OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX APPEAL

Early day motion 166, tabled 1 December 2003 by Stephen Hepburn (Labour). Signed by 47 members.

That this House recognises the achievement of Operation Christmas Shoebox Appeal in sending gift-filled shoeboxes to needy children in impoverished countries; notes that in South Tyneside alone over 10,000 boxes were collected last year and that this year a target of 11,000 has been set; and praises the generosity of South Tynesiders and the hard work and dedication of Carol Hall, Christine Jones and all the volunteers at the Jarrow Salvation Army who organise the annual shoebox appeal.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent Ulster Unionist 1, UUP 1.