EDUCATING CHILDREN ACROSS THE WORLD

Early day motion 172, tabled 25 June 2014 by David Simpson (DUP). Signed by 22 members.

That this House recognises the concern felt among people that there are approximately 57 million children across the world who currently do not receive any level of education; notes that 24 million of these children also have some form of disability or special needs; and commends the Year 8 students of Banbridge High School who organise annually a Send My Friend To School initiative to raise awareness of this vital issue.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, DUP 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Independent 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1.