Early Day Motions

DICK KNOWLES

EDM (Early Day Motion) 975: tabled on 20 February 2008

Tabled in the 2007-08 session.

This motion has been signed by 61 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 salutes the life of Sir Richard Knowles, including his service as Lord Mayor of Birmingham and the courageous leadership he showed as Leader of Birmingham City Council between 1984 and 1993 in transforming Birmingham's standing as a world-class European city; notes that the regeneration of the city centre, the International Convention Centre and Symphony Hall are all lasting tributes to his vision; applauds his unceasing commitment to the ideals of the Co-operative and Labour movement as a national organiser and as a tireless campaigner for social justice and local democracy; expresses its sadness at his loss on 17th February 2008 at the age of 90 years; and conveys its condolences to his wife, Anne, to his son, Bill, and to all his family.

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.

Burden, Richard
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Birmingham, Northfield
Primary
Stuart, Ms Gisela
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Birmingham, Edgbaston
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Coventry South
McCabe, Stephen
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Birmingham, Hall Green
Short, Clare
Independent Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Birmingham, Ladywood

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

Anderson, Janet
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2008
Rossendale and Darwen
Atkins, Charlotte
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Staffordshire Moorlands
Austin, John
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2008
Erith and Thamesmead
Battle, John
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Leeds West
Borrow, Mr David S.
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2008
South Ribble
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on 20 February 2008
Worthing West
Byrne, Mr Liam
Labour
Signed on 27 February 2008
Birmingham, Hodge Hill
Caton, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Gower
Clelland, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Tyne Bridge
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Islington North
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Keighley
Dean, Mrs Janet
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Burton
Devine, Jim
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Livingston
Dismore, Mr Andrew
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Hendon
Dobbin, Jim
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Heywood and Middleton
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2008
Stroud
Efford, Clive
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2008
Eltham
Fisher, Mark
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Stoke-on-Trent Central
Francis, Dr Hywel
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Aberavon
George, Mr Bruce
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Walsall South
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on 27 February 2008
Birmingham, Sparkbrook and Small Heath
Hemming, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 February 2008
Birmingham, Yardley
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Luton North
Iddon, Dr Brian
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Bolton South East
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 25 March 2008
Barnsley Central
Jenkins, Mr Brian
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Tamworth
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Birmingham, Selly Oak
Kemp, Mr Fraser
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Houghton and Washington East
Kidney, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Stafford
Lepper, David
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2008
Brighton, Pavilion
Mahmood, Mr Khalid
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Birmingham, Perry Barr
Mallaber, Judy
Labour
Signed on 7 March 2008
Amber Valley
Marsden, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2008
Blackpool South
Martlew, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 27 February 2008
Carlisle
McCafferty, Chris
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2008
Calder Valley
McDonnell, Dr Alasdair
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 3 March 2008
Belfast South
Mitchell, Mr Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 20 February 2008
Sutton Coldfield
Mudie, Mr George
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Leeds East
Naysmith, Dr Doug
Labour
Signed on 5 March 2008
Bristol North West
Olner, Mr Bill
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Nuneaton
Prentice, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2008
Pendle
Purchase, Mr Ken
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Wolverhampton North East
Robinson, Mr Geoffrey
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Coventry North West
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 26 February 2008
Nottingham South
Skinner, Mr Dennis
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Bolsover
Soulsby, Sir Peter
Labour
Signed on 28 February 2008
Leicester South
Stringer, Graham
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
Manchester, Blackley
Taylor, David
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2008
North West Leicestershire
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 27 February 2008
Finchley and Golders Green
Walley, Joan
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Stoke-on-Trent North
Waltho, Lynda
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Stourbridge
Wright, David
Labour
Signed on 20 February 2008
Telford
Wright, Dr Tony
Labour
Signed on 26 February 2008
Cannock Chase

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.

Austin, Mr Ian
Labour
Signature withdrawn on 20 February 2008
Dudley North
Spellar, Mr John
Labour
Signature withdrawn on 20 February 2008
Warley
Simon, Mr Siôn
Labour
Signature withdrawn on 20 February 2008
Birmingham, Erdington