Information between 23rd March 2024 - 12th April 2024
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Jim Shannon voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Democratic Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Jim Shannon voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Democratic Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 39 Noes - 257 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Jim Shannon voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Democratic Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Jim Shannon voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 257 Noes - 38 |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (88 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Israel and Gaza
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (56 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: RNLI Bicentenary
Jim Shannon contributed 2 speeches (1,060 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Transport |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: People Granted Asylum: Government Support
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (93 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Westminster Hall |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Cavity Wall Insulation
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (1,146 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Cross-Solent Ferries
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (98 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Transport |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Disability Benefits
Jim Shannon contributed 3 speeches (833 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Work and Pensions |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Cyber-security and UK Democracy
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (158 words) Monday 25th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Women’s State Pension Age
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (167 words) Monday 25th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]
Jim Shannon contributed 4 speeches (1,139 words) Report stage Monday 25th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Taiwan Strait
Jim Shannon contributed 2 speeches (143 words) Monday 25th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Rented Housing: Older People
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 26th March 2024 Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps he is taking to help individuals aged over 65 living in rented accommodation. Answered by Jacob Young - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) The Renters (Reform) Bill is currently making its way through Parliament. It will deliver the Government’s commitment to a fairer private rented sector in England, improving the system for responsible tenants and good faith landlords. |
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Asthma
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 26th March 2024 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance her Department plans to issue to asthmatic people on projected high pollen levels this summer. Answered by Maria Caulfield - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) (Minister for Women) At present, NHS England has no plans to issue guidance to asthmatic people on projected high pollen levels this summer. However, the National Health Service website contains advice on asthma, which includes advice on understanding and managing triggers, such as pollen. The NHS site also links to Asthma and Lung UK’s advice on asthma management, which contains more detailed information on managing triggers, and how best to reduce risk when pollen levels are high. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has new capabilities for monitoring real-time pollen levels for this year’s pollen season. This adds to the UKHSA’s Real-time Syndromic Surveillance, which includes the monitoring of presentations of asthma to the NHS. The UKHSA also provides weekly updates via publicly available surveillance bulletins, which are available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/syndromic-surveillance-systems-and-analyses. In addition to this work, the Met Office provides alerts and advice when pollen levels are high. These alerts provide valuable information on pollen levels over the next five days for asthmatics and hayfever sufferers, so they can appropriately modify their planned future activities, and ensure they use or have their medication with them. |
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Sports: Artificial Intelligence
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 26th March 2024 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the sporting industry. Answered by Stuart Andrew - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The government is committed to using technology to help drive increased participation at every level, as well as economic growth in the sector. The government will continue to work with both the technology and the sport sectors to help identify innovative, inclusive digital solutions which help increase participation and activity. On artificial intelligence specifically, for the development of the National AI Strategy and the AI regulation white paper, the government engaged with hundreds of businesses across a range of sectors, including civil society. We will continue this engagement to understand the impacts AI may have on different industries.
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Measles: Diagnosis
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 26th March 2024 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many diagnoses of measles there have been in the last 12 months. Answered by Maria Caulfield - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) (Minister for Women) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) publishes routine data on laboratory confirmed measles. Between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023, there have been 368 laboratory confirmed cases in the England. From 1 October 2023, there have been 730 laboratory confirmed measles cases reported in England. The 2023 data is available at the following link: As part of the national incident response, 2024 data is currently being published weekly at the following link: |
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Pensions: Young People
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 26th March 2024 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he is taking steps to encourage young people under the age of 18 to opt in to pensions. Answered by Paul Maynard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) The 2017 Review of Automatic Enrolment (AE) sets out our ambition to reduce the qualifying age for AE below 22, so that younger workers can begin to save as soon as they join the labour market.
The government supported the Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Act 2023 which gives us the legislative powers to implement this expansion of AE subject to consultation with employers and workers. Government is committed to make this change in the mid-2020s.
In the meantime, the current AE framework allows workers who are not automatic enrolled to opt-in to a workplace pension, including those below age 22, and many employers already choose to enrol those workers. |
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Human Papillomavirus: Vaccination
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 26th March 2024 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to encourage the uptake of HPV vaccinations in schools. Answered by Maria Caulfield - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) (Minister for Women) National Health Service Commissioned School Aged Immunisation Service providers have robust catch-up plans in place for the adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme based on population need, utilising opportunities from the move to one dose in September 2023. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) works closely with several charities to develop resources that can be used to raise awareness of HPV. UKHSA also publishes annual statistics to support local NHS teams in developing plans to improve HPV uptake and reduce inequalities. NHS England has improved digital communications on vaccinations, including expanding the NHS app, and improved vaccine access outside of schools through community clinics at convenient times and locations. UKHSA produces a number HPV resources which are available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hpv-vaccination-programme Other materials are available on the UKHSA Health Publications website in a range of language and accessible formats, which are available at the following link: |
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Falkland Islands
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 26th March 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has had recent discussions with his European Union counterparts on the July 2023 summit declaration between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States that referred to the Falklands Islands as Islas Malvinas. Answered by David Rutley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We engage in multilateral and bilateral fora, including with the European Union and its Member States, in support of the Falkland Islanders' right of self-determination. Following publication of the EU - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Summit communiqué, the EU publicly clarified their position has not changed. We will, in all fora at which the UK is present, continue to insist on the use of the name that the Islanders recognise and wish to use: the Falkland Islands. This reflects the UK's unequivocal commitment to upholding the Falkland Islanders' right of self-determination, including in our discussions with the EU and its Member States. |
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Oral Cancer: Diagnosis
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Wednesday 27th March 2024 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the number of people diagnosed with mouth cancer in the last twelve months. Answered by Andrew Stephenson - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The information requested is not available for the last twelve months. The most recent data available from 2021 shows 9,018 people were diagnosed with mouth cancer in England. Further information is available at the following link: |
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Crimes of Violence: Convictions
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Wednesday 27th March 2024 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many convictions for aggravated assault there have been in the last 12 months. Answered by Gareth Bacon - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) The Ministry of Justice publishes data on the number of convictions for criminal offences, including various assault offences, covering the time period requested. The latest data available, until year ending June 2023, can be obtained in the following published tool: Outcomes by Offence tool: June 2023. Information relating to aggravating factors for assault offences is only available centrally where this forms a specific offence in legislation, including those listed below. Information on other aggravating factors may be held on court records but to examine individual court records to identify all aggravated assaults would be of disproportionate costs.
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Domestic Abuse: Convictions
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Wednesday 27th March 2024 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many convictions for domestic abuse there have been in the last 12 months. Answered by Laura Farris - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Ministry of Justice) (jointly with Home Office) The Ministry of Justice publishes data on the number of convictions for criminal offences covering the period requested. The latest data available, until year ending June 2023, can be obtained in the following published tool: Outcomes by Offence tool: June 2023. However, it is not possible to separately identify convictions for ‘domestic abuse’ because the information held centrally is related to the offence in law for which a defendant is convicted for. Domestic abuse related offences can be prosecuted under a wide range of legally defined offences. This information may be held on court records, but to examine individual court records would be of disproportionate costs. |
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Children
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Wednesday 3rd April 2024 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people under the age of 18 were diagnosed with ADHD in the last 12 months. Answered by Maria Caulfield - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) (Minister for Women) Data on the number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not held centrally, but may be held locally by individual National Health Service trusts or commissioners. The Department is exploring options for improving data collection and reporting on waiting times for ADHD assessments and diagnoses, to help improve access to ADHD assessments in a timely way and in line with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s guidelines. In line with this, the National Institute for Health and Care Research has commissioned a research project to provide initial insights into local ADHD assessment waiting times data collection, and NHS England is currently scoping a national programme of work on ADHD, to understand more about the issues relating to ADHD service provision across the country. |
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Hong Kong: Asylum
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Thursday 28th March 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether Ministers in his Department have plans to meet with Hong Kong activists (a) Nathan Law, (b) Finn Lau and (c) Christopher Mung. Answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We will not tolerate any attempt by any foreign power to intimidate, harass or harm individuals or communities in the UK. Officials in Hong Kong, Beijing and London have raised the issuing of arrest warrants and bounties for these individuals with the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities. As the Foreign Secretary said on 14 December, the Hong Kong Police are deliberately targeting individuals for exercising their right to freedom of expression. We have called for the repeal of the National Security Law and continue to make clear our strong objections, including to its extraterritorial reach. That extends to the decisions by the Hong Kong Police to issue arrest warrants and bounties for activists. We call on Beijing to repeal the National Security Law and end its persecution of political activists. |
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Monday 25th March 2 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes Kilmood Playgroup in Killinchy is celebrating 50 years of nurturing preschool children in their care, learning and development; highlights the efforts of all staff, both past and present, who have served the local community and provided a safe, healthy environment for children; further notes the fantastic … |
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Monday 25th March 250th anniversary of Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church 3 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates the 250th Anniversary of Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church, built in 1773; notes this place of worship is made up of people from all backgrounds and walks of life with a strong faith in Christ and a desire to share God's message of hope and love; … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool, Walton) That this House is alarmed at the rocketing rise of alcohol harm; notes that the Office for National Statistics' figures released on 22 April revealed a new record of over 10,000 alcohol-specific deaths in the UK in 2022, representing an increase of a third since 2019; further notes the warning … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 National Stalking Awareness Week 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House acknowledges National Stalking Awareness Week, beginning on 22 April; notes that stalking and harassment accounted for a third of all police recorded violence in the year ending September 2023 and that around 1.6 million people over 16 were estimated to be victims of stalking in England and … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 Drug and alcohol treatment services for women 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House acknowledges that women’s substance use often results from trauma and abuse; notes that women’s access to trauma-informed, safe spaces has been limited, as cuts and contract competition have driven service provision to concentrate on its majority male user-base; welcomes the Centre for Justice Innovation’s guide to commissioning … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 Safety of electric powered vehicles and lithium-ion batteries 4 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Yvonne Fovargue (Labour - Makerfield) That this House notes with concern the rise of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries used to power e-bikes and e-scooters, which have quadrupled since 2020, resulting in 13 deaths, 200 serious injuries requiring hospital treatment and have resulted in homelessness and staggering financial loses; commends the important work of the … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 Glenrothes Strollers Women celebrate historic League Cup final win 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Glenrothes Strollers Women's Team on their recent historic Scottish Women’s Football League Cup win against McDermid Ladies at Alloa Athletics Indodrill Stadium; highlights that just 15 months after establishing the first senior ladies Glenrothes Strollers football team, manager Pauline Harley has led the team to their … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 Cardenden Primary School Glee Choir heat winners 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Cardenden Primary School Glee Choir on their fantastic win in their recent heat at the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge 2024; highlights that the pupils from Cardenden Primary School rocked their way to the top spot to go forward to the Fife Regional Final; notes the … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 St. Margaret’s Parish Church 70th celebrations 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates St. Margaret’s Parish Church in Woodside, Glenrothes, on the occasion of their 70th anniversary; notes that St Margaret’s has been a focal point for Christian worship since the earliest days of Glenrothes New Town, holding its first services in 1953 and moving into its new purpose … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House notes the importance of affordable childcare to enable parents, especially mothers, to work; further notes the important contribution of migrants to the economy; welcomes the intention behind the expansion of childcare support for working parents which is currently being rolled out; also notes however that this support … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 ORE Catapult and Levenmouth Academy STEM Partnership 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House commends the work of ORE Catapult and Levenmouth Academy in their long-term STEM partnership; notes that as owners of the Levenmouth Demonstration Turbine that operates close to the Levenmouth community, ORE Catapult directly supports Levenmouth Academy with its STEM provision for young learners at the school by … |
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Monday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Stockport County Football Club 4 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Navendu Mishra (Labour - Stockport) That this House congratulates Stockport County Football Club on winning League Two and securing their first English Football League title since 1967; commends their return to League One after a 14-year absence; pays tribute to manager Dave Challinor and the playing squad for their role in the club’s success; acknowledges … |
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Monday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Paradise Golf and Beach Resort, Morocco 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House recognises that some 800 investors, the vast majority of whom are British citizens, made investments in the Moroccan Paradise Golf and Beach Resort which was first advertised in 2006; understands the development was widely promoted as part of Morocco’s Vision 2020 tourism plan and was marketed as … |
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Monday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House congratulates Portadown Football Club on gaining promotion to the Irish Premiership at the weekend; and commends the team, management, the Board of Directors for their effort and commitment and to the fans for their unwavering support. |
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Monday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 27 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House notes that civil service pay has been eroded over the past 40 years, which has seen wages fall from above the national average to below average; regrets that, despite this, the Government did not ring-fence funding for a pay rise for civil servants in the recent Budget; … |
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Monday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Gleniffer Thistle fundraising for Epilepsy Scotland 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North) That this House congratulates Gleniffer Thistle 2012 football team for their commitment and hard work in raising £725 for Epilepsy Scotland recently through a fundraising walk from Hampden Park to St. Mirren Park via two of Glasgow’s other football stadiums; notes that £1,475 was raised in total by the team, … |
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Monday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Multiple sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Charlotte Nichols (Labour - Warrington North) That this House supports MS Awareness Week, which takes place between 22 and 28 April 2024; recognises that the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Together, MS-UK, the Neuro Therapy Network, Shift.ms and Overcoming MS are working together to speak up about the realities of life with MS, a neurological condition … |
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Monday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Scotland men’s cerebral palsy football team, world champions 12 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North) That this House congratulates the Scotland national men’s cerebral palsy football team on winning the International Federation of CP Football World Championship held in Salou, Spain, after beating Northern Ireland 4-0 in the final; notes that Scotland made the final after finishing top of their group at the championships; further … |
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Wednesday 17th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford) That this House acknowledges the sad passing of Kent and England cricketer Derek Underwood MBE, who represented England from 1966 until 1982; notes that he claimed 297 wickets over 86 Test match appearances at an average of 25.83, making him the sixth leading wicket taker to represent England and the … |
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Wednesday 17th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024 Extended and virtual reality in education 8 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West) That this House welcomes the University of Glasgow’s white paper entitled XRed: Preparing for Immersive Education; notes the value that extended reality and virtual reality technology can and will bring to the future of education; realises that such technology can transform learner experiences, drive imagination and push boundaries; congratulates the … |
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Wednesday 17th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 The Malletsheugh and the Scottish Curry Awards 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates the Malletsheugh restaurant, based in Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire, on being crowned New Restaurant of the Year at the 16th annual Scottish Curry Awards; notes that the restaurant was first opened in August 2023 by the Birk family after an extensive and stylish redesign and renovation … |
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Wednesday 17th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024 The cost of private rent in England and rent controls 13 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House notes the huge cost of private rents in England and increase in private rents since private tenancies were deregulated and section 21 no-fault evictions were introduced under the Housing Act 1988; recognises the challenges with accurately estimating average private rents but further notes historical data points to … |
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Wednesday 17th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House mourns the first anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war in Sudan, which began on 15 April 2023; regrets the tragic conflict, which has resulted in a humanitarian and refugee crisis across the country and its neighbours, with more than 8.5 million residents of Sudan displaced … |
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Wednesday 17th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 90th anniversary of Corcrain Royal Black Preceptory 141 3 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House extends heartfelt congratulations to the Corcrain Royal Black Preceptory 141 as it commemorates its 90th anniversary year; acknowledges its enduring 50-year collaboration with the Portadown Defenders Flute Band; recognises the constructive influence the institution has had within the local community over the years; and commends its steadfast … |
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Wednesday 17th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 130th anniversary of Corcrain Purple Rocket LOL 339 3 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House commemorates the 130th anniversary of the Corcrain Purple Rocket LOL 339 and its 50 year association with the Portadown Defenders Flute Band; commends LOL 339 for its steadfast commitment to preserving history, tradition, and cultural heritage in Portadown and the surrounding area; acknowledges the esteemed past and … |
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Wednesday 17th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 Portadown Defenders Flute Band 50-year association with LOL 339 and RBP 141 3 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House extends sincere congratulations to the Portadown Defenders Flute Band on its 50-year connection with LOL 339 and RBP 141; recognises the vital role of marching bands in cultural expression within Northern Ireland; applauds the unwavering dedication of the band's members throughout its existence and their commitment to … |
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Friday 19th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 Swagath Indian Restaurant and the Scottish Curry Awards 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Swagath, an Indian restaurant located on Glasgow Road, East Renfrewshire, on being crowned Best of Greater Glasgow at the prestigious 16th annual Scottish Curry Awards; notes that Swagath was previously based on Dovecothall Street before moving to their current premises on Glasgow Road in May 2023; … |
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Friday 19th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 Himalayan Dine Barrhead and the Scottish Curry Awards 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Himalayan Dine Barrhead, based on Barrhead Main Street, East Renfrewshire, on being crowned Neighbourhood Restaurant of the Year at the prestigious 16th annual Scottish Curry Awards; notes that Himalayan Dine Barrhead was also highly commended in the category of Most Wanted Restaurant of the Year; understands … |
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Thursday 18th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024 18 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House recognises the importance of maintaining bank branch services; regrets the latest closures announced by the Natwest banking group, which operates Royal Bank of Scotland, and the decision to close 18 of its 86 RBS branches across Scotland, with three branches in Edinburgh set to close including Leith, … |
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Thursday 18th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 Life and legacy of Sarah Hall, Business Director of Hillhouse 7 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Sarah Hall, the Business Director of Hillhouse, a local charity and social enterprise based in Kilmarnock, who has sadly passed away; acknowledges Sarah's dedication and commitment to Hillhouse, which spans over 50 years, during which she served as a House Mother … |
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Thursday 18th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Bothwell Futures 6 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Bothwell Futures on securing £10,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will be used to fund a 12 month pilot for an Active Listening and Signposting service; recognises that this will support the mental health and wellbeing for the most vulnerable and isolated … |
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Thursday 18th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Trust Jack Foundation 6 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Trust Jack Foundation on securing £20,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will be used to support them in their running costs of their mental health support hub and in hosting two community events; appreciates the work they do in prioritising the mental … |
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Thursday 18th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House expresses its profound sadness at the sudden passing of Father Martin Chambers, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Galloway and Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Dunkeld, who tragically passed away on 10 April 2024; notes with deep sorrow the loss felt by the people of Galloway … |
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Thursday 18th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and the Clydesdale Counselling and Human Development Project 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Clydesdale Counselling and Human Development Project on securing £18,900 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will allow the project to deliver counselling therapy sessions and therapeutic peer-support groups for the people of Clydesdale; welcomes their positive work in supporting those struggling with their … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Caledonia Funeral Aid CIC 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Caledonia Funeral Aid CIC on receiving a grant of £30,916 from the National Lottery; understands the group plans to use the funding for a one-year project to provide funeral cost and arrangement advice either for the bereaved families or for anyone looking for end-of-life planning support; … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Blackhall Children's Sports Committee 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Blackhall Children's Sports Committee on receiving a grant of £4,557 from the National Lottery; understands that this will be used to fund the Committee’s annual sports day; notes that the 2024 Sports Day marks 125 years since the event was first held; commends the Committee for … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Muirhouse Millennium Centre (No. 2) 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Muirhouse Millennium Centre on receiving a grant of £8,720 from the National Lottery; understands this will be used to employ sessional staff, and to expand the range of items offered in their community food sharing shelf and baby bank; commends their range of initiatives to improve … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 70th anniversary of Grangemouth Choral Society 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Grangemouth Choral Society; notes the choir's work performing a wide-ranging repertoire of songs to audiences since 1954; recognises the wider role the choir has played in its local community, enhancing wellbeing in both its members and audiences; wishes the choir’s members … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges and celebrates the recent grant of £9,680 awarded to Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club; recognises the vital role played by Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club in providing inclusive sports opportunities for people with disabilities; applauds the project's initiative to allocate funds towards part-time hours … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House recognises the invaluable contributions made by community groups in enhancing the quality of life for residents and fostering a sense of belonging; commends the Roslin Village Group for its commitment to serving the Roslin community; notes the receipt of a £1,935 grant to support its one-year project … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House celebrates the significant contribution of community-based organisations in enriching the lives of individuals and fostering community cohesion; commends One Dalkeith for its dedication to serving the Dalkeith community; notes with appreciation the receipt of a £132,839 grant to support its three-year project aimed at delivering learning and … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House recognises the critical role played by organisations in providing essential support to individuals recovering from problematic substance use; commends the Horizons Recovery Cafe SCIO for its commitment to aiding the recovery journey of up to 200 people from Dalkeith through its project spanning 20 months; acknowledges the … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges the significant contribution of LASC Childcare Services Ltd in supporting the Midlothian community through its initiatives; congratulates the organisation on receiving a grant of £77,582 which will facilitate the continuation of the vital role of the Link Community Hub Manager; recognises the importance of this funding … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House celebrates the invaluable contribution of the Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project for its dedication to fostering a supportive environment for children and young people aged eight to 14 years old in Midlothian; notes with appreciation that the project has been awarded a grant of £18,114 to facilitate … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) That this House recognises the great contribution made by councillor Alasdair Rhind to local government in the Highlands, in Tain and Easter Ross in particular; acknowledges that his recent untimely death has caused great widespread sadness; and notes that his contribution to public life will not be forgotten. |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Culloden Academy and the Scottish Cup 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Inverness school Culloden Academy on its success in the Scottish Cup, with both the first-year girls' and senior girls' teams winning national basketball championship titles; notes the performance of the first-year girls' team, winning with a score of 59-25, and the senior girls' team, achieving a … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham) That this House notes reports in February 2024 of an attack on a Bahai educational gathering in a private home in the Iranian town of Ghaemshar; understands that those in attendance were students at the informal, but remarkable, Bahai Institute for Higher Education, which facilitates degree level study for Bahais … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Matthew Knapman, Assynt Mountain Rescue 14 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House commends 17-year-old Matthew Knapman from Inverness for his commitment to volunteering with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team; recognises that he was inspired to help others through mountain rescue following a mountain bike accident in 2022 where he received vital support; notes that he has assisted on two call-outs … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 STV journalists' strike action 8 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House supports the decision by members of the Scottish Television (STV) workforce to initiate strike action on Thursday 28 March 2024 following an overwhelming mandate from a ballot in favour of industrial action due to the breakdown in pay negotiations at the broadcaster; acknowledges that this marks the … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Darvel Area Regeneration Team and The Corner Project, Darvel 10 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House congratulates The Corner in Darvel on their outstanding achievement in winning the My Place Awards 2024 in the Community-led Project category; recognises the hard work and dedication of the local volunteers from Darvel Area Regeneration Team who have transformed the once abandoned site of the Darvel Industrial … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Hillpark Bowling Club's centenary 9 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House celebrates the remarkable achievement of Hillpark Bowling Club as it commemorates its centenary; notes that for 100 years the club has been a beacon of community spirit, promoting sportsmanship and camaraderie; extends sincere thanks to all who run and support Hillpark Bowling Club for their dedication and … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Newport History Group and the Alan Ball Award 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates the Newport History Group on winning a prestigious Alan Ball Local History Award which recognises outstanding contributions in local history publishing; commends the Group for winning Best Community History Project Publication 2023 for the publication of Lest We Forget, a follow up book to the 2022 … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House congratulates The Book Nook, a local independent bookstore located in Stewarton, on its outstanding achievement of winning the Bookshop of the Year at the esteemed Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2024; expresses best wishes for forthcoming success at the UK-wide awards set to take place in London on … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates everyone at Bushido 100 Club, a group of students from Bushido Karate Association (BKA), on their significant fundraising efforts for cancer research; notes that Bushido 100 Club members are doing 100 push-ups per day during the month of April and have raised an impressive £5,268 as … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House commends the extraordinary efforts of Tim Owen, Mike Palmer and Andy Airey, collectively known as 3 Dads Walking, for their tireless dedication to raising awareness of suicide prevention among young people; welcomes them to Scotland and Midlothian as they continue their latest trek; acknowledges the profound impact … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 50th anniversary of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster Mission Board 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that March 2024 marked 50 years since the founding of the Mission Board of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster; further notes that since its inception funds have been raised to help alleviate hunger, assist in regions struck by earthquakes and war, missionaries have been trained … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Cockenzie House and Gardens grant from The National Lottery Community Fund 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Cockenzie House and Garden in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £227,400 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to acquire Cockenzie and Port Seton Old Parish Church and Hall to use as a community hub, offering community … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Centenary of 1st Mearns Brownies 10 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House celebrates the centenary of the founding of 1st Mearns Brownies, based in Newton Mearns, and recognises that the important occasion will be marked with a coffee morning and a commemorative tree planting on Saturday 27 April 10.00am to 12.30pm at Mearnskirk Church Hall; understands that the coffee … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House praises the work of Baroness Kate Rock in producing the Rock Review of the Tenanted Farming Sector; acknowledges the value of the more than 70 detailed recommendations the review makes; urges the Government to especially consider the recommendation for a tenant farming commissioner; notes the need for … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Maxwell’s in Clarkston and the National Pub and Bar Awards 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Maxwell’s, located in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, on being named one of 94 County Winners of the National Pub and Bar Awards 2024; recognises that Maxwell’s has been based in the Sheddens area of Clarkston for 10 years; notes that the National Pub and Bar Awards celebrates … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates founder and CEO of cancer charity House of Hope, Lisa Fleming, on the launch of her fundraising campaign Brick of Hope; notes that this aims to raise £500,000 for the charity to purchase a property in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh; further notes that this is … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Queen Margaret University and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Queen Margaret University in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £5,760 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the university will set up a Young Persons Advisory Group for twelve young people aged between eight and 18 years old to provide views, opinions and … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association on receiving a grant of £4,030 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this grant will fund the fourth Fisherrow Harbour Festival to bring people together and learn about the seafront; and wishes everyone involved the best of luck with … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Lower Impact Living C.I.C and National Lottery funding 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Lower Impact Living (Lil) C.I.C on receiving a grant of £8,330 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run their annual Refuse Festival, develop circular economy awareness, and provide clothing and baby items for families who are facing … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 The Ridge SCIO and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates The Ridge SCIO on receiving a grant of £34,245 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to continue providing their cost of living support services for people facing difficulties in Dunbar and surrounding areas; notes that the project will … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Heavy Sound C.I.C and National Lottery funding 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Heavy Sound C.I.C in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £9,980 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run a couple of pilot projects around cycling and bike maintenance in order to build resilience, self-esteem, mental well-being … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 East Lothian Roots and Fruits and National Lottery funding 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates East Lothian Roots and Fruits on receiving a grant for £8,873 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run lunch and gardening groups, coffee mornings, activities, and to provide access to free food to reduce social isolation and … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 50th anniversary of Irish League title win by Coleraine FC 3 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that 16 April 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the occasion when Coleraine FC won the Irish League title; congratulates the club on its preparations for significant further development both on and off the field; and further notes that the greatest achievement thus far in the … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 30th anniversary of the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre 8 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre in Govanhill, Glasgow, on the 30th anniversary of its opening; notes that the Well was established in March 1994 by the Church of Scotland in order to provide support to the BAME communities of South East Glasgow; recognises that since its … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates the young musicians who picked up awards at the East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year 2024 held at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington; praises flautist Leila Maycock from Knox Academy on winning the competition, who will travel to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Provand's Lordship Reopening to the Public after Refurbishment Works 9 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House welcomes the reopening of Provand's Lordship, the oldest intact building in the city of Glasgow; notes that the building is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in the city, built in 1471 as part of the St Nicholas Hospital estate by Andrew de Durisdeer, Bishop of … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 National Lottery funding for North Edinburgh Arts 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates North Edinburgh Arts on receiving a grant of £148,821 from the National Lottery; understands this will be used to further its Green Projects work; notes this will include a community garden, volunteering opportunities and development of a new community shed as part of the refurbishment of … |
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Tuesday 26th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 County Durham Community Clothing Bank and Food Pantry 5 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House commends the County Durham Community Clothing Bank and Food Pantry for their work in supporting people in City of Durham; recognises that they provide clothing, including school uniforms, and food parcels for those experiencing financial difficulties; further commends the volunteers for providing children with an Easter egg … |
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Tuesday 26th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 Drumahoe Primary School, British School Trampoline Elite Champions 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House congratulates Benjamin, Oliver and Thomas Briggs for their outstanding achievement in becoming 2024 British School Trampoline Elite Champions at the BSGA Trampoline Finals, held on March 16 in Telford; praises their dedication to the sport, their skill, and high-quality training; applauds their success that brought pride to … |
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Tuesday 26th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House commends Waddington Street Centre in City of Durham, an independent mental health resource with over forty years of experience; notes that the centre offers a wide range of services, including support services, for the people of City of Durham; pays tribute to all members of the Durham … |
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Tuesday 26th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Immigration changes for carers and Ukrainians 15 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool, Walton) That this House is concerned that the latest Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 556, which will prevent overseas care workers from bringing their dependants to the UK and makes substantial changes to the Ukraine schemes, will have a negative impact on migrant families; notes in particular that the … |
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Tuesday 26th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 Independence day of Bangladesh 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House sends its well wishes to those celebrating the independence day of Bangladesh on 26 March 2024 to commemorate the country's declaration of independence from Pakistan in the early hours of 26 March 1971; observes that this year marks the 53rd day of independence; notes that Rochdale has … |
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Tuesday 26th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 Food price inflation and the Easter festive period 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House deeply regrets the continuing effects of food price inflation; is concerned about the negative impact this will have on households over the coming Easter festive period; notes that this impact will disproportionately fall on vulnerable families; further notes that one-in-four households are still struggling financially and that … |
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Tuesday 26th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Female genital mutilation legislation in The Gambia 16 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Gambian National Assembly’s consideration of a Bill which would repeal that country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM); offers its unqualified condemnation of the practice of FGM; considers FGM to be a violation of the human rights of girls and women, … |
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Tuesday 26th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Access to State Pension for people with a terminal illness 35 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus) That this House notes that people with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until their retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough … |
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Tuesday 26th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford) That this House congratulates the Football Association (FA) and Barclays for hosting its third Biggest Ever Football Session on International Women’s Day, as part of its Let Girls Play Campaign; notes a record breaking 475,000 girls from 5,000 schools across England took part; further notes that this year, the Biggest … |
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Monday 15th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 Trapped podcast on IPP sentences 28 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House praises the tireless work by campaigners fighting against the injustice of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, which were abolished in 2012 but not retrospectively, and commends the Trapped podcast for shining a powerful spotlight on the ongoing scandal of these indefinite and potentially never-ending sentences; agrees … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome) That this House recognises the fantastic achievement of Marlie Packer on reaching 100 caps for the Red Roses; congratulates her on becoming only the seventh player to achieve this feat; wishes the Red Roses luck in the rest of their Six Nations matches; understands the important role sport has to … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 UK Giving Report 2024 and Edinburgh West constituency 3 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates the people of Edinburgh West for being named the most generous constituency in Scotland in the Charities Aid Foundation UK Giving Report 2024; notes their findings estimate 64% of people in the constituency donated to a charitable cause in 2023, totalling an estimated £23,129,000; further notes … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 40th anniversary of Border Biscuits 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Border Biscuits on celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2024; recognises that, since its establishment in 1984, Border Biscuits has become an institution in Lanark and a well-loved brand across the UK; commends Border Biscuits for remaining connected and invested in the local community through their Border … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Big East Renfrewshire Spring Lunch 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House notes that the Big East Renfrewshire Spring Lunch took place on 6th March 2024 at the Eglinton Arms Hotel, Eaglesham; recognises the wide range of local groups which took part in the lunch, including self directed support from East Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire Carers’ Centre, East Renfrewshire Disability … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 50th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Kilsyth 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) That this House extends congratulations to the Rotary Club of Kilsyth on reaching its 50th anniversary; acknowledges and commends the important work carried out by the Rotary Club in the communities of Kilsyth and surrounding villages; expresses gratitude to the club's membership for their continued dedication to the values of … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House recognises the work of Scottish charity Held In Our Hearts in providing baby loss counselling and support to families for over 40 years; acknowledges the trauma caused by baby loss at any stage and the importance of making connections with people able to relate to the overwhelming … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the House marks No Falls Week 2024, which takes place between 13 and 17 May 2024; acknowledges that this week is an opportunity to recognise the powerful grassroots campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height, providing an opportunity for organisations in all sectors to focus on working at … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 StrathCyber awarded Academic Centre of Excellence status 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House acknowledges that StrathCyber, the Cyber Security Research Group at the University of Strathclyde has been granted Academic Centre of Excellence status from the Government; notes that this status was conferred by the Government's National Cyber Security Centre in recognition of the quality of the research and impact … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Centenary of Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House commemorates the upcoming centenary of the Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir (GPMVC) on 9 of June 2025; notes that the GPMVC was formed by the amalgamation of the Partick Male Voice Choir and a number of recruits from elsewhere in the city of Glasgow, who had participated … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Amma Birth Partners at GSK Impact Awards 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates Amma Birth Partners, a Glasgow charity, on their success in the GSK Impact Awards; recognises the work of Amma Birth Partners in providing care, information and advocacy to pregnant people, new parents and families in need of additional support; notes that this support includes birth companionship, … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Stage two report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman on women's state pension age 24 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House welcomes the findings of the UK Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) which vindicates women born in the 1950s who were severely impacted when their state pension age was raised with little or no notice; notes that the Ombudsman's conclusions that the Government needs to act swiftly … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion) That this House congratulates the thousands of schools, households, community groups and businesses that came together to mark the Big Plastic Count between 11 and 17 March; acknowledges that this annual citizen science investigation provides a unique snapshot of the scale of the UK’s plastic crisis; notes that the study … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) 13 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House commends the WASPI campaigners who have fought for many years against unilateral and discriminatory changes to the state pension age; welcomes the report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman which found the Department for Work and Pensions was clearly guilty of maladministration over its treatment of … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House expresses its sadness following the announcement of the British Youth Council that it is to permanently close after more than 75 years championing the voices of young people and engaging them in our democratic process; and calls on the Government to step in to attempt to prevent … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates all those involved in the development and unveiling of Bella the Beithir, believed to be one of the biggest community artworks in Scotland, at the new Stockingfield Bridge on the Forth and Clyde Canal in Glasgow North on Friday 1 March 2024; notes that in Scottish … |
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Monday 25th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Twenty-one Years of the Maryhill Activity Directory 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates all those involved in the production of the Maryhill Activity Directory, following the launch of its tenth edition during its 21st anniversary year on Friday 22 March 2024 at a special event in the Mackintosh Halls on Shakespeare Street in the Maryhill area of Glasgow; recognises … |
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Friday 22nd March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024 Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund and Nestlé 13 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House notes that a coalition of Nestlé shareholders, with a combined $1.68 trillion in assets under management, has filed a resolution asking Nestlé to set a target to shift its sales towards healthier products; notes that the majority of Nestlé’s sales, 70% in the UK, are from foods … |
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Friday 22nd March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024 50th anniversary of St Mary’s Primary School, Maryhill 11 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates everyone at St Mary's Primary School in Maryhill, Glasgow, on the school reaching the landmark of 50 years of educational and community service to families across Maryhill at its current location on Kilmun Street; understands that St Mary’s Primary School first started delivering denominational education in … |
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Friday 22nd March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024 Office of National Statistics and mandatory attendance at workplaces 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House expresses support and solidarity with the 1,200 Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) union members working for the Office of National Statistics (ONS) in Newport, Titchfield, London, Darlington, Manchester and Edinburgh who are currently balloting for industrial action over mandatory attendance at workplaces; notes that there was … |
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Thursday 21st March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024 One year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov 27 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East) That this House notes that today marks the one year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a dual Russian-Israeli national, who is being held hostage in Iraq by the militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah; expresses dismay at her kidnapping and calls for her immediate release; extends solidarity to her family … |
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Thursday 21st March Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024 St Andrew's Secondary School fundraising 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House congratulates pupils at St Andrew’s Secondary School for their tireless efforts in raising over £8000 for charities and causes across Glasgow East; recognises their selfless dedication in assisting St Andrews Hospice in their Ben Nevis Challenge, 6K fun run and participating in a Sleep Out for Shelter … |
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Wednesday 20th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024 University of Aberdeen course on the impact of female genital mutilation 15 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North) That this House commends the University of Aberdeen for its efforts in training the next generation on the impact of female genital mutilation (FGM); notes that since its free online course on this topic launched in 2022, over 1,000 learners have participated; and welcomes that it continues to expand the … |
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Thursday 21st March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024 Teachers’ Pension Scheme and universities 21 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House notes that employers’ contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), of which approximately 58,000 university staff are members, are soon to increase by 5% in England and Wales; further notes, with concern, that while schools and colleges will receive additional funding from the Department for Education (DfE) … |
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Wednesday 20th March Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024 Opening of Ukrainian Community Group Centre in South Ayrshire 13 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House congratulates the Ukrainian Community Group South Ayrshire (UCG), a charity, on the opening of the Ukrainian Community Group Centre, in Ayr, which was officially opened by Mr Yevhen Mankovskyi, vice-consul at the Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh, on Friday 15 March 2024; notes the Centre will provide the … |
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RNLI Bicentenary
40 speeches (12,646 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Transport Mentions: 1: Anthony Browne (Con - South Cambridgeshire) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) paid tribute to the work of the RNLI in Northern Ireland, where it - Link to Speech 2: Anthony Mangnall (Con - Totnes) Members for Wirral West (Margaret Greenwood), for Reading East (Matt Rodda), for Strangford (Jim Shannon - Link to Speech |
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People Granted Asylum: Government Support
13 speeches (4,379 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Mentions: 1: Michael Tomlinson (Con - Mid Dorset and North Poole) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). - Link to Speech |
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Cavity Wall Insulation
24 speeches (9,602 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Mentions: 1: Kate Hollern (Lab - Blackburn) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) said, and that there are shared concerns about this shocking situation.This - Link to Speech 2: Alan Whitehead (Lab - Southampton, Test) Members for Tiverton and Honiton (Richard Foord) and for Strangford (Jim Shannon) all made first-class - Link to Speech 3: Holly Lynch (Lab - Halifax) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), in his diligent and dedicated fashion, is a voice and advocate for - Link to Speech |
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Oral Answers to Questions
141 speeches (10,786 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Christians: Persecution
23 speeches (12,659 words) Monday 25th March 2024 - Lords Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con - Life peer) I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and to the honourable gentleman Jim Shannon, for raising - Link to Speech |
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Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]
116 speeches (19,224 words) Report stage Monday 25th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Home Office Mentions: 1: Eleanor Laing (Con - Epping Forest) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), I am sure that the whole House will want to join me in wishing him - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 26th March 2024
Report - Third Report - The funding and delivery of public services in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Found: Democratic & Labour Party, Belfast South ) Carla Lockhart MP (Democratic Unionist Party, Upper Bann) Jim |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Operation Kenova View calendar |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Operation Kenova At 9:30am: Oral evidence Jon Boutcher - Chief Constable at Police Service of Northern Ireland Sir Iain Livingstone - Lead Officer at Operation Kenova Judith Thompson - Member at Kenova Victim Focus Group View calendar |
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Wednesday 24th April 2024 10 a.m. International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill - Debate Subject: To consider the Bill View calendar |
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Wednesday 24th April 2024 10 a.m. International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill - Debate Subject: To consider the Bill View calendar |
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Wednesday 1st May 2024 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Defence Spending in Northern Ireland At 9:30am: Oral evidence Ben Murray - Chief of Staff and Corporate Affairs at Harland and Wolff David McCourt - Director of Strategy at Thales Nick Laird - Managing Director, European Space and Defence at Spirit AeroSystems View calendar |
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Wednesday 1st May 2024 10 a.m. School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill - Debate Subject: To consider the Bill View calendar |
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Wednesday 1st May 2024 10 a.m. School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill - Debate Subject: To consider the Bill View calendar |