Motion text
That this House notes that migrant communities, who are disproportionately at risk of exclusion, stigma and discrimination, are not currently receiving the necessary safeguards; further notes that the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians, and Doctors of the World have called on the Government to suspend the National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015 and 2017 and all associated immigration checks and data sharing; believes that it is vital that a clear message is sent to migrant communities that they can seek care when they need it, that they are included in society and have a part to play in response to this crisis; and therefore calls on the Government to suspend all NHS charging for migrants, suspend all data sharing between health services and the Home Office, implement a firewall to ensure that patient data will not be shared with the Home Office or other bodies for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and launch an information campaign to ensure both NHS staff and the public are aware of these changes and that it is safe for people to seek care, particularly aimed at migrant communities across the UK.
Signatures (33)
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.
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 April 2020
Sultana, Zarah
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
22 April 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 April 2020
Davey, Sir Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 April 2020
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 April 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Winter, Beth
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Howarth, Sir George
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2020
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
27 April 2020
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
27 April 2020
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 April 2020
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
27 April 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 April 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 April 2020
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
28 April 2020
Huq, Dr Rupa
Labour
Signed on
29 April 2020
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
4 May 2020
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
4 May 2020
Ali, Tahir
Labour
Signed on
4 May 2020
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on
5 May 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 May 2020
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
5 May 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.