Jim Shannon

That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in the People’s Republic of China; notes the substantial evidence from independent tribunals and human rights bodies indicating that detainees have been subjected to forced organ harvesting; ca

24 Nov 2025

That this House recognises the progress made in improving the care of people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited metabolic disorder which prevents the body from properly metabolising phenylalanine; welcomes that many patients have benefitted from access to sapropterin, w

24 Nov 2025

That this House notes that Movember 2025 is taking place throughout the entire month of November; highlights that the motive behind encouraging men to grow moustaches is to raise awareness, and fund life-changing projects for men’s health from prostate and testicular cancer to me

17 Nov 2025

That this House notes, with sadness, the closure of the Down Recorder newspaper; highlights that this newspaper was in operation for 189 years and was a part of local history; expresses concern at the loss of a small independent news retailer and the loss of that locally driven c

17 Nov 2025

That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing persecution of Christians, the most persecuted religious group worldwide, particularly in Nigeria where thousands have been killed and displaced; calls on the Government to take urgent action to protect religious freedom by en

11 Nov 2025

That this House notes Lung Cancer Awareness Month taking place from 1 November to 30 November offering a month of activities and initiatives to promote lung health and cancer awareness; highlights that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer and notes that approximately 10% to 20%

11 Nov 2025

That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Spa Accordion Band, founded in 1954; notes the bands long-standing contribution to community music and cultural life; congratulates the members, past and present, on reaching this milestone and on the success of the recent an

3 Nov 2025

That this House notes Reformation Day that was celebrated on 31 October 2025, marking the 508th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg in 1517; highlights the impact of the Reformation on shaping the spiritual, cultural a

3 Nov 2025

That this House notes the end of Baby Loss Awareness Month, observed each October to honour babies who have died during pregnancy, at or soon after birth; highlights that whether a loss is felt in the fifth week, the 15th week or the 25th week, the fact remains that it is a loss

27 Oct 2025

That this House congratulates Queen’s University Belfast on its breakthrough study, led by Professor Tim Curtis and Dr Josy Augustine of the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, which found that a novel drug, 2-HDP, can protect retinal nerve cells and blood vesse

27 Oct 2025