CLOSURE OF NEWSPAPERS OFFICES IN ZIMBABWE

Early day motion 1705, tabled 17 September 2003 by Gregory Campbell (DUP). Signed by 54 members.

That this House notes the closure of the Daily News in Zimbabwe by the Supreme Court in that country; condemns the further erosion of the rights of many opposition groups in this denial of the basic freedom of the Press; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to make clear its opposition to such measures.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 8, DUP 3, Independent Ulster Unionist 1, Plaid Cymru 1.