HURRICANE IVAN

Early day motion 1641, tabled 13 September 2004 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 73 members.

That this House recognises the devastation and loss of life caused by Hurricane Ivan in Grenada, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and other parts of the Caribbean; recognises the large number of concerned UK citizens who have family in the region; further recognises that large parts of Jamaica and Grenada are now flooded and that people in the affected regions are now without electricity or clean water; and calls on the British Government and the international community to provide immediate help to these devastated areas and long-term assistance in rebuilding their economies.

Signatures by party: Labour 44, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 7, Labour/Co-operative 5, DUP 3, UUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1.