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THREATENED ARREST OF TRADE UNIONISTS IN IRAQ

Early day motion 1659, tabled 11 June 2007 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 52 members.

That this House expresses its concern at recent reports of the threatened arrests of trade union leaders in Iraq following strikes by oil pipeline workers this month; and calls upon the Government to support the statement by the General Secretary of the TUC to the Iraqi government that military intervention is not the way to resolve industrial disputes.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 9, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 2, Independent 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.