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AUSTRALIA DAY

Early day motion 589, tabled 28 January 2003 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 49 members.

That this House joins the people of the Commonwealth of Australia in celebrating their national day; recognises the shared heritage between the peoples of the United Kingdom and Australia; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to strengthen the close political, economic and cultural ties that continue to bind the two nations together.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Conservative 13, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.