LATE DR ZAKI BADAWI KBE

Early day motion 1523, tabled 31 January 2006 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House mourns the sad passing of Dr Zaki Badawi who passed away on 24th January; remembers Dr Badawi as a leading Islamic scholar and respected community leader; recognises his immense contribution to community relations and inter-faith dialogue both in the UK and across the world; shares his belief that diversity strengthens and enriches society and that there is no contradiction in being both Muslim and British; and sends its sympathies to Dr Badawi's wife and family.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Conservative 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Respect 1.