Motion text
That this House recognises the work of Paul ‘Pen’ Farthing who served in the Royal Marines for 22 years; notes that after leaving the Royal Marines Paul dedicated himself to the animal-rescue charity Nowzad in Kabul, which he founded in 2007; recognises that Nowzad has been transporting animals from Afghanistan to the UK for 14 years, including reuniting many armed services personnel with the animals they adopted while posted in the region; further acknowledges the mental health and emotional support benefits animals provide to our armed services personnel; and congratulates Pen on receiving the all-party Parliamentary group for advisory dog welfare's Unsung Hero Award.
Signatures (5)
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.
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 December 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 January 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
10 January 2022
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 January 2022
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
12 January 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.