ELECTIONS IN ECUADOR

Early day motion 304, tabled 27 November 2006 by Colin Burgon (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House congratulates Rafael Correa on his emphatic election victory in Ecuador; notes his commitment to prioritise pro-poor policies and reconsider any free-trade agreement with the United States which seldom deliver social improvements to the poorest and indigenous populations of Latin America; commends the continuing democratic direction towards self-determination and social equality across the continent; and calls on the Government to prioritise the rebuilding of independent UK relations with Latin American nations.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.