BAHRAIN AND THE INTER PARLIAMENTARY UNION

Early day motion 296, tabled 16 December 2003 by Ashok Kumar (Labour). Signed by 68 members.

That this House congratulates Bahrain on its admission to the Inter Parliamentary Union on 1st October; welcomes Bahrain to the great family of democratically-governed countries; and congratulates the Bahraini people on their achievements in strengthening respect for human rights.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Conservative 12, Liberal Democrat 8, Labour/Co-operative 6, UUP 2, Independent Ulster Unionist 1.