Motion text
That this House honours the courageous servicemen and women, scientists and civilians who have been affected by atomic testing programs since the first nuclear explosion took place 75 years ago on 16 July 1945; understands that over the last 75 years there has been in excess of 2,000 nuclear tests across the world; recognises that nuclear testing has drastically changed the global geopolitical landscape; remembers the sacrifices of the 22,000 UK servicemen who took part in testing programmes, many of whom died at a young age, leaving families and descendants with congenital defects; commends the work of LABRATS, an international organisation which supports and represents people who have been affected by the tests; and calls on the UK Government to officially recognise the sacrifice of UK servicemen by awarding medals and compensation.
Signatures (13)
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.
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 July 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
16 July 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
17 July 2020
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
20 July 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 July 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 July 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 July 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 July 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on
5 January 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.