ATTACK ON THE HIGHER COMMISSIONER TO BANGLADESH

Early day motion 1286, tabled 26 May 2004 by Kerry Pollard (Labour). Signed by 54 members.

That this House condemns the recent attack on the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, His Excellency Anwar Choudhury; notes that Mr Choudhury was injured by a grenade thrown when he was leaving his mosque after Friday prayers; sends best wishes to Mr Choudhury for a speedy recovery; and calls on both the UK and Bangladeshi governments to ensure that members of the British Diplomatic Corps can live, work and worship in safety when they are representing the country in Bangladesh.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 3, Labour/Co-operative 3, UUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1.