COMMONWEALTH DAY, MONDAY 13th MARCH

Early day motion 1709, tabled 28 February 2006 by David Marshall (Labour). Signed by 76 members.

That this House, in common with all parliaments of the Commonwealth, gladly observes Commonwealth Day on Monday 13th March; sincerely supports this year's theme of Health and Vitality - The Commonwealth Challenge, emphasising the Commonwealth's commitment to health and fitness to bring hope to the world; and recognises the excellent work done by the United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in partnership with its sister branches in the advancement of parliamentary democracy and good governance throughout the Commonwealth.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Conservative 21, Liberal Democrat 10, DUP 5.