BERNARD DIX 1925-1995 - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House wishes to pay tribute to Bernard Dix, former boy soldier, Woolwich Arsenal worker and Assistant General Secretary of the National Union of Public Employees who died on 20th April and who has been one of the foremost campaigners against low pay; believes that his contribution to the current debate on a national minimum wage was crucial and should be recognised; recognises that his death represents a great loss to the labour movement, his adopted country and the Mynydd Cerrig Workingmen's Club; mourns the death of the author of Low Pay and How to End It who spent his life, carrying out the title of another of his books, Serving the Public, Building the Union; and sends its condolences to Eileen, his family and countless friends.

Signatures (65)

Supporters (64)
Withdrawn signatures (1)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Austin-Walker, John

Abbott, Ms Diane

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Barnes, Mr Harry

North East Derbyshire

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Berry, Dr Roger

Betts, Mr Clive

Sheffield, Attercliffe

Chisholm, Mr Malcolm

Edinburgh, Leith

Clapham, Mr Michael

Barnsley West and Penistone

Clarke, Mr Eric

Connarty, Michael

Islington North

Ceredigion and Pembroke North

Davidson, Mr Ian

Dunnachie, Jimmy

Glasgow, Pollok

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Fyfe, Mrs Maria

Glasgow, Maryhill

Gerrard, Mr Neil

Godman, Dr Norman

Greenock and Port Glasgow

Golding, Mrs Llin

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Gordon, Mildred

Griffiths, Mr Win

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Jones, Mr Ieuan Wyn

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Martyn

Clwyd South West

Livingstone, Mr Ken

Liverpool, Garston

Mackinlay, Andrew

MacShane, Mr Denis

McAllion, Mr John

McKelvey, William

Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Michie, Mr Bill

Sheffield, Heeley

Morgan, Mr Rhodri

Liverpool, Riverside

Patchett, Terry

Pickthall, Mr Colin

West Lancashire

Prentice, Mr Gordon

Primarolo, Dawn

Lewisham, Deptford

Nottingham South

Skinner, Mr Dennis

Steinberg, Mr Gerry

Glasgow Central

Wigley, Mr Dafydd

Williams, Dr Alan

Winnick, Mr David

Wise, Mrs Audrey

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.