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BURMA

Early day motion 226, tabled 21 December 1999 by Andy Reed (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 123 members.

That this House notes that James Mawdsley, a British citizen has been sentenced to gaol in Burma for 17 years for distributing pro-democracy literature; supports James Mawdsley's objective of highlighting the violations of human rights and crimes against humanity by the Burmese military, and particularly against ethnic minorities such as the Arakan, Chin, Karen, Karenni, Mon and Shan peoples; notes that Premier Oil, an international oil exploration and production company based in the UK, is still investing in Burma; notes also that the USA prohibits national companies from investing in Burma; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to recognise Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the National League for Democracy and the Committee Representing the People's Parliament.

Signatures by party: Labour 71, Liberal Democrat 23, Conservative 10, Labour/Co-operative 9, UUP 5, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.