INTERNALLY DISPLACED CHILDREN

Early day motion 198, tabled 15 January 2001 by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 60 members.

That this House is appalled that 13 million children across the world are displaced in their own country; notes that displaced children in Africa and Asia are on average displaced for six years; further notes that displaced children are particularly vulnerable to attack, sexual abuse, hunger, disease, deprivation and recruitment as child soldiers; recognises that governments must ensure that these children's rights are upheld under domestic and international law; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to guarantee that in its development assistance and diplomatic endeavours it works to ensure that displaced people are given protection and humanitarian aid.

Signatures by party: Labour 41, Liberal Democrat 13, Labour/Co-operative 5, UUP 1.