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500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE ISLAND OF ST HELENA

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1302: tabled on 14 May 2002

Tabled in the 2001-02 session.

This motion has been signed by 47 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 sends greetings to the people of the Island of St. Helena on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Island's discovery on 21st May 1502; is delighted that Parliament was able to restore full British citizenship to residents, who are strongly proud of their British heritage, in time for the anniversary celebrations; notes that this tiny island in the South Atlantic played an important strategic role in the days of the British Empire; urges the Government to honour its obligations to today's residents by helping to develop a sustainable economy, including the building of an airfield, with greater employment and education opportunities; and wishes the citizens of St. Helena, more generally known as 'saints', good fortune and greater prosperity in the years ahead.

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.

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

Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on 15 May 2002
Worthing West
Bradley, Peter
Labour
Signed on 15 May 2002
The Wrekin
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 May 2002
Carshalton and Wallington
Brooke, Annette
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 May 2002
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Burnside, David
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 23 May 2002
South Antrim
Cable, Dr Vincent
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 May 2002
Twickenham
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on 21 May 2002
Blyth Valley
Chapman, Sir Sydney
Conservative
Signed on 16 May 2002
Chipping Barnet
Chidgey, Mr David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 May 2002
Eastleigh
Cox, Tom
Labour
Signed on 21 May 2002
Tooting
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on 21 May 2002
Keighley
Cummings, John
Labour
Signed on 14 May 2002
Easington
Davey, Mr Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 May 2002
Kingston and Surbiton
Davidson, Mr Ian
Labour
Signed on 24 May 2002
Glasgow, Pollok
Dismore, Mr Andrew
Labour
Signed on 15 May 2002
Hendon
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2002
Stroud
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 23 May 2002
Sunderland North
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 May 2002
St Ives
Green, Matthew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 May 2002
Ludlow
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 May 2002
Portsmouth South
Hermon, Lady Sylvia
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 21 May 2002
North Down
Hoyle, Mr Lindsay
Labour
Signed on 21 May 2002
Chorley
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 16 May 2002
Barnsley Central
Jones, Mr Nigel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 May 2002
Cheltenham
Knight, Jim
Labour
Signed on 10 June 2002
South Dorset
Lamb, Norman
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 11 June 2002
North Norfolk
Mackinlay, Andrew
Labour
Signed on 14 May 2002
Thurrock
Marsden, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 15 May 2002
Blackpool South
Marsden, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 May 2002
Shrewsbury and Atcham
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 2 July 2002
Hayes and Harlington
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 16 May 2002
Romford
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 19 June 2002
Nottingham South
Smyth, The Rev Martin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 16 May 2002
Belfast South
Spink, Bob
Conservative
Signed on 22 May 2002
Castle Point
Stunell, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 11 June 2002
Hazel Grove
Tyler, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 May 2002
North Cornwall
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 21 May 2002
Finchley and Golders Green
Williams, Mrs Betty
Labour
Signed on 20 May 2002
Conwy
Winterton, Ann
Conservative
Signed on 14 May 2002
Congleton
Winterton, Sir Nicholas
Conservative
Signed on 16 May 2002
Macclesfield

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.