PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
120th anniversary of Friary Shoes (9 October 2024)
Motion Details
That this House congratulates Friary Shoes of Lichfield on reaching the 120th anniversary of their first opening in Lombard Street in 1904; notes that Friary Shoes is the oldest independently owned retail outlet in Lichfield and has made a significant contribution to the local economy; and further congratulates the Smith and Lumb families for their resilience in sustaining the business through two world wars, two pandemics, and a host of economic crises during its 120-year history.
Sponsored by:
Dave Robertson (Labour)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Party
Votes
%
Labour
5
83%
Democratic Unionist Party
1
17%
Sponsor List (6 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Lab
Chris Bloore
Redditch
Lab
Jacob Collier
Burton and Uttoxeter
Lab
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham
Lab
Josh Newbury
Cannock Chase
Lab
Dave Robertson (Sponsor)
Lichfield
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
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