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Members of the House of Commons can promote "Early Day Motions" (EDMs).
While these are not often debated, they provide a means for other MPs to express their views on a subject, and so are a tool in influencing Governmental policy. In Parliamentary session 2006/7, Lindsay Hoyle MP sponsored the following EDM.
EDM 1004 of Session 2006/7
"That this House recognises the importance of bridleways for horse-riders to exercise in safety and enjoy the countryside; notes that many bridleways are in poor condition or are abused by people using motorised vehicles; and calls on the Government actively to promote the use of bridleways, ensuring that those who use bridleways inappropriately are fined, to look to extend the number of bridleways across the country and to ensure that existing bridleways are kept open and are well-maintained for horse-riders." |
See how your MP voted in a similarly worded EDM 2332 in 2005/6 which had the support of 211 MPs.
As this session of Parliament has now ended, it is now too late to affect these results, but it's never too late to write to your MP to seek to change an opinion!
See also an identically worded EDM for 2007/8.
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| Results - MPs in Hertfordshire |
| Constituency | Member | Signed |
| Broxbourne | Charles Walker | No |
| Hemel Hempstead | Mike Penning | Yes |
| Hertford and Stortford | Mark Prisk | No, but signed EDM 55 |
| Hertsmere | James Clappison | Yes |
| Hitchin & Harpenden | Rt Hon Peter Lilley | No, but signed EDM 55 |
| North East Hertfordshire | Oliver Heald | No, as EDM 55 better. |
| St Albans | Anne Main | No, as EDM 55 better. |
| Stevenage | Barbara Follett | No, gvt |
| South West Hertfordshire | David Gauke | No |
| Watford | Claire Ward | No, gvt |
| Welwyn Hatfield | Grant Shapps | No, as EDM 55 better. |
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| Total signatures: 59 (at end of session) |
| 'Support' means the MP has written to say he supports the aims but doesn't sign EDMs either as a matter of policy or because he is part of the Government. |
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