Motion text
That this House congratulates the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as it marks its 125th year in shaping India's development journey; notes that this year, more than ever before, the CII will continue to proactively transform Indian industry's role in nation building not only in India but in the UK as well; thanks the CII for its role in representing Indian industry in the UK; recognises the huge contribution made by the 850 Indian companies in the UK by creating over 110,793 jobs and contributing £41.2 billion in revenue, noting the encouraging figures published in the India Meets Britain Tracker of CII and Grant Thornton; and urges the Governments of India and the UK to enter into a free trade agreement to encourage preferential economic partnership between the two countries.
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.
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
12 September 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 September 2020
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
Spellar, John
Labour
Signed on
16 September 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
8 October 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 October 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on
12 October 2020
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 October 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
14 October 2020
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
19 October 2020
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 October 2020
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
2 November 2020
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.