
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is delighted that the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament Square will be unveiled on 14 March 2015 by the Prime Minister and Indian Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley; congratulates the various stakeholders, including the Gandhi Statue Memorial Trust, Councillor Robert Davies, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
5th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
PARTIAL UPRATING FOR FROZEN PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House notes with concern the situation faced by 550,000 British pensioners living overseas, primarily in Commonwealth countries, who are currently deprived of annual state pension uprating adjustments by the Government's frozen pension policy; believes that there is a positive incremental solution of partial uprating, involving introducing annual uprating …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
DIAGNOSIS OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Tabled by:
Charles Hendry (Conservative - Wealden)
That this House notes the ten-fold increase over 10 years of labelling children with diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); further notes the guidance by NICE on the serious potential side effects of pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for this condition; affirms that there are serious concerns about the overuse of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
9th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th 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
10th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
GENDER EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall South)
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
10th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th 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
6th March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
PSHE AND CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House is deeply concerned about recent cases of child abuse across the country; notes that recent reports from the Education Committee, the Joint Committee on Human Rights, the Home Affairs Committee and the Children's Commissioner have all highlighted the key role that Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
25th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 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
24th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises that the new Egyptian constitution advocates religious freedom and equality for all of Egypt's citizens; further recognises the Egyptian government's pledge to reduce persecution and congratulates it on this commitment; commends President el-Sisi on the actions he has taken thus far; and urges the Egyptian government, …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
24th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
DISABLED STUDENTS' ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes the importance of support for students with disabilities to enable them to access education; is concerned with the proposed changes to the disabled students' allowance (DSA) announced on 7 April 2014 and updated in regulations laid on 16 October 2014; believes that the Non-Medical Help (NMH) …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2015
63 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
26th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
FRENCH NATIONAL KIDNAPPED IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House condemns the kidnapping of Isabelle Prine and interpreter Sherine Makkaoui in Yemen and calls for their immediate release; notes that Ms Prine, a French national and World Bank consultant, was taken with Ms Makkaoui by unidentified gunmen; is deeply concerned at the political and security vacuum in …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
27th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th March 2015
STICKLE TARN
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes Stickle Tarn in the Langdale Pikes is widely regarded as one of the finest beauty spots in the Lake District National Park; further notes that the Lake District National Park Authority intends to sell the Tarn for a price estimated to be between £20,000 to £30,000; …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd March 2015
David Ward 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
3rd March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
PARDON FOR PEOPLE CONVICTED UNDER REPEALED ANTI-GAY LAWS
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House welcomes the recent pardon granted to Alan Turing for his conviction under anti-gay laws; recognises that a further 50,000 to 100,000 men were also convicted of offences under those laws during the 20th century; believes this is one of the UK's great historical injustices; notes with concern …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
3rd March 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
EPILEPSY IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that there are more than 500,000 people in the UK who are affected by epilepsy, an illness that can develop in anyone at any age and be difficult to diagnose, with treatment often taking years to successfuly be established; understands that currently only one in …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
YAMUNA RIVER IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is concerned by the damage caused by pollution to the Yamuna River, one of the holiest and most significant rivers in India; notes that domestic and commercial waste is dumped in large quantities into the river and that no fresh water flows through cities like Delhi, Mathura, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015
PARKING ON PRIVATE LAND APPEALS AND PARKING DISCOUNTS
Tabled by:
John Hemming (Liberal Democrat - Birmingham, Yardley)
That this House notes that appeals can be made in respect of parking on private land to an independent body; further notes, however, that certain parking organisations will not give discounts for early payment to people who appeal to the Parking on Private Land Appeals (POPLA); and believes that this …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
10th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2015
AUTOMATIC CUP TICKET SCHEMES AT FOOTBALL CLUBS
Tabled by:
John Leech (Liberal Democrat - Manchester, Withington)
That this House notes that the Manchester United Automatic Cup Scheme obliges season ticket holders to buy tickets for home cup ties; further notes that the punishment for not doing so is a stadium ban for the next Premier League home game, even though such games have already been paid …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
10th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015
KIDS COUNT CHARITY
Tabled by:
John Leech (Liberal Democrat - Manchester, Withington)
That this House applauds the work undertaken by the Kids Count Charity and associated bodies in raising awareness about issues affecting young people's lives; recognises that the charity gives children and young people a voice to determine and influence their own future; welcomes the publication Youth Crime: Bringing the voice …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
10th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015
USE OF DRONES AND INSURANCE
Tabled by:
John Hemming (Liberal Democrat - Birmingham, Yardley)
That this House notes the growth in the use of drones and increase in permits granted by 80 per cent in 2014; is concerned that the use of drones in national airspace will cause an accident potentially with serious harm to one or more people or damage to property; believes …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015
INFORMATION PROVIDED TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that if a perpetrator of domestic abuse or sexual violence is sentenced to less than 12 months the survivor of the abuse will not be routinely informed when the offender is released; and calls on the Government to take urgent steps to ensure that all survivors …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015
PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern over the continued unrest in Northern Nigeria which has left 2,000 people dead since 3 January 2015 and has displaced 30,000 people, with over 1,000 churches destroyed since 2009; and calls for better protection to be given to Christians in Northern Nigeria, particularly in light …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
12th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015
STATELESSNESS AND TERRORISM LAWS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House is appalled at the decision by Bahrain to revoke the nationality of over 100 human rights defenders, doctors, journalists, bloggers and ex-parliamentarians since 2012 and most recently in January 2015 when it revoked the citizenship of 72 individuals; is concerned that this decision has made many individuals …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2015
DEVOLUTION FOR PROSPERITY MANIFESTO FOR YORKSHIRE AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes the Devolution for Prosperity manifesto for Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire; embraces that manifesto's vision for a future of strategic, local decision-making to bring about growth and prosperity for this key region; supports the focus on devolution of powers for transport, skills and support for businesses; recognises …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
23rd February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015
WORKING CONDITIONS OF CARE WORKERS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that care workers play an important role in looking after the elderly, sick and vulnerable; further notes that care workers should be treated with dignity and respect and should have the right to decent terms and conditions; believes that all care workers should be paid the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
12th February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015
MIGRANTS' DEATHS AT SEA
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House expresses alarm at yet another tragic loss of life at sea when 300 migrants were feared drowned in the Mediterranean trying to escape through Libya; notes the wholly inappropriate tendency of many to blame the people-traffickers; acknowledges that thousands have died in the Mediterranean fleeing war, poverty …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015
BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION REPORT
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that rates of the chronic lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which causes scarring of people's lungs, have increased more than sixfold over the past 40 years, today accounting for the deaths of around 5,000 people a year in the UK; notes that the disease often …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd February 2015
David Ward signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2015
PHONE PHREAKING
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes the increasing escalation of criminal activity resulting from the hacking of business telephone systems to initiate outbound calls to premium numbers; further notes that, according to the Criminal Fraud Control Association, the UK is a global hot spot for such fraudulent activity, known as phone phreaking, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1