Tamil Heritage Month 2022

Early day motion 853, tabled 17 January 2022 by Edward Davey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 13 members.

That this House recognises January as Tamil Heritage Month; acknowledges the tremendous contributions that Tamils make to British society, particularly the vital role the Tamil community has played in helping the UK tackle covid-19 as healthcare workers, teachers, and vaccine researchers; celebrates the richness of Tamil culture; notes that the Canadian Government has already recognised January as Tamil Heritage Month; further notes that January is an important month for Tamils as it marks Thai Pongal, the Tamil Harvest Festival; recognises the importance of increasing awareness about the accomplishments of the Tamil diaspora; and calls on the UK Government to formally establish January as Tamil Heritage Month.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 4, Labour 3, Scottish National Party 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.