Motion text
That this House welcomes the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, that the country will hold elections for its Shura Advisory Council next October; recognises that these elections are an important step, as they will allow Qatari citizens to elect Shura Council members for the first time; expresses the hope for the fair and free conduct of these elections; and looks forward to further democratic reform in Qatar as a result.
Signatures (12)
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.
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 November 2020
Amess, Sir David
Conservative
Signed on
3 November 2020
Tami, Mark
Labour
Signed on
3 November 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
4 November 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 November 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
4 November 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 November 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
9 November 2020
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 November 2020
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
9 November 2020
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 November 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
30 December 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.