Motion text
That this House acknowledges that the Commonwealth of Australia is fighting one of its worst bushfire seasons, fuelled by record-breaking temperatures and months of severe drought; recognises that the heart-breaking and vicious bushfire crisis is affecting states and territories right across the Commonwealth of Australia; sends its heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives; regrets that almost 2000 homes have been lost, millions of hectares of land have been scorched and many communities have been raised to the ground; pays tribute to all those members of the emergency services who have worked so hard to save the lives of both people and animals; acknowledges with thanks, the many volunteers who have put themselves in harm’s way to try and help fight the fires and save lives; notes with sadness that millions of animals have lost their lives; reiterates the words of condolence and sorrow expressed by Her Majesty, the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and Mr Speaker; re-dedicates itself to taking whatever measures are necessary to protect and defend the planet for future generations; and calls on the UK Government to redouble its efforts and provide as much support and assistance to Australia as possible, in the days and weeks ahead.
Signatures (39)
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.
Jones, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
7 January 2020
West, Catherine
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2020
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
8 January 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 January 2020
Streeting, Wes
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 January 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 January 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 January 2020
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 January 2020
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2020
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 January 2020
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 January 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
8 January 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 January 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 January 2020
Sobel, Alex
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2020
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2020
Green, Kate
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2020
Peacock, Stephanie
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2020
Lammy, Mr David
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2020
Davey, Sir Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 January 2020
Gray, James
Conservative
Signed on
9 January 2020
Zeichner, Daniel
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2020
Crouch, Tracey
Conservative
Signed on
9 January 2020
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2020
Antoniazzi, Tonia
Labour
Signed on
14 January 2020
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 January 2020
Perkins, Mr Toby
Labour
Signed on
15 January 2020
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
16 January 2020
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
16 January 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 January 2020
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 January 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 January 2020
Anderson, Fleur
Labour
Signed on
20 January 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
20 January 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
24 January 2020
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 January 2020
Hendrick, Sir Mark
Labour
Signed on
3 February 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.