GOOGLE AND CENSORSHIP WITHIN CHINA

Early day motion 1487, tabled 26 January 2006 by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 48 members.

That this House deplores Google's decision to launch a censored version of its search engine in China; believes this can only encourage China to continue its draconian policy on freedom of expression and democracy; and calls on the Government to make clear to the Chinese authorities its strong concern and doubt about China's commitment to bring democracy and freedom of expression to its people in the light of its continued policy to only allow companies that have signed a censorship agreement to run internet-based businesses within the People's Republic of China.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 23, Labour 19, Conservative 3, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.