PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
10th anniversary of Rana Plaza collapse (19 April 2023)

Motion Details

That this House marks the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster on 24 April 2013, which claimed the lives of 1,134 people, injured around 2,500, and impacted countless livelihoods; recognises and commends Bangladesh for its subsequent efforts to transform the safety and sustainability of its garment sector, with an emphasis on good working conditions; notes that Bangladesh has 187 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified green factories, including half the world's top 100 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified green factories; and urges all countries and fashion brands to raise standards for the environment and for workers.

Sponsored by:
Sir Stephen Timms (Labour)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Labour
8
38%
 
 
Independent
5
24%
 
 
Conservative
3
14%
 
 
Plaid Cymru
2
10%
 
 
Scottish National Party
2
10%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
1
5%
 
Sponsor List (21 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Lab
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney
Lab
Hilary Benn
Leeds South
Con
Bob Blackman
Harrow East
Ind
Richard Burgon
Leeds East
Con
Dr Lisa Cameron
Ind
Jonathan Edwards
Ind
Margaret Ferrier
Lab
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham
Lab
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington
Lab
Rachael Maskell
York Central
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
Con
Sir Mike Penning
PC
Liz Saville Roberts
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
SNP
Chris Stephens
SNP
Alison Thewliss
Lab
Sir Stephen Timms (Sponsor)
East Ham
Lab
Jon Trickett
Normanton and Hemsworth
Ind
Claudia Webbe
PC
Hywel Williams
Lab
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford

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