WESTERN SAHARA

Early day motion 312, tabled 19 November 2007 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 65 members.

That this House welcomes the ongoing UN-sponsored negotiations between Morocco and the POLISARIO Front aimed at reaching a mutually acceptable solution that will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara as called for in Security Council resolution 1754; reaffirms that Morocco's unilateral proposal of autonomy is contrary to the principle of self-determination; expresses its deep concern about the gross violations of human rights perpetrated by Moroccan occupying forces in Western Sahara; and calls upon the Government to remain active in ensuring the release of all Saharawi prisoners of conscience, open up the territory for international observers and media and engage in supporting UN efforts to achieve a just solution to the conflict in Western Sahara.

Signatures by party: Labour 38, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.