CENTENARY OF THE WOMEN'S SOCIAL & POLITICAL UNION

Early day motion 1723, tabled 14 October 2003 by Linda Perham (Labour). Signed by 156 members.

That this House celebrates the centenary of the founding of the Women's Social and Political Union by the Pankhurst family and others on 10th October 1903; acknowledges and applauds the achievement of all those who campaigned for equality of the franchise in this country and elsewhere; and strongly supports continuing efforts throughout the world to establish democratic government and to secure the right to vote for everyone regardless of gender, colour, creed or race.

Signatures by party: Labour 108, Liberal Democrat 21, Labour/Co-operative 10, Conservative 9, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2, Independent 1.