PEACE AND PROGRESS IN SUDAN

Early day motion 1842, tabled 29 October 2003 by Hilton Dawson (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House welcomes the breakthrough in the current IGAD-sponsored peace process in Sudan; acknowledges that the signing of the pivotal security arrangements framework agreement by the Government of Sudan and Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army represents a vitally important step towards a full agreement; congratulates the UK Government on its commitment to supporting peace in Sudan; encourages the Government to intensify its efforts on the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement and to take the lead in advocating the relief of Sudan's extensive debt and fully assisting post-conflict reconstruction and development in Sudan through increasing aid allocation; and urges the UK and the international community to seize this historic opportunity to reverse Sudan's human tragedy by supporting a sustainable peace and enabling the people of Sudan to contribute to a democratic future for their country.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent Ulster Unionist 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.