REFUGEE COUNCIL `DON'T BELIEVE THE TYPE' CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 441, tabled 28 June 2005 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 51 members.

That this House supports the Refugee Council campaign, Don't Believe the Type, in its attempts to campaign for a fair deal for asylum seekers and refugees; notes that too often the popular press whips up fear and hysteria with its anti-asylum campaign and that contempt towards asylum seekers often stems from ill-informed media coverage; supports the campaign in trying to bring an end to the hostility felt towards asylum seekers; and recognises that the UK has a duty to provide asylum seekers and refugees with protection and not discrimination.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 22, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.