SHADES FOR A DAY, 13TH JULY 2004 - 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 congratulates Guide Dogs for the Blind for organising Shades for a Day, which is taking place on 13th July in England and Wales, and on days throughout the summer months in Scotland and Northern Ireland; recognises the aims of this event is to promote awareness, especially among young people, of the need to protect our eyes from ultra-violet light by wearing sunglasses; notes that most of the damage done to our eyes by the sun's ultra-violet radiation is done before we reach the age of 18, which means that making children aware of the potential risks is especially important; further notes that whilst 86 per cent. of parents questioned in a recent survey recognised the danger of the sun and the necessity of protecting their children's eyes, only 20 per cent. ensured their children wore sunglasses in reality; is pleased to see this event is part of the wider 'Healthy Eyes' campaign, also organised by Guide Dogs for the Blind, held in June this year; and congratulates all of those taking part in the event, expected to number over 1200, who are raising money and generating awareness for this very important cause.

Signatures (72)

Supporters (72)
Withdrawn signatures (0)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.

Amess, Mr David

Liberal Democrat

Ulster Unionist Party

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

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Brazier, Mr Julian

Burns, Mr Simon

West Chelmsford

Burnside, David

Ulster Unionist Party

Cable, Dr Vincent

Liberal Democrat

Campbell, Mr Gregory

Democratic Unionist Party

East Londonderry

Clarke, Mr Tony

Northampton South

Colman, Mr Tony

Islington North

Dean, Mrs Janet

Dodds, Mr Nigel

Democratic Unionist Party

Liberal Democrat

16 September 2004

Duncan, Mr Peter

Galloway and Upper Nithsdale

Evans, Mr Nigel

Ewing, Annabelle

Scottish National Party

Fabricant, Michael

Flight, Mr Howard

Arundel and South Downs

Flook, Mr Adrian

Francois, Mr Mark

Garnier, Mr Edward

Liberal Democrat

Gillan, Mrs Cheryl

Chesham and Amersham

North Wiltshire

Grayling, Chris

Epsom and Ewell

Griffiths, Mr Win

Hammond, Mr Philip

Runnymede and Weybridge

Heald, Mr Oliver

North East Hertfordshire

Hunter, Mr Andrew

Independent Conservative

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

Lansley, Mr Andrew

South Cambridgeshire

Lewis, Dr Julian

New Forest East

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Meirionnydd Nant Conwy

East Worthing and Shoreham

Wolverhampton South West

May, Mrs Theresa

McDonnell, John

16 September 2004

Hayes and Harlington

McIntosh, Miss Anne

Mercer, Patrick

Murrison, Dr Andrew

Randall, Mr John

Roe, Mrs Marion

Rosindell, Andrew

Salmond, Mr Alex

Scottish National Party

Banff and Buchan

Sarwar, Mr Mohammad

Sayeed, Mr Jonathan

Mid Bedfordshire

South West Bedfordshire

West Renfrewshire

Singh, Mr Marsha

Smyth, The Rev Martin

Ulster Unionist Party

Spelman, Mrs Caroline

Streeter, Mr Gary

South West Devon

Tonge, Dr Jenny

Liberal Democrat

Finchley and Golders Green

Waterson, Mr Nigel

Watkinson, Angela

Williams, Mrs Betty

Wilshire, Mr David

Winterton, Sir Nicholas

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.