PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND FALUN GONG

Early day motion 1151, tabled 14 November 2000 by Lembit Öpik (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 16 members.

That this House notes the People's Republic of China's apparent policy of opposition to Falun Gong practitioners, including labour, prison sentences and harsh treatment detention; welcomes the raising of these concerns with the Chinese authorities by Her Majesty's Government and our European partners; and urges the Government to consider further initiatives, to underline the commitment of Britain to freedom of religion or belief in China, and to work cooperatively and considerately with the Chinese authorities to understand the rationale for their current position and seek ways to achieve progress regarding policy towards Falun Gong practitioners in China.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 1.