22nd September 2022
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd September 2022
Kinship Care Week
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House notes that Monday 3 October to Friday 7 October 2022 is Kinship Care Week; acknowledges the thousands of grandparents, aunts, uncles and other friends and family members who step up to support children in crisis whose parents are unable to care for them; recognises that becoming a …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th May 2022
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 11th May 2022
Consumer phone access
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House believes that consumers deserve a proper customer telephone service from utility and service provider companies; congratulates the Daily Mail for launching this important campaign; notes that no customer should have to wait longer than ten minutes to be connected to an adviser, rather than an automated bot; …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
22nd March 2022
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Thursday 31st March 2022
NICE guideline on endometriosis diagnosis and management
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House urges the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to review and update guideline NG 73 on endometriosis diagnosis and management and to begin the process of doing so before the end of 2022; notes that endometriosis affects one in ten women and those assigned female …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
24th February 2022
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Monday 7th March 2022
Accommodation for children in care over the age of 15
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House notes with grave concern the introduction of secondary legislation by the Department for Education which guarantees care and regulated accommodation to vulnerable looked-after children only to the age of 15; and is further concerned by the disproportionate impact this policy has on boys and children from black, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
9th June 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2022
Public scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House applauds the new Animal Sentience Bill, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Scarlett; is shocked to see the harrowing exposé showing thousands of …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th May 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Giving every child the best start in life
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the work of WAVE Trust and its 70/30 campaign to reduce levels of child abuse, neglect and domestic abuse by 70 per cent by 2030; further notes that over two-thirds of this House have endorsed that campaign, including a majority from all parties; recognises the role …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
23rd September 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Monday 21st February 2022
Campaign to secure the future of the Covid Memorial Wall
Tabled by:
Afzal Khan (Labour - Manchester, Gorton)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Covid Memorial Wall on Albert Embankment by Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice; notes that this memorial now includes over 150,000 hand-painted hearts to symbolise all those who lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic; praises the work of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 97
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th February 2022
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 9th February 2022
Levelling Up Essex
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House warmly welcomes Levelling Up Essex, Essex’s strategy for levelling up the county; notes that it was published as the first of any such strategy in the country; notes that it was launched in Harlow and backed with announcements of new investments into skills and training by Essex …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th January 2022
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th January 2022
Healthy Start Vouchers
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House notes that 218,002 families on low incomes in England are currently unable to access their entitlement to the Healthy Start scheme; also notes that, between November and December 2021, take-up of the scheme dropped by more than a fifth, from 65 per cent to 51 per cent, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th January 2022
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 19th January 2022
Campaign to introduce a PumpWatch body for fair fuel prices
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the significant financial impact on the motorists from retailers failing to reflect the fall in oil prices at the pump; understands that when oil prices rise companies often pass that increase on to motorists, but when they fall, the saving is not passed on; further recognises …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
22nd November 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 22nd November 2021
Protections for shop workers
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the need to protect shop workers; further recognises that shop workers are too often subjected to abuse, threat and assault; acknowledges the difficulties experienced by hardworking employees such as residents in the constituency of Harlow, who have faced such behaviour; praises the incredibly important service that …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 18th October 2021
Abolishing VAT on energy bills
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the need to take back control of the UK's taxes following the UK's departure from the EU and abolish VAT on energy bills; notes that cutting VAT on energy bills to zero could save households up to £65 on their energy bills; further notes that during …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 11th October 2021
Work of nurseries and food production facilities
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the vitally important work of the nurseries and food production facilities located in the Harlow constituency; further recognises the high quality of their produce; praises the fantastic efforts of the nursery employees; and calls upon the Government to pledge their support for these brilliant businesses.
2 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th September 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 9th September 2021
Stort Crossing
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House understands concerns that the Stort crossing proposals will have on the beautiful environment of the Stort Valley in Harlow constituency; further understands the threat that those proposals pose to local wildlife and ecosystems; recognises the concerns on those proposals raised by hundreds of local residents; further recognises …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 19th July 2021
Opposition to Stort Valley crossing proposals
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House understands concerns about the impacts that the Stort crossing proposals will have upon the beautiful environment of the Stort Valley in Harlow constituency; further understands the threat that those proposals pose to local wildlife and ecosystems; recognises the concerns about those proposals raised by hundreds of local …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 21st June 2021
Dr Sulaiman Tameer and animal welfare in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House commends the determination of Dr Sulaiman Tameer, a vet from Duhok and founder of the Kurdistan Organization for Animal Rights Protection, to advance animal welfare legislation, as recently detailed by Joanne Stocker-Kelly for the Guardian newspaper; notes growing political support for him in the Kurdistan Region, which …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 25th May 2021
Harlow Chorus
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the talent of the wonderful and highly impressive Harlow Chorus, an amateur choir group based in the Harlow constituency; further recognises that the past year has been extremely difficult for Harlow Chorus as they have had to hold their rehearsals over Zoom; understands that members of …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th May 2021
3 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2021
4 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd February 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Actions of Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Healthcare Ltd during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the concerns that residents of Harlow have raised over the actions of Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Healthcare Ltd during the Covid-19 pandemic; condemns Lloyds’ proposals to remove overtime rates for working late and at weekends, to move their employees on to a six-day week with a requirement …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
22nd February 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 22nd February 2021
OmniGov and local news outlets
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House understands that OmniGov chose not to advertise through YourHarlow, the only remaining news outlet in Harlow constituency; questions whether the Government considered any other advertising providers when they procured the contract for Government advertising with OmniGov; further questions the criteria that the Government set OmniGov to support …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 22nd February 2021
OmniGov and local news outlets in Harlow
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the importance of YourHarlow, the only remaining news outlet in Harlow constituency; understands that OmniGov chose not to advertise through YourHarlow; further understands that Harlow residents are therefore missing out on access to Government advertising; criticises OmniGov for only supporting print news outlets and not digital …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 15th February 2021
Religious freedoms in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
This House warmly welcomes the visit in March by His Holiness The Pope to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region where he will lead Holy Mass at the football stadium in Erbil; fully recognises that the Kurdistan Region enjoys considerable religious and ethnic diversity, that its Ministry of Endowment and Religious …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd February 2021
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th February 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Thursday 11th February 2021
School breakfast
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House notes that school breakfasts tackle classroom hunger and improve children’s energy, behaviour, and concentration, leading to improved academic attainment; further notes that improved attainment enables children to leave school ready to secure highly paid work, contributing to economic growth; notes that the Government’s current National Breakfast Programme …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th February 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 10th February 2021
Covid-19 vaccination centres
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House welcomes the opening of the new NHS covid-19 vaccination centre at Harlow LeisureZone on 26 January 2021; recognises the excellent work of NHS England and the Government in bringing the number of covid-19 vaccination centres up past 50 across the country; and calls on the Government to …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
10th February 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 10th February 2021
OmniGOV and support for local news outlets
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House understands that after the closure of printed newspapers in Harlow, YourHarlow.com became the only remaining news outlet in Harlow constituency; notes the success that YourHarlow.com has had in connecting with the 85,000 Harlow residents with over 5.7 million page views in 2020; praises the hard work of …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
28th January 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 28th January 2021
Praise for St John's Ambulance volunteers
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House praises the excellent work of the people who volunteer for St John’s Ambulance; recognises the contribution of those volunteers to the national covid-19 vaccination programme; notes that St John’s Ambulance is training and recruiting more than 30,000 volunteers to support the vaccination programme; further notes the importance …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
28th January 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 28th January 2021
Horse tethering
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the cruel treatment of horses, ponies and donkeys left tethered by roadsides or in dangerous locations around towns often without food or water; recognises the severity of this issue in the Harlow constituency; understands the distress that the practice causes to the animals; notes the need …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
28th January 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 28th January 2021
Recognising the need to abolish VAT on energy bills
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the need to take back control of the UK's taxes following the UK's departure from the EU and abolish VAT on energy bills; notes that cutting VAT on energy bills to zero could save households up to £65 on their energy bills; further notes that during …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
30th December 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Monday 25th January 2021
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2021 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 2021 …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 30
Conservative: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th January 2021
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st January 2021
Award of the George Cross to the NHS
Tabled by:
Simon Hoare (Conservative - North Dorset)
That this House believes that the George Cross should be awarded to the National Health Service in recognition of its heroic role during the covid-19 pandemic; and urges the Government to make that award.
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
17th March 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021
Water contamination in Sri Lanka
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports stating that the Sri Lankan Government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th October 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Monday 11th January 2021
Service Medal for British nuclear test veterans
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House honours the UK service personnel who participated in the British nuclear testing programme in Australia and the South Pacific from 1952 to 1967; notes that over 20,000 British personnel were present during the atomic tests and were exposed to ionising radiation with little or no personal protective …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
3rd December 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 3rd December 2020
Situation in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House endorses the statement of 24 November to the Security Council by Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq; agrees that Iraq faces several interlinked and mutually reinforcing crises and that the devastating economic impact of covid will probably outlast the …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
23rd October 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 23rd October 2020
Kurdistan region in Iraq
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes reports from the APPG on the Kurdistan Region in Iraq on a virtual delegation to meet Kurdistani leaders; fully acknowledges the crucial role of the Peshmerga in resisting the so-called Islamic State, that Kurdistan’s model of peaceful co-existence and equality are vital in continuing efforts to …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th October 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 20th October 2020
Harlow College
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the excellent work of Harlow College; further recognises the dedication of the teaching staff at Harlow College; commends the high quality of provision; congratulates Karen Spencer for her recent MBE which is a tribute to her work; notes that Harlow College has a deserved reputation; further …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 20th October 2020
Unionlearn
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
Line 5, leave out from 'is appalled' to end and add 'and urges the Secretary of State for Education to consider the value Unionlearn offers in promoting skills and opportunities and to reinstate the scheme.'
3 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
6th October 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th October 2020
Tackling child food insecurity
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House believes no child should go hungry; welcomes Government action to provide Free School Meals over the school summer holidays; recognises that families are still struggling to afford food, that 11 per cent of parents and 6 per cent of children have directly experienced food insecurity in the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st October 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st October 2020
Support for Further Education colleges
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the unique role that colleges play in supporting people, employers and communities to thrive and central role in rebuilding the economy; endorses the vision of the Independent Commission on the College of the Future for a strategic and expanded role for colleges in empowering people with …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th September 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 4th September 2020
Recognition for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House regrets that the recent BBC documentary, Once Upon a Time in Iraq, barely mentioned the experience of the Kurds and the Kurdistan Region in Iraq, although it contains about a sixth of the population of the country and was one of the principal victims of the Baathist …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd September 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd September 2020
Protection of retail workers
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the need to protect our retail workers; further recognises that retail workers are too often subjected to abuse, threat and assault; acknowledges the difficulties of hardworking retail employees such as residents in the constituency of Harlow, who have faced this behaviour; notes that retail workers have …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd July 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Unauthorised encampments in Harlow
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the problems that unauthorised encampments can cause in communities such as a rise in anti-social behaviour and illegal activities such as fly-tipping; further recognises the distinct challenge Harlow will face due to the Council’s decision to withdraw an application to extend the existing injunction against unauthorised …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2020
Hospital parking charges (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House believes that at this time when all parts of the United Kingdom have come together to fight COVID 19 and to support front line key workers when our country needs the NHS more than ever to be free at the point of delivery, Members of both Houses …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th July 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 17th July 2020
Face coverings during the covid-19 outbreak and support for the deaf community
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the distinct difficulties faced by deaf people during the covid-19 outbreak; notes that the Government guidelines advising that face coverings should be worn in certain public places poses a particular challenge to the deaf community, many of whom depend upon lip reading and facial expressions for …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 17th July 2020
Support for soft play areas
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the important contribution of soft play areas to the social, physical and mental wellbeing of children; further recognises that soft play areas have faced particularly difficult financial circumstances during the covid-19 outbreak having remained closed in line with Government guidelines; praises the work of the much-loved …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th July 2020
Support for Snooker Clubs
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the important contribution of Harlow’s snooker clubs to our local economy and social well-being; further recognises that snooker clubs have faced particularly difficult financial circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic, having remained closed in line with the Government’s social distancing guidance; strongly welcomes the Government’s new guidance …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th July 2020
Reopening of Beauty Salons
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the important contribution of Harlow’s beauty and tanning salons, nail bars and spas to the health of our local economy; further recognises that these industries and small businesses have suffered enormous financial difficulties during the coronavirus pandemic, as they have remained closed in line with Government …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2020
Role of housing-with-care settings
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises the important role which housing-with-care settings such as extra care and retirement villages play in the social care system and the particular contribution those settings have made to protecting the health and well-being of their residents during the coronavirus crisis and towards reducing strain on the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
17th June 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th June 2020
Plan for schools to reopen safely in September
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House declares that children must be at the heart of the government strategy as lockdown eases; notes that research has shown that home-schooling has been inconsistent across the country during lockdown, with disadvantaged children faring particularly poorly; further notes that the best place for students is in the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
21st April 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Support for small limited companies
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House commends the Chancellor’s job retention schemes to help the employed and the self-employed during the covid-19 outbreak; in addition acknowledges that thousands of people working in a creative freelance capacity are excluded from those schemes; notes that directors of small limited companies that are often comprised of …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th April 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Situation in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House warmly congratulates the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq, as it lifts the lockdown, for its concerted measures that have so far contained the spread of coronavirus in a population of about 6 million people to 347 cases and four deaths; notes that the KRG carries 70 …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2020
Repatriation of UK nationals from countries that have closed borders
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that as a result of the covid-19 outbreak, a number of countries have closed their borders to contain the virus; notes that as a result many UK subjects are stranded; calls on the Government to negotiate with all countries where borders have closed, ways of repatriating …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th March 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th March 2020
Kurdistan region of Iraq covid-19 response
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House congratulates the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on its coherent response to the coronavirus crisis which has been compounded by massive falls in oil prices and continuing political crisis in the rest of Iraq; urges the UK Government and others to respond as generously as possible to the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th March 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th March 2020
32nd anniversary of the chemical weapons attack on Halabja
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House marks the 32nd anniversary of one of the worst incidents of mass murder by chemical weapons when the town of Halabja in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq was attacked by Saddam Hussein’s war planes on 16 March 1988; notes that the use of chemical weapons caused agonising …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
Alba Party: 1
10th February 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th February 2020
Deaf Works Everywhere
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that National Careers Week runs from 2-6 March; recognises the additional barriers experienced by deaf young people in securing employment and that with the right support deaf people can work everywhere; further notes that deaf people are twice as likely to be unemployed as their hearing …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd January 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Bilateral relations with the Kurdistan region in Iraq
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House applauds the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) for upholding its integrity in a delicate geopolitical position through adroit management of regional and international relations; supports its efforts to improve relations with the federal government in Baghdad through fully implementing the federal constitution; believes that Kurdistan’s quest for good …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd January 2020
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Management at Veolia Harlow
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the serious allegations made by waste operatives employed by Veolia in Harlow of workplace bullying by management staff; expresses concern at the significant accusations of harassment, lack of training, poor management and all-round misery in the workplace; further notes one particular account of chairs being removed …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th December 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 20th December 2019
Charity lotteries reform
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House welcomes the Government's decision in July 2019 - following significant and lengthy research and consultation - to raise the charity lottery annual sales limit to £50 million, thus reducing burdensome bureaucracy and administration costs whilst allowing millions of pounds more in funding to be directed to charities …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2019
Big Ben chiming on the day of Brexit
Tabled by:
Mark Francois (Conservative - Rayleigh and Wickford)
That this House notes the ongoing refurbishment works on the Elizabeth Tower and the fact that during this period Big Ben currently only chimes for Remembrance Sunday and New Year's Eve; further notes that the United Kingdom will now leave the European Union at 11.00pm GMT on 31 January 2020; …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 42
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 1
Reform UK: 1
7th October 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2019
SAFEGUARDING LEGISLATION: SEX OFFENDERS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the ease with which registered sex offenders and criminals are able to change their name via deed poll, for as little as £15 online, as an automatic right; further notes that, under Section 84 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, the onus is placed on the …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
5th September 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th September 2019
COMPULSORY GUIDELINES FOR ABOLITION OF HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care's guidance which states that NHS organisations should work with their patients and staff, local authorities and public transport providers to make sure that users can get to the site (and park if necessary) as safely, conveniently and economically as …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
8th July 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th July 2019
HORSE TETHERING - UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL'S INVESTIGATION
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the University of Bristol’s 2014 investigation into the welfare of long-line tethered and free-ranging horses kept on public grazing land in South Wales; notes from this research that no shelter was provided in over 80 percent of animal tethering cases and up to 90 per cent …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th July 2019
FIRE SAFETY AT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House acknowledges the disastrous fire incident that occurred at Newgrange Care Home in 2017 which killed two people; recognises the bravery of the firefighters who saved the lives of 33 residents at the home; notes that over half of all residential care homes that were visited by the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th June 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Friday 28th June 2019
PUBLISHERS' ASSOCIATION'S CAMPAIGN AXE THE READING TAX
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House praises the fact that printed books, magazines and newspapers have been VAT exempt ever since the UK’s VAT regime was established in the 1970s to protect the accessibility of reading materials and the intrinsic value of reading and knowledge; notes that this principle should also apply to …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
25th June 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th June 2019
HORSE TETHERING - ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2006 REFORM
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the importance of ensuring the safety and welfare of all sentient beings, including horses, ponies and donkeys; further recognises the cruel treatment that is currently taking place whereby these animals are left tethered by roadsides or in dangerous locations around towns often without food or water; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th June 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th June 2019
NEW PRESIDENT OF THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House warmly congratulates Nechivan Barzani on his election by Parliament and his inauguration as President of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq; wishes him the best in uniting the Kurdistan Region, advancing economic and political reform, and further improving relations with the federal government in Baghdad through the full …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd April 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Monday 10th June 2019
CHARITY LOTTERY ANNUAL SALES LIMIT
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House supports the Government's preferred option of a new £100 million annual sales limit for charity lotteries as it will allow such lotteries to reduce bureaucracy and administration costs and thus return more to good causes; notes that a new £100 million annual sales limit is the recommendation …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th June 2019
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th May 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2019
STATE-FUNDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses concern that victims of terrorist atrocities are not automatically eligible for legal aid; regrets that a recently published government review rejected introducing automatic non-means-tested legal aid funding to bereaved families after a state-related death; notes that state organisations involved in deaths from terrorist attacks have access …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
15th May 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th May 2019
DOMESTIC SERVICES AT THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA NHS HOSPITAL IN ESSEX
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the great work that the domestic staff at NHS hospitals do; acknowledges the wider role that these employees have in patient care by keeping a hospital environment clean and safe; notes the market testing of contracted services currently being undertaken at the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
14th May 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th May 2019
TRAIN STATION CAR PARK CHARGES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House acknowledges the extortionate fee that commuters are charged at some train stations across the country; recognises the impact that this charge has on the cost of living; acknowledges that many car parking operators do not provide value for money for the price that they are charging; notes …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th April 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st May 2019
GATESHEAD COLLEGE - THE BEST PERFORMING COLLEGE IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House congratulates the students and staff of Gateshead College, which has been ranked the best performing college in England for post-16 education and training; notes that figures from the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) show an overall achievement rate of 96 per cent, which is more than 10 …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th April 2019
PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESTITUTION TO 1950s WOMEN
Tabled by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
225 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 131
Conservative: 24
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Peter Kyle (Labour - Hove)
That this House congratulates the Open University (OU) on its 50th anniversary; notes that its mission of opening up education for all through flexible distance learning is as relevant today as it was in 1969; celebrates the over two million students who have been taught by the OU since 1969; …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th April 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the contribution of one million euros made by Borussia Dortmund Football Club towards the expansion of Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Israel; congratulates the club for their commitment to the memory of the Holocaust and their ongoing action against modern day antisemitism; highlights an example of …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th May 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd April 2019
THE 2019 LOAN CHARGE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses its concern at the 2019 Loan Charge; notes that it is retrospective applying back to 1999; further notes that as a result of the introduction of IR35, umbrella companies were set up and recommended by professional advisers and employment agencies; recognises that the Charge will affect …
152 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Conservative: 31
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th February 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd April 2019
KEEP ME POSTED CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House congratulates Barclays, First Direct, HSBC, M&S Bank, NatWest, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank, Principality Building Society, Progressive Building Society, Scottish Building Society, OVO Energy, Post Office Home Phone, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent, Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Wessex Water, Essex and Suffolk Water, Bristol …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th March 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2019
A&E SERVICES AT WATFORD HOSPITAL
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House is aware of the unbearable and increasing pressure on A&E services at Watford hospital; notes that this results in part due to the downgrading of other local healthcare facilities, including the A&E at Hemel Hempstead Hospital; understands that the population of the local area served by the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2019
NEW HOSPITAL FOR SOUTH WEST HERTFORDSHIRE
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House notes the vital and urgent need for the development a new acute hospital in South West Hertfordshire built on a green field site; is deeply concerned by the existing hospital's deteriorating infrastructure at the existing Watford site; acknowledges the issues faced in recruiting and retaining staff at …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th March 2019
CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR DISABLED WORKERS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the equal role that disabled people can play in a workplace; acknowledges the value of employers having the proper infrastructure and facilities in place to support disabled employees; notes that an employer can currently retract a job offer on the basis of an individual having a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th March 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 1st March 2019
UTILITY COMPANIES CHARGING FOR PAPER BILLS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House acknowledges the outrageous fee that some utility companies charge their customers who opt to receive paper versions of their bills; recognises that 4.8 million people did not use the internet in 2018; notes that this charge unfairly affects hardworking families and elderly people who do not have …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
30th January 2019
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th January 2019
PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House acknowledges the detrimental effect of Permitted Development Rights on troubled families, local authorities and services; recognises that under the expanded legal loophole, individuals and families with additional needs are being displaced from London boroughs and moved into office conversion properties of poor quality outside of London; notes …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th December 2018
HOME OFFICE AND PASSPORT ISSUE FOR IRAQI KURDS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that some Iraqi Kurds have been deprived of their British passports by the Home Office on the grounds that their names and birth dates are inaccurate; further notes that this is the case for those who fled from Saddam Hussein's dictatorship and who feared, in the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd November 2018
LEGALISATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises and welcomes the legalisation of medical cannabis with effect from 1 November 2018 but regrets the immense ongoing disappointment and suffering being caused to patients and their families, particularly those affected by severe childhood epilepsy, who continue to be prevented from accessing medical cannabis as a …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
19th November 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th November 2018
DEAL ON KIRKUK OIL BETWEEN IRAQ AND THE KURDISTAN REGION
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House warmly welcomes an initial deal between the federal Government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), as urged by the UK and others, that will allow 50-100,000 barrels per day of stranded oil in Kirkuk to be exported via the KRG pipeline to Turkey and the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
25th October 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th October 2018
YOUNG CANCER PATIENT TRAVEL FUND
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the immense cost of travel for families driving to specialist hospitals for cancer treatment for their child; notes with concern that research carried out by children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent, found that thousands of families of children and young people with cancer across the UK are …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd October 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th October 2018
RETIREMENT OF GARY LEWIS HEAD TEACHER KINGS LANGLEY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to education in Kings Langley, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamstead, and education throughout England made by Gary Lewis over a period of nearly 40 years, particularly at Kings Langley School, where he served as Head Teacher; notes his dedication and service to the children who …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th October 2018
THE POSITION OF KURDS IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House expresses its relief that relations between the Kurds in Iraq and the federal Government in Baghdad appear to be improving after the failed attempt to blockade and dissolve the Kurdistan Regional Government following its people's overwhelming support for the principle of negotiated independence in a referendum in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th October 2018
ATTEMPTED BOMBING OF IRANIAN OPPOSITION IN PARIS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House strongly condemns the attempted bombing at the gathering of the Iranian opposition in Paris, Free Iran - The Altemative; notes Belgian prosecutors have announced that two Belgian nationals of Iranian origin were charged with attempted terrorist murder and the preparation of a terrorist offence and both are …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th October 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th October 2018
INVESTMENT IN FURTHER EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution which further education colleges make to the education system and economy; notes with concern the recent report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies which shows that spending per student in further education has fallen by eight per cent in real terms since …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th October 2018
PATHOLOGICAL DEMAND AVOIDANCE (PDA)
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House commends the PDA Society and other PDA campaigners for their Call To Action campaign to raise awareness, recognition and understanding of the Pathological Demand Avoidance profile of autism; and supports their calls for Autism Boards, local authorities and clinical commissioning groups to issue a position statement to …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Monday 23rd July 2018
COUNTRYFILE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Countryfile on reaching its 30th anniversary; notes the tremendous cross-section of agri-life that is displayed in such a wonderful way in each programme; and thanks all those involved in this excellent and informative production which gives the people of the UK such pleasure.
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd July 2018
Robert Halfon signed this EDM on Monday 9th July 2018
UK ARMS SALES TO SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes the Tamil Information Centre's report of June 2017, Armament for Repression: Militarization of Sri Lanka, detailing the UK's arms trade with Sri Lanka and training of security forces, based on evidence from international human rights agencies and UN bodies; further notes that Sri Lanka remains of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
3rd July 2018
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BOUNCY CASTLE SAFETY
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House pays tribute to the young children who have sadly lost their life while playing on bouncy castles; notes the very negative effects that severe weather conditions can have on these inflatables; is aware of the case in Harlow in Summer 2016 where a young child tragically lost …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th June 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND NHS STAFF
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House appreciates the ongoing and dedicated hard work by all NHS staff, from porters to doctors to janitors; notes the Department of Health and Social Care guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles, first published in 2014; further notes its suggestion to NHS trusts to …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th June 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles; further notes that the guidance states specifically that concessions should be available for disabled people, long-term patients and staff working shifts that mean public transport cannot be used; is …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
25th June 2018
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NEW HARLOW HOSPITAL - PRESSURE ON A&E SERVICES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the unbearable and increasing pressure on A&E services at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow; notes that this results in part due to the downgrading of other local healthcare facilities, including Chase Farm Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth II; understands that the population of …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
25th June 2018
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NEW HARLOW HOSPITAL - CAPITAL FUNDING BID
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the desperate need for a new hospital in Harlow; notes the capital funding bid submitted by the Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust leadership; further notes that this was submitted at the request of the Health Secretary; understands that the new hospital health campus project would …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
22nd January 2018
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HEMEL STORM: NATIONAL BASKETBALL CUP
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House gives huge congratulations to Hemel Storm on its incredible achievement of winning its first ever trophy in the National Basketball Cup, a team that grew from grass roots were outstanding; pays tribute to all the players and coach Robert Youngblood in his first season at Storm; and …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2018
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NEW HEALTH CAMPUS IN HARLOW
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the vital and pressing need for a new hospital in Harlow; understands that this would be a hospital, not only for the population of Harlow, but of Hertfordshire and the rest of Essex too; further understands that the most cost efficient option, offering the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2018
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PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, HARLOW
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow is in a state of permanent decline; further notes that the work of nurses and doctors in the hospital is much harder because of the hospital's deteriorating facilities; is aware that the services are under increasing pressure to provide …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2018
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House commends the efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in campaigning for access to the precision medicine Orkambi; recognises that the campaign has been ongoing for nearly three years; further recognises the urgency of the situation as every month that passes is critical for people with cystic fibrosis; …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
27th March 2018
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CENTRAL EQUINE DATABASE
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is concerned that when the Central Equine Database (CED) is fully launched that there will be no statutory obligation to enforce equine identification nor severe consequences for non-compliance; notes that the absence of equine identification allows situations of horses living at the absolute baseline of survival to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th May 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING - WQ 131746
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles; further notes that the guidance suggests specifically that NHS organisations should work with public transport providers to make sure that users can get to the site as conveniently as …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th May 2018
2 signatures
(Most recent: 17 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
10th May 2018
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HEMEL STORM AND THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFFS
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House gives huge congratulations to Hemel Storm on their incredible achievement of reaching the National Championship Play-offs Final in Manchester, sadly losing to Worthing in a tight hard-fought game; pays tribute to the players, coaches and volunteers; further pays tribute to the hundreds of Storm Trooper fans that …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
8th May 2018
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HEMEL HEMPSTEAD TOWN FC
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House warmly congratulates Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club on its incredible achievement of reaching the Vanarama national league south play-offs against Braintree Town FC; notes that sadly this was a game too far for the Tudors but that they will be back next season as a local team; …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd May 2018
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NEW ACUTE HOSPITAL IN WEST HERTFORDSHIRE
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House notes that the acute hospital in Watford was the first hospital to be built under the reign of Queen Victoria; further notes that the hospital has since been developed in an ad hoc manner and that the deterioration of its facilities has made it harder for the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd May 2018
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NEW HOSPITAL IN HARLOW - A&E SERVICES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that the emergency department at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield became an Urgent Care Centre in 2013; further notes that the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital near Welwyn Garden City followed the same path in 2014; recognises the huge pressure that this has created for the emergency …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 2 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
2nd May 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING - BLUE BADGE HOLDERS AND GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care Guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles; further notes that the guidance states that concessions, including free or reduced charges, should be available for disabled people; notes that the Department of Health and Social Care declared …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd May 2018
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NEW HOSPITALS IN HARLOW - A&E SERVICES 1
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware that Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow has the highest accident and emergency (A&E) department use of any hospital in England; notes that the A&E department sees around 200 to 300 patients per day; further notes that this equates to 10 per cent higher than the …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 2 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
2nd May 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - CLIC SARGENT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the research conducted by CLIC Sargent; is aware of the finding that families of cancer patients in NHS hospitals can pay up to £10 per day in car parking fees; further notes that cancer treatment can cost young people and their families £600 per month in …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
30th April 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - FREE AT THE POINT OF ACCESS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the national charities and motoring organisations and hon. Members and their constituents who clearly support an end to car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England; recognises that the NHS was established to be free at the point of access; contends that extortionate car …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th April 2018
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ADVERTISING OF FREE BETS
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House believes that free bets offered by gambling companies are designed to lock people into gambling as a result of the requirement to provide deposit cash, bank and credit card details and personal details to gain access to those bets; notes that the advertising of free bets encourages …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th April 2018
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NEW HOSPITAL IN HARLOW - CHANGES TO LOCAL SERVICES AND OCCUPANCY LEVELS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the various recent changes to healthcare services in Harlow and the surrounding area; further notes the impact these changes have had on the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow; is aware that the Princess Alexandra Hospital is now fundamental to the health and wellbeing of Harlow's population …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2018
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NEW HOSPITAL IN HARLOW AND SUB-OPTIMAL CLINICAL ADJACENCIES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is concerned by the uncoordinated and problematic lay-out of Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow; notes the confirmation of the hospital's sub-optimal clinical adjacencies by the Minister of State at the Department of Health on 18 October 2017; understands that urgent care is spread across the site due …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
26th April 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES AND BRAIN INJURY PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that patients admitted to hospital suffering from brain injury often require extended hospital stays; further notes that such patients and their families are therefore subject to excessive car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England; notes that Government Guidance entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
24th April 2018
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FREE HOSPITAL CAR PARKING IN SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that free parking at NHS hospitals in Scotland has helped patients save over £25 million from 2008 to 2015; further notes that free parking at NHS hospitals in England could be as beneficial to patients as it is in Scotland; recognises that the NHS was established …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th April 2018
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NEW HEALTH CAMPUS FOR HARLOW
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the vital and pressing need for the development a new health campus in Harlow; is deeply concerned by the existing hospital's deteriorating infrastructure; acknowledges the issues faced in recruiting and retaining staff at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow; further notes the extra pressure put on …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd April 2018
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GAMBLING AND CREDIT CARDS
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House calls on the Government to implement a total ban on the use of credit cards for all forms of gambling, online gambling in particular; further calls on the Government to understand that gambling in all its forms can destroy the lives of the people addicted to it …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
18th April 2018
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GREEN KIDS IN THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House commends the work of the Green Kids charity in the Kurdistan region, founded and run by Dashni Morad, a well-known music artist and humanitarian activist; notes that the charity seeks to help clear Kurdistan's stunning landscape of discarded plastic bottles and to increase the environmental awareness of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th April 2018
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HOUSING AND LONDON'S GREEN BELT
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House notes with concern the housing crisis faced across the country; recognises London and its surrounding areas as the region with the highest rate of housing need; acknowledges the value in much of the Green Belt that prevents urban sprawl or offers vital environmental protections but considers the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
19th April 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING - NEARBY RESIDENTS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care Guidance, entitled NHS patient visitor and staff car parking principles and the Written Answer of 15 March 2018 to Question 13748 which asked what assessment the Department had made of the effect of NHS hospital car parking charges on …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th April 2018
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CAPITAL FUNDING FOR A NEW HOSPITAL IN HARLOW
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the need for a new hospital in Harlow; further notes that Harlow's existing hospital, the Princess Alexandra Hospital, was completed in 1966; notes that much of the existing structure is original and therefore over 50 years old; is aware that the working lives of the incredible …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
29th March 2018
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STOP THE CREDIT RIP-OFF CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the Stop The Credit Rip-Off campaign, led by The Sun; notes that around seven million households turned to high-cost credit such as doorstep lenders or rent-to-own firms in 2017; further notes that the vast majority of those turning to such credit schemes are on …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2018
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FREE PARKING AT NHS HOSPITALS IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that free parking in NHS hospitals in Scotland has helped patients save over £25 million from 2008 to 2015 in hospital car parking fees; further notes that free parking in NHS hospitals in England could be as beneficial to patients as it is in Scotland; recognises …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - LONG-TERM CANCER TREATMENT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that patients admitted to hospital for cancer treatment require long-term hospital stays; further notes that such patients and their families are subject to heavy car parking charges in NHS hospitals; recognises that parking charges are an unfair financial burden for long-term patients; further recognises that this …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2018
5 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2018
6 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2018
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GOVERNMENT GUIDLINES ON HOSPITAL CAR PARKING
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care Guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles; further notes that the guidance suggests specifically that details of charges, concessions and additional charges should be well publicised; highlights written parliamentary Question 131743 asking how many NHS hospitals …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2018
1 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
19th March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES AND GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Government guidance published in 2014 about hospital car parking charges; further notes the Government recommends in this guidance that hospitals make concessions or free parking available for disabled people, frequent outpatient attenders, visitors with relatives who are gravely ill, or carers of such people, visitors …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
15th March 2018
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CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN TELFORD
Tabled by:
Lucy Allan (Conservative - Telford)
That this House expresses concern about the scale of child sexual exploitation in Telford; notes that, in 2015-16, Telford had the highest number of child sexual offences recorded, per head of population, in each of the 317 community safety partnerships in England and Wales; recognises the horrific abuse and suffering …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th March 2018
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ANNIVERSARY OF CHEMICAL ATTACK ON HALABJA
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House, in line with its decision of 28 February 2013 to formally recognise the genocide carried out against the Kurds in Iraq, marks the 30th anniversary of the chemical attack on the town of Halabja and the wider Anfal genocide; notes that up to 200,000 people were murdered …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING - WEEK-LONG STAYS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the incredible burden that hospital car parking charges present for longer stay inpatients; further notes that in the financial year 2016-17, there were over 1.5million finished discharged episodes with a spell duration of seven days or longer; understands that this does not equate to a count …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - VISITORS OF LONGER-STAY PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that hundreds of thousands of inpatients stay in hospital for seven days or longer each year; understands that nobody goes to hospital by choice; appreciates that being a patient or a visitor at a hospital can be a stressful and emotional time; further notes that some …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of Department of Health and Social Care guidance on NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles, published in 2014; notes that the Government suggests that NHS organisations work with patients and staff, local authorities and public transport providers to make sure that users can …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2018
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CHANGING PLACES TOILETS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the difficulty faced by disabled people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets in public places; understands the impact this has on the ability of many people to carry out day-to-day tasks outside of the home; is aware that Changing Places toilets would enable over …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2018
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CLOSURE OF OSLER HOUSE SURGERY, HARLOW
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the decision of West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to close Osler House surgery in Harlow; understands that the decision appears to have been reached without any consultation with patients, user groups or the wider community; notes that no prior notice of this closure …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
1st March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that people living a long distance from their local NHS hospital have great difficulty in getting to appointments on public transport; further notes that this is of particular concern to people living in rural areas; is aware that an out-patient with brain injury living 40 miles …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that an online petition launched by the Daily Mirror on 28 December 2017 demanding the abolition of car park charges for patients, visitors and NHS staff on all NHS hospitals across England; further notes that this petition has over 44,000 signatures; recognises that the huge support …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - EXTRA COSTS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that the Government issued guidance in 2014 recommending that concessions or free parking should be available to blue badge holders at NHS hospitals in England; further notes that, despite this guidance, almost half of NHS hospitals in England charge blue badge holders to park; understands that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING FOR PATIENTS WITH BRAIN INJURY (No.3)
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that brain injury patients often require long hospital stays; further notes that such patients and their families are often subject to steep car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England; is disappointed to find that the wife of a brain tumour patient was recently not made …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING FOR PATIENTS WITH BRAIN INJURY (No.2)
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that brain injury patients requiring lengthy stays in hospital can face considerable car parking costs; recognises that some hospitals offer concessions or free parking for patients with some long-term conditions; regrets that a lack of clear communication leaves some patients unaware of such schemes; further notes …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING FOR PATIENTS WITH BRAIN INJURY
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that patients recovering from brain surgery often require long stays in hospital; recognises that this can be a particularly stressful situation when the patient is a young person or child; acknowledges that family members and friends are likely to want to visit the patient; is shocked …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th February 2018
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DEDICATION OF CARRIAGE GATES TO PC KEITH PALMER
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House believes that the Carriage Gates should be named the Palmer Gates, to commemorate the life and professional service of PC Keith Palmer and to mark his gallantry and ultimate sacrifice in putting his life before those he courageously sought to defend; acknowledges its profound gratitude to PC …
133 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - RAC
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the support of the RAC for the abolition of hospital car parking charges; further notes the ongoing research carried out by the RAC into public opinion on hospital car parking charges; recognises that 41per cent of respondents to an RAC survey wanted hospital car …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - HEADWAY CASE STUDY 1
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the vital support offered to those with a brain injury by Headway, the brain injury association; understands that brain injury can take many different forms and can lead to a patient staying in hospital for an indeterminate length of time; understands that family members and friends …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th February 2018
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ABOLITION OF HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the support of a number of UK-wide charities and motoring organisations for the abolition of hospital car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England; notes the cross-party support for the motion on hospital car parking charges in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2018
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SITUATION IN THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House is cautiously optimistic about the prospects of dialogue between the Kurdistan Region in Iraq and the federal Government of Iraq on opening Kurdistan's airports, which have been blockaded since September 2017, and reaching a sustainable settlement based on full implementation of the Iraqi constitution; applauds the KRG …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
5th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING PROFITS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that hospitals make up to £500,000 a day in car parking charges; is disappointed to learn, as published in the Daily Mirror on 28 December 2017, that a very small proportion of that money goes to healthcare spending; further notes the involvement of for-profit contractors in …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND DIALYSIS PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House acknowledges research by Kidney Care UK which found that dialysis patients go to hospitals up to three times a week for life-maintaining treatment; notes that each appointment lasts a minimum of four hours; understands that four hours of parking at a NHS hospital in England costs on …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
1st February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND CANCER PATIENTS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the publication of Government guidance on hospital car parking in August 2014; further notes that nearly 60 per cent of hospitals in England are still charging at least some cancer patients for car parking; notes that almost 40 per cent of hospitals in England have ignored …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
1st February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND PREMATURE BABIES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that over 84,000 babies are admitted to neonatal care units across England every year; acknowledges research carried out by Bliss that indicates that babies in neonatal care units spend on average eight weeks in hospital; further notes that parents of babies in neonatal care units spend …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
22nd January 2018
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AGENCY WORKERS AND THE SWEDISH DEROGATION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that thousands of agency workers in the UK are being employed on Pay between assignment contracts, denying them equal treatment with permanent staff under the Swedish derogation to the Agency Workers Regulations; further notes that this has allowed a hugely profitable company like BT to bring …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
25th January 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES AND THE RAC
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the support of the motoring organisation, RAC, for the abolition of car parking charges; further notes that the RAC believes alternatives such as charge capping, paying on exit and card payment options should be considered in the interim; notes the support of the RAC for the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd January 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND CANCER PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes research by Macmillan Cancer Support which shows that four in five people diagnosed with cancer are £570 a month worse off as a result of their diagnosis; further note that this financial burden is due to loss of income and increased costs; acknowledges that 47 per …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd January 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES AND FAIRFUELUK SURVEY SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that 95.5 per cent of over 9,000 respondents to a recent FairFuelUK survey were in favour of abolishing car parking charges in NHS hospitals; recognises that hospital car parking charges are a financial burden that affect patients and visitors at an already vulnerable time; further notes …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th January 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND CHILDREN WITH CANCER
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that in August 2014, the Department of Health published guidance on hospital car parking charges suggesting that concessions should be available for visitors with relatives who are gravely ill; is shocked by recent research carried out by Clic Sargent, a charity supporting parents of children with …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th January 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES AND PREMATURE BABIES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that the Government published guidance on hospital car parking in August 2014 suggesting concessions should be available for visitors to relatives who have an extended stay in hospital; is disappointed that 49 per cent of trusts with a neonatal care unit have increased their hourly or …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th January 2018
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LONG STAY PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that hospital parking charges are a huge burden for long-stay patients; further notes that the average weekly charge for parking in an NHS hospital in England is £38.47 and that some hospitals in England charge over £200 for a week of parking; recognises that many hospitals …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
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BLUE BADGE HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that Government guidance published in August 2014 on Hospital Car Parking recommended that concessions, including free or reduced charges or caps, should be available for disabled people; further notes that blue badge holders drive to hospital as public transport use may be more difficult; is disappointed …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th January 2018
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STAFF HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that staff in the vast majority of NHS hospitals in England must pay to park at their place of work; further notes that Government guidance released in 2014 stated that concessions, including free or reduced charges or caps, should be available for staff working shifts that …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES (No. 3)
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is disappointed that following the publication of Government guidance on hospital car parking in August 2014, 47 per cent of hospitals have increased their parking charges for a one hour stay; notes that there continues to be discrepancies in parking charges across England, with three hospitals in …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 1
20th December 2017
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GARY KENT'S LONG SERVICE
Tabled by:
Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House congratulates parliamentary staff member, Gary Kent, on 30 years of continuous service during which he played a leading role in opposing terrorism and encouraging peace in Northern Ireland, and helped build relations between the UK and the Kurdistan Region in Iraq.
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th December 2017
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House has considered the important role that Community Transport Organisations (CTOs) play in towns across the UK; notes that community transport schemes help social inclusion; recognises that these schemes are primarily used by people who otherwise would not be able to travel; notes the increasing cost pressures on …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
19th December 2017
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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
13th December 2017
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PRIME MINISTER'S INVITATION TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE KURDISTAN REGION
Tabled by:
Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House congratulates the Prime Minister on her decision to invite the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq to London; believes that the UK is well-placed, thanks to its history with Iraq and Kurdistan and the respect for the UK there, to encourage much needed dialogue on …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
7th December 2017
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LABOUR MARKET ENFORCEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Middlesex University Business School, Unpaid Britain: wage default in the British labour market, that at least two million workers experience non-payment of wages or holiday pay each year and that those unpaid wages amount to …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th December 2017
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DIALOGUE BETWEEN KURDISTAN REGION AND IRAQ
Tabled by:
Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House is relieved that there has been no armed conflict between the Iraqi Army, its associated Shia militia and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Peshmerga for some weeks; is disappointed that the federal government in Baghdad has so far refused all the reasonable requests from the KRG, supported …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2017
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ROLE OF IRAN'S ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House joins the Government to express serious concerns over the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) role in human rights violations in Iran and support for terrorism abroad, including destabilising activities in the region and reports of Iran's links and backing of military and proscribed groups; notes that the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th November 2017
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises that hospital car parks are used by patients and visitors at a difficult time; notes that parking is a necessity for drivers using the hospital services or visiting a loved one; further notes that extortionate car parking charges are extremely worrisome for patients and visitors at …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
13th November 2017
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that a postcode lottery exists in charges for hospital car parks; further notes that hospitals in London, the East of England and the South East of England are among the highest in England; is disappointed that research shows that these areas also saw among the highest …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th November 2017
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES IN LONDON
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that the Government’s guidance on hospital car parking was reissued in 2014; further notes that hospital parking charges in London remain disproportionately high and extremely burdensome for patients; notes that one trust with hospitals in central London charges over £260 for a week of parking; is …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
6th November 2017
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PARKING AT NHS HOSPITALS IN THE EAST OF ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that NHS hospitals in the east of England charge on average £9.62 for one day of parking; is disappointed that this has risen since 2014 when the average cost was £8.33; further notes that this is well above the national daily average of £5.23; and is …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2017
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DISABLED HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that Government guidance published in August 2014 on hospital car parking recommended that concessions, including free or reduced charges or caps, should be available for disabled people, is disappointed that 44 per cent of hospitals continue to charge blue badge holders standard parking rates; understands the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2017
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is disappointed that following the publication of the Government guidance on hospital car parking in August 2014, 47 per cent of hospitals have increased their parking charges for an hour stay; notes that there continues to be discrepancies in parking charges cross England, with three hospitals in …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
2nd November 2017
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STAFF HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that staff in the vast majority of NHS hospitals must pay to park at their place of work; further notes that Government guidance released in 2014 stated that concessions, including free or reduced charges or caps, should be available for staff working shifts that mean public …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th October 2017
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KURDISTAN REGION OF IRAQ
Tabled by:
Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House regrets Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi's decision, for electoral reasons and in collaboration with the Iranian regime, its revolutionary guards and brutally-sectarian Shia militia, to use force as a first resort to take Kirkuk and other disputed territories from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG); notes that the KRG, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th July 2017
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REFERENDUM IN THE KURDISTAN REGION
Tabled by:
Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House supports the right to self-determination of the people of the Kurdistan region in Iraq; and recognises that a yes vote in their referendum on independence on 25 September 2017 would be a mandate for negotiating statehood and improved co-operation with Iraq.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
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CLOSURE OF LONDON ROAD, HARLOW
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House expresses concern over the decision taken by Harlow District Council to close London Road to motorists, restrict traffic with a bus gate and split the community in two; notes the record number of 409 objections to the planning application and 2,000-plus residents who have joined a protest …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1