SINKING OF THE SAPPHIRE

Early day motion 431, tabled 11 November 1997 by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party). Signed by 18 members.

That this House congratulates the families of the fishermen lost in the sinking of the 'Sapphire' who have led a successful campaign to raise, by public subscription, the ú380,000 necessary to make the attempt to recover the bodies of the 'Sapphire's' last crewmen; and regrets that the Government felt unable to help the families in any way.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Scottish National Party 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 1.