Dawn Butler

That this House notes that London TravelWatch is required to consult on London Underground's proposal to close station ticket offices at Gunnersbury, Harlesden, Harrow and Wealdstone, Kensal Green, Kenton, Kew Gardens, North Wembley, Queen's Park, Stonebridge Park, South Kenton a

13 Jan 2016

That this House is deeply concerned that a recent survey of popular restaurant chains who collectively operate over 9,000 outlets nationwide found that only a quarter of such employers ruled out cancelling shifts without notice; notes that this practice, known as shift-shafting,

30 Nov 2015

That this House expresses its solidarity with the global campaign against low pay and poor working conditions faced by employees of the fast food giant McDonald's; notes that the majority of the company's workforce in the UK is employed on zero hours contracts, many on the minimu

15 Sept 2015

That this House notes the recent Ofgem report calling on all energy suppliers to treat prepayment meter (PPM) customers fairly; further notes that households need more support in switching to different tariffs and method of supply; believes that companies should abolish the charg

2 Jul 2015

That this House welcomes the increased legal minimum age of sale for tobacco products from 16 to 18 years of age; notes that according to a recent survey by the British Retail Consortium retail crime has increased by 50 per cent.; further notes that retailers are concerned they m

24 Oct 2007

That this House congratulates BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Brent South, the largest such temple outside India, on the anniversary of their centenary; further congratulates them on the amazing event held in a packed Wembley Arena in the presence of his Holiness Pramukh Swami M

8 Oct 2007

That this House supports young people's call for an end to negative representations of youth; applauds the work of organisations such as the British Youth Council and online charity YouthNet that empower young people to speak out on issues that they say affect them; acknowledges

10 Jul 2007

That this House notes the decision of Conservative members of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) to vote against paying the London Living Wage to cleaners contracted to LFEPA at a recent meeting of the Fire Authority's Finance Committee; condemns the Conserv

11 Jun 2007

That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of the current hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington becoming the first ethnic minority woman to be elected to Parliament; notes that the Fawcett Society's research shows that two decades later, ethnic minority women are

23 May 2007

That this House congratulates Brent police for their successful operation to tackle serious drug related crime on the South Kilburn Estate; notes that this was the result of information and cooperation by local people speaking out against gang leaders and the confidence they have

18 Apr 2007