20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELECTION OF POPE JOHN PAUL THE SECOND

Early day motion 1681, tabled 21 October 1998 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 6 members.

That this House notes that 16th October marked the 20th anniversary of the election of Pope John Paul II; congratulates him on being the longest serving Pope this century; notes that he has travelled to more countries than any previous Pontiff; welcomes his enthusiastic support for the Catholic community in Britain, and for strengthening the ties between the Anglican and Catholic church; and hopes that his positive contributions will continue in the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, Liberal Democrat 1.