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DIGITAL BOXES

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1257: tabled on 16 April 2007

Tabled in the 2006-07 session.

This motion has been signed by 30 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 notes that £600 million has been allocated for digital switchover of which £400 million is for free digital boxes for those over 75 years of age; suggests that by 2012, the end of timetable for switchover, that the internet will be as important as digital television; and therefore urges the Government to make sure there is a return path and an IPTV slot in any digital box.

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.

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

Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 25 April 2007
East Londonderry
Conway, Derek
Conservative
Signed on 18 April 2007
Old Bexley and Sidcup
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on 17 April 2007
Islington North
Davies, Dai
Independent
Signed on 24 April 2007
Blaenau Gwent
Dean, Mrs Janet
Labour
Signed on 25 April 2007
Burton
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 18 April 2007
Stroud
Durkan, Mark
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 25 April 2007
Foyle
Ennis, Jeff
Labour
Signed on 30 April 2007
Barnsley East and Mexborough
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 April 2007
Portsmouth South
Harris, Dr Evan
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 June 2007
Oxford West and Abingdon
Harvey, Nick
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 May 2007
North Devon
Hemming, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 May 2007
Birmingham, Yardley
Jenkins, Mr Brian
Labour
Signed on 23 April 2007
Tamworth
Martlew, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 25 April 2007
Carlisle
McDonnell, Dr Alasdair
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 23 April 2007
Belfast South
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 23 April 2007
Hayes and Harlington
Meale, Mr Alan
Labour
Signed on 24 April 2007
Mansfield
Pugh, Dr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 30 April 2007
Southport
Riordan, Mrs Linda
Labour
Signed on 22 May 2007
Halifax
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 1 May 2007
Nottingham South
Taylor, David
Labour
Signed on 17 April 2007
North West Leicestershire
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 23 April 2007
Finchley and Golders Green
Williams, Mr Roger
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 April 2007
Brecon and Radnorshire
Willis, Mr Phil
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 April 2007
Harrogate and Knaresborough

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.