Jim Shannon

That this House expresses gratitude to every NHS employee for the exemplary work they do; notes the 72nd birthday of the organisation that is the envy of countries throughout the world; and urges the Government to invest fully in the NHS through adequate wages and infrastructure

7 Jul 2020

That this House is profoundly concerned that tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets and baton rounds have been used against even peaceful protestors in Hong Kong; notes that some of these items are included in the UK Strategic Export Control List; is concerned by the sale and exp

7 Jul 2020

That this House notes the 20th anniversary of the death of racing legend Joey Dunlop on 2 of July 2000 in Tallinn, Estonia, while leading a 125cc race, having already won the 750cc and 600cc events, on the Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit; remembers with great fondness this work

30 Jun 2020

That this House commemorates the 25th anniversary of the passing of Gordon Wilson who was a tremendous advocate for peace during the Troubles; notes that he won the BBC Today programme's man of the year due to his determination to see good brought out of evil and to forgive those

30 Jun 2020

That this House notes with sadness the passing of Dame Vera Lynn; extends sincere sympathy to the family of the forces sweetheart; and encourages people to remember Dame Vera's poignant song, We’ll meet again, and its message of duty, honour, encouragement and an absolute belief

22 Jun 2020

That this House notes that this week is Men's Health Forum Men’s health week; encourages men to have conversations with their friends and family about physical and mental health; and, despite the coronavirus pandemic, urges anyone who is concerned about an aspect of health to con

17 Jun 2020

That this House welcomes the launch of the APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief’s new report entitled, Nigeria: Unfolding Genocide; condemns the devastating violence that Nigerian Christians have experienced due to attacks by armed groups of Islamist Fulani herder

16 Jun 2020

That this House expresses great concern about the increasing stigmatisation and persecution of religious or belief minorities in countries around the world in response to the covid-19 pandemic; condemns the spread of misinformation and hate speech by extremist groups who seek to

8 Jun 2020

That this House is concerned that the recently established National Commission for Minorities Rights by the Government of Pakistan does not fulfil the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s order of June 2014 to set up a Minorities Rights Council and to ensure that the religious minorities’

8 Jun 2020

That this House notes the awareness bowel cancer campaign Step up for 30; highlights the aim to get sponsored to do 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 30 days during the month of June; further notes that the activity can be running, swimming, walking the dog, or even s

8 Jun 2020