Motion text
That this House commemorates the Penlee Lifeboat disaster 40 years ago on 19 December 1981; honours the bravery of the eight man crew of the Solomon Browne who in severe conditions went to sea to rescue eight people on board the stricken coaster The Union Star; remembers the tragedy of that night when, despite heroic rescue attempts, all 16 people lost their lives; pays tribute to the families of lost crew members who continue to honour their memory through fundraising efforts for a memorial stone to honour the 40th anniversary of the disaster; recognises the bravery of the Royal Navy helicopter crew from RNAS Culdrose and the efforts of lifeboat crews from The Lizard, Sennen Cove and St Marys that night; notes the hard work of those who subsequently changed the rules giving the authorities the power to order a ship to take a tow; and sends humble gratitude to every volunteer RNLI crew member around the whole country who, despite knowing the risks, selflessly goes to sea to save lives and to the volunteer shore crew who support them to do so.
Signatures (12)
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.
Crouch, Tracey
Conservative
Signed on
15 November 2021
Syms, Sir Robert
Conservative
Signed on
15 November 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
16 November 2021
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
16 November 2021
Thomas, Derek
Conservative
Signed on
16 November 2021
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
16 November 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Lewis, Dr Julian
Conservative
Signed on
16 November 2021
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 November 2021
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
17 November 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 November 2021
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
1 December 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
3 December 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.