SOUTHERN AFRICA AND THE BRITISH EU PRESIDENCY - 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 recognises that Britain's Presidency of the European Union comes at a crucial time in the continuing trade negotiations between the EU and South Africa, the outcome of which is crucial for people throughout the Southern African Development Community struggling to overcome poverty, inequality and the legacies of apartheid; commends the considerable progress made in the talks over recent months, presenting the opportunity for reaching a final agreement not only for Southern Africa, but also for future relations between Europe and the developing world, particularly given the forthcoming re-negotiation of the Lome Convention; calls on Her Majesty's Government to show strong leadership within the EU for an outward-oriented approach that fulfils Europe's responsibilities beyond its immediate borders; and further calls on Her Majesty's Government to commit itself to ensuring that the trade talks are a top political priority during the Presidency with a view to concluding a fair deal at the Cardiff Summit, as evidence of the support of the British people for Southern Africa's struggle to build a better future after apartheid.

Signatures (117)

Supporters (115)
Withdrawn signatures (2)

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.

Follett, Barbara

19 December 1997

Abbott, Ms Diane

15 January 1998

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

19 December 1997

Erith and Thamesmead

Ballard, Jackie

Liberal Democrat

29 January 1998

Barnes, Mr Harry

22 December 1997

North East Derbyshire

13 January 1998

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

Beith, Sir Alan

Liberal Democrat

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berry, Dr Roger

Best, Mr Harold

12 February 1998

Leeds North West

Blizzard, Mr Bob

24 February 1998

Borrow, Mr David S.

9 February 1998

Bottomley, Sir Peter

14 January 1998

Liberal Democrat

22 December 1997

Carshalton and Wallington

Brazier, Mr Julian

9 February 1998

Regent's Park and Kensington North

Campbell, Sir Menzies

Liberal Democrat

15 January 1998

North East Fife

Campbell-Savours, Mr Dale

Canavan, Dennis

Caton, Mr Martin

14 January 1998

Chapman, Sir Sydney

3 February 1998

Chipping Barnet

Chaytor, Mr David

Chidgey, Mr David

Liberal Democrat

22 January 1998

Clark, Dr Lynda

Edinburgh Pentlands

30 January 1998

Leyton and Wanstead

Colvin, Michael

19 December 1997

13 February 1998

Liberal Democrat

Weston-Super-Mare

14 January 1998

19 January 1998

13 January 1998

Davidson, Mr Ian

13 January 1998

Dean, Mrs Janet

Dismore, Mr Andrew

13 January 1998

Heywood and Middleton

Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth

12 January 1998

Crewe and Nantwich

Edwards, Mr Huw

Etherington, Bill

22 January 1998

Sunderland North

Fitzpatrick, Jim

13 January 1998

Poplar and Canning Town

Flight, Mr Howard

9 February 1998

Arundel and South Downs

14 January 1998

Foster (Worcs.), Mr Michael

Galloway, Mr George

12 February 1998

Gerrard, Mr Neil

16 February 1998

Godman, Dr Norman

13 January 1998

Greenock and Inverclyde

5 February 1998

Wythenshawe and Sale East

Gorrie, Mr Donald

Liberal Democrat

Greenway, Mr John

2 February 1998

Hamilton, Fabian

Leeds North East

Harris, Dr Evan

Liberal Democrat

Oxford West and Abingdon

Liberal Democrat

5 February 1998

Heath, Mr David

Liberal Democrat

Somerton and Frome

19 December 1997

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Martyn

9 February 1998

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

26 February 1998

Khabra, Mr Piara S

14 January 1998

Ealing, Southall

Kumar, Dr Ashok

13 January 1998

Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

Lawrence, Mrs Jackie

Preseli Pembrokeshire

Brighton, Pavilion

Leslie, Mr Christopher

28 January 1998

29 January 1998

Livingstone, Mr Ken

14 January 1998

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Meirionnydd Nant Conwy

19 December 1997

Mid Worcestershire

15 January 1998

Marsden, Mr Gordon

15 January 1998

Blackpool South

Mates, Lt Col Michael

5 February 1998

Maxton, Mr John

10 February 1998

Glasgow Cathcart

McDonnell, John

21 January 1998

Hayes and Harlington

McNulty, Mr Tony

14 January 1998

Michie, Mr Bill

28 January 1998

Sheffield, Heeley

Michie, Mrs Ray

Liberal Democrat

Argyll and Bute

Ellesmere Port and Neston

Mitchell, Mr Austin

9 February 1998

Mullin, Mr Chris

11 February 1998

Sunderland South

Liberal Democrat

12 February 1998

Palmer, Dr Nick

22 December 1997

19 December 1997

Pollard, Mr Kerry

27 February 1998

Randall, Mr John

Liberal Democrat

Sanders, Mr Adrian

Liberal Democrat

29 January 1998

Savidge, Mr Malcolm

Shipley, Ms Debra

10 February 1998

Nottingham South

Singh, Mr Marsha

19 February 1998

29 January 1998

Steinberg, Mr Gerry

26 January 1998

Stunell, Andrew

Liberal Democrat

19 January 1998

Taylor, Matthew

Liberal Democrat

27 January 1998

Truro and St. Austell

Temple-Morris, Mr Peter

Independent Conservative

Thompson, Mr William

Ulster Unionist Party

South Derbyshire

Tonge, Dr Jenny

Liberal Democrat

19 December 1997

Truswell, Mr Paul

Turner, Dr Desmond

26 February 1998

Brighton, Kemptown

12 January 1998

Finchley and Golders Green

Wallace, Mr Jim

Liberal Democrat

19 January 1998

Orkney and Shetland

Wareing, Mr Robert N.

19 January 1998

Liverpool, West Derby

Webb, Prof Steve

Liberal Democrat

29 January 1998

Wells, Mr Bowen

19 December 1997

Hertford and Stortford

North East Milton Keynes

Wigley, Mr Dafydd

Willis, Mr Phil

Liberal Democrat

3 February 1998

Harrogate and Knaresborough

Winterton, Sir Nicholas

Wise, Mrs Audrey

2 February 1998

Batley and Spen

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.

Clarke, Mr Charles

9 February 1998

Hewitt, Ms Patricia