VISIT OF THE DALAI LAMA

Early day motion 984, tabled 20 February 2008 by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 132 members.

That this House welcomes the forthcoming visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the United Kingdom in May; recognises the strong historical connections between this country and Tibet; notes that the Dalai Lama has recently had meetings with President George Bush, Chancellor Angela Merkel and the leaders of Australia, Canada and Austria; and calls upon the Prime Minister to take the opportunity to meet the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his visit, particularly in the light of the worsening human rights position in Tibet and the Dalai Lama's commitment to a non-violent solution.

Signatures by party: Labour 52, Liberal Democrat 45, Conservative 27, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, UUP 1.