Motion text
This House notes that an estimated 900,000 pupils in the UK aged between five and 19 suffer from bowel and bladder problems such as bedwetting, constipation and soiling; observes that a recent study by YouGov found that among children aged 11 to 16 who experience such conditions, 30 per cent said that they have had to take time off school, 25 per cent said that they have struggled to concentrate in lessons, 27 per cent said that their school does not understand their bladder or bowel problems and 17 per cent said that they have missed lessons; is concerned that 22 per cent of those pupils polled are only allowed to use the toilet during break time, 50 per cent rely on the discretion of the teacher to go to the toilet during lesson time, 40 per cent only use the toilet when desperate and 5 per cent avoid using school toilets altogether; is further concerned about the potential effect of this situation on the health, education and basic dignity of pupils; and urges Ministers to review policy and practice in this area, to issue updated guidance to schools on the appropriate management of continence issues and to provide the resources to ensure that such guidance can be fully implemented and monitored.
Signatures (17)
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.
Cooper, Rosie
Labour
Signed on
17 July 2019
Jones, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
18 July 2019
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
18 July 2019
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
18 July 2019
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 July 2019
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
18 July 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 July 2019
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on
22 July 2019
Hopkins, Kelvin
Independent
Signed on
22 July 2019
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
23 July 2019
Gaffney, Hugh
Labour
Signed on
23 July 2019
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
24 July 2019
Crausby, Sir David
Labour
Signed on
24 July 2019
Cable, Sir Vince
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
1 August 2019
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
23 August 2019
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on
23 August 2019
Skinner, Mr Dennis
Labour
Signed on
4 September 2019
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.