Motion text
That this House supports the establishment of a Tamil Heritage Month which would provide an annual opportunity to celebrate the contribution of the Tamil diaspora in the UK; notes that Canada holds a similar, highly successful Tamil Heritage Month; recognises that there are more than 300,000 Tamils living in the UK contributing substantially to the betterment of our economy and country; further notes the richness of Tamil culture; and recognises the benefits of such a month for raising awareness and understanding of the Tamil Community in the UK.
Signatures (19)
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.
Thomas, Gareth
Labour
Signed on
22 January 2020
McDonagh, Siobhain
Labour
Signed on
22 January 2020
Streeting, Wes
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 January 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
23 January 2020
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
24 January 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 January 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 January 2020
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
28 January 2020
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
28 January 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 January 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 January 2020
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 January 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
30 January 2020
Tarry, Sam
Labour
Signed on
3 February 2020
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
4 February 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Independent
Signed on
10 February 2020
Sultana, Zarah
Labour
Signed on
12 March 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 February 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.