FRANK CARSON'S LEGACY

Early day motion 2783, tabled 27 February 2012 by David Anderson (Labour). Signed by 34 members.

That this House shares the sadness of very many people over the death of the comedian Frank Carson; notes Frank Carson's great work as a stalwart supporter of the cause of integrated education in Northern Ireland and helped raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for many of those seeking to overcome sectarian differences; and further notes that his legacy will be sustained by the annual Carson Awards, which offer bursaries and prizes to celebrate creativity and artistic talent in integrated schools in Northern Ireland.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Alliance 1, Independent 1.