HISTORIC SITES IN IRAQ

Early day motion 526, tabled 17 January 2005 by Lord Stratford (Labour). Signed by 64 members.

That this House deplores and condemns the reported damage to the site of the ancient city of Babylon caused by the contruction of a US military base; and believes that it is the duty of Coalition forces in Iraq to respect and protect all historic sites within a country which is recognised as one of the greatest cradles of world civilisation.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 13, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Conservative 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Independent 1.