300th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNION

Early day motion 1384, tabled 30 April 2007 by Lord Austin of Dudley (Labour). Signed by 82 members.

That this House notes that 1st May 2007 is the 300th anniversary of the Act of Union between England and Scotland; believes that the 300-year partnership has been a phenomenal success; further believes that this anniversary provides an excellent opportunity to proclaim the great British values of democracy, freedom, fairness and tolerance that have made this country great; and resolves to do everything possible to strengthen the Union for the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 59, Conservative 10, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 5, UUP 1.