LEGAL AID SPENDING - 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 notes the need to make savings in the Ministry of Justice's budget; is concerned by the overwhelmingly critical response to the Government's proposals for legal aid, and the impact those proposals will have on access to justice, the integrity of the justice system and the survival of high street solicitors and the independent Bar; and calls on the Government to work with the professions to find alternative savings.

Signatures (62)

Supporters (61)
Withdrawn signatures (1)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.

Lucas, Caroline

Brighton, Pavilion

Davis, Mr David

Haltemprice and Howden

Champion, Sarah

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Bottomley, Sir Peter

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

Abbott, Ms Diane

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Begg, Dame Anne

Blomfield, Paul

Sheffield Central

Blunkett, Mr David

Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough

Brown, Mr Nicholas

Newcastle upon Tyne East

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

West Lancashire

Leyton and Wanstead

Cunningham, Alex

Heywood and Middleton

Holborn and St Pancras

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Gilmore, Sheila

Glindon, Mrs Mary

Godsiff, Mr Roger

Birmingham, Hall Green

Hancock, Mr Mike

Portsmouth South

Harvey, Sir Nick

Liberal Democrat

Hepburn, Mr Stephen

Lanark and Hamilton East

Howarth, Mr George

Jackson, Glenda

Hampstead and Kilburn

Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle

Lammy, Mr David

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Love, Mr Andrew

McCrea, Dr William

Democratic Unionist Party

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

Meacher, Mr Michael

Oldham West and Royton

Meale, Sir Alan

Ellesmere Port and Neston

Morden, Jessica

Morrice, Graeme

Osborne, Sandra

Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Erith and Thamesmead

Ritchie, Ms Margaret

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Rotheram, Steve

Liverpool, Walton

Ruddock, Dame Joan

Lewisham, Deptford

Democratic Unionist Party

Skinner, Mr Dennis

Liberal Democrat

Kingston upon Hull East

Stoke-on-Trent North

Liberal Democrat

Williamson, Chris

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.

Howarth, Sir Gerald