Motion text
That this House notes with surprise and concern the decision by HSBC Bank Plc and Standard Chartered Plc to support China’s proposals for a new National Security Law in Hong Kong; recognises that financial institutions, particularly those enjoying the benefits and protections of being based in the UK, have a duty to uphold and promote democratic principles and human rights around the world, wherever they may trade; warns that the proposed National Security Law is likely to be in direct breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration; and calls on the Government to set out the measures it will take to encourage HSBC and Standard Chartered to review their support for that proposed legislation from the Chinese Communist Party, which has a serial record of violating human rights and undermining democratic principles.
Signatures (21)
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.
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
16 June 2020
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
16 June 2020
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 June 2020
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
16 June 2020
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 June 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 June 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
16 June 2020
Hollinrake, Kevin
Conservative
Signed on
16 June 2020
Stringer, Graham
Labour
Signed on
16 June 2020
Davies, Geraint
Labour
Signed on
16 June 2020
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
16 June 2020
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 June 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 June 2020
Lewis, Dr Julian
Conservative
Signed on
17 June 2020
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 June 2020
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 June 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 June 2020
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 June 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 June 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 June 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.