Co-operative businesses 250 years after Robert Owen

Early day motion 265, tabled 30 June 2021 by Geraint Davies (Labour). Signed by 10 members.

That this House notes that the UK co-operative movement has grown to a combined annual turnover of £38.2 billion and has increased by £340 million in the last year; notes that over 7,000 independent co-operatives in the UK are owned by over 14 million members and 241,714 employees; recognises the contribution of the co-operative sector in response to the national effort against the effects of the coronavirus pandemic; further recognises the role co-operatives can play in rebuilding the economy in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis; notes that Co-operatives Fortnight takes place from 21 June until 4 July 2021; recognises that 2021 marks 250 years since the birth of Robert Owen and notes his contribution and legacy as the father of co-operation; and urges the Government to take steps to increase the size of the co-operative sector.

Signatures by party: Labour 3, Scottish National Party 3, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.