Early Day Motions

AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS

EDM (Early Day Motion) 24: tabled on 17 November 1999

Tabled in the 1999-00 session.

This motion has been signed by 148 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

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 notes the alarming increase in the prevalence of autism reported in recent studies and therefore urges the Department of Health to establish a register to monitor the prevalence of autism and associated disorders as soon as possible; urges the Department of Health to commission research into potential causes of autistic spectrum disorders; recognises the research-based concensus on the beneficial impact of early intervention; therefore deplores the critical shortfall of both diagnostic facilities and provision of early intervention in the United Kingdom, while welcoming the facilitation of mainstream school places with appropriate support for those children on the autistic spectrum for whom it is appropriate, notes that the demand for autism specific educational facilities far outstrips provision; observes that, as a result, cases of children on the autistic spectrum are the fastest growing sector of the work of the Special Educational Needs Tribunal; notes the lack of statutory support for adults with autistic spectrum disorders; recognises the cost-effectiveness of employment services for such adults; endorses projects that recognise the contribution that people with autistic spectrum disorders can make to society; and finally calls for the setting up of an all party parliamentary group of honourable Members to address these issues.

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.

Harris, Dr Evan
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 November 1999
Oxford West and Abingdon
Primary
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on 14 February 2000
Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Adams, Mrs Irene
Labour
Signed on 27 January 2000
Paisley North
Amess, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on 20 January 2000
Southend West
Ashdown, Sir Paddy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 February 2000
Yeovil
Atkinson, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on 21 February 2000
Bournemouth East

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

Austin, John
Labour
Signed on 18 November 1999
Erith and Thamesmead
Baldry, Tony
Conservative
Signed on 27 January 2000
Banbury
Barnes, Mr Harry
Labour
Signed on 22 November 1999
North East Derbyshire
Beggs, Mr Roy
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 2 December 1999
East Antrim
Berry, Dr Roger
Labour
Signed on 11 January 2000
Kingswood
Best, Mr Harold
Labour
Signed on 13 January 2000
Leeds North West
Blackman, Liz
Labour
Signed on 17 November 1999
Erewash
Bottomley, Virginia
Conservative
Signed on 17 November 1999
South West Surrey
Bradley, Peter
Labour
Signed on 17 January 2000
The Wrekin
Brady, Mr Graham
Conservative
Signed on 17 March 2000
Altrincham and Sale West
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 November 1999
Carshalton and Wallington
Brand, Dr Peter
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 November 1999
Isle of Wight
Brazier, Mr Julian
Conservative
Signed on 1 March 2000
Canterbury
Brinton, Mrs Helen
Labour
Signed on 2 December 1999
Peterborough
Brown, Mr Russell
Labour
Signed on 29 February 2000
Dumfries
Buck, Ms Karen
Labour
Signed on 10 February 2000
Regent's Park and Kensington North
Burstow, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 November 1999
Sutton and Cheam
Butler, Christine
Labour
Signed on 29 February 2000
Castle Point
Cable, Dr Vincent
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 November 1999
Twickenham
Campbell-Savours, Mr Dale
Labour
Signed on 13 March 2000
Workington
Chapman, Sir Sydney
Conservative
Signed on 10 January 2000
Chipping Barnet
Chidgey, Mr David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 March 2000
Eastleigh
Clapham, Mr Michael
Labour
Signed on 24 November 1999
Barnsley West and Penistone
Clark, Dr David
Labour
Signed on 28 February 2000
South Shields
Coleman, Mr Iain
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2000
Hammersmith and Fulham
Cook, Frank
Labour
Signed on 24 November 1999
Stockton North
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on 24 November 1999
Islington North
Cotter, Brian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 November 1999
Weston-Super-Mare
Cox, Tom
Labour
Signed on 10 January 2000
Tooting
Cryer, John
Labour
Signed on 17 January 2000
Hornchurch
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on 29 November 1999
Coventry South
Darvill, Mr Keith
Labour
Signed on 11 May 2000
Upminster
Davey, Mr Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 June 2000
Kingston and Surbiton
Davey, Valerie
Labour
Signed on 20 January 2000
Bristol West
Davies, Geraint
Labour
Signed on 16 March 2000
Croydon Central
Dean, Mrs Janet
Labour
Signed on 25 November 1999
Burton
Dismore, Mr Andrew
Labour
Signed on 12 January 2000
Hendon
Dobbin, Jim
Labour
Signed on 23 November 1999
Heywood and Middleton
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 23 November 1999
Stroud
Efford, Clive
Labour
Signed on 29 February 2000
Eltham
Ennis, Jeff
Labour
Signed on 14 March 2000
Barnsley East and Mexborough
Fallon, Mr Michael
Conservative
Signed on 20 March 2000
Sevenoaks
Fearn, Mr Ronnie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 November 1999
Southport
Field, Mr Frank
Labour
Signed on 16 March 2000
Birkenhead
Fisher, Mark
Labour
Signed on 28 February 2000
Stoke-on-Trent Central
Foster, Mr Don
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 January 2000
Bath
Galloway, Mr George
Labour
Signed on 2 February 2000
Glasgow Kelvin
Gapes, Mike
Labour
Signed on 1 March 2000
Ilford South
Gardiner, Barry
Labour
Signed on 28 February 2000
Brent North
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 November 1999
St. Ives
Gidley, Sandra
Signed on 7 November 2000
Gorrie, Mr Donald
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 November 1999
Edinburgh West
Gray, Mr James
Conservative
Signed on 10 January 2000
North Wiltshire
Griffiths, Mr Win
Labour
Signed on 29 November 1999
Bridgend
Grogan, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 16 December 1999
Selby
Gunnell, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 2 March 2000
Morley and Rothwell
Hall, Patrick
Labour
Signed on 23 November 1999
Bedford
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 November 1999
Portsmouth South
Harvey, Nick
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 December 1999
North Devon
Heath, Mr David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 March 2000
Somerton and Frome
Henderson, Mr Ivan
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2000
Harwich
Hesford, Stephen
Labour
Signed on 4 February 2000
Wirral West
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 13 January 2000
Luton North
Hoyle, Mr Lindsay
Labour
Signed on 23 November 1999
Chorley
Hughes, Simon
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 29 November 1999
North Southwark and Bermondsey
Humble, Mrs Joan
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2000
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
Hume, Mr John
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 29 February 2000
Foyle
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 23 March 2000
Barnsley Central
Jackson, Glenda
Labour
Signed on 21 June 2000
Hampstead and Highgate
Jones, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2000
Alyn and Deeside
Jones, Mr Ieuan Wyn
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 January 2000
Ynys Môn
Jones, Ms Jenny
Labour
Signed on 16 March 2000
Wolverhampton South West
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on 18 November 1999
Birmingham, Selly Oak
Jones, Mr Nigel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 November 1999
Cheltenham
Keen, Alan
Labour
Signed on 6 November 2000
Feltham and Heston
Keen, Ann
Labour
Signed on 9 March 2000
Brentford and Isleworth
Keetch, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 November 1999
Hereford
Khabra, Mr Piara S
Labour
Signed on 28 November 2000
Ealing, Southall
King, Andy
Labour
Signed on 1 March 2000
Rugby and Kenilworth
King, Ms Oona
Labour
Signed on 16 December 1999
Bethnal Green and Bow
King, Mr Tom
Conservative
Signed on 27 January 2000
Bridgwater
Kumar, Dr Ashok
Labour
Signed on 23 November 1999
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
Ladyman, Dr Stephen
Labour
Signed on 17 November 1999
South Thanet
Lawrence, Mrs Jackie
Labour
Signed on 26 November 1999
Preseli Pembrokeshire
Lepper, David
Labour
Signed on 23 November 1999
Brighton, Pavilion
Livsey, Mr Richard
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 November 2000
Brecon and Radnorshire
Loughton, Tim
Conservative
Signed on 17 November 1999
East Worthing and Shoreham
Maginnis, Mr Ken
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 22 November 2000
Fermanagh and South Tyrone
Mallaber, Judy
Labour
Signed on 17 February 2000
Amber Valley
Marsden, Mr Paul
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2000
Shrewsbury and Atcham
McCartney, Mr Robert
United Kingdom Unionist
Signed on 29 February 2000
North Down
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 10 January 2000
Hayes and Harlington
McFall, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 9 November 2000
Dumbarton
McGrady, Mr Eddie
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 28 February 2000
South Down
McNamara, Mr Kevin
Labour
Signed on 24 November 1999
Kingston upon Hull North
McWalter, Mr Tony
Labour
Signed on 16 December 1999
Hemel Hempstead
Meale, Mr Alan
Labour
Signed on 7 December 1999
Mansfield
Michie, Mr Bill
Labour
Signed on 9 March 2000
Sheffield, Heeley
Michie, Mrs Ray
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 March 2000
Argyll and Bute
Miller, Andrew
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2000
Ellesmere Port and Neston
Murphy, Mr Denis
Labour
Signed on 20 January 2000
Wansbeck
Naysmith, Dr Doug
Labour
Signed on 20 January 2000
Bristol North West
O'Brien, Mr Stephen
Conservative
Signed on 29 February 2000
Eddisbury
O'Neill, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2000
Ochil
Öpik, Lembit
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 March 2000
Montgomeryshire
Palmer, Dr Nick
Labour
Signed on 10 January 2000
Broxtowe
Pike, Mr Peter
Labour
Signed on 5 June 2000
Burnley
Pollard, Mr Kerry
Labour
Signed on 6 March 2000
St. Albans
Pond, Mr Chris
Labour
Signed on 17 January 2000
Gravesham
Radice, Mr Giles
Labour
Signed on 24 November 1999
North Durham
Rammell, Bill
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2000
Harlow
Reed, Mr Andy
Labour
Signed on 1 December 1999
Loughborough
Rendel, Mr David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 29 March 2000
Newbury
Ruane, Chris
Labour
Signed on 14 June 2000
Vale of Clwyd
Ruddock, Joan
Labour
Signed on 11 January 2000
Lewisham, Deptford
Russell, Bob
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 November 1999
Colchester
Salter, Martin
Labour
Signed on 26 October 2000
Reading West
Sanders, Mr Adrian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 February 2000
Torbay
Sawford, Phil
Labour
Signed on 16 March 2000
Kettering
Sedgemore, Mr Brian
Labour
Signed on 20 November 2000
Hackney South and Shoreditch
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 23 November 1999
Nottingham South
Singh, Mr Marsha
Labour
Signed on 28 February 2000
Bradford West
Smith, Llew
Labour
Signed on 9 March 2000
Blaenau Gwent
Smyth, The Rev Martin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 18 November 1999
Belfast South
Stewart, Ian
Labour
Signed on 28 February 2000
Eccles
Stinchcombe, Mr Paul
Labour
Signed on 17 November 1999
Wellingborough
Swayne, Mr Desmond
Conservative
Signed on 10 January 2000
New Forest West
Tonge, Dr Jenny
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 November 1999
Richmond Park
Tynan, Mr Bill
Labour
Signed on 16 November 2000
Hamilton South
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 20 December 1999
Finchley and Golders Green
Webb, Prof Steve
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 January 2000
Northavon
Wigley, Mr Dafydd
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 25 November 1999
Caernarfon
Wilkinson, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on 14 December 1999
Ruislip-Northwood
Williams, Mrs Betty
Labour
Signed on 24 November 1999
Conwy
Willis, Mr Phil
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 February 2000
Harrogate and Knaresborough
Winnick, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 3 February 2000
Walsall North
Winterton, Ann
Conservative
Signed on 23 November 1999
Congleton
Winterton, Sir Nicholas
Conservative
Signed on 9 February 2000
Macclesfield
Wright, Dr Tony
Labour
Signed on 22 May 2000
Cannock Chase

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.

Canavan, Dennis
Independent
Signature withdrawn on 1 March 2000
Falkirk West
Randall, Mr John
Conservative
Signature withdrawn on 23 November 1999
Uxbridge
Wise, Mrs Audrey
Labour
Signature withdrawn on 18 November 1999
Preston