ELECTION OF LULA IGNACIO DA SILVA

Early day motion 1819, tabled 28 October 2002 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 47 members.

That this House welcomes the election of Lula as President of Brazil; congratulates him on his huge majority and hopes the international community will co-operate on debt and trade matters to enable the new President to tackle unemployment, poverty and social division.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 7, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 2.