Motion text
That this House recognises the annual arrival of swifts to the UK each May and their extraordinary aerial displays; notes with concern that swifts are now on the Government's List of birds of conservation concern, also known as the UK Red List for birds, due to significant population decline; acknowledges the importance of providing suitable nesting sites and sustaining insect populations to support their survival; further notes the remarkable migration of over 3,000 miles from Africa and their unique behaviour of spending much of their lives in flight; welcomes Swift Awareness Week activities in Dolgellau from 27 June to 4 July, including guided walks and talks delivered with the RSPB and North Wales Wildlife Trust; further recognises Dolgellau as home to one of the most impressive swift populations in Gwynedd; and praises the work of Arloesi Dolgellau for its leadership in supporting and promoting Swift Awareness Week, bringing together partners and the community to celebrate and safeguard these remarkable birds for future generations.
Signatures (10)
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.
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 June 2026
Swann, Robin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on
24 June 2026
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
24 June 2026
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
24 June 2026
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
24 June 2026
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
24 June 2026
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.