Early Day Motions

ARMS EMBARGO ON CHINA

EDM (Early Day Motion) 630: tabled on 01 February 2005

Tabled in the 2004-05 session.

This motion has been signed by 53 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

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 expresses its grave concern at the proposal, endorsed by the British Government, to remove the EU arms embargo on the People's Republic of China; notes that the embargo was originally imposed due to the 1989 massacre at Tiananmen Square; further notes that the Chinese Government continues to hold 14 people prisoner as a result of their involvement in the protests at Tiananmen Square and that the use of the death penalty, extrajudicial executions and torture all remain commonplace, especially in Tibet and Xinjiang; expresses its concern about the possible impact on the position of Taiwan in the event of the lifting of the embargo; welcomes the Government's undertaking to seek a stronger EU Code of Conduct on arms sales; expresses its hope that the code will become legally binding on all EU member states, with clear mechanisms for enforcement; but requests that the Government reconsider its support for lifting the embargo on China.

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.

Doughty, Sue
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 February 2005
Guildford
Primary
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on 23 February 2005
Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Barnes, Mr Harry
Labour
Signed on 2 February 2005
North East Derbyshire
Barrett, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 March 2005
Edinburgh West
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 February 2005
Carshalton and Wallington
Campbell, Mrs Anne
Labour
Signed on 9 February 2005
Cambridge

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

Caton, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 8 February 2005
Gower
Chapman, Sir Sydney
Conservative
Signed on 10 February 2005
Chipping Barnet
Clapham, Mr Michael
Labour
Signed on 2 February 2005
Barnsley West and Penistone
Cohen, Harry
Labour
Signed on 15 March 2005
Leyton and Wanstead
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on 2 February 2005
Islington North
Cousins, Jim
Labour
Signed on 8 February 2005
Newcastle upon Tyne Central
Cox, Tom
Labour
Signed on 3 February 2005
Tooting
Davey, Valerie
Labour
Signed on 14 March 2005
Bristol West
Davies, Denzil
Labour
Signed on 9 February 2005
Llanelli
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 1 February 2005
Stroud
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 3 February 2005
Sunderland North
Foster, Mr Don
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 February 2005
Bath
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 February 2005
St. Ives
Gill, Parmjit Singh
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 February 2005
Leicester South
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on 9 March 2005
Birmingham, Sparkbrook and Small Heath
Green, Matthew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 February 2005
Ludlow
Griffiths, Mr Win
Labour
Signed on 3 February 2005
Bridgend
Hall, Patrick
Labour
Signed on 1 February 2005
Bedford
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 February 2005
Portsmouth South
Harvey, Nick
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 4 February 2005
North Devon
Holmes, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 February 2005
Chesterfield
Hoyle, Mr Lindsay
Labour
Signed on 2 February 2005
Chorley
Hughes, Simon
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 February 2005
North Southwark and Bermondsey
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on 2 February 2005
Birmingham, Selly Oak
Jones, Mr Nigel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 February 2005
Cheltenham
Llwyd, Mr Elfyn
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 2 February 2005
Meirionnydd Nant Conwy
Mahon, Alice
Labour
Signed on 1 February 2005
Halifax
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 8 February 2005
Hayes and Harlington
McNamara, Mr Kevin
Labour
Signed on 2 February 2005
Kingston upon Hull North
Moore, Mr Michael
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 February 2005
Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale
Organ, Diana
Labour
Signed on 4 April 2005
Forest of Dean
Price, Adam
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 1 February 2005
Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
Pugh, Dr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 February 2005
Southport
Robertson, Angus
Scottish National Party
Signed on 10 March 2005
Moray
Roche, Mrs Barbara
Labour
Signed on 4 March 2005
Hornsey and Wood Green
Russell, Bob
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 February 2005
Colchester
Salmond, Mr Alex
Scottish National Party
Signed on 10 March 2005
Banff and Buchan
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 4 February 2005
Nottingham South
Singh, Mr Marsha
Labour
Signed on 3 February 2005
Bradford West
Taylor, David
Labour
Signed on 2 February 2005
North West Leicestershire
Thomas, Mr Simon
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 3 February 2005
Ceredigion
Tonge, Dr Jenny
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 February 2005
Richmond Park
Tyler, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 3 February 2005
North Cornwall
Weir, Mr Mike
Scottish National Party
Signed on 23 February 2005
Angus
Wilkinson, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on 9 February 2005
Ruislip-Northwood
Williams, Mr Roger
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 February 2005
Brecon and Radnorshire

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.

Strang, Dr Gavin
Labour
Signature withdrawn on 14 March 2005
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh