Early Day Motions

World Sight Day 2025

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2079: tabled on 20 October 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 20 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes that World Sight Day 2025 was marked on 9 October 2025; highlights that the day is dedicated to raising awareness about vision impairment, blindness and the general importance of eye health; recognises the need for regular eye examinations, early intervention and access to eye care for all; further highlights efforts to eliminate preventable blindness and improve the quality of sight for all individuals; and urges the Government to take stronger and more immediate action to improve the provision and accessibility of eyesight health services across the country.

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.

Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 17 October 2025
Strangford
Primary
Jogee, Adam
Labour
Signed on 21 October 2025
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 21 October 2025
East Londonderry
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
St Ives
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 21 October 2025
North Herefordshire
Leishman, Brian
Independent
Signed on 22 October 2025
Alloa and Grangemouth

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

Khan, Ayoub
Independent
Signed on 22 October 2025
Birmingham Perry Barr
Adam, Shockat
Independent
Signed on 22 October 2025
Leicester South
Swann, Robin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 22 October 2025
South Antrim
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 23 October 2025
Ceredigion Preseli
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 23 October 2025
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 23 October 2025
Ynys Môn
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 23 October 2025
Caerfyrddin
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 23 October 2025
Brighton Pavilion
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 23 October 2025
Waveney Valley
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 23 October 2025
Bristol Central
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 October 2025
Edinburgh West
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on 27 October 2025
Harrow East
Maskell, Rachael
Independent
Signed on 28 October 2025
York Central
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 13 November 2025
Romford

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.