COMPENSATION FOR THE SACKED P&O STRIKERS OF 1988/89 - 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 2003 is the 15th anniversary of the strike by P&O seafarers in Dover who fought for 14 months to retain conditions of service and protect safe manning standards in the wake of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster; recalls that P&O's response, in breach of ILO Convention 87/9 was to sack the whole workforce of some 2,000 people without options of redundancy or recompense; believes that the strikers were unfairly dismissed; notes that the then opposition front bench and the Labour Party Conference supported the sacked seafarers in their efforts to gain justice and compensation; records that most of the proposals to cut crews which caused the strike were not adopted; applauds the tenacity of the sacked seafarers for their sustained campaign; recognises that other groups of victimised workers have been granted compensation; and calls on the Labour Government to help redress the wrongs and injustices which were imposed on the sacked P&O seafarers under the protection of previous Tory Governments.

Signatures (104)

Supporters (102)
Withdrawn signatures (2)

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.

4 February 2003

11 February 2003

Erith and Thamesmead

Bailey, Mr Adrian

6 February 2003

West Bromwich West

11 February 2003

Barnes, Mr Harry

5 February 2003

North East Derbyshire

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

Beith, Sir Alan

Liberal Democrat

25 February 2003

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Bennett, Andrew

Denton and Reddish

13 February 2003

Berry, Dr Roger

Best, Mr Harold

5 February 2003

Leeds North West

Brown, Mr Russell

Burden, Richard

6 February 2003

Birmingham, Northfield

Cable, Dr Vincent

Liberal Democrat

Calton, Mrs Patsy

Liberal Democrat

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

5 February 2003

Caton, Mr Martin

5 February 2003

Clapham, Mr Michael

13 February 2003

Barnsley West and Penistone

Clarke, Mr Tony

12 February 2003

Northampton South

4 February 2003

Leyton and Wanstead

24 February 2003

13 February 2003

Islington North

5 February 2003

5 February 2003

6 February 2003

David, Mr Wayne

26 February 2003

Davis, Mr Terry

4 February 2003

Birmingham, Hodge Hill

Dean, Mrs Janet

6 February 2003

Dismore, Mr Andrew

10 February 2003

6 February 2003

Heywood and Middleton

4 February 2003

13 February 2003

Edwards, Mr Huw

6 February 2003

Barnsley East and Mexborough

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Stoke-on-Trent Central

11 February 2003

Foster, Michael Jabez

Hastings and Rye

Francis, Dr Hywel

13 February 2003

Gerrard, Mr Neil

6 February 2003

Griffiths, Mr Win

5 February 2003

Hamilton, Mr David

12 February 2003

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

5 February 2003

Portsmouth South

Hepburn, Mr Stephen

10 February 2003

Liberal Democrat

Hopkins, Kelvin

7 February 2003

Iddon, Dr Brian

5 February 2003

Bolton South East

Illsley, Mr Eric

6 February 2003

Barnsley Central

Jackson, Glenda

5 February 2003

Hampstead and Highgate

Jones, Mr Martyn

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

12 February 2003

Feltham and Heston

Kilfoyle, Mr Peter

4 February 2003

Liverpool, Walton

Rugby and Kenilworth

Lazarowicz, Mark

6 February 2003

Edinburgh North and Leith

Brighton, Pavilion

Lewis, Mr Terry

4 February 2003

Manchester Central

Strathkelvin and Bearsden

12 February 2003

Wolverhampton South West

Marsden, Mr Paul

Liberal Democrat

28 February 2003

Shrewsbury and Atcham

McCafferty, Chris

McDonnell, John

24 February 2003

Hayes and Harlington

McNamara, Mr Kevin

5 February 2003

Kingston upon Hull North

McWilliam, Mr John

6 February 2003

Mitchell, Mr Austin

24 February 2003

24 February 2003

Naysmith, Dr Doug

11 February 2003

Bristol North West

O'Hara, Mr Edward

13 February 2003

O'Neill, Mr Martin

13 February 2003

Palmer, Dr Nick

6 February 2003

Prentice, Mr Gordon

Gateshead East and Washington West

7 February 2003

Portsmouth North

5 February 2003

4 February 2003

Chatham and Aylesford

Sheerman, Mr Barry

Nottingham South

Singh, Mr Marsha

Skinner, Mr Dennis

5 February 2003

Smith, Geraldine

6 February 2003

Morecambe and Lunesdale

Stoate, Dr Howard

Strang, Dr Gavin

Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Alyn and Deeside

Turner, Mr Dennis

Wolverhampton South East

10 February 2003

Finchley and Golders Green

Stoke-on-Trent North

Wareing, Mr Robert N.

7 February 2003

Liverpool, West Derby

St. Helens North

Williams, Mrs Betty

10 February 2003

Winnick, Mr David

Batley and Spen

6 February 2003

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.

Ladyman, Dr Stephen

6 February 2003

Mullin, Mr Chris

Sunderland South