FREE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR STUDENTS - 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 regrets the financial pressures that students face now and will be presented with in the future; believes that students face difficult financial choices during their studies; recognises that more students than ever are working to fund basic essentials; believes that healthcare should be free at the point of need, that the cost of accessing healthcare deters many students from visiting their general practitioner, asking for a prescription, getting an eye test or dental check-up and that paying for prescription costs diverts money away from spending on basic costs such as food and study materials; believes that investing in affordable quality healthcare now will ensure a healthier generation of graduates, and will save further unnecessary investment in the future; supports the National Union of Students' campaign for accessible healthcare for all students; and believes students should be exempt from charges for prescriptions, dental care and eye tests that act as a barrier to them accessing the healthcare they need.

Signatures (71)

Supporters (71)
Withdrawn signatures (0)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.

31 January 2005

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Abbott, Ms Diane

2 February 2005

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Liberal Democrat

8 February 2005

Barnes, Mr Harry

2 February 2005

North East Derbyshire

Ulster Unionist Party

1 February 2005

Best, Mr Harold

8 February 2005

Leeds North West

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

Bottomley, Sir Peter

1 February 2005

9 February 2005

Campbell, Mrs Anne

9 February 2005

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

2 February 2005

Caton, Mr Martin

8 February 2005

Chidgey, Mr David

Liberal Democrat

2 February 2005

Clapham, Mr Michael

2 February 2005

Barnsley West and Penistone

Clark, Mrs Helen

2 February 2005

3 February 2005

Leyton and Wanstead

8 February 2005

2 February 2005

Islington North

2 February 2005

3 February 2005

Heywood and Middleton

2 February 2005

Etherington, Bill

3 February 2005

Sunderland North

22 February 2005

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Francis, Dr Hywel

Galloway, Mr George

Glasgow, Kelvin

Gerrard, Mr Neil

10 February 2005

1 February 2005

Gill, Parmjit Singh

Liberal Democrat

Leicester South

Griffiths, Mr Win

3 February 2005

Hamilton, Mr David

23 February 2005

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

1 February 2005

Portsmouth South

Liberal Democrat

Hepburn, Mr Stephen

Hermon, Lady Sylvia

Ulster Unionist Party

2 February 2005

Hoyle, Mr Lindsay

2 February 2005

Hunter, Mr Andrew

Democratic Unionist Party

Illsley, Mr Eric

3 February 2005

Barnsley Central

Jenkins, Mr Brian

Kidney, Mr David

28 February 2005

Rugby and Kenilworth

23 February 2005

Manchester Central

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

1 February 2005

Meirionnydd Nant Conwy

3 February 2005

2 February 2005

Wolverhampton South West

McDonnell, John

2 February 2005

Hayes and Harlington

McNamara, Mr Kevin

2 February 2005

Kingston upon Hull North

1 February 2005

Mitchell, Mr Austin

8 February 2005

2 February 2005

10 February 2005

O'Neill, Mr Martin

10 February 2005

9 February 2005

2 February 2005

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

7 February 2005

Portsmouth North

Sarwar, Mr Mohammad

25 February 2005

3 February 2005

4 February 2005

Nottingham South

Singh, Mr Marsha

3 February 2005

1 February 2005

Smyth, The Rev Martin

Ulster Unionist Party

2 February 2005

1 February 2005

2 February 2005

North West Leicestershire

Taylor, Dr Richard

4 February 2005

Taylor, Sir Teddy

9 February 2005

Rochford and Southend East

Tonge, Dr Jenny

Liberal Democrat

21 February 2005

2 February 2005

Finchley and Golders Green

23 February 2005

Stoke-on-Trent North

Scottish National Party

1 February 2005

Williams, Mrs Betty

8 February 2005

Williams, Mr Roger

Liberal Democrat

21 February 2005

Brecon and Radnorshire

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.