KEPIER TRUST

Early day motion 1825, tabled 16 March 2006 by Fraser Kemp (Labour). Signed by 16 members.

That this House welcomes plans to renovate and extend the Kepier, which was founded by Royal Charter in 1574 as the first school in Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, and remained an educational establishment until after the First World War; notes that it is currently used by many local community groups and organisations especially to offer education to all, in keeping with the founders' wishes; further notes that a preliminary report recommends that work should commence on urgent repairs, renovations and to extend amenities; calls upon all hon. Members of the House and the local community in Houghton to back this worthwhile scheme being overseen by the Kepier Trust; and hopes that the Kepier will serve the community for another 432 years.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Conservative 2, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1.