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A Dyslexic Life campaign

EDM (Early Day Motion) 571: tabled on 14 November 2022

Tabled in the 2022-23 session.

This motion has been signed by 30 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House welcomes A Dyslexic Life campaign, which originated in Na h-Eileanan an Iar and has gained traction in Scotland and across the UK; recognises that one in 10 people have dyslexia and notably over five in 10 prisoners have dyslexia; calls on the UK Government to support the Private Members Bill entitled Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill which will apply in England, but hopes that similar bills will be introduced in the devolved nations; commends those educational institutions which proactively screen and assess children for dyslexia; welcomes training for teachers to recognise signs of dyslexia; and commends the work of teachers and parents who actively assist children with dyslexia.

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.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 21 November 2022
Hayes and Harlington
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on 21 November 2022
Glasgow Central
Grady, Patrick
Independent
Signed on 24 November 2022
Glasgow North
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 28 November 2022
York Central
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on 7 December 2022
Motherwell and Wishaw
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on 7 December 2022
Edinburgh North and Leith
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on 7 December 2022
West Dunbartonshire
Hancock, Matt
Independent
Signed on 7 December 2022
West Suffolk
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on 7 December 2022
Dunfermline and West Fife
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on 7 December 2022
Islington North
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on 8 December 2022
East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow
MacAskill, Kenny
Alba Party
Signed on 8 December 2022
East Lothian
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 9 December 2022
South Antrim
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on 9 December 2022
North Ayrshire and Arran
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on 12 December 2022
Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on 12 December 2022
East Dunbartonshire
Sheerman, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on 13 December 2022
Huddersfield
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on 13 December 2022
Rochdale
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on 6 January 2023
Linlithgow and East Falkirk
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 January 2023
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 January 2023
Arfon
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 January 2023
Ceredigion
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on 20 March 2023
Liverpool, West Derby
Green, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 April 2023
Chesham and Amersham

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.