Jim Shannon

That this House notes that World Milk Day falls on the week beginning 8 June 2020; highlights the many nutritional benefits of this natural, wholesome product which is essential for every stage of life; encourages more people to raise a glass of milk for world milk day; and gives

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 so ensure that the religious minorities’

2 Jun 2020

That this House notes the tremendous ongoing work of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, other police forces throughout the UK and the armed forces in maintaining safety and security throughout the covid-19 lockdown and pandemic; further notes the situations that those person

2 Jun 2020

Notes the anniversary of the first Northern Ireland victory in the British Home Championships; highlights that Northern Ireland were also the last victors of the British Home Championships retaining the trophy in the IFA Trophy Cabinet; further recognises the current difficulty w

2 Jun 2020

That this House notes the incredible work of charities and the voluntary sector during the covid-19 outbreak to provide practical support for people struggling with mental health; thanks those people that have helped others and kept communities operating; and supports Her Majesty

18 May 2020

That this House notes that it is Mental Health Awareness Week 2020; highlights the fact that the theme this year is Be Kind and Kindness; encourages people within the social distancing rules in place to make contact with loved ones and offer support; further highlights that the e

18 May 2020

That this House notes with sadness the death of rock 'n' roll legend, Little Richard; further notes the wonderful legacy he left behind by all of those who enjoyed his tremendous musical talents and songs, such as Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally; and passes on sincere sympathy t

12 May 2020

That this House, recognises the tremendous contribution of Capt Tom Moore, VE Day Veteran and Centenarian, to the NHS with his incredible fundraising efforts; further notes the wonderful example that he has set to every generation reminding them of what it is to be British in wor

4 May 2020

That this House remembers with great sorrow the murder of the four Ulster Defence Regiment soldiers at Ballydugan 30 years ago; conveys sincere and abiding sympathy to the families of Private John Birch, Lance Corporal John Bradley, Private Michael Adams and Private Steven Smart;

28 Apr 2020

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR); remembers with gratitude the service of UDR personnel during the worst of the Troubles; recalls with sadness the loss of the life of 190 serving personnel and a further 60 people who

21 Apr 2020