WTO LEADERSHIP CHOICE BY BRITAIN

Early day motion 433, tabled 15 March 1999 by Nick Palmer (Labour). Signed by 67 members.

That this House recognises the concern that World Trade Organisation rules do not permit adequate measures to tackle social, environmental and animal welfare issues; notes that one candidate for the World Trade Organisation leadership, Mr Supachai, has reportedly opposed changes in this area; and urges the Government to support a candidate who is open to World Trade Organisation reform.

Signatures by party: Labour 54, Liberal Democrat 7, Labour/Co-operative 5, Scottish National Party 1.