Motion text
That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the death of war hero and MP Sir Henry Wilson MP on 22 June 1922 by the IRA on his doorstep in London; further notes that Wilson was the only Field Marshall in modern times to be returned as an Member of Parliament, in a resume which included war hero, North Down MP, Chief of the Imperial General Staff (CIGS), the army’s professional head, and principal military adviser to Lloyd George’s coalition government; highlights that his dedication to Unionism and his implacable opposition of all the IRA sought to achieve saw him being shot as he gallantly drew his sword typifying his bravery and courage to the end; and calls upon Government to mark the 100 year anniversary of his murder by erecting a shield commemorating his death to be displayed along with the shields erected in the house to commemorate other murdered hon. Members as a mark of respect.
Signatures (7)
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
20 June 2022
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 June 2022
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
21 June 2022
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 June 2022
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
27 June 2022
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
4 July 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.