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COMMONWEALTH DAY 2004

Early day motion 799, tabled 9 March 2004 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 56 members.

That this House proudly observes Commonwealth Day on Monday 8th March; recognises the shared heritage between the peoples of all Commonwealth countries; applauds the Commonwealth Secretariat in choosing Building a Commonwealth of Freedom as the theme for Commonwealth Day 2004, with the aim of striving to help people of all nations reach their full potential; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to strengthen and uphold the close ties that continue to bind our family of nations together.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 13, Conservative 10, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Independent Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.