HUMANITARIAN AID IN IRAQ

Early day motion 959, tabled 26 March 2003 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 60 members.

That this House notes the immediate need to ensure that supplies of humanitarian aid are channelled into Iraq in order to support the Iraqi population; recognises the importance of providing food, shelter and medical aid as soon as possible in order to prevent a major humanitarian crisis; and calls on the US and UK Governments to work closely with the United Nations, European Union and non-governmental organisations in providing a programme of reform in Iraq which will support the humanitarian needs of the civilian population.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 11, Labour/Co-operative 7, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.