CONVENT OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY

Early day motion 1586, tabled 3 June 2009 by Jim McGovern (Labour). Signed by 23 members.

That this House notes that the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy was founded in Dundee in 1859; further notes that the Sisters were responsible for educating many in the city, not least females and the poor; further notes that their contribution to education in the city continued through many primary schools and especially in Lawside Academy; and congratulates the community at Lawside Convent on their 150th anniversary and wishes them continued success in the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.