SIR SIGMUND STERNBERG KCSG

Early day motion 274, tabled 11 December 2003 by Rudi Vis (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House congratulates Sir Sigmund Sternberg KCSG, founder of the Sternberg Centre for Judaism in Finchley and co-founder of the Three Faiths Forum, for having been awarded the following highest national awards: The Order of The White Two-Arm Cross from the Slovakian Government, on 10th September, the Legion d'Honneur from the French Government, on 13th October, and the Order of the Madara Horseman from the Bulgarian Government, on 6th November, in recognition of his tireless work in promoting interfaith activities.

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