Early Day Motions

GIBRALTAR DAY TRAFALGAR CELEBRATION

EDM (Early Day Motion) 855: tabled on 25 October 2005

Tabled in the 2005-06 session.

This motion has been signed by 32 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 celebrates the historic ties that exist between Gibraltar and the United Kingdom, strengthened by shared experience at the battle of Trafalgar; notes that this link has special significance this year on the 200th anniversary of the Battle and wishes to thank the government of Gibraltar for incorporating the recognition of the Battle of Trafalgar into their Gibraltar Day celebrations in the City of London; further notes that Gibraltar's contribution to the Battle was critical in achieving a victory that secured the prosperity and freedom of the United Kingdom and highlights the continued importance of the UK's relationship with the people of Gibraltar, and the common heritage the UK and Gibraltar share.

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.

Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 25 October 2005
Romford
Primary
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 October 2005
St. Ives
Russell, Bob
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 October 2005
Colchester
Winterton, Sir Nicholas
Conservative
Signed on 26 October 2005
Macclesfield
Hemming, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 October 2005
Birmingham, Yardley
McCrea, Rev Dr William
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 26 October 2005
South Antrim

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

Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on 26 October 2005
Worthing West
Breed, Mr Colin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 October 2005
South East Cornwall
Brooke, Annette
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 October 2005
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 26 October 2005
East Londonderry
Conway, Derek
Conservative
Signed on 26 October 2005
Old Bexley and Sidcup
Davies, Philip
Conservative
Signed on 3 November 2005
Shipley
Dismore, Mr Andrew
Labour
Signed on 28 October 2005
Hendon
Dodds, Mr Nigel
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 26 October 2005
Belfast North
Donaldson, Mr Jeffrey M.
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 26 October 2005
Lagan Valley
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 22 November 2005
Sunderland North
Evans, Mr Nigel
Conservative
Signed on 28 October 2005
Ribble Valley
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 October 2005
Portsmouth South
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2005
Luton North
Kawczynski, Daniel
Conservative
Signed on 7 November 2005
Shrewsbury and Atcham
Lewis, Dr Julian
Conservative
Signed on 27 October 2005
New Forest East
Loughton, Tim
Conservative
Signed on 26 October 2005
East Worthing and Shoreham
Owen, Albert
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2005
Ynys Môn
Penning, Mike
Conservative
Signed on 28 October 2005
Hemel Hempstead
Randall, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on 28 October 2005
Uxbridge
Robinson, Mrs Iris
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 26 October 2005
Strangford
Rogerson, Dan
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 November 2005
North Cornwall
Simpson, David
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 1 November 2005
Upper Bann
Spink, Bob
Conservative
Signed on 7 November 2005
Castle Point
Williams, Mr Roger
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 3 November 2005
Brecon and Radnorshire
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 2 November 2005
East Antrim
Winterton, Ann
Conservative
Signed on 26 October 2005
Congleton

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.