Motion text
That this House expresses concern that Edwardes College Peshawar, Pakistan, which is owned by the Church of Pakistan with official recognition by the High Court Peshawar, is being forced by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor and the Provincial Government into handing over administrative control; expresses further concern regarding the alleged continual interference in college affairs and the unacceptable pressure on management which usurps authority; notes that the College Principal and his family are feeling harassed; further notes the effect of these actions on the wellbeing of Christians in Pakistan as people are concerned for their safety; and requests that the Prime Minister of Pakistan ensures that the Governor and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are restrained from taking illegal administrative control over the college and further provides security to prevent the harassment of the college Principal and his family as well as the broader Christian community in Pakistan.
Signatures (9)
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.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 May 2019
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 May 2019
Simpson, David
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 May 2019
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 May 2019
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
23 May 2019
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
4 June 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.