Jim Shannon

That this House condemns the atrocious attacks on the LGBT community in Orlando on 12 June 2016 which resulted in 50 dead and 55 wounded; conveys its deepest sympathies to the families and to the American people at this time; notes that all those impacted by this act of terror an

13 Jun 2016

That this House recognises World Blood Donor Day 2016; affirms the importance of donating blood, with just one visit capable of saving up to three lives; recognises the need for more young people to join the blood donor register; and hopes that the 2016 campaign will help to rais

13 Jun 2016

That this House congratulates Queen's University Belfast on becoming the first academic institution in Northern Ireland to be awarded a royally-sealed professorship; and thanks Queen's University Belfast for its exceptional research work on electronics, communications and informa

6 Jun 2016

That this House expresses concern at the findings of the recent report by Independent Age, entitled The overlooked over-75s, that an estimated 20 per cent of older pensioners are living in poverty; and urges the Government to take immediate remedial action to reduce this figure s

6 Jun 2016

That this House mourns the passing of Muhammad Ali; conveys deepest sympathies at this time of sorrow and grief to his family and friends; recalls with great affection the way in which he promoted boxing whilst also being a strong advocate for human rights and equality, and that

6 Jun 2016

That this House notes with sadness the loss of Egypt Air flight MS804 travelling from Paris to Cairo; sends its thoughts, prayers and sympathies at this time of grief to the families of the 66 passengers who lost their lives; and calls on the Government to give every assistance i

24 May 2016

That this House supports the Children Heartbeat Trust; commends it for the 127 families it has helped to travel to England for lifesaving surgery and for the assistance it also gives to the wider family circle; and wishes it every success in helping more children in the future.

24 May 2016

That this House recognises International Awareness Day for Crohn's and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); calls for further IBD nurses to be made available; and thanks all professional staff and carers who help those suffering from Crohn's and colitis.

24 May 2016

That this House congratulates the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) on its 130th anniversary year; thanks the thousands of volunteers who give help and assistance, the caseworkers, the fundraisers and the telephone advice service; and wishes SSAFA more su

18 May 2016

That this House expresses concern about the remarks made by the Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) seeking to scrap the time limit for abortions, a statement made without consultation from the RCM, who we thank for doing all it can to preserve life; and asks h

18 May 2016