Motion text
That this House celebrates and commends the continued hard work of postmasters and mistresses in rural communities across the beautiful Morecambe Bay, Lune Valley and Westmorland; recognises and thanks them for their commitment to their communities; highlights the importance of their public service in connecting communities; emphasises their necessity in ensuring older people in particular are able to communicate with family and friends, see their neighbours, and access vital services including banking; finds it regrettable that their hard work to provide this service has been put under pressure by low remuneration, higher bills and economic instability under the previous Government; welcomes postmasters and mistresses finally receiving justice following the Horizon scandal and thanks the government for funding the compensation they deserve; and thanks hardworking village postmasters and mistresses, who have proudly continued to serve their communities to the gratitude of this House.
Signatures (11)
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.
Collinge, Lizzi
Labour
Signed on
11 November 2024
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
12 November 2024
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 November 2024
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 November 2024
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
13 November 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 November 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.