International Mother Language Day

Early day motion 998, tabled 22 February 2022 by Apsana Begum (Labour). Signed by 20 members.

That this House pays tribute to International Mother Language Day 2022 which was the initiative of Bangladesh and was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference; notes that it has been observed on 21 February throughout the world since 2000 and commemorates the Bangladeshi university students martyred for the Bangla language in 1952; and believes that valuing linguistic diversity helps provide people with an understanding of language and culture, raises educational attainment, and celebrates the plurality and richness of multicultural communities.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Scottish National Party 5, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.