University Of The Highlands And Islands
EDM number 1397 in 2010-12, proposed by John Thurso on 02/02/2011.
Categorised under the topic of Higher education.
That this House welcomes the achievement of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in becoming Scotland's newest university which has over 8,000 students and more than 100 courses which are specifically tailored for the needs of the Highlands and Islands region and beyond; notes that this landmark achievement of university title by UHI is the realisation of a long-time ambition for the region to have its own university to support economic development and to help sustain rural and island communities; believes that, as a university, UHI will attract more young people and also recruit students from beyond the Highlands and Islands region; congratulates staff, students and supporters who have contributed to this achievement; and wishes UHI every success for the future.
This motion has been signed by a total of 11 MPs.
| MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Thurso | 02/02/2011 | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross | Liberal Democrat | Proposed |
| Charles Kennedy | 02/02/2011 | Ross, Skye and Lochaber | Liberal Democrat | Seconded |
| Angus MacNeil | 02/02/2011 | Na h-Eileanan an Iar | Scottish National Party | Seconded |
| Frank Doran | 02/02/2011 | Aberdeen North | Labour | Seconded |
| Anne Begg | 02/02/2011 | Aberdeen South | Labour | Seconded |
| Jonathan Edwards | 03/02/2011 | Carmarthen East and Dinefwr | Plaid Cymru | Seconded |
| Nicholas Soames | 03/02/2011 | Mid Sussex | Conservative | Signed |
| Alan Meale | 03/02/2011 | Mansfield | Labour | Signed |
| Jeremy Corbyn | 03/02/2011 | Islington North | Labour | Signed |
| Mike Hancock | 03/02/2011 | Portsmouth South | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
| John Hemming | 03/02/2011 | Birmingham, Yardley | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
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