CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS COMMEMORATION DAY

Early day motion 873, tabled 22 March 2004 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 23 members.

That this House notes that throughout history conscientious objectors to violence and war have come forward, often courageously, to offer an alternative to conflict; and calls upon the Government to recognise formally 15th May as the day upon which the role of conscientious objectors is to be commemorated each year.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 3, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.