10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST FREE ELECTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Early day motion 1100, tabled 29 April 2004 by Valerie Davey (Labour). Signed by 83 members.

That this House extends its congratulations to South Africa via her Excellency Lindiwe Mabuza, the South African High Commissioner, on the 10th anniversary of the first free elections in South Africa; pays tribute to those who helped bring an end to racial divisions, remembering the sacrifices they made; praises South Africa's achievements, including being the first country in the world to give up nuclear weapons; and trusts that the next 10 years will see further progress made in tackling poverty and HIV/AIDS.

Signatures by party: Labour 55, Liberal Democrat 15, Labour/Co-operative 6, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 2, UUP 2.