VISIT OF HELEN SHARMAN TO HOUSE OF COMMONS - 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 warmly welcomes the visit to the Palace of Westminster of Britain's first astronaut, Helen Sharman; salutes the professional dedication and courage shown in her recent Juno mission; and urges Her Majesty's Government, British science and industry to follow this inspiring example of international collaboration in the pursuit of further British involvement in space activities.

Signatures (96)

Supporters (95)
Withdrawn signatures (1)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.

Marshall, Sir Michael

Adams, Mrs Irene

Arnold, Mr Jacques

Barnes, Mr Harry

North East Derbyshire

Barron, Mr Kevin

Batiste, Spencer

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

Bennett, Andrew

Denton and Reddish

Bermingham, Mr Gerry

St Helens South

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

Liberal Democrat

Clark, Sir William

Clelland, Mr David

Cunliffe, Mr Lawrence

Davis, Mr Terry

Birmingham, Hodge Hill

Doran, Mr Frank

Dunnachie, Jimmy

Glasgow, Pollok

Manchester, Blackley

St Helens North

Fatchett, Derek

Carshalton and Wallington

Fyfe, Mrs Maria

Glasgow, Maryhill

Galloway, Mr George

Glasgow, Hillhead

Godman, Dr Norman

Greenock and Port Glasgow

Golding, Mrs Llin

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Graham, Mr Tommy

Renfrew West and Inverclyde

Mid Staffordshire

Hordern, Sir Peter

Howarth, Mr George

Howells, Dr Kim

Warrington North

Coventry North East

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Johnston, Sir Russell

Liberal Democrat

Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber

Knox, Sir David

Staffordshire Moorlands

Oldham Central and Royton

Leadbitter, Ted

Lofthouse, Sir Geoffrey

Pontefract and Castleford

Marshall, Mr David

Glasgow, Shettleston

Marshall, Mr Jim

Leicester South

McAllion, Mr John

McAvoy, Mr Thomas

Glasgow, Rutherglen

Barnsley West and Penistone

McKelvey, William

Kilmarnock and Loudoun

McLeish, Mr Henry

McMaster, Gordon

McWilliam, Mr John

Morley, Mr Elliot

Glanford and Scunthorpe

Falmouth and Camborne

Neale, Sir Gerry

Nicholson, Emma

Torridge and West Devon

Page, Mr Richard

South West Hertfordshire

Patchett, Terry

Rugby and Kenilworth

Price, Sir David

Primarolo, Dawn

Randall, Stuart

Kingston upon Hull West

Redmond, Martin

Morley and Leeds South

Rogers, Mr Allan

Rooney, Mr Terry

Lewisham, Deptford

Salmond, Mr Alex

Scottish National Party

Banff and Buchan

Smith, Mr Chris

Islington South and Finsbury

Soley, Mr Clive

Spicer, Sir James

Steinberg, Mr Gerry

Strang, Dr Gavin

Thompson, Sir Donald

Thompson, Patrick

Tracey, Richard

Turner, Mr Dennis

Wolverhampton South East

Wallace, Mr Jim

Liberal Democrat

Orkney and Shetland

Wells, Mr Bowen

Hertford and Stortford

Wilkinson, Mr John

Ruislip - Northwood

Williams, Dr Alan

Winnick, Mr David

Winterton, Sir Nicholas

Glasgow, Provan

Bolton South East

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.