Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party), on Wednesday, 16 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 12 members in total.
John Foley
That this House recognises the life and work of John Foley, a long standing trades unionist and anti-apartheid campaigner; sends condolences to his family at this time; recognises his work as a shop steward in the Clyde's shipyards from early in his life and career both industrially and in the broader trade union movement; further recognises his work with the anti-apartheid movement in Scotland, campaigning for the release of Nelson Mandela and the ending of apartheid in South Africa; recalls contribution with the Clyde district of the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions; recognises the esteem in which he was held by his many friends and colleagues; and offers condolences to all who knew him at this time.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 40
- Session
- 2019-19
- Other sponsors
- Keith Vaz
- Jim Shannon
- Carol Monaghan
- Hugh Gaffney
- Ruth Jones
- Subjects
- Trade unions Apartheid Foley, John
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- 2022-02-14 19:26:07 +0000
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