CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER - 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.

This motion has subsequently been withdrawn by the tabling Member.

Motion text

That this House regrets that since 1997, over 2000 workers and members of the public have died in work-related incidents, as well as the Southall, Paddington, Hatfield and Potters Bar disasters; notes that during the same period only four companies and two directors have been convicted of the offence of manslaughter and that these were all small firms; recalls that the Law Commission recommended a new offence of corporate manslaughter in 1996 to hold large as well as small undertakings to account for causing death through grossly negligent failures of management; believes that such an offence would increase the accountability of directors and their equivalents, and encourage better safety standards in undertakings; and calls on the Government to put before Parliament measures to enact a new offence of corporate manslaughter as soon as possible.

Signatures (143)

Supporters (142)
Withdrawn signatures (1)

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.

Dismore, Mr Andrew

27 February 2003

Adams, Mrs Irene

28 February 2003

Allan, Mr Richard

Liberal Democrat

Sheffield, Hallam

Anderson, Janet

Rossendale and Darwen

Atherton, Ms Candy

Falmouth and Camborne

28 February 2003

Erith and Thamesmead

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

Bailey, Mr Adrian

West Bromwich West

27 February 2003

28 February 2003

Barnes, Mr Harry

North East Derbyshire

Liberal Democrat

Berry, Dr Roger

Betts, Mr Clive

Sheffield, Attercliffe

Borrow, Mr David S.

Bradley, Mr Keith

Manchester, Withington

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Breed, Mr Colin

Liberal Democrat

South East Cornwall

Burden, Richard

28 February 2003

Birmingham, Northfield

Cable, Dr Vincent

Liberal Democrat

27 February 2003

Calton, Mrs Patsy

Liberal Democrat

Campbell, Mrs Anne

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

Carmichael, Mr Alistair

Liberal Democrat

Orkney and Shetland

Caton, Mr Martin

Morley and Rothwell

Clapham, Mr Michael

Barnsley West and Penistone

28 February 2003

Coatbridge and Chryston

Clarke, Mr Tony

Northampton South

28 February 2003

Leyton and Wanstead

Colman, Mr Tony

Islington North

Liberal Democrat

Weston-Super-Mare

Cranston, Sir Ross

27 February 2003

Crausby, Mr David

28 February 2003

Bolton North East

28 February 2003

Cunningham, Mr Jim

Cunningham, Tony

Davey, Mr Edward

Liberal Democrat

Kingston and Surbiton

Davies, Geraint

28 February 2003

Croydon Central

Davis, Mr Terry

Birmingham, Hodge Hill

Dean, Mrs Janet

28 February 2003

Heywood and Middleton

Donohoe, Mr Brian H.

28 February 2003

Cunninghame South

Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth

Crewe and Nantwich

Edwards, Mr Huw

Ellman, Mrs Louise

Liverpool, Riverside

28 February 2003

Barnsley East and Mexborough

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Follett, Barbara

Liberal Democrat

Francis, Dr Hywel

Gerrard, Mr Neil

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

28 February 2003

Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

Hepburn, Mr Stephen

Ashton under Lyne

28 February 2003

Hopkins, Kelvin

Humble, Mrs Joan

Blackpool North and Fleetwood

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Irranca-Davies, Huw

28 February 2003

Jackson, Glenda

Hampstead and Highgate

Jenkins, Mr Brian

28 February 2003

Warrington North

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

Feltham and Heston

Kidney, Mr David

28 February 2003

Rugby and Kenilworth

Lazarowicz, Mark

Edinburgh North and Leith

Brighton, Pavilion

Lewis, Mr Terry

27 February 2003

Manchester Central

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Meirionnydd Nant Conwy

28 February 2003

28 February 2003

Strathkelvin and Bearsden

Wolverhampton South West

Marsden, Mr Paul

Liberal Democrat

Shrewsbury and Atcham

Marshall, Mr David

28 February 2003

Glasgow Shettleston

McCabe, Stephen

28 February 2003

Birmingham, Hall Green

McCafferty, Chris

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

McFall, Mr John

McNamara, Mr Kevin

Kingston upon Hull North

McWilliam, Mr John

Sheffield, Heeley

Naysmith, Dr Doug

Bristol North West

O'Hara, Mr Edward

Ottaway, Richard

Palmer, Dr Nick

28 February 2003

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

Gateshead East and Washington West

Portsmouth North

Rooney, Mr Terry

28 February 2003

Liberal Democrat

Savidge, Mr Malcolm

Sedgemore, Mr Brian

Hackney South and Shoreditch

West Renfrewshire

Nottingham South

Singh, Mr Marsha

28 February 2003

Smith, Mr Chris

Islington South and Finsbury

Vale of Glamorgan

Steinberg, Mr Gerry

Stevenson, Mr George

Stoke-on-Trent South

Stewart, Mr David

28 February 2003

Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber

Stinchcombe, Mr Paul

Stringer, Graham

Manchester, Blackley

Stunell, Andrew

Liberal Democrat

North West Leicestershire

Thomas, Mr Simon

Truswell, Mr Paul

28 February 2003

Turner, Dr Desmond

28 February 2003

Brighton, Kemptown

Liberal Democrat

28 February 2003

Finchley and Golders Green

Stoke-on-Trent North

Wareing, Mr Robert N.

Liverpool, West Derby

Whitehead, Dr Alan

28 February 2003

Southampton, Test

Williams, Mrs Betty

Williams, Mr Roger

Liberal Democrat

Brecon and Radnorshire

Batley and Spen

Worthington, Tony

Clydebank and Milngavie

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.

Prentice, Bridget

28 February 2003