COMMONWEALTH DAY, MONDAY 8TH MARCH 2004

Early day motion 708, tabled 26 February 2004 by Martin Smyth (UUP). Signed by 48 members.

That this House, in common with all parliaments of the Commonwealth, gladly observes Commonwealth Day on Monday 8th March; sincerely supports this year's theme of Building a Commonwealth of Freedom, emphasising the Commonwealth's commitment to being an effective defender of democratic freedoms, freedom of expression, the rule of law and robust civil societies; and recognises the work of the United Kingdom Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association as one of the many organisations committed to the continual strengthening and promotion of the Commonwealth.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Conservative 9, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 2.