WAITANGI DAY

Early day motion 656, tabled 5 February 2003 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 36 members.

That this House joins the people of New Zealand in celebrating their national day; recognises the shared heritage between the peoples of the United Kingdom and New Zealand; 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 22, Liberal Democrat 5, UUP 4, Conservative 3, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.