Robin Gibb Cbe
EDM number 91 in 2012-13, proposed by John Leech on 21/05/2012.
Categorised under the topics of Charities and Performing arts.
That this House joins with family and friends from around the world in celebrating the life and mourning the death of Robin Gibb, who died of cancer aged 62, for his work and dedication to the music industry as a writer, composer and performer, both as a solo artist as well as the world famous music group The Bee Gees with his brothers Barry and Maurice, who were born on the Isle of Man and who were childhood residents of Keppel Road, Chorlton, Manchester; commends his untiring commitment to making the world a better place by working withmany charities including Against Breast Cancer, Variety Club, The Royal British Legion, Comic Relief and the Bomber Command Memorial Appeal; acknowledges his Honorary Degree of Doctor of Music received in May 2004 from the University of Manchester; and wishes that he may rest in peace knowing that the world has benefitted greatly from his dedication and talent.
This motion has been signed by a total of 13 MPs.
| MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Leech | 21/05/2012 | Manchester, Withington | Liberal Democrat | Proposed |
| John McDonnell | 21/05/2012 | Hayes & Harlington | Labour | Seconded |
| Jim Shannon | 22/05/2012 | Strangford | DUP | Seconded |
| Gordon Marsden | 22/05/2012 | Blackpool South | Labour | Seconded |
| Martin Caton | 22/05/2012 | Gower | Labour | Seconded |
| Michael Weir | 22/05/2012 | Angus | Scottish National Party | Seconded |
| Mike Hancock | 22/05/2012 | Portsmouth South | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
| Lady Hermon | 22/05/2012 | North Down | UUP | Signed |
| Alan Meale | 23/05/2012 | Mansfield | Labour | Signed |
| Albert Owen | 23/05/2012 | Ynys M | Labour | Signed |
| Ronnie Campbell | 23/05/2012 | Blyth Valley | Labour | Signed |
| Steve Rotheram | 23/05/2012 | Liverpool, Walton | Labour | Signed |
| Gerry Sutcliffe | 24/05/2012 | Bradford South | Labour | Signed |
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