BOGUS CLOTHING COLLECTION COMPANIES - 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 condemns the practice of bogus clothing collection companies that use misleading leaflets to solicit clothing donations under the pretence of benevolent purposes but sell the clothes for financial gain; further condemns the outright theft of charitable donations from doorsteps carried out by organised criminal gangs in connection with these bogus companies; notes with concern the losses to the charitable sector of £3 million per year, caused by these actions, as estimated by the Association of Charity Shops; and calls for measures to be taken to raise public awareness of these activities, stronger action to prevent bogus companies operating outside the law and further steps to help the police tackle donation theft, particularly concerning the rules on ownership of charitable donations.

Signatures (52)

Supporters (51)
Withdrawn signatures (1)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.

Liberal Democrat

East Dunbartonshire

Stunell, Andrew

Liberal Democrat

Williams, Stephen

Liberal Democrat

Holborn and St. Pancras

Bottomley, Sir Peter

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

Liberal Democrat

Caton, Mr Martin

Clapham, Mr Michael

Barnsley West and Penistone

Islington North

Dean, Mrs Janet

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Liberal Democrat

Gerrard, Mr Neil

Hamilton, Mr David

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Harris, Dr Evan

Liberal Democrat

Oxford West and Abingdon

Liberal Democrat

Birmingham, Yardley

Hermon, Lady Sylvia

Ulster Unionist Party

Liberal Democrat

Howells, Dr Kim

Hoyle, Mr Lindsay

Liberal Democrat

North Southwark and Bermondsey

Liberal Democrat

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Jenkins, Mr Brian

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Lazarowicz, Mark

Edinburgh North and Leith

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Brighton, Pavilion

Scottish National Party

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

O'Hara, Mr Edward

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

Liberal Democrat

Dunfermline and West Fife

Riordan, Mrs Linda

Liberal Democrat

Nottingham South

North West Leicestershire

Truswell, Mr Paul

Finchley and Golders Green

Wareing, Mr Robert N.

Liverpool, West Derby

Williams, Mrs Betty

Liberal Democrat

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.

Foster, Michael Jabez

Hastings and Rye