CHRISTIANS IN UZBEKISTAN

Early day motion 918, tabled 19 October 1999 by John Taylor (Conservative). Signed by 20 members.

That this House welcomes the desire to uphold democracy and the rule of law in a modern secular Uzbekistan; recognises the political threat from radical Islamists but calls upon the authorities in Uzbekistan not to persecute Muslims or Christians in pursuit of secularism; and is concerned about the recent imprisonment of Christian pastors.

Signatures by party: Conservative 5, Liberal Democrat 5, Labour 4, UUP 4, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.