Motion text
That this House celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of Jennie Lee, a miner’s daughter from Lochgelly, who with the support of her community graduated from Edinburgh University with a law degree, a Master of Arts and a teaching diploma; recognises Jennie as one of the first and youngest woman Members of Parliament who as Arts Minister founded and gave name to the ground-breaking Open University; applauds this pioneer of distance learning whose vision has enabled access to higher education for all; and commemorates the enduring legacy of Jennie Lee, the miners daughter who became Baroness of Asheridge.
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.
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
12 December 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 December 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 December 2022
Carden, Dan
Labour
Signed on
13 December 2022
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 December 2022
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
20 December 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 December 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2023
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
9 January 2023
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 January 2023
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 January 2023
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 January 2023
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 January 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.