Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party), on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 3 members in total.

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75th Anniversary of the Strangford Lough Wildfowlers and Conservation Association

That this House congratulates the Strangford Lough Wildfowlers and Conservation Association on celebrating its 75th anniversary; recognises its pioneering history since its formation following the Wild Bird Protection Act 1950; praises its transformation into a premier regional force for habitat management, species protection, and legislative advocacy; commends its vital partnership with local authorities to manage the Kiltonga Nature Reserve in Newtownards, ensuring that members of the public and wild birds harmoniously co-exist; notes that its dedication to wildlife preservation has been recognized nationally by winning the prestigious BASC Stanley Duncan Trophy on three separate occasions; and applauds the Association for its seventy-five years of proof that sustainable country sports and community-driven environmental conservation can successfully safeguard Northern Ireland’s natural heritage.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

209 

Session

2026-27

Other sponsors

Carla Lockhart

Gavin Robinson

Subjects

Birds Anniversaries Nature conservation Strangford

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk