THE ZIMBABWEAN NEWSPAPER

Early day motion 716, tabled 9 February 2005 by David Lepper (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 54 members.

That this House congratulates Wilf Mbanga and his colleagues on the publication on 10th February of the first issue of The Zimbabwean newspaper; notes that more than 65 journalists have offered their services in this new weekly paper, to be published simultaneously in London and Johannesburg and made available in Zimbabwe; and welcomes the project, which will provide Zimbabweans living abroad and the general public with the opportunity to read views and news about Zimbabwe free from official censorship.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 13, Conservative 6, Labour/Co-operative 3, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.