To commemorate the 40th Year Anniversary of Saint Francis Hospice, Andrew Rosindell M.P. has tabled an Early Day Motion (E.D.M.) championing the hard work that they do to ensure that everyone across Romford and its environs have the care that they need.
The E.D.M. fetched support from across the house, particularly from neighbouring Members of Parliament.
This includes Members from the Labour Party, Reform Party, and independents.
That this House celebrates the 40 year anniversary of the opening of Saint Francis Hospice in the historic village of Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, Essex which serves a population of around one million across Essex and the east of Greater London, namely in Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and Brentwood; recognises that the hospice has cared for and changed the lives of thousands of individuals across four decades; commends the efforts of the hospice in its fundraising efforts to fill the gap in financial support which is not supplied by the NHS or through public funding; further celebrates the charitable ethos based on the Christian foundation of the hospice in providing care with no cost for its services; applauds the hospice's efforts to look after anyone from any background, any faith or not faith, with an assurance of care according to their culture, rituals and beliefs; and offers heartfelt thanks to the staff and volunteers, their steadfast commitment to doing everything in their power to provide personal support and the best quality of life in a caring and loving environment for those who need it most.
40th anniversary of Saint Francis Hospice - EDM (Early Day Motion) 59: tabled on 23 July 2024
The M.P.'s that have supported this E.D.M. are as follows:
Sponsors:
Andrew Rosindell (Primary Sponsor) - Romford (Conservative)
Julia Lopez - Hornchurch and Upminster (Conservative)
Jas Athwal - Ilford South (Labour)
Margaret Mullane - Dagenham and Rainham (Labour)
James McMurdock - South Basildon and East Thurrock (Reform)
Richard Holden - Basildon and Billericay (Conservative)
Supporters:
Mary Kelly Foy - City of Durham (Labour)
John McDonnell - Hayes and Harlington (Independent)
As reported by the Havering Daily here, Andrew Rosindell M.P. has said the following:
To commemorate the momentous occasion of Saint Francis Hospice’s 40th Anniversary, I had the honour of tabling an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons on their behalf, which drew support from neighbouring MPs from across the House of Commons. The work that Saint Francis Hospice do to help all those who are vulnerable and in need across Havering and wider Essex is truly worthy of great recognition, so I am so pleased that I could play a small part in that. I am sure I can speak on behalf of all my colleagues in the area in wishing the hospice well and I look forward to working with them in assisting them wherever possible.
The EDM can be viewed on the Parliament website in full here.
