Motion text
That this House recognises January as Tamil Heritage Month; acknowledges the tremendous contributions that Tamils make to British society, particularly the vital role the Tamil community has played in helping the UK tackle covid-19 as healthcare workers, teachers, and vaccine researchers; celebrates the richness of Tamil culture; notes that the Canadian Government has already recognised January as Tamil Heritage Month; further notes that January is an important month for Tamils as it marks Thai Pongal, the Tamil Harvest Festival; recognises the importance of increasing awareness about the accomplishments of the Tamil diaspora; and calls on the UK Government to formally establish January as Tamil Heritage Month.
Signatures (13)
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.
Davey, Ed
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 January 2022
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 January 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 January 2022
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
18 January 2022
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 January 2022
Thomas, Gareth
Labour
Signed on
20 January 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Timms, Stephen
Labour
Signed on
24 January 2022
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 January 2022
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
24 January 2022
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
25 January 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
31 January 2022
Green, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
31 January 2022
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 February 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.