LEARNING DISABILITY WEEK JUNE 2008 - 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 looks forward to Learning Disability Week which runs from 15th to 21st June; welcomes the decision by Mencap to use the week to raise awareness of the significant contribution which people with a learning disability can and do make to the workplace; notes that there are an estimated 800,000 people of working age with a learning disability in the UK; is concerned that less than one in 10 people with a learning disability known to social services are in paid work; further notes that many people with a learning disability would like to work; is concerned that stigma and discrimination mean that some employers are reluctant to take on someone with a learning disability; and calls on the Government to ensure employers know there is specialist help and support available to those who want to employ people with a learning disability.

Signatures (128)

Supporters (125)
Withdrawn signatures (3)

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.

Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill

Harper, Mr Mark

Liberal Democrat

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Liberal Democrat

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

Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire

Anderson, Mr David

Arbuthnot, Mr James

North East Hampshire

Erith and Thamesmead

Bailey, Mr Adrian

West Bromwich West

Beith, Sir Alan

Liberal Democrat

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berry, Dr Roger

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Brooke, Annette

Liberal Democrat

Mid Dorset and North Poole

Liberal Democrat

Cable, Dr Vincent

Liberal Democrat

Campbell, Mr Gregory

Democratic Unionist Party

East Londonderry

Carmichael, Mr Alistair

Liberal Democrat

Orkney and Shetland

Caton, Mr Martin

Tunbridge Wells

North Ayrshire and Arran

Leyton and Wanstead

Islington North

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

Cunningham, Mr Jim

Davey, Mr Edward

Liberal Democrat

Kingston and Surbiton

Dean, Mrs Janet

Dismore, Mr Andrew

Heywood and Middleton

Donaldson, Jeffrey M.

Democratic Unionist Party

Doran, Mr Frank

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Fabricant, Michael

Foster, Michael Jabez

Hastings and Rye

Francis, Dr Hywel

Gerrard, Mr Neil

Liberal Democrat

Grogan, Mr John

Hamilton, Mr David

Hamilton, Fabian

Leeds North East

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Heald, Mr Oliver

North East Hertfordshire

Ashton under Lyne

Liberal Democrat

Hopkins, Kelvin

Liberal Democrat

Hoyle, Mr Lindsay

Humble, Mrs Joan

Blackpool North and Fleetwood

Liberal Democrat

Iddon, Dr Brian

Bolton South East

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Jackson, Mr Stewart

Jenkins, Mr Brian

Jones, Mr David

Kemp, Mr Fraser

Houghton and Washington East

Kennedy, Mr Charles

Liberal Democrat

Ross, Skye and Lochaber

Kilfoyle, Mr Peter

Liverpool, Walton

Liberal Democrat

Laing, Mrs Eleanor

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Brighton, Pavilion

Lewis, Dr Julian

New Forest East

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Meirionnydd Nant Conwy

Mid Worcestershire

MacNeil, Mr Angus

Scottish National Party

Na h-Eileanan an Iar

McCafferty, Chris

McCrea, Rev Dr William

Democratic Unionist Party

McDonnell, Dr Alasdair

Social Democratic & Labour Party

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

McGrady, Mr Eddie

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Ellesmere Port and Neston

Mulholland, Greg

Liberal Democrat

Leeds North West

24 November 2008

Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Naysmith, Dr Doug

Bristol North West

O'Hara, Mr Edward

Hemel Hempstead

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

Liberal Democrat

Riordan, Mrs Linda

Robinson, Mr Geoffrey

Coventry North West

Robinson, Mrs Iris

Democratic Unionist Party

Sarwar, Mr Mohammad

Glasgow Central

South West Bedfordshire

Independent Labour

Birmingham, Ladywood

Nottingham South

Democratic Unionist Party

Singh, Mr Marsha

UK Independence Party

Starkey, Dr Phyllis

Milton Keynes South West

Strang, Dr Gavin

Liberal Democrat

East Dunbartonshire

North West Leicestershire

Esher and Walton

Thornberry, Ms Emily

Islington South and Finsbury

Truswell, Mr Paul

Turner, Dr Desmond

Brighton, Kemptown

Finchley and Golders Green

Wareing, Mr Robert N.

Liverpool, West Derby

Watkinson, Angela

Williams, Mrs Betty

Williams, Hywel

Liberal Democrat

Williams, Mr Roger

Liberal Democrat

Brecon and Radnorshire

Williams, Stephen

Liberal Democrat

Willis, Mr Phil

Liberal Democrat

Harrogate and Knaresborough

Democratic Unionist Party

Wright, Mr Anthony

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.

Butler, Ms Dawn

MacDougall, Mr John