Early Day Motions

RELATIONSHIPS (CIVIL REGISTRATION) BILL 24 OCTOBER

EDM (Early Day Motion) 235: tabled on 15 October 2001

Tabled in the 2001-02 session.

This motion has been signed by 147 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 that people who live together but are not married have no rights concerning, or responsibilities towards, the person they live with; supports the Relationships (Civil Registration) Bill before the House on 24th October which provides some protection to people who live with each other; and calls upon the Government to support the bill and to introduce the measures contained within it at the earliest opportunity.

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.

Griffiths, Jane
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Reading East
Primary
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on 22 October 2001
Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Atherton, Ms Candy
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Falmouth and Camborne
Austin, John
Labour
Signed on 14 November 2001
Erith and Thamesmead
Bailey, Mr Adrian
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2001
West Bromwich West
Baird, Vera
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Redcar

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

Baker, Norman
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 October 2001
Lewes
Barnes, Mr Harry
Labour
Signed on 16 October 2001
North East Derbyshire
Barrett, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 October 2001
Edinburgh West
Begg, Dame Anne
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Aberdeen South
Berry, Dr Roger
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Kingswood
Best, Mr Harold
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2001
Leeds North West
Blackman, Liz
Labour
Signed on 22 October 2001
Erewash
Borrow, Mr David S.
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
South Ribble
Bradley, Peter
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2001
The Wrekin
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 October 2001
Carshalton and Wallington
Brennan, Kevin
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Cardiff West
Brown, Mr Russell
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2001
Dumfries
Bruce, Malcolm
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 October 2001
Gordon
Bryant, Chris
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Rhondda
Buck, Ms Karen
Labour
Signed on 25 October 2001
Regent's Park and Kensington North
Burden, Richard
Labour
Signed on 16 October 2001
Birmingham, Northfield
Burgon, Colin
Labour
Signed on 22 October 2001
Elmet
Cairns, David
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2001
Greenock and Inverclyde
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2001
Blyth Valley
Casale, Roger
Labour
Signed on 25 October 2001
Wimbledon
Caton, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Gower
Chidgey, Mr David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 November 2001
Eastleigh
Clark, Mrs Helen
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Peterborough
Clarke, Mr Tony
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2001
Northampton South
Clelland, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Tyne Bridge
Clwyd, Ann
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Cynon Valley
Cohen, Harry
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Leyton and Wanstead
Colman, Mr Tony
Labour
Signed on 23 November 2001
Putney
Connarty, Michael
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Falkirk East
Cook, Frank
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Stockton North
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2001
Islington North
Cousins, Jim
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Newcastle upon Tyne Central
Cox, Tom
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Tooting
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Keighley
Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2001
Crosby
Davey, Valerie
Labour
Signed on 22 October 2001
Bristol West
David, Mr Wayne
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Caerphilly
Davidson, Mr Ian
Labour
Signed on 9 November 2001
Glasgow, Pollok
Davis, Mr Terry
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Birmingham, Hodge Hill
Dawson, Mr Hilton
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Lancaster and Wyre
Dean, Mrs Janet
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2001
Burton
Doughty, Sue
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 October 2001
Guildford
Drown, Julia
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
South Swindon
Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Crewe and Nantwich
Edwards, Mr Huw
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2001
Monmouth
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Sunderland North
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Flynn, Paul
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Newport West
Follett, Barbara
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Stevenage
Foster, Mr Don
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 October 2001
Bath
Francis, Dr Hywel
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Aberavon
Gardiner, Barry
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Brent North
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 29 October 2001
St Ives
Gerrard, Mr Neil
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Walthamstow
Gibson, Dr Ian
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Norwich North
Gidley, Sandra
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 November 2001
Romsey
Griffiths, Mr Win
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2001
Bridgend
Grogan, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2001
Selby
Hamilton, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Midlothian
Hamilton, Fabian
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Leeds North East
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 October 2001
Portsmouth South
Harris, Dr Evan
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 October 2001
Oxford West and Abingdon
Harris, Mr Tom
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Glasgow, Cathcart
Harvey, Nick
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 7 November 2001
North Devon
Hesford, Stephen
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Wirral West
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Luton North
Humble, Mrs Joan
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2001
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
Iddon, Dr Brian
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Bolton South East
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 24 October 2001
Barnsley Central
Jackson, Glenda
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Hampstead and Highgate
Jackson, Helen
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Sheffield, Hillsborough
Jackson, Mr Robert
Conservative
Signed on 25 October 2001
Wantage
Jones, Helen
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Warrington North
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Birmingham, Selly Oak
Jones, Mr Martyn
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Clwyd South
Jones, Mr Nigel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 October 2001
Cheltenham
Joyce, Eric
Labour
Signed on 24 October 2001
Falkirk West
Keetch, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 October 2001
Hereford
Khabra, Mr Piara S
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Ealing, Southall
King, Andy
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Rugby and Kenilworth
Knight, Jim
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
South Dorset
Laws, Mr David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 October 2001
Yeovil
Lepper, David
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Brighton, Pavilion
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2001
Manchester Central
Llwyd, Mr Elfyn
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 23 October 2001
Meirionnydd Nant Conwy
Mactaggart, Fiona
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Slough
Mahon, Alice
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Halifax
Marris, Rob
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Wolverhampton South West
Marsden, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2001
Blackpool South
McCafferty, Chris
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2001
Calder Valley
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Hayes and Harlington
McWilliam, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 16 October 2001
Blaydon
Meale, Mr Alan
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Mansfield
Moffatt, Laura
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2001
Crawley
Morgan, Julie
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2001
Cardiff North
Mullin, Mr Chris
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Sunderland South
Munn, Meg
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Sheffield, Heeley
Naysmith, Dr Doug
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Bristol North West
O'Hara, Mr Edward
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Knowsley South
O'Neill, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Ochil
Olner, Mr Bill
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2001
Nuneaton
Organ, Diana
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Forest of Dean
Owen, Albert
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Ynys Môn
Palmer, Dr Nick
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Broxtowe
Perham, Linda
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Ilford North
Pike, Mr Peter
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2001
Burnley
Plaskitt, Mr James
Labour
Signed on 16 October 2001
Warwick and Leamington
Prentice, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Pendle
Price, Adam
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 16 October 2001
Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
Purnell, James
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Stalybridge and Hyde
Quin, Joyce
Labour
Signed on 22 October 2001
Gateshead East and Washington West
Rapson, Syd
Labour
Signed on 16 October 2001
Portsmouth North
Robertson, Angus
Scottish National Party
Signed on 23 October 2001
Moray
Robertson, John
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Glasgow, Anniesland
Ross, Mr Ernie
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Dundee West
Ruddock, Joan
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2001
Lewisham, Deptford
Russell, Christine
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2001
City of Chester
Salter, Martin
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2001
Reading West
Sawford, Phil
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Kettering
Sedgemore, Mr Brian
Labour
Signed on 16 October 2001
Hackney South and Shoreditch
Shaw, Jonathan
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Chatham and Aylesford
Simon, Mr Siôn
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Birmingham, Erdington
Smith, Mr Chris
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Islington South and Finsbury
Smith, Sir Robert
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 November 2001
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Stinchcombe, Mr Paul
Labour
Signed on 24 October 2001
Wellingborough
Tami, Mark
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2001
Alyn and Deeside
Taylor, Ms Dari
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Stockton South
Thomas, Mr Simon
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 16 October 2001
Ceredigion
Tonge, Dr Jenny
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 October 2001
Richmond Park
Turner, Dr Desmond
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Brighton, Kemptown
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Finchley and Golders Green
Watson, Mr Tom
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
West Bromwich East
White, Brian
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
North East Milton Keynes
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 16 October 2001
Caernarfon
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on 22 October 2001
North Tayside
Wood, Mike
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Batley and Spen
Wright, Mr Anthony
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
Great Yarmouth
Wyatt, Derek
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2001
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.

Miliband, David
Labour
Signature withdrawn on 15 October 2001
South Shields
O'Brien, Mr Mike
Labour
Signature withdrawn on 15 October 2001
North Warwickshire
Squire, Rachel
Labour
Signature withdrawn on 15 October 2001
Dunfermline West