Motion text
That this House expresses concern and condemnation of any attempt by the Government to reduce aid spending by ending the UK’s commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) on Overseas Development Assistance; notes that the 0.7 per cent target was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1970, was first achieved by the UK in 2013, has been met every year since, and is currently enshrined in law through the International Development Act 2015; recognises that maintaining the commitment was part of the Conservative Party manifesto the Government was elected on in December 2019; acknowledges the significant cross-party support for the commitment with a further six parties supporting spending 0.7 per cent of GNI on aid at the last general election; notes that the Independent Commission for Aid Impact has found that the Government’s approach to managing the target has become increasingly effective and well-coordinated; understands that UK aid spending makes a significant contribution to the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, tackling global challenges such as eradicating poverty, promoting gender inequality, and taking action on climate change; is deeply worried that the UK aid budget is already experiencing drastic reductions due to the fall in GNI which will be compounded by the end of the 0.7 per cent commitment; believes that it is unacceptable to turn to neglect the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, particularly while the covid-19 pandemic drives more people into poverty; and calls on the Government to live up to its international responsibilities and maintain the 0.7 per cent aid commitment.
Signatures (63)
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.
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 November 2020
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Doogan, Dave
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Smith, Alyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
26 November 2020
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
26 November 2020
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Gray, Neil
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Black, Mhairi
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Blackford, Ian
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Crawley, Angela
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
26 November 2020
Flynn, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Hosie, Stewart
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 November 2020
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Hopkins, Rachel
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 November 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 November 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 November 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
30 November 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
30 November 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
2 December 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
7 December 2020
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
17 December 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 January 2021
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
28 April 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.