ISRAEL'S NUCLEAR POLICY

Early day motion 434, tabled 28 February 2000 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 47 members.

That this House welcomes the recent historic debate in Israel in the Knesset on Israel's nuclear policy; notes that this was the first ever debate on the nuclear question in Israel; congratulates Issam Makhoul MK for his profound speech introducing the debate and thereby helping to remove the shroud of secrecy surrounding this important issue which marks a victory for democracy and the public's right to know about crucial nuclear policies carried out in its name; thanks Mr Makhoul for drawing attention to Mordechai Vanunu's part in bringing the facts of Israel's nuclear weapons programme to the attention of the world; notes that after nearly 14 years in prison for his brave and selfless act Vanunu is now eligible for parole; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to urge the Government of Israel to grant him immediate release from his imprisonment either through an act of clemency or parole.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 5, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1, Unknown 1.