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British companies and the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas

EDM (Early Day Motion) 651: tabled on 17 January 2025

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 28 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House stands with the people of Ukraine against the illegal invasion and occupation of their country by Russia; believes that sanctions on Russian exports and, in particular, Russian-produced fossil fuels, are necessary to help reduce the ability of Russia to fund its ongoing invasion; welcomes that the UK Government has prohibited the importation of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the UK; notes with concern, however, that British companies continue to be involved in the transport and sale of Russian LNG from Russia to other countries; further notes with extreme concern that it has been reported that Glasgow-based corporation Seapeak Maritime Glasgow Ltd own and operate six tankers transporting Russian LNG and at least 12 tankers transporting Russian gas through the Arctic Ocean have protection and indemnity insurance provided by UK-based insurers, including North of England P&I Association, Standard P&I Club per Charles Taylor & Co, and UK P&I Club; believes that companies involved in the sale and exportation of Russian LNG should not be eligible for Government assistance, financial or otherwise; and calls on the UK Government to close current loop-holes that allow British-based companies to transport Russian LNG despite previous sanctions.

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.

Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 February 2025
Bath
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 March 2025
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 March 2025
Wokingham
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 March 2025
Richmond Park
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 March 2025
Twickenham
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 March 2025
Edinburgh West
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 25 March 2025
Brighton Pavilion
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 25 March 2025
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 25 March 2025
Ceredigion Preseli
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 25 March 2025
Caerfyrddin
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 25 March 2025
Ynys Môn
Smart, Lisa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 March 2025
Hazel Grove
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 March 2025
Orkney and Shetland
Bennett, Alison
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 April 2025
Mid Sussex
Voaden, Caroline
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 April 2025
South Devon
Collins, Victoria
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 April 2025
Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Morgan, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 April 2025
North Shropshire
Mathew, Brian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 April 2025
Melksham and Devizes
Wrigley, Martin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 April 2025
Newton Abbot
Franklin, Zöe
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 29 April 2025
Guildford
Murray, Susan
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 30 April 2025
Mid Dunbartonshire
Darling, Steve
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 May 2025
Torbay

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.