ANNIVERSARY OF VAISAKHI

Early day motion 353, tabled 23 February 1999 by James Plaskitt (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House recognises the 300th anniversary this year of Vaisakhi, the founding of the Khalsa, the day which gave the Sikhs their unique identity; and acknowledges with appreciation the valued contribution made by the Sikh community to the economic, cultural, social and political affairs of the United Kingdom.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 3, Labour/Co-operative 1.