Repatriation of UK nationals from countries that have closed borders - Early Day Motions

House of Commons

Tabled 18 March 2020
2019-21 Session

There has been an amendment to this EDM.

That this House notes that as a result of the covid-19 outbreak, a number of countries have closed their borders to contain the virus; notes that as a result many UK subjects are stranded; calls on the Government to negotiate with all countries where borders have closed, ways of repatriating UK nationals, in particular the most vulnerable; and calls on the UK Government to utilise civilian and military assets where appropriate to facilitate repatriation.

Signatures (49)

Supporters (49)
Withdrawn Signatures (0)

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.

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

Eshalomi, Florence

Williams, Hywel

Saville Roberts, Liz

Liberal Democrat

Slaughter, Andy

Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M

Democratic Unionist Party

Jardine, Christine

Liberal Democrat

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Lucas, Caroline

McLaughlin, Anne

Scottish National Party

Scottish National Party

Liberal Democrat

Democratic Unionist Party

Ribeiro-Addy, Bell

Crawley, Angela

Scottish National Party

Carmichael, Mr Alistair

Liberal Democrat

Eastwood, Colum

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Chapman, Douglas

Scottish National Party

Docherty-Hughes, Martin

Scottish National Party

Liberal Democrat

Scottish National Party

Liberal Democrat

Lammy, Mr David

Yasin, Mohammad

Sheerman, Mr Barry

Rosindell, Andrew

Morgan, Mr Stephen

Scottish National Party

Davey, Sir Edward

Liberal Democrat

Robinson, Gavin

Democratic Unionist Party

Scottish National Party

There are no withdrawn signatures for this Motion

Amendments (1)

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"In Line 2 after 'stranded;' insert 'further notes that UK nationals in Peru and New Zealand have been particularly patient and this House looks forward to their return home;'."

Tabled 24 March 2020