ELECTION OF SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE

Early day motion 1374, tabled 22 June 2004 by Tony Lloyd (Labour). Signed by 72 members.

That this House congratulates the Right honourable Member for Birmingham Hodge Hill on his election as Secretary-General of the Council of Europe; is conscious of his past dedicated and inspired leadership of the British delegation, his personal commitment in his pursuit of the aims of the Council, Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law; and wishes him the best of good fortune in his new post in upholding and spreading the ideals and aspirations of the Council for the betterment of all the citizens of its 45 member states and as a beacon for the rest of the world.

Signatures by party: Labour 57, Labour/Co-operative 6, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 2, DUP 1, UUP 1.