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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

EDM (Early Day Motion) 591: tabled on 26 October 2015

Tabled in the 2015-16 session.

This motion has been signed by 35 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House recognises October as Black History Month; celebrates the vital role that black and minority ethnic people have played in the history of this country; believes that the continued learning and understanding of black and minority ethnic history promotes integration and respect in communities; appreciates the work of community groups and organisations in the promotion of minority ethnic groups in civil society; applauds the record number of black and minority ethnic hon. Members in this Parliament; and calls on the House to consider the rich contributions to culture and science in this country by people of African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and Asian descent.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Ahmed-Sheikh, Ms Tasmina
Scottish National Party
Signed on 2 November 2015
Ochil and South Perthshire
Anderson, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 4 November 2015
Blaydon
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on 28 October 2015
Livingston
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on 25 November 2015
Kilmarnock and Loudoun
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on 3 November 2015
East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on 28 October 2015
Edinburgh South West
Cryer, John
Labour
Signed on 28 October 2015
Leyton and Wanstead
Dodds, Mr Nigel
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 28 October 2015
Belfast North
Gapes, Mike
Labour
Signed on 28 October 2015
Ilford South
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on 4 November 2015
Birmingham, Hall Green
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on 29 October 2015
Glasgow North
Gray, Neil
Scottish National Party
Signed on 10 November 2015
Airdrie and Shotts
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 27 October 2015
Luton North
Hussain, Imran
Labour
Signed on 29 October 2015
Bradford East
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on 3 November 2015
Dundee West
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on 29 October 2015
Brighton, Pavilion
Meale, Sir Alan
Labour
Signed on 28 October 2015
Mansfield
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on 28 October 2015
Glasgow North West
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on 28 October 2015
East Dunbartonshire
Osamor, Kate
Labour
Signed on 28 October 2015
Edmonton
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on 28 October 2015
East Renfrewshire
Qureshi, Yasmin
Labour
Signed on 9 November 2015
Bolton South East
Ritchie, Ms Margaret
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 3 November 2015
South Down
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 29 October 2015
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Simpson, David
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 28 October 2015
Upper Bann
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on 27 October 2015
Glasgow Central
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on 16 November 2015
Midlothian
Vaz, Valerie
Labour
Signed on 2 November 2015
Walsall South
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on 4 November 2015
Central Ayrshire

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.