TIBET

Early day motion 575, tabled 21 April 1999 by George Stevenson (Labour). Signed by 43 members.

That this House pays tribute to the Tibetan people and His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the non-violent pursuit of their right to self-determination; is aware that 25th April is the birthday of the child Panchan Lama; expresses serious concern for his wellbeing and that of his family; deplores the refusal of the Government of China to engage in discussions with the Dalai Lama; and calls on the United Kingdom Government and the European Union to actively support such discussions as a matter of urgency.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 5, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.