Frank Doran's 14 Early Day Motions
20th March 2015
Frank Doran signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015

COVERT SURVEILLANCE OF TRADE UNIONS

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is deeply concerned by the revelations of Peter Francis, former member of the Metropolitan Police Force's Special Demonstrations Squad, in relation to the unit's covert state surveillance of trade unions and their members, including Unison, the Fire Brigades Union, the Communication Workers Union, National Union of Teachers, …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
17th March 2015
Frank Doran signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Tabled by: Edward Miliband (Labour - Doncaster North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 [SI, 2015, No. 102], dated 4 February 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 February 2015, be annulled
50 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th March 2015
Frank Doran signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015

PARITY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

Tabled by: Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House notes with concern that some outsourced providers of public sector contracts are failing to pay their employees on the same terms and conditions as those carrying out the same work directly for the public sector; believes that all employees carrying out public sector work should have parity …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th March 2015
Frank Doran 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
24th March 2015
Frank Doran signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015

NATIONAL EXPRESS

Tabled by: Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House condemns the anti-trade union activities of UK-listed National Express PLC in its operations in the US, largely ignoring the safety concerns raised by employees and parents alike when transporting children to and from school; notes that these practices contrast with those of competing companies such as First …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th March 2015
Frank Doran signed this EDM on Thursday 19th 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
4th March 2015
Frank Doran signed this EDM on Thursday 19th 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
18th March 2015
Frank Doran signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2015

MEASURING THE COST OF LIVING

Tabled by: Frank Doran (Labour - Aberdeen North)
That this House believes that the Retail Price Index (RPI) remains the most accurate measure of the rise in the cost of living faced by UK workers; notes that over many decades the majority of pay bargaining in the UK has traditionally taken the RPI as its main reference point …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
4th March 2015
Frank Doran signed this EDM on Thursday 12th 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
Frank Doran signed this EDM on Thursday 12th 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
2nd March 2015
Frank Doran 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
25th February 2015
Frank Doran 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
25th February 2015
Frank Doran signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2015

UK OFFSHORE OIL INDUSTRY

Tabled by: Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the severity of the downturn in the UK's offshore oil industry resulting from the slump in oil prices; believes that short-term responses such as delay or cancellation of long-term projects, laying off workers, extending working hours, accelerating cost-cutting recruitment practices or changing terms and conditions without …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
25th February 2015
Frank Doran signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 2015

CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND'S FAIR ENOUGH? EMPLOYMENT CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning (Labour - None)
That this House welcomes Citizens Advice Scotland's Fair Enough? employment campaign which aims to help employees assert their rights and remind them of the laws which protect those rights; commends the detailed report accompanying the campaign which outlines the common unfair employment practices that Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) clients have …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1