CELEBRATIONS FOR ST GEORGE'S DAY

Early day motion 1985, tabled 19 April 2006 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 33 members.

That this House looks forward to celebrating St George's Day on Sunday 23rd April; notes that the day of England's Patron Saint is an ideal opportunity for all English people to celebrate their country's heritage, values and traditions; calls upon the Government to mark the occasion by ensuring that the Cross of St. George is flown from all public buildings on this day; encourages all local authorities, schools, organisations and businesses also proudly to fly the English flag above their buildings; and further calls on all hon. Members to support the campaign to make 23rd April an official annual public holiday so that all the people of England may be united in celebrating the country's achievements and traditions.

Signatures by party: Conservative 14, Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 5, Scottish National Party 1.