VAT ON STATIC HOLIDAY CARAVANS - 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 recognises that static caravans and their associated industries make a significant contribution to the UK economy; notes that more than three million trips were made in owned caravans in 2010, contributing 334 million to UK tourism particularly in rural and coastal areas; further notes that UK static caravan manufacturers make more than 95 per cent of those sold in the UK and that more than 7,000 people work directly for manufacturers and suppliers in addition to 26,500 employed directly by holiday parks; believes that the sale of static caravans is an important element in the survival of holiday parks; further notes with concern that the Government estimates the imposition of VAT on static holiday caravans will reduce demand by 30 per cent; is concerned that such a tax would have a devastating effect on jobs, UK tourism, investment and growth; and therefore calls on the Government to reject plans for a static holiday caravan VAT change.

Signatures (88)

Supporters (85)
Withdrawn signatures (3)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.

Stuart, Mr Graham

Beverley and Holderness

Davis, Mr David

Haltemprice and Howden

Brigg and Goole

Liberal Democrat

Argyll and Bute

Liberal Democrat

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

Anderson, Mr David

Betts, Mr Clive

Sheffield South East

Blackman-Woods, Roberta

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Brooke, Annette

Liberal Democrat

Mid Dorset and North Poole

Campbell, Mr Gregory

Democratic Unionist Party

East Londonderry

Campbell, Sir Menzies

Liberal Democrat

North East Fife

Carswell, Mr Douglas

North Ayrshire and Arran

Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill

3 September 2012

West Lancashire

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

Leyton and Wanstead

Cunningham, Alex

Cunningham, Mr Jim

Cunningham, Tony

Heywood and Middleton

Dodds, Mr Nigel

Democratic Unionist Party

Donaldson, Mr Jeffrey M.

Democratic Unionist Party

Doran, Mr Frank

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Edwards, Jonathan

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

Engel, Natascha

North East Derbyshire

Liberal Democrat

North West Durham

Glindon, Mrs Mary

Godsiff, Mr Roger

Birmingham, Hall Green

North Wiltshire

Hanson, Mr David

Liberal Democrat

Birmingham, Yardley

Henderson, Gordon

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Hopkins, Kelvin

Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle

Kingston upon Hull North

Jones, Mr Marcus

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Lucas, Caroline

Brighton, Pavilion

Marsden, Mr Gordon

Blackpool South

McCrea, Dr William

Democratic Unionist Party

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

Meale, Sir Alan

Mitchell, Austin

Morrice, Graeme

Morecambe and Lunesdale

Morris, Grahame M.

Osborne, Sandra

Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Democratic Unionist Party

Tiverton and Honiton

Ritchie, Ms Margaret

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Rotheram, Steve

Liverpool, Walton

Sanders, Mr Adrian

Liberal Democrat

Democratic Unionist Party

Democratic Unionist Party

Skinner, Mr Dennis

Alyn and Deeside

Tredinnick, David

Kingston upon Hull East

Vickers, Martin

Scottish National Party

Whittaker, Craig

Whittingdale, Mr John

Williams, Mr Mark

Liberal Democrat

Democratic Unionist Party

Scottish National Party

Perth and North Perthshire

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.

Knight, Mr Greg

5 September 2012

Manchester Central

Knight, Mr Greg