Jim Shannon

That this House expresses concern about the high rate of suicide across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; notes that Northern Ireland has the highest rate of suicide in the UK for the second year running; and requests that the Government provides funding a

9 Feb 2016

That this House notes that hepatitis C is a major cause of the rising number of avoidable premature deaths from liver disease; further notes that hepatitis C predominantly affects the most disadvantaged in society and remains a pressing public health concern; acknowledges the ava

9 Feb 2016

That this House requests that the Northern Ireland Assembly and Northern Ireland Office together use the extra £200 million of resources secured under the Fresh Start Agreement to bring to task Irish Republican activists, so that they can be investigated for fraud and criminal ac

9 Feb 2016

That this House mourns the death of national treasure, Sir Terry Wogan; fondly remembers the broadcasting legend that he was and the years of pleasure he brought to the airwaves and to television; and conveys its deepest sympathies to his family at this time of immense grief and

2 Feb 2016

That this House commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the sinking of the Princess Victoria; recalls the bravery of the crew, and in particular that of Sir Len White who died trying to save passengers; and remembers the 133 people who died in what was the UK's worst peacetime sea t

2 Feb 2016

That this House condemns the violent attacks by Boko Haram in which huts were firebombed, burning people, including children, to death in Dalori village in North East Nigeria; and calls on the Government to give all medical and military assistance to the Nigerian government and a

2 Feb 2016

That this House expresses concern about the level of homelessness across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; congratulates the large number of charities for all the hard work that they do to address homelessness; and urges the Government to redouble its effo

27 Jan 2016

That this House celebrates the centenary of the founding of the Sunnyland Beagles by Major G.A. Burgoyne of the Royal Ulster Rifles; and congratulates the organisation for raising awareness and promoting countryside sports for the past 100 years.

27 Jan 2016

That this House congratulates the Scouts as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year; recognises the fantastic contribution that the Scouts have made across the UK and the positive impact they have on the lives of many children and young people, teaching vital life skills no

19 Jan 2016

That this House asks that, during his negotiations with the EU, the Prime Minister raise the matter of the fishing industry; and seeks to end EU control over quotas and fishing rights to ensure those quotas and rights are both fair and reflective of the levels of fish stocks in t

19 Jan 2016