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 the reports in the BBC and other media outlets of the intention of the Chancellor of the Exchequer to come down like a tonne of bricks on wealthy people who sell properties through offshore companies to avoid stamp duty; recognises that this is part of a trend of metrication of traditional British phrases; believes that, given that a ton is greater in weight than a tonne, this understates the Chancellor's commitment to action; accepts that there is merit in using some metric units for measurement, but regrets the unnecessary metrication of traditional British phrases; and calls on the BBC and other media to cease the metrication of traditional phrases forthwith before people end up being exhorted not to give another 25.4 millimetres rather than not giving another inch.
Signatures (7)
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.
Hemming, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 March 2012
Halfon, Robert
Conservative
Signed on
20 March 2012
Hoey, Kate
Labour
Signed on
20 March 2012
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on
21 March 2012
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on
20 March 2012
Mulholland, Greg
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 March 2012
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.