Jennie Lee's role in the foundation of the Open University

Early day motion 692, tabled 12 December 2022 by Neale Hanvey (Alba). Signed by 13 members.

That this House celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of Jennie Lee, a miner’s daughter from Lochgelly, who with the support of her community graduated from Edinburgh University with a law degree, a Master of Arts and a teaching diploma; recognises Jennie as one of the first and youngest woman Members of Parliament who as Arts Minister founded and gave name to the ground-breaking Open University; applauds this pioneer of distance learning whose vision has enabled access to higher education for all; and commemorates the enduring legacy of Jennie Lee, the miners daughter who became Baroness of Asheridge.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.