SECTARIANISM IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Early day motion 1414, tabled 3 May 2007 by David Anderson (Labour). Signed by 68 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the restoration of devolution and power-sharing in Northern Ireland; recognises that segregation and sectarianism remain deeply engrained in Northern Ireland and that they will only be eroded by generational change; believes that seeking to break down sectarian barriers is the key task facing Northern Ireland and that education is a key area in which this can be achieved; and commends the work of the integrated education movement in seeking to increase the number of integrated schools and also seeking to encourage sharing of facilities and greater contact with other schools.

Signatures by party: Labour 47, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.