DEVELOPMENTS IN BANGLADESH

Early day motion 816, tabled 23 February 1998 by Baroness King of Bow (Labour). Signed by 113 members.

That this House recalls the suffering of the people of Bangladesh during the war of independence which led to three million deaths; welcomes the steps that have been taken to restore democracy in Bangladesh; congratulates the Bangladeshi Prime Minister's efforts to bring peace to the region, in particular the successful negotiation of the Chittagong Hill Tracks Treaty; recognises the need for increased foreign investment particularly in the energy sector; and welcomes continued friendly relations between the British and Bangladeshi governments to promote development in Bangladesh.

Signatures by party: Labour 88, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 7, Labour/Co-operative 7.