Motion text
That this House recognises the importance of the aviation industry to the national and regional economies of the UK; acknowledges the aviation industry's efforts to achieve sustainability and specifically its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in line with the Government's overall target for the UK; acknowledges the immense impact of the covid-19 pandemic on aviation and connected sectors including leisure and tourism; understands that there will likely be a lag in the recovery of these sectors when lockdown restrictions are lifted and that this will require continued support from Government; recognises the industry’s need for advance notice of changes to accommodate the long planning horizon for restoring services; notes with concern the announcement of large numbers of redundancies in the sector; is concerned about the impact of the covid-19 crisis on the future of the industry and its ability to achieve its sustainability objectives; notes the importance of Government measures such as the job retention scheme to aviation businesses; and urges the Government and the aviation industry to work together on a solution that provides the necessary support through the crisis, protects jobs and ensures that the industry can achieve sustainability.
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.
McKinnell, Catherine
Labour
Signed on
7 May 2020
Brady, Sir Graham
Conservative
Signed on
7 May 2020
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2020
Spellar, John
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2020
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 May 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Fovargue, Yvonne
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2020
Cooper, Rosie
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2020
McDonagh, Siobhain
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2020
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 May 2020
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 May 2020
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 May 2020
Eagle, Maria
Labour
Signed on
13 May 2020
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
13 May 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
13 May 2020
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 May 2020
Sunderland, James
Conservative
Signed on
13 May 2020
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
13 May 2020
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
18 May 2020
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 May 2020
Tami, Mark
Labour
Signed on
18 May 2020
Wragg, Mr William
Conservative
Signed on
18 May 2020
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
14 May 2020
Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma
Labour
Signed on
14 May 2020
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
18 May 2020
Butler, Dawn
Labour
Signed on
18 May 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
21 May 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Independent
Signed on
8 June 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
2 July 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
20 July 2020
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
1 September 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
Sultana, Zarah
Labour
Signed on
8 March 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.