Motion text
That this House recognises the need to support small businesses due to the continued impact of covid-19 and lockdown restrictions; welcomes the idea of a Pay the Postage Scheme to help small businesses compete with larger retailers during the lucrative Christmas season; notes that free postage offers from online shopping giants compounds an already difficult climate; further notes that postage paid by the Government would incentivise shoppers to purchase individual items from different, independent businesses and to shop small from home; and calls on the Government to remove the delivery cost burden facing small businesses and introduce this initiative as a way to stimulate traffic to their sites.
Signatures (16)
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.
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
13 November 2020
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 November 2020
Davey, Ed
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 November 2020
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 November 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 November 2020
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
17 November 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
17 November 2020
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
17 November 2020
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 November 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 November 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 November 2020
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 November 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
18 November 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 November 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 November 2020
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on
10 December 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.