TERRORIST ACTION IN VARANASI

Early day motion 1795, tabled 10 March 2006 by Steve Pound (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House offers its deepest sympathy and sincere condolence to the 80 victims, and their families and friends, of the unprovoked terrorist attack on the religious capital of Hinduism, the Holy City of Varanasi on 7th March; condemns the action of the cross-border terrorist group Lashkar-E-Qahab, who have claimed responsibility; and salutes the government of India for its dignified and principled response to the Varanasi outrage.

Signatures by party: Conservative 21, Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.