Early Day Motion
BRITISH TOURING CAR CHAMPIONSHIP
(8 Signatures)
10 Oct 2018
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House congratulates Portadown man Colin Turkington on winning his third British Touring Car Championship Title at Brands Hatch with West Surrey Racing; and wishes Mr Turkington continued success in the sport and in doing Northern Ireland proud.
Early Day Motion
CAMERON TRUESDALE
(14 Signatures)
11 Sep 2018
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House pays tribute to the short life of Cameron Truesdale, aged 13, who bravely fought his illness with a DIPG brain tumor; acknowledges the generosity of the general public who supported the campaign for Cameron to receive treatment in Mexico which raised thousands of pounds; notes with sadness …
Early Day Motion
NATIONAL CEREBRAL PALSY REGISTER
(25 Signatures)
28 Mar 2017
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House notes the estimated prevalence of cerebral palsy, which is thought to affect approximately 30,000 children in the UK; recognises the importance of early identification of, and intervention for, children with cerebral palsy to ensure that these children and their families receive appropriate support to achieve their full …
Early Day Motion
MR RONNIE MCFALL
(4 Signatures)
9 Mar 2016
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House recognises the achievement of the former Portadown FC manager, and the longest-serving manager in European football, Mr Ronnie McFall MBE, who, during his 29 years of management won four Irish league titles, 23 major trophies and transformed Portadown FC into an invaluable asset for the local area.
Early Day Motion
LASER PENS AND PILOT SAFETY
(16 Signatures)
23 Feb 2016
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House urges the Government to take urgent action to tighten controls on people using laser pens to affect the vision of air and rescue pilots during travel; and notes the tragic circumstances that could result if proper sanctions are not placed on those who are caught carrying out …
Early Day Motion
TEENAGERS AND MENINGITIS
(17 Signatures)
13 Jan 2016
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House notes that teenagers are the second most at-risk group, after babies and toddlers, for contracting meningitis; expresses concern at national statistics revealing that less than half of those eligible for a free new vaccine have received it; and appeals to the Government to energise the meningitis awareness …
Early Day Motion
EU FISHERIES COUNCIL
(16 Signatures)
8 Dec 2015
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House calls on the Minister of State for Farming, Food and the Marine Environment to negotiate the best possible deal for the UK fishing industry ahead of the forthcoming EU Fisheries Council meeting.
Early Day Motion
NATIONAL FARMERS' UNION
(29 Signatures)
7 Jul 2015
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House supports the campaign by the National Farmers' Union to improve safety on the farm; and requests that greater assistance be offered to highlight the educational campaign to make farm buildings and land a safer place for all who work there.
Early Day Motion
BLEARY PIPE BAND
(15 Signatures)
3 Jun 2015
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House congratulates Bleary and District Pipe Band on its recent title as British Pipe Band Champions 2015 (Grade 2) at the British Pipe Band Championship in Bathgate on 10 June 2015; and wishes the Band every success in future competitions.