GOVERNORSHIP OF HONG KONG - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House congratulates the Right honourable Christopher Patten on his appointment as the next Governor of Hong Kong and wishes him every success in this crucial role; notes the difficult task ahead and the care with which relations between Britain, Hong Kong and China need to be handled; recognises with satisfaction that Chris Patten has committed himself to safeguarding the future interests of the people of Hong Kong and welcomes his strong personal commitment to freedom of the individual, democracy and universal suffrage; and urges Mr Patten and Her Majesty's Government to work with China to ensure that by 1997 Hong Kong is established as a free and democratic society as well as a prosperous, vigorous economy because both together will be the best basis for the continuing stability and confidence on which the pledge of one nation, two systems, must rest.

Signatures (57)

Supporters (56)
Withdrawn signatures (1)

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.

Mitchell, Mr Austin

Ainsworth, Mr Bob

Coventry North East

Liberal Democrat

Liverpool, Mossley Hill

Arnold, Mr Jacques

Atkinson, Mr David

Bournemouth East

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

Ulster Unionist Party

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Bray, Dr Jeremy

Motherwell South

Liberal Democrat

Clark, Dr Michael

Clifton-Brown, Mr Geoffrey

Cirencester and Tewkesbury

Colvin, Michael

Romsey and Waterside

Congdon, Mr David

Croydon North East

Cormack, Sir Patrick

South Staffordshire

Couchman, James

Brentford and Isleworth

Evans, Mr Nigel

Gallie, Mr Phil

Gorman, Mrs Teresa

Grylls, Sir Michael

North West Surrey

Liberal Democrat

Southwark and Bermondsey

Johnston, Sir Russell

Liberal Democrat

Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

Kennedy, Mr Charles

Liberal Democrat

Ross, Cromarty and Skye

Liverpool, Broadgreen

Khabra, Mr Piara S

Ealing, Southall

Knox, Sir David

Staffordshire Moorlands

Lawrence, Sir Ivan

Lester, Sir James

Liberal Democrat

Mackinlay, Andrew

Maitland, Lady Olga

Sutton and Cheam

Mandelson, Peter

Powell, William

Robathan, Mr Andrew

Rowe, Mr Andrew

Bethnal Green and Stepney

Smyth, The Rev Martin

Ulster Unionist Party

Steel, Sir David

Liberal Democrat

Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale

Stephen, Michael

Thornton, Sir Malcolm

Townsend, Sir Cyril

Liberal Democrat

Walker, Sir Cecil

Ulster Unionist Party

Wallace, Mr Jim

Liberal Democrat

Orkney and Shetland

Waterson, Mr Nigel

Wright, Dr Tony

Cannock and Burntwood

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

Nicholson, Emma

Torridge and West Devon