CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE OF ENGLAND AND WALES, CENTENARY YEAR

Early day motion 2154, tabled 11 May 2006 by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 37 members.

That this House congratulates the Catholic Women's League (CWL) of England and Wales in its centenary year; recognises the extensive charitable work of its 5,000 members at a local, diocesan, national and international level, in particular its support for the relief of refugees; notes the history of the League, founded in Brighton in 1906 by Margaret Fletcher who gave her first lecture on present day social work for Catholic women; further notes its major contribution throughout both World Wars and ensuing conflicts in supporting servicemen and their wives; is aware of the current, commendable work that the CWL undertakes in public and social service to which their motto is Charity, Work and Loyalty; and acknowledges that the League is a founder member of the World Union of Catholic Women's Organisations affiliated to over 100 women's organisations in five continents which promote the advancement of women globally and protect the interests of women and children, especially in the Third World.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.