Information between 6th April 2025 - 16th April 2025
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Jim Shannon contributed 2 speeches (60 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: EU Tariffs: United States and Northern Ireland Economy
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (113 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Northern Ireland Office |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Tackling Child Sexual Abuse
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (147 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Horizon Redress and Post Office Update
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (79 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Blair Mayne: Posthumous Victoria Cross
Jim Shannon contributed 2 speeches (3,213 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Easter Adjournment
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (98 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Hospice Funding
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (148 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Persecution of Christians
Jim Shannon contributed 2 speeches (763 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Congenital Hyperinsulinism
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (133 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Westminster Hall Department of Health and Social Care |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Scunthorpe Steelworks
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (104 words) Monday 7th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (104 words) Monday 7th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK Parliamentarians
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (116 words) Monday 7th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: Road Maintenance
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (115 words) Monday 7th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Jim Shannon speeches from: East Midlands: Local Authorities and Economic Growth
Jim Shannon contributed 1 speech (147 words) Monday 7th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Hospitals: Children
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Wednesday 9th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve children's facilities in hospitals. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever across the United Kingdom. This involves ensuring that children receive the appropriate care and support whenever they need it. To make children’s services better, we are changing the National Health Service through our 10-Year Health Plan, to make it fit for the future. The plan will be published in June 2025.
Health is a devolved matter, and it is the responsibility of the individual devolved administrations to commission comprehensive healthcare based on population need.
Guidance has been provided to the NHS on the provision of children’s facilities in hospitals in the best practice guidance, Hospital accommodation for children and young people, which is available at the following link:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HBN_23.pdf
NHS England has work currently ongoing with the Starlight Foundation to produce recommended guidelines, standards, and checklists for designing health play services for babies, children, and young people. |
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Universities: Admissions
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Wednesday 9th April 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of trends in the number of university applications in the last five years. Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) There has been a 5.9% increase in the number of main scheme UCAS applications between 2020 and 2024. Main scheme applications for UK students are up 7.7% but down 0.7% for international students. |
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Higher Education: Fees and Charges
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Wednesday 9th April 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of university fees on students. Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. The government has published an equality impact assessment of changes to fees on students with protected characteristics and students from disadvantaged groups for the 2025/26 academic year. This can be accessed at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/263/impacts/2025/41. The department needs to put our world-leading higher education (HE) sector on a secure footing, in order to face the challenges of the next decade, and to ensure that all students have confidence that they will receive the world-class HE experiences they deserve. This is why, after seven years of frozen fee caps under the previous government, this government took the difficult decision to increase maximum tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year by 3.1%, in line with the forecast rate of inflation based on the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest payments inflation index. Eligible students will continue to be able to apply for up-front fee loans to meet the full cost of their tuition in 2025/26. This government will set out its plan for HE reform this summer. |
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Overseas Trade
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to improve export capacity within the UK. Answered by Gareth Thomas - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) We recognise the importance of increasing the capacity of businesses to export and succeed around the world. UK businesses can access DBT’s export support via Great.gov.uk. This comprises an online support offer and a wider network of support including the Export Academy, UK Export Finance, the International Markets network and one-to-one support from International Trade Advisers. As part of our work on a new trade strategy and a small business strategy, we are looking at further proposals to help UK businesses to export more. |
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Jobcentres: Staff
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to improve employment capacity in local job centres. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) We have interpreted your question to refer to the functionality of Jobcentre Plus and the role they play in increasing employment.
The Government has set a long-term ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate, building on our plan for growth. The Get Britain Working White Plan sets out the fundamental reforms needed to realise our ambitions, including the vision to reform Jobcentres - to a new Jobs and Careers Service to meet the needs of local labour markets, people and employers.
Across Great Britain, the new service will enable everyone to access support to find good, meaningful work, and support to help them to progress in work, including through an enhanced focus on skills and careers. Central to the new service will be our use of technology, enabling us to reinvest time in supporting people more effectively.
We are starting a test and learn approach to develop the new service. We are currently running two large-scale tests testing reducing the frequency of engagement with customers and the mode of mandatory engagement for Universal Credit claimants that are looking for work or are in lower paid jobs. These will help us to better understand what will work best for the individual. |
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Iran: Baha'i Faith
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his Iranian counterparts on the findings of the UN Special Rapporteur’s report A/HRC/58/49 on the obstruction of Baha’i burials in Iran; and whether he plans to call for international action to help tackle the desecration of Baha’i cemeteries and wider religious persecution in Iran. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We are aware of the United Nations Special Rapporteur's report which details the severe repression Baha'is face in Iran. We continue to make representations to Iran in multilateral fora regarding our opposition to its treatment of Baha'is, including at the Human Rights Council on 18 March 2025. We were integral to the delivery of the Iran human rights resolution, adopted by the United Nations Third Committee in November 2024, which spotlighted Iran's restrictions against Freedom of Religion or Belief, particularly the undue restrictions on burials carried out under religious tenets, and called on Iran to cease the desecration of cemeteries. The UK raised the ongoing repression of Baha'is at Iran's Universal Period Review on 24 January. We continue to raise human rights directly with the Iranian government, including through our Ambassador in Tehran. |
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Passports: Applications
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many first time applications there were for British passports in 2024. Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities) The information requested is not currently available from published statistics, and the relevant data could only be collated and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost. |
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Trade Agreements: India
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress his Department has made on trade talks with India. Answered by Douglas Alexander - Minister of State (Cabinet Office) The Business and Trade Secretary travelled to New Delhi to meet his counter Piyush Goyal in February 2025 where they relaunched negotiations. We are continuing to work closely with the Government of India to progress negotiations towards a deal that drives economic growth for every region and nation. |
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Dementia: Diagnosis
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle regional differences in (a) timely and (b) accurate diagnostic rates for dementia. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) We are committed to recovering the dementia diagnosis rate (DDR) to the national ambition of 66.7%, which in England, at the end of February 2025, was 65.4%. To support the implementation of the Dementia Care Pathway, we have developed a memory service dashboard to support commissioners and providers with appropriate data on the diagnostic pathway and enable targeted support where needed. To reduce variation in diagnosis rates, OHID’s Dementia Intelligence Network has developed a tool for local systems, which includes an assessment of population characteristics such as rurality and socio-economic deprivation. This enables systems to investigate local variation in diagnosis and take informed action to enhance their diagnosis rates. The tool has been released and is available via the NHS Futures Collaboration platform. To aid dementia diagnosis and the provision of support in care homes, NHS England funded an evidence-based improvement project to fund two Trusts in each region, which is 14 sites, to pilot the Diagnosing Advanced Dementia Mandate (DiADeM) protocol. Learning is currently being shared and promoted with regional and local partners following an impact assessment of the pilots. The Department delivers dementia research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR funds a range of research into dementia, for example investing nearly £11 million to develop new digital approaches for the early detection and diagnosis of dementia. The NIHR is also partnering with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Alzheimer’s Society to support a £5.5 million investment in four Dementia Network Plus research grants. One of the Networks, EQUADEM, seeks to address inequalities in dementia diagnosis and care. |
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Dementia: Diagnosis
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve levels of (a) early and (b) accurate diagnosis for dementia; and if he will take steps to help increase the use of (i) blood tests and (ii) AI-driven assessments as diagnostic tools. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) We are committed to recovering the dementia diagnosis rate to the national ambition of 66.7%, which in England, at the end of February 2025, was 65.4%. To support the implementation of the Dementia Care Pathway, we have developed a memory service dashboard to support commissioners and providers with appropriate data on the diagnostic pathway and enable targeted support where needed. The Department delivers dementia research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR funds a range of research into dementia, for example investing nearly £11 million to develop new digital approaches for the early detection and diagnosis of dementia. To aid dementia diagnosis and provision of support in care homes, NHS England funded an evidence-based improvement project to fund two trusts in each region (14 sites), to pilot the Diagnosing Advanced Dementia Mandate protocol. Learning is currently being shared and promoted with regional and local partners following an impact assessment of the pilots. The Government’s Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals programme has invested £13 million into three biomarker innovation competitions, which include an AI tool designed to improve the accuracy of blood tests for dementia. Alongside Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society, and the People’s Postcode Lottery, the NIHR is funding the Blood Biomarker Challenge, which seeks to produce the clinical and economic data that could make the case for the use of a blood test in the National Health Service to support improved diagnosis of dementia in the future, if validated for clinical use. |
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Transport: Northern Ireland
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Monday 7th April 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve transport links between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Whilst transport is devolved, the Department for Transport is committed to enhancing links between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. The Department is providing funding for Transport Scotland’s feasibility study to explore options to bypass the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75 and is supporting the Windsor Framework to streamline transport and customs processes. The Government is also supporting key aviation routes, including the Public Service Obligation between City of Derry Airport and London Heathrow Airport.
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Avian Influenza
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of bird flu. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 17 December 2024 to question UIN 19297.
An updated outbreak assessment for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Great Britain and Europe was published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency on 18 March 2025, and an updated veterinary risk assessment for notifiable avian influenza incursion into poultry in Northern Ireland was published by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in December 2024. |
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Sports
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to increase access to grassroots sports in local communities. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Government recognises the vital role that grassroots sports provide for people across the UK, including the physical and mental health benefits of participating in sport and how grassroots clubs can foster a sense of community cohesion and pride in place.
The Home Nation’s sports councils are responsible for the majority of investment in grassroots sport across the UK. However, DCMS is committed to improving the provision of high-quality grassroots sports facilities across the whole of the UK to enable as many people as possible to get active.
On 21 March, we announced an additional £100 million to be invested through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme. £3 million of this additional funding is to be invested in Northern Ireland through the Irish Football Association. This funding is designed to benefit the areas most in need, with 50% of investment going to the 30% most deprived areas in the UK. There will also be a strong focus on increasing provision for under represented groups, such as women and girls, ethnic minorities groups and disabled players. At least 40% of funded projects will also have a multi-sport offer, ensuring more can participate and get active across a variety of sports.
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Work Experience: Nurses
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on regional inequalities for nursing placements in universities. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) No discussions have taken place with the Northern Ireland Executive on the regional variation of nursing placements. Both health and education are devolved matters, with each home nation setting its own education and training policies for students residing in their respective countries. Although devolution can lead to a degree of variation in clinical placements across the four nations, it allows each to focus on their own unique set of challenges and put in place policies that best assure the financial viability and sustainability of their independent National Health Service system. |
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Prostate Cancer
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many men have been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the last 12 months. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 21 March 2025 to Question 37562. |
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Cervical Cancer: Northern Ireland
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he had with his Northern Ireland counterpart on lowering the smear age for women. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has had no conversations with his Northern Irish counterpart on lowering the age of cervical screening. The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) advises the administrations of all four nations on aspects of screening, including age thresholds. However, the implementation of any UK NSC screening recommendation is a devolved matter. |
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Cancer: Screening
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people are on the waiting list for cancer screening across the UK. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) There are no waiting lists for the three cancer screening programmes, bowel, breast or cervical, in England. Lung cancer screening, which is being rolled out nationally, does not have waiting lists either. Cancer screening is a devolved matter, and we do not hold information regarding waiting lists for Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. |
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Sunbeds
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to discourage the use of sunbeds. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010 prohibits the use of sunbeds for those under 18 years old. For those over 18 years old, advice has been issued by both the National Health Service and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to increase awareness of the public health risks of excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The UKHSA’s advice is available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sunbeds-safety-advice/sunbeds-safety-advice The NHS’ advice is available at the following link: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/ |
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Influenza: Vaccination
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of uptake of the flu vaccine in Winter 2024-25. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) For England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) publishes monthly provisional data for general practice (GP) patients, school-aged children and frontline healthcare workers (HCWs), with weekly data for GP patients also available from October to January. The data is available at the following link: Final end of season data is published in the annual reports in late spring. Monthly and annual data is available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/vaccine-uptake#seasonal-flu-vaccine-uptake:-figures Flu vaccine uptake in 2024 to 2025 (based on the latest provisional monthly data) and the same timepoint in the previous season, is shown in the table below:
Caution should be used in comparing uptake between seasons. The advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is that it is preferable to vaccinate adults closer to when the flu virus is likely to circulate. Accordingly, vaccination for adults in clinical risk groups, those aged 65 years old and over, and frontline HCWs started from 3 October 2024, rather than 1 September as in previous seasons. |
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Mercy Tarfa and Richard Solomon Tarfa
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will hold discussions with his Nigerian counterpart on the decision by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Social Development in Kano State, Nigeria, not to return children to the care of Professor Solomon and Mrs Mercy Tarfa on 19 March 2025. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The Government is aware of a Kano State court ruling instructing the Ministry of Women's Affairs and Social Development to return children removed from Du Merci orphanage to the custody of Professor Soloman Tarfa and Mrs Mercy Tarfa. We have previously raised the case with the Nigerian authorities and stressed the need to prioritise the welfare of the children involved. Enforcing the court ruling is a matter for the Nigerian authorities. |
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Nigeria: Schools
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will hold discussions with his Nigerian counterpart on the decision by (a) Bauchi, (b) Kano, (c) Katsina and (d) Kebbi States to close (i) public and (ii) private (A) primary and (B) secondary schools for Ramadan. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) Improving access to education in Nigeria is a key priority for the UK and we are working with the Nigerian Government to ensure that all Nigerians have access to a quality education. Through the Partnership for Learning for All Nigerian Education (PLANE) programme, we have commissioned research to document the number of school days lost through ad hoc closures, insecurity, religious holidays and climate-related factors in states in Northern Nigeria. We will share the key finding of this research with the Nigerian Government. |
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Construction: Apprentices
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Tuesday 8th April 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she plans to take to support the availability of more construction apprenticeships. Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. The government is reforming the apprenticeships offer into a growth and skills offer, which will provide greater flexibility to employers and learners across England. This will create routes into skilled jobs in growing industries, such as construction. The department is developing new foundation apprenticeships, a work-based training offer that will provide young people with clear progression pathways into further work-based training and employment. Construction will be one of the key sectors that will benefit from new foundation apprenticeships, which will be launching in August 2025. This will inspire more young people into the construction industry, giving them the tools they need for a sustained and rewarding career. As part of this new offer, employers will be provided with £2,000 for every foundation apprentice they take on and retain in the construction industry. There is £140 million industry investment in Homebuilding Skills Hubs. The hubs are projected to deliver over 5,000 fast track apprenticeships per year by the 2027/28 financial year, in shortage occupations including bricklaying and groundwork. Additionally, on the 23 March, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced measures to address skills shortages in the construction sector. This package commits over £600 million over the Parliament to help deliver up to 60,000 skilled construction workers. |
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China: Falun Gong
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Wednesday 9th April 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the policies of China on Falun Gong practitioners. Answered by Catherine West - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The environment for freedom of religion or belief in China is restrictive, which includes the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. This Government stands firm on human rights, including the right to freedom of religion or belief. We raise our concerns at the highest levels: the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Chancellor and Energy Secretary all raised human rights recently with their counterparts (President Xi, Foreign Minister Wang, Vice Premier He and Vice Premier Ding respectively). This Government champions freedom of religion or belief for all abroad. We work to uphold the right to freedom of religion or belief through our position at the UN, G7 and other multilateral fora. |
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Dementia: Medical Treatments
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) Thursday 10th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that new treatments for (a) Alzheimer’s disease and (b) other dementias are made available to people in the UK. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) makes recommendations for the National Health Service in England on whether new medicines should be routinely funded, based on an assessment of their costs and benefits. The NICE evaluates all new medicines, including medicines for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and aims to publish guidance for the NHS as close as possible to licensing. The NHS in England is legally required to fund recommended treatments, normally within three months of the publication of final guidance. The NICE and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have piloted enhanced information sharing arrangements for the new disease modifying dementia treatments, which have enabled the organisations to fully align their processes and will enable faster decision making for future treatments that may come to market. To prepare for the new generation of dementia treatments in development, NHS England is working to ensure the diagnostic and treatment capacity, clinical pathway redesign and investment are in place to support the adoption of any new licensed and NICE-recommended treatments as soon as possible. Health is a devolved matter and decisions on the availability of medicines are a matter for the respective devolved administrations. |
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Monday 7th April Trailblazers Powerchair Football Club 2 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises the success of the Trailblazers Powerchair Football Club, becoming Powerchair Football Premier League Champions; notes that the Trailblazers travelled to TU Dublin Blanchardstown to contest the final round of the league, defeating runners up Midlands United 4-0 in a fantastic match; highlights that this result means … |
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Monday 7th April 2 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the success of the Belfast Giants on becoming the 2024-25 Elite League Champions, with a 4-3 win away to Nottingham Panthers; highlights that this victory gives the Giants a fourth regular season title in the last five years, showcasing the true talent of ice hockey in … |
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Thursday 24th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 3 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House expresses profound concern over the ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham, which have significantly disrupted waste collection services and impacted the daily lives of residents across the city; notes the importance of essential frontline services being maintained efficiently and the need for fair and equitable working conditions for … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Northern Ireland's golfing legacy and the Open Championship 3 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the Open Golf Championship is due to be held at Royal Portrush Golf Club; and recognises that Northern Ireland's rich golfing legacy has been enhanced in the modern era with Rory McIlroy's outstanding achievements in becoming a five times Major Champion, in addition to the pioneering … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 4 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House condemns without equivocation the menacing incitement to murder public servants by the renegade group Kneecap; believes public confidence in the justice system requires police and prosecutory action against these purveyors of hate, particularly following the imprisonment of many people for their social media posts; demands no further … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 4 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates the life and legacy of Andy Chilton, who has sadly passed away at the age of 73; acknowledges that Andy was a much loved and recognisable figure in Wincanton, whose character, selflessness and service greatly benefited the local community; applauds his distinguished 35 year career in … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Service of Paul and Glynis to the community in Butleigh 3 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates the life’s work of Paul and Glynis, who ran the Post Office and village shop in Butleigh for 29 years and contributed to making it the beating heart of the community; thanks them for their dedication, kindness and tireless service to local residents, who will miss … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 2 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East) That this House congratulates Pavillion on celebrating its 25th anniversary; notes the outstanding community work undertaken by the youth club during this time, providing activities skills to young people across Easterhouse; highlights the variety in opportunities available for those aged between 4 and 18; and recognises the leadership team's commitment … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Curry Rivel Active Travel Group's new cycle path 3 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House welcomes the completion and opening of the first phase of a new active travel route between Curry Rivel and Langport, providing a safe, off-road alternative to the busy A378 for both pedestrians and cyclists; notes that this initial section was delivered through the sustained efforts of the … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Thames Valley Police resources 3 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the vital work carried out by police officers across the Thames Valley in reducing crime rates; expresses deep concern about structural changes in Newbury constituency that risk increasing crime rates through reduced local police presence; notes that the closure of Newbury custody suite necessitates officers traveling … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Birth anniversary of Basaveshwara 2 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Barry Gardiner (Labour - Brent West) That this House welcomes the birth anniversary celebrations of the social philosopher and Hindu Saint, Basaveshwara, which will take place on 30 April at the Albert Embankment in London; notes the contemporary relevance of his teaching about religious tolerance and mutual respect, at a time when India is mourning the … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week 10 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week from 26 April to 4 May 2025; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the disease in the 150,000 living with MS in the UK; notes the need to provide individualised support to manage the unique symptoms and needs of each … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House celebrates the UK’s vibrant and flourishing comic industry; praises the ingenuity and originality of British comic artists and publishers; notes the launch of Comic Book UK as a representative voice for the industry, which includes the publishers of some of the world's most celebrated comics and best … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Incitement of violence against political representatives 5 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House defends the role of art as a powerful force for protest, solidarity, and accountability, especially in standing with oppressed peoples; recognises art’s vital role in holding governments and institutions to account; affirms that political art can be provocative, critical, and disruptive; but utterly condemns any language that … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Black Maternal Health Awareness Week 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill) That this House notes with concern that Black women in the UK are still three times more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth, and Asian women are two times more likely; is further concerned by reports from MMBRACE UK’s maternity mortality data which indicates a statistically significant increase in … |
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Thursday 24th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 3 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House acknowledges the vital role of aviation in bolstering trade, tourism, and cultural exchange; recognises Birmingham Airport as a crucial gateway serving the Midlands and beyond; calls upon the Government to work collaboratively with airlines and relevant stakeholders to increase the number of direct international flights from Birmingham … |
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Thursday 24th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th April 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House joins the Armenian community in commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Medz Yaghern, or Great Crime, otherwise known as the Armenian genocide where 1.5 million Armenians were massacred and starved by the Ottomans; notes the urgent need to formally recognise the Armenian genocide, fully support commemorative activities, … |
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Monday 28th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 War Widows/Widowers Pension compensation and medical discharge 6 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin) That this House is concerned that many widows of service persons who died after medical discharge and subsequently remarried are not entitled to War Widows/Widowers Pension compensation; notes that many widows and widowers of service persons who passed away, including during the Second World War, have rightfully received a War … |
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Friday 25th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th April 2025 Bedfordshire Rheumatology team 2 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford) That this House celebrates the achievement of Bedfordshire Rheumatology team who have been recognized as one of three trusts nationally who have actively reduced the diagnostic delay in Axial Spondyloarthritis (Axial SpA); understands the impact of Axial SpA as an inflammatory condition of the spine and joints, which works silently, … |
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Friday 25th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th April 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford) That this House solemnly marks the 110th anniversary of the landings at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915; honours the extraordinary courage, resilience, and sacrifice of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who, alongside British and other Allied forces, endured unimaginable hardship during the Gallipoli campaign; reflects on how … |
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Friday 25th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 28th April 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House congratulates Wadebridge Foodbank for receiving The King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the vital contribution of the Foodbank's volunteers who collectively give their time to support individuals and families in Wadebridge, Bodmin, Camelford, Padstow, and the surrounding areas; acknowledges the Foodbank’s dedication to providing food and essential … |
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Friday 25th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 28th April 2025 National Stalking Awareness Week 23 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam) That this House marks National Stalking Awareness Week; acknowledges the profound impact stalking has on victims’ mental and physical health; notes that stalking is too often viewed solely as a criminal justice matter, when in fact it poses a serious and long-term public health challenge; recognises that many victims experience … |
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Friday 25th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th April 2025 3 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife) That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of Tartan Talkers, a charity founded following the tragic death of Scott Taylor, of Cowdenbeath, in 2022; acknowledges the vital support the charity provides to young men across Fife at risk of suicide through its peer-to-peer buddy system, which undoubtedly saves lives, as … |
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Thursday 24th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th April 2025 20th anniversary of the Upper Bann Fusiliers Flute Band 2 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House congratulates the Upper Bann Fusiliers Flute Band on the occasion of their 20th anniversary; notes the band’s commitment to music, tradition and community over the past two decades; recognises the role flute bands play in cultural heritage and youth engagement across Northern Ireland; further notes that the … |
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Thursday 24th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th April 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Jess Asato (Labour - Lowestoft) That this House celebrates Foster Care Fortnight from May 12 to May 25 in its aim to raise awareness about fostering and highlight the transformative role of foster carers; recognises the importance of foster care for providing children who are unable to live with their families with a safe, stable … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Earth Day on 22 April 2025, marking its 55th anniversary; recognises the global importance of this year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet; acknowledges that Earth Day brings together millions of people worldwide in collective action to protect the environment, and that this year’s theme highlights the … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025 Blooming Bairns and Falkirk Town Centre 2 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House recognises and commends the outstanding work of Blooming Bairns, a volunteer-led community group in Falkirk, for their commitment to enhancing the town centre’s green spaces; notes that the group recently received a £3,132 grant from the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, administered by CVS Falkirk … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th April 2025 Sanctioning of UK Parliamentarians by Russia 38 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House condemns the Russian Federation’s decision to impose sanctions on Members of the UK Parliament, for standing up in support of Ukraine and in defence of democracy across Europe; notes that this action by the Kremlin is part of a wider pattern of intimidation and disinformation aimed at … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025 Viewpark and Bellshill Community Alcohol Partnership 3 signatures (Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill) That this House congratulates Viewpark and Bellshill Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) on being named Scotland’s joint CAP of the Year at the recent CAP Awards ceremony in the Houses of Parliament; notes the strong programme of diversionary activities that it offers to young people and the wider community, including mountain … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025 Go! Youth Trust awarded Tesco Stronger Starts Golden Grant 2 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House congratulates Go! Youth Trust, a community group based in Falkirk, on being awarded a £5,000 Tesco Stronger Starts Golden Grant; recognises the vital work Go! Youth Trust does in supporting young people through mentoring, outreach and youth work programmes; welcomes the support provided by Tesco’s Stronger Starts … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th April 2025 UK parliamentarians sanctioned by the Russian Federation 30 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House unequivocally supports those hon. and Rt hon. Members and Peers targeted by the Russian Federation in the latest round of retaliatory sanctions announced on 23 April 2025; condemns the Russian Government’s continued attempts to stifle international criticism and accountability for its illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine; … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House recognises Great British Beef Week (GBBW) from 23 April to 30 April 2025, a nationwide campaign which celebrates the exceptional taste of British beef and which highlights the hard work and dedication of the farmers who produce it; notes that GBBW is now in its 15th year; … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025 Palantir Technologies, Peter Thiel and the NHS (No. 2) 19 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House believes that every individual deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use; further believes in the importance of upholding British democratic values throughout the work of the Government and all public services; notes the negative implications of Government contracts … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025 2 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar) That this House congratulates the team at Knockhill Racing Circuit on their 50th anniversary; thanks Jillian Shedden, Stuart Gray and the whole team at Knockhill for their hard work at making the venue a key stop for stages of British Touring Cars and British Superbikes; welcomes their dedication to the … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025 Immigration application fees for young adults and children 21 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House expresses deep concern over the current cost of visa application fees, particularly the lack of a fee waiver for indefinite leave to remain (ILR); notes that in June 2022, the previous Government changed the immigration rules for young adults and children to shorten the settlement route for … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House recognises the significant impact of restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, which affects up to 10% of the UK population; notes with concern that current NICE guidelines do not reflect the increasing clinical evidence regarding the risks associated with dopamine agonists, including the growing … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House commends Morrisons for providing free breakfasts to support families during the Easter school holidays between 7 and 27 April 2025; notes this is the third year of their partnership with Kellogg’s, and in that time, they have provided over 22,000 bowls of cereal; recognises the breakfast clubs … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Northfleet School for Girls award of the Lionesses Futures Fund Pitch 4 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Lauren Sullivan (Labour - Gravesham) That this House congratulates Northfleet Schools Trust on securing £970,000 from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation; celebrates the creation of a new 3G pitch at Northfleet School for Girls to expand women’s and girls’ football in Gravesham; commends England’s Lionesses as reigning European champions and sends … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Introduction of the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary 38 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for the truth to be acknowledged and for meaningful reform; notes … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Falkirk Schools Pipe Band representing Scotland at the Tartan Day Parade in New York 2 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House congratulates the Falkirk Schools Pipe Band on representing Scotland at New York’s Tartan Day Parade on 6 April 2025; notes that the Band, made up of 37 pupils aged 11 to 17 from schools across the Falkirk district, proudly showcased Scottish musical talent on the international stage … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Alice Macdonald (Labour (Co-op) - Norwich North) That this House welcomes the announcement by the Quadram Institute and UK charity, Invest in ME Research, to fund the first postdoctoral fellowship for research into myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME); congratulates Dr Katharine Seton on being the first fellow and notes that this new position was created to continue and extend … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Palantir Technologies, Peter Thiel and the NHS 4 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House believes that Palantir and Peter Thiel should have their hands off our NHS; further believes every individual deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use; furthermore believes in the importance of upholding British democratic values throughout the work of … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly 18 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and … |
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Tuesday 8th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Retirement of GPs and national GP strategy 14 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) That this House congratulates Dr Simon Johnson-Ferguson and Dr Helen Johnson-Ferguson, of Bampton Surgery in Tiverton and Minehead, for the decades of service they have given as GPs to the people of Bampton and its environs and the NHS; wishes them both a happy, if early, retirement; notes however with … |
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Tuesday 8th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the unwavering dedication of the Flamstead Toad Patrol, a community-led initiative that guides common toads safely through hazardous areas during their annual journey to ancient breeding grounds; commends the volunteers who brave the cold, dark and wet conditions to protect this native species now facing decline; … |
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Tuesday 8th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House congratulates the regional winners of Library of the Year at the British Book Awards 2025, including Braunton Library in North Devon, winner of South West England's Library of the Year; recognises the important contribution libraries make to advancing reading and literacy skills among both children and adults, … |
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Tuesday 8th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 2 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Michelle Welsh (Labour - Sherwood Forest) That this House celebrates the Hucknall Flight Test Museum and their work to commemorate Hucknall’s aviation heritage through the museum housed in the Hucknall Wing Hanger, a rare 20th Century Grade 2 listed industrial building, originally constructed in 1944; recognises the site's vital role in once providing dedicated ground test … |
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Tuesday 8th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House recognises the crucial role of chalk stream rivers in ensuring water security and supporting local ecosystems; acknowledges the significant threats faced by chalk stream rivers, including over-abstraction, wastewater pollution, sewage dumping, and urban development; notes with concern that, without action, incidents of water scarcity and ecological degradation … |
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Tuesday 8th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House expresses deep concern at the urgent and worsening state of infrastructure at Stepping Hill Hospital in Hazel Grove, where the repairs backlog is reported to exceed £134 million; notes with alarm the numerous reports from constituents regarding unsafe and inadequate facilities, including power cuts delaying treatments, flooding … |
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Tuesday 8th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the significant challenges faced by rural communities in accessing reliable public transport, particularly in West Dorset constituency and the wider South West; notes with concern that many rural bus services remain sparse and irregular, making it difficult for elderly and disabled residents to travel to medical … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Future of children’s palliative care 20 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern the findings of the report entitled Built to Last? The State of Children’s Palliative Care in 2025, published by Together for Short Lives; recognises that the report reveals a stark postcode lottery in access to high-quality palliative care for seriously ill children across England, … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 20th anniversary of the Balerno Farmers Market 2 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House congratulates Balerno Farmers Market on celebrating its 20th anniversary on 12 April 2025, marking two decades of consistent service to the local community and surrounding areas; recognises the market’s vital contribution to promoting local food, sustainable farming and small independent producers, while strengthening the sense of community … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House notes with concern the growing number of reports and studies from organisations including the RAC indicating that excessive brightness and improper alignment of some LED headlights can cause discomfort, temporary blindness, and pose safety risks to other road users, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians; is concerned about … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Collapse of Rana Plaza, Bangladesh 11 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House marks that on 24 April 2025 it is 12 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which killed at least 1,132 workers and injured more than 2,500, a large proportion of whom were women in what was one of the worst industrial … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Somerset County Cricket Club and Tom Banton 7 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this house congratulates Tom Banton and Somerset County Cricket Club for his remarkable record-breaking score on the weekend of the 5th of April; commends Tom for making history with the highest ever score by a Somerset batter in first class cricket, achieved in the Rothesay County Championship First Division … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Malmesbury Amatuer Boxing Club 4 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds) That this House recognises Malmesbury Amatuer Boxing Club for its outstanding contribution to the community including providing fantastic coaching and community engagement; acknowledges the crucial work by its longstanding head coach, Mike Rees, who provides a safe space and opportunities for the young people of Malmesbury and the surrounding villages … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Bracknell Town Council 70th anniversary 4 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Peter Swallow (Labour - Bracknell) That this House notes the 70th anniversary of Bracknell Town Council; recognises the significant contribution the Town Council has made over seven decades; expresses its heartfelt thanks to all those who have served as town councillors, of all parties, as well as its hard-working staff; and commends its continued commitment … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds) That this House recognises the vital work of Malmesbury and District Foodbank in supporting people in crisis by providing emergency food packs and helping them find further support from other agencies and charities; pays tribute to the leadership of Dick Gray, Operations Trustee, and Simon Kershaw, Operations Manager, whose dedication … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Anniversary of the death of Stephen Lawrence 7 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House honours the memory of Stephen Lawrence, who was tragically murdered in a racist attack at the age of 18 on 22 April 1993; remembers Stephen as a bright, ambitious young man with aspirations of becoming an architect; recognises the profound tragedy of his murder and the long … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 20th anniversary of Fyne Futures 2 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House congratulates Fyne Futures, a subsidiary company of Fyne Homes, on their 20th anniversary; acknowledges their dedication to the promotion of environmental sustainability on the Isle of Bute through their many projects including ReStyle, which transforms goods, destined for landfill into goods which can be purchased by local … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House joins the people of England in celebrating St. George's Day on 23 April 2025; understands the significance of England’s national day to many people throughout the world; acknowledges the important role that England and her people play in strengthening the bonds of solidarity across the United Kingdom; … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the decision of Torquay United FC, alongside all 72 National League clubs, to vote unanimously in favour of introducing a third promotion place from the National League into League Two; recognises that this change would bring the promotion structure in line with that between League Two … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Bicentenary of the Neilston Show 2 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates the village of Neilston on the occasion of the 200th Neilston Show; notes that the Neilston Show is a landmark of the cultural and economic life, not just of the village but for the farming community across the West of Scotland and the residents of East … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Supreme Court ruling on legal definition of a woman 3 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House welcomes the Supreme Court judgement of 15 April 2025 that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex; and calls on all Government departments, arms length bodies and all operating in the public sphere to ensure their language, definitions, guidance and approach fully accords … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Practical driving tests in the South West 13 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes the significant delays in access to practical driving tests across the United Kingdom; recognises the particular impact this has on learners in rural areas where access to public transport is limited and the ability to drive is often essential for employment, education and caring responsibilities; acknowledges … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 4 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House notes that the Omagh Bomb Inquiry will examine only alleged failings in respect of agencies in the United Kingdom; regrets that there is no parallel inquiry established by the Dublin Government to investigate failings within that state, having regard to the fact the bomb was constructed in … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House congratulates the work being led by Active Travel England and specifically the Royal Wootton Bassett Environment Trust which is working to promote active travel in Wiltshire; acknowledges that investment in active travel routes is needed to stimulate local economies; and notes that local authorities need to be … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 20 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with concern that hospital patients, staff and visitors have been charged over £1 billion in car parking fees over the past eight years; recognises the significant financial burden this places on National Health Service staff, who work tirelessly to provide care, and on patients and their … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Siemens Mobility in Chippenham 5 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House congratulates Siemens Mobility on its £100 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art rail infrastructure manufacturing, digital engineering and research and development facility in Chippenham; recognises the company's long-standing presence in the town since 1897 and its commitment to innovation, sustainability and high-skilled employment; welcomes the anticipated opening … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Scottish Men’s Team Curling World Championship gold 2 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: John Cooper (Conservative - Dumfries and Galloway) That this House congratulates Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie, Hammy McMillan, Kyle Waddell and team coach Michael Goodfellow on winning gold at the BKT World Curling Championships for Scotland; notes that this is Team Mouat’s second world championship title, winning also in 2023; commends their efforts winning silver at … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Corsham Bowls Club centenary celebration 4 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House congratulates Corsham Bowls Club on reaching its centenary year in 2025; acknowledges the club's significant contribution to the local community in Corsham over the past 100 years; notes the successful grand opening of their centenary season on 5 April 2025; recognises the generous support from The Late … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Wiltshire’s LINK schemes and volunteering 4 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House recognises the invaluable work of Wiltshire’s LINK schemes, including Chippenham LINK, Corsham LINK, Calne and District LINK and Royal Wootton Bassett LINK, in providing transport for older and vulnerable residents to NHS appointments and social inclusion events; acknowledges the vital role LINK volunteers play in reducing pressure … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Rory McIlroy’s grand slam victory 6 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down) That this House congratulates Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy on his historic victory at the 89th Masters Tournament at Augusta National, becoming only the sixth male golfer in history to complete the modern career Grand Slam; notes that McIlroy’s triumph, following a dramatic sudden-death playoff against England’s Justin Rose, sees him … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 2 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House welcomes the opening of Knightswood Community Shop, which welcomed 99 members in its first two days; recognises that the shop, located at 160 Lincoln Avenue, was made possible thanks to the work of LINKES Glasgow in partnership with Good Food Scotland; notes that the shop is the … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 2 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket) That this House congratulates the Bury Film Group for its outstanding contribution to community life in Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas through the organisation of free public film screenings; recognises the positive impact of this initiative in bringing people together, reducing isolation, and improving access to cinema; applauds the … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 150th anniversary of Wokingham Town Football Club 8 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) This House joins Wokingham Town Football Club in celebrating its sesquicentennial this year; recognises the importance that grass roots and non-league football clubs have in their communities across the UK; and wishes the Sumas another successful 150 years to come. |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 King's Award for Voluntary Service to Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels 4 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Douglas McAllister (Labour - West Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels, recipients of The King's Award for Voluntary Service; notes that this is the highest recognition for a local voluntary group in the UK; understands that the King's Award will be presented to Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels by His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant for … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 25 years of the Water of Leith visitor centre 2 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House congratulates the Water of Leith Conservation Trust on their upcoming event marking 25 years since the opening of the Water of Leith visitor centre; further congratulates and thanks the Trusts' team and volunteers on the work that they do to improve the area along the Water of … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 International Day of the Midwife 49 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Simon Opher (Labour - Stroud) That this House recognises the International Day of the Midwife, on 5 May, along with its theme for 2025, ‘Midwives: critical in every crisis’; expresses its support for midwives in the United Kingdom and around the world for the vital contribution they make in providing care and support to women … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Small and medium-sized enterprises in defence procurement 21 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the vital role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK defence industry, providing innovation, flexibility and high-quality jobs across the country; notes with concern the longstanding inefficiencies in the Ministry of Defence’s procurement system, including delays, overspends and inflexible processes that restrict SME participation; … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Oaklands College success in sport and academia 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House recognises the outstanding work being carried out by Oaklands College in fostering sporting, academic and vocational excellence; commends the College for its longstanding commitment to developing talent and providing students with exceptional opportunities since 1921, most recently exemplified by the establishment of the Sports High Performance Centre; … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon (Caernarfon Rygby Club) and Division 1 Cup Final 6 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House warmly congratulates Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon (Caernarfon Rygby Club) on their stunning 30 - 29 victory against Bridgend Athletic at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday; notes that this was Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon’s first appearance in the WRU Division 1 Cup Final; further notes that hundreds of … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Wokingham Borough Council awarded Local Authority of the Year 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) This House congratulates Wokingham Borough Council on its shortlisting for Municipal Journal's Local Authority of the Year Award; celebrates the improvement Wokingham Borough Council has consistently demonstrated since its change in administration in 2022; agrees with its Leader, Councillor Stephen Conway, that what really matters is how the Council works … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Robert May’s school and STEM racing competition 13 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House congratulates the two F1 teams at Robert May’s School on their participation in the STEM Racing competition; commends Team Echo for being invited to compete in the World Championships in Singapore this autumn; notes that this remarkable achievement has required significant imagination, creativity, and hard work to … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) That this House congratulates the Ukrainian Action Team Devon on the remarkable achievement of donating their 50th vehicle to support Ukraine; acknowledges the dedication and commitment of all volunteers involved; commends the team for sending seven trucks of vital aid to Poland on 8th March 2025, ensuring essential supplies reach … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) That this House recognises the creation of a new dementia strategy for Devon; celebrates the work of the Devon Dementia and Memory Care Delivery Group, which includes voluntary, community and social enterprise colleagues and people with lived experience, amounting to over 40 organisations across Devon, Torbay and Plymouth; calls on … |
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Monday 7th April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Securing habitat for endangered swifts and other cavity nesting birds 17 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Barry Gardiner (Labour - Brent West) This House notes with concern the dramatic decline in the breeding population of swifts whose numbers have dropped by 60% since 1995; recognises that the loss of natural nesting habitat for swifts and other cavity nesting birds has meant that four species of these birds are now on the International … |
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Thursday 3rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025 International Day for Mine Awareness 22 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises International Day for Mine Awareness on 4 April 2025; acknowledges the UK’s proud history in championing the Mine Ban Treaty and producing many of the world’s deminers; notes with deep concern the devastating impact of landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance, which continue to kill and … |
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Thursday 3rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025 Abduction of Ukrainian children 47 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its anger and revulsion at the abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of Russia's invasion; notes with disgust this tactic of the Russian Armed Forces, which threatens to rob Ukraine of its future; believes that these mass abductions authorised by President Putin constitute … |
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Thursday 3rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th April 2025 Bathgate 80th anniversary of VE Day Commemoration 2 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow) That this House celebrates the Bathgate 80th anniversary of VE Day Commemoration event as the first in Britain; acknowledges the exceptional efforts of St Kentigern’s Academy, Windyknowe Primary, Boghall Primary School, Whitburn Brass Band, Sing West Lothian Choir, and singers Alan Brydon and Georgina McKenzie in making the event a … |
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Thursday 3rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th April 2025 John Irvine’s 50 years of service to the Loyal Orders 2 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down) That this House warmly congratulates John Irvine on the significant milestone of receiving his 50-year jewel, honouring his exceptional dedication and unwavering service to Cottown Loyal Orange Lodge 1029; recognises with great appreciation the extensive range of leadership positions he has diligently undertaken within the Lodge, notably serving with distinction … |
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Thursday 3rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th April 2025 Cupar Scouts King's Scout Award 7 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House celebrates three Cupar Explorer Scouts on being presented with the King’s Scout Award, the highest youth accolade in scouting; congratulates Zoe Nimmo, Beth Harvie and Fergus Alexander, who were honoured in a ceremony at Cupar Scout Hall; and recognises that all three have earned their Duke of … |
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Thursday 3rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th April 2025 Recognition of the Deuchar family’s service to Denny and Dunipace 3 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House recognises the exceptional and longstanding service of Dr Robert Andrew Deuchar and his family to the community of Denny and Dunipace over eight decades; acknowledges Robert's invaluable contributions as a GP and founding member of Denny Cross Medical Centre, where he provided dedicated healthcare to local families … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025 Protecting children from data exploitation 40 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; further notes that the majority … |
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Thursday 3rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th April 2025 80th anniversary of Christian Aid 14 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Douglas McAllister (Labour - West Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Christian Aid on its 80th anniversary; recognises that for 80 years Christian Aid has been fighting poverty and injustice; commends the organisation for offering hope to communities who need it most; praises its work towards a world where all can live with dignity, equality and justice; … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th April 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds) That this House congratulates Gerry Watkins on receiving the Unsung Hero Award for his exceptional service to the community in Cirencester; recognises his dedication and selfless efforts in helping the homeless and vulnerable; acknowledges his tireless work, which includes running projects such as the Big Yellow Bus which has provided … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025 Libraries in state primary schools 24 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House welcomes the National Literacy Trust and Penguin Random House’s Libraries for Primaries campaign; is concerned that research shows that one in seven state primary schools in the UK do not have a library or dedicated library space; understands that children in disadvantaged areas are disproportionately affected by … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025 Work of the Royal British Legion in Stratford-on-Avon 10 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House recognises the vital work of the Royal British Legion branches across Stratford-on-Avon, including in Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Newbold-on-Stour, Claverdon, Henley-in-Arden, Long Compton, Shipston-on-Stour, Stratford-upon-Avon and Studley; praises their tireless efforts to ensure that remembrance is kept alive and that the sacrifices of our brave service men and women … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th April 2025 Camelon Bowling Club award of £2,000 grant from Flutter UKI 2 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House congratulates Camelon Bowling Club on being awarded a £2,000 grant as part of the Flutter UKI Cash4Clubs grassroots sports programme; recognises the vital role that Camelon Bowling Club plays in promoting local participation in sport and physical activity; commends the club’s ongoing commitment to improving its facilities … |
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Thursday 3rd April Jim Shannon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th April 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House celebrates that Fife Carers Centre are the latest Carers Trust Scotland Network Partner in Scotland; welcomes Sandra Morris, Fife Carers Centre’s general manager, and her team to the Network; notes that Carers Trust Scotland partner with local carer organisations to provide funding and support, deliver innovative and … |
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Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill
10 speeches (536 words) Committee of the whole House Saturday 12th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Lindsay Hoyle (Spk - Chorley) The House stands adjourned —I have had apologies from Jim Shannon, by the way. [Laughter.] - Link to Speech |
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Persecution of Christians
52 speeches (13,644 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Danny Kruger (Con - East Wiltshire) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). - Link to Speech |
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Blair Mayne: Posthumous Victoria Cross
36 speeches (13,409 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence Mentions: 1: Robin Swann (UUP - South Antrim) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) in his call for a posthumous VC for Blair Mayne. - Link to Speech 2: Carla Lockhart (DUP - Upper Bann) Friend the Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing the debate. - Link to Speech 3: Lincoln Jopp (Con - Spelthorne) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing this debate. - Link to Speech 4: Monica Harding (LD - Esher and Walton) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this debate. - Link to Speech 5: Rebecca Smith (Con - South West Devon) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this debate. - Link to Speech 6: Caroline Nokes (Con - Romsey and Southampton North) I call Jim Shannon to wind up the debate. - Link to Speech |
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Oral Answers to Questions
173 speeches (10,598 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury Mentions: 1: Daisy Cooper (LD - St Albans) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) said, high streets up and down the land, be they in Liverpool Riverside - Link to Speech |
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East Midlands: Local Authorities and Economic Growth
25 speeches (5,546 words) Monday 7th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Alex Norris (LAB - Nottingham North and Kimberley) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) mentioned freeports, and that is just another sign of our wanting - Link to Speech |