LAW CENTRES - 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 urges the Lord Chancellor to recognise the work of law centres over the past two decades and in particular the work of law centres in creating a safety net for people who cannot afford to employ a solicitor but whose legal needs have not been met by the legal aid system; and urges him to strive to extend the availability of this service throughout the country.

Signatures (129)

Supporters (128)
Withdrawn signatures (1)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.

Abbott, Ms Diane

27 November 1997

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Anderson, Donald

Atkins, Charlotte

Staffordshire Moorlands

Erith and Thamesmead

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

Liberal Democrat

Barnes, Mr Harry

North East Derbyshire

Beith, Sir Alan

Liberal Democrat

27 October 1997

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berry, Dr Roger

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Breed, Mr Colin

Liberal Democrat

South East Cornwall

Brinton, Mrs Helen

Liberal Democrat

Regent's Park and Kensington North

Burden, Richard

Birmingham, Northfield

Burnett, Mr John

Liberal Democrat

Torridge and West Devon

Butler, Christine

Caplin, Mr Ivor

Clapham, Mr Michael

Barnsley West and Penistone

Colman, Mr Tony

Islington North

Liberal Democrat

Weston-Super-Mare

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

Cunningham, Mr Jim

11 November 1997

Davey, Mr Edward

Liberal Democrat

Kingston and Surbiton

Davis, Mr Terry

Birmingham, Hodge Hill

Dismore, Mr Andrew

Heywood and Middleton

6 November 1997

Barnsley East and Mexborough

Etherington, Bill

17 November 1997

Sunderland North

Fitzpatrick, Jim

Poplar and Canning Town

Flint, Caroline

Foster (Worcs.), Mr Michael

Fyfe, Mrs Maria

Glasgow, Maryhill

Godman, Dr Norman

Greenock and Inverclyde

3 November 1997

Wythenshawe and Sale East

Grogan, Mr John

27 October 1997

Gunnell, Mr John

26 November 1997

Morley and Rothwell

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Liberal Democrat

Hepburn, Mr Stephen

Hopkins, Kelvin

Hughes, Beverley

Stretford and Urmston

Johnson, Miss Melanie

Welwyn Hatfield

Jones, Mr Ieuan Wyn

12 November 1997

Jones, Ms Jenny

Wolverhampton South West

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Martyn

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

Brentford and Isleworth

Keetch, Mr Paul

Liberal Democrat

Kennedy, Mr Charles

Liberal Democrat

Ross, Skye and Inverness West

Rugby and Kenilworth

Bethnal Green and Bow

Kumar, Dr Ashok

Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

10 November 1997

Lewis, Mr Terry

Livingstone, Mr Ken

Mactaggart, Fiona

Marsden, Mr Gordon

Blackpool South

Marshall, Mr Jim

6 November 1997

Leicester South

Martlew, Mr Eric

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

McNamara, Mr Kevin

Kingston upon Hull North

McNulty, Mr Tony

McWalter, Mr Tony

Hemel Hempstead

McWilliam, Mr John

Michie, Mr Bill

Sheffield, Heeley

Mitchell, Mr Austin

Moran, Margaret

Mountford, Kali

27 October 1997

Mullin, Mr Chris

Sunderland South

O'Hara, Mr Edward

Stalybridge and Hyde

Pickthall, Mr Colin

West Lancashire

10 November 1997

Plaskitt, Mr James

Warwick and Leamington

Scarborough and Whitby

Portsmouth North

Rooney, Mr Terry

6 November 1997

27 October 1997

Russell, Christine

27 October 1997

City of Chester

27 October 1997

Shipley, Ms Debra

Nottingham South

Singh, Mr Marsha

Skinner, Mr Dennis

Soley, Mr Clive

Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush

Starkey, Dr Phyllis

Milton Keynes South West

27 October 1997

Stinchcombe, Mr Paul

Stunell, Andrew

Liberal Democrat

North West Leicestershire

South Derbyshire

Turner, Mr Dennis

Wolverhampton South East

Turner, Dr Desmond

Brighton, Kemptown

Finchley and Golders Green

Wareing, Mr Robert N.

Independent Labour

27 November 1997

Liverpool, West Derby

North East Milton Keynes

Whitehead, Dr Alan

Southampton, Test

Williams, Mr Alan

Williams, Mrs Betty

Wise, Mrs Audrey

27 October 1997

Batley and Spen

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

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.

Timms, Mr Stephen