MOTHER TERESA

Early day motion 385, tabled 3 November 1997 by Sir David Amess (Conservative). Signed by 20 members.

That this House recognises the work done by Mother Teresa with the poor and needy during her lifetime; notes that she maintained the work into her final years despite often delicate health; notes that her actions came from a desire to emulate the example of Christ; acknowledges her care and compassion for the poor, the sick, the needy and children both born and unborn; and applauds the continuing work done by her Order, the Missionaries of Charity, in the streets of Calcutta and worldwide, including the United Kingdom.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Conservative 4, Liberal Democrat 3, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.