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ENGLAND AND ST GEORGE'S DAY

Early day motion 1168, tabled 30 November 2005 by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative). Signed by 29 members.

That this House welcomes the Lord Carey of Clifton's backing of the new Archbishop of York's call for the English to celebrate St George's Day in style; congratulates Archbishop Dr John Sentamu for reminding the English that they needed to take more pride in their Englishness; recognises that the Archbishop of York's words represented Britishness at its best; and notes with concern that the courts have refused to recognise St George's Day as a special occasion.

Signatures by party: Conservative 17, Labour 4, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3, Scottish National Party 1.