HALLMARKING - 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 notes that the present UK system of hallmarking precious metals ensures that purchasers of gold and silver jewellery and silverware have the protection of a third party independent hallmarking system; further notes that the Italian Government when it assumes the Presidency of the European Union is expected to press for a European Directive on precious metals which would allow the introduction of manufacturer marking of jewellery and silverware by self certification; expresses its concern that such a move would lead to an increase in fraud in the sale of such products, and would also threaten the existence of the Scottish Assay Office together with its distinctive hallmark which enhances sales, particularly to tourists; and calls upon the UK Government to vigorously oppose the adoption of any EU Directive which would prevent member states from maintaining a system of independent third party hallmarking together with distinctive hallmarks.

Signatures (134)

Supporters (134)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

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.

Lazarowicz, Mark

Edinburgh North and Leith

Ainsworth, Mr Peter

12 November 2003

Allan, Mr Richard

Liberal Democrat

12 November 2003

Sheffield, Hallam

Amess, Mr David

11 November 2003

Bailey, Mr Adrian

West Bromwich West

Barnes, Mr Harry

North East Derbyshire

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

Liberal Democrat

10 November 2003

Ulster Unionist Party

Beith, Sir Alan

Liberal Democrat

12 November 2003

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Betts, Mr Clive

Sheffield, Attercliffe

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Bottomley, Virginia

5 November 2003

South West Surrey

Liberal Democrat

17 November 2003

Carshalton and Wallington

Brooke, Annette

Liberal Democrat

5 November 2003

Mid Dorset and North Poole

Burden, Richard

Birmingham, Northfield

Campbell, Mr Gregory

Democratic Unionist Party

East Londonderry

Campbell, Sir Menzies

Liberal Democrat

18 November 2003

North East Fife

Carmichael, Mr Alistair

Liberal Democrat

Orkney and Shetland

Caton, Mr Martin

17 November 2003

Chapman, Sir Sydney

Chipping Barnet

Chaytor, Mr David

Leyton and Wanstead

Colman, Mr Tony

5 November 2003

Islington North

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

11 November 2003

Cunningham, Mr Jim

Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire

10 November 2003

5 November 2003

10 November 2003

Davis, Mr Terry

Birmingham, Hodge Hill

Dean, Mrs Janet

5 November 2003

Heywood and Middleton

10 November 2003

Holborn and St. Pancras

Donohoe, Mr Brian H.

Cunninghame South

17 November 2003

Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth

10 November 2003

Crewe and Nantwich

Edwards, Mr Huw

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Cities of London and Westminster

5 November 2003

Stoke-on-Trent Central

Garnier, Mr Edward

12 November 2003

George, Mr Bruce

Godsiff, Mr Roger

Birmingham, Sparkbrook and Small Heath

Griffiths, Mr Win

Hamilton, Mr David

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Glasgow Cathcart

Heathcoat-Amory, Mr David

12 November 2003

Henderson, Mr Doug

Newcastle upon Tyne North

Hopkins, Kelvin

Hoyle, Mr Lindsay

Iddon, Dr Brian

Bolton South East

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Jenkins, Mr Brian

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

Rugby and Kenilworth

Kirkbride, Julie

11 November 2003

Brighton, Pavilion

Lewis, Mr Terry

Lilley, Mr Peter

17 November 2003

Hitchin and Harpenden

Manchester Central

Strathkelvin and Bearsden

Mahmood, Mr Khalid

Birmingham, Perry Barr

5 November 2003

Wolverhampton South West

Marsden, Mr Gordon

5 November 2003

Blackpool South

Mates, Lt Col Michael

6 November 2003

McCafferty, Chris

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

Glasgow Maryhill

McLoughlin, Mr Patrick

West Derbyshire

12 November 2003

Mitchell, Mr Austin

17 November 2003

Naysmith, Dr Doug

Bristol North West

Norman, Mr Archie

Tunbridge Wells

O'Neill, Mr Martin

Liberal Democrat

21 October 2003

11 November 2003

Prentice, Mr Gordon

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

Gateshead East and Washington West

Randall, Mr John

Portsmouth North

Robertson, John

Glasgow Anniesland

Rosindell, Andrew

Motherwell and Wishaw

Liberal Democrat

Russell, Christine

5 November 2003

City of Chester

Salmond, Mr Alex

Scottish National Party

Banff and Buchan

Sanders, Mr Adrian

Liberal Democrat

17 November 2003

Sarwar, Mr Mohammad

Sheerman, Mr Barry

Shepherd, Mr Richard

Aldridge-Brownhills

West Renfrewshire

Simon, Mr Siôn

Birmingham, Erdington

Nottingham South

Singh, Mr Marsha

10 November 2003

Soley, Mr Clive

4 November 2003

Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush

Strang, Dr Gavin

Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Stringer, Graham

Manchester, Blackley

Stuart, Ms Gisela

Birmingham, Edgbaston

6 November 2003

Taylor, Mr John D.

Taylor, Dr Richard

10 November 2003

Taylor, Sir Teddy

Rochford and Southend East

Thomas, Mr Simon

19 November 2003

Liberal Democrat

10 November 2003

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Turner, Mr Dennis

5 November 2003

Wolverhampton South East

Viggers, Sir Peter

17 November 2003

Finchley and Golders Green

Walter, Mr Robert

10 November 2003

Scottish National Party

Widdecombe, Miss Ann

17 November 2003

Maidstone and The Weald

Wilkinson, Mr John

11 November 2003

Ruislip-Northwood

Williams, Mrs Betty

Williams, Mr Roger

Liberal Democrat

12 November 2003

Brecon and Radnorshire

19 November 2003

Batley and Spen

Worthington, Tony

Clydebank and Milngavie

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Younger-Ross, Richard

Liberal Democrat

8 September 2003

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.