CORNWALL'S PATRON SAINT

Early day motion 950, tabled 3 March 2009 by Dan Rogerson (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 18 members.

That this House notes that celebrations in honour of Cornwall's patron saint, St Piran, on 5 March each year are growing in scope, support and significance; believes that this is a valuable opportunity for the people of Cornwall to celebrate their unique heritage, language, culture and aspirations; recognises that those who support patron saints' days in other regions and nations of the United Kingdom are also seeking official acknowledgement; welcomes the fact that Bodmin, St Columb and Penzance town councils have already made the day a staff holiday; and calls on the Government to make St Piran's Day a public holiday in Cornwall.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 10, Labour 4, Scottish National Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.