INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS

Early day motion 1000, tabled 21 February 2008 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 49 members.

That this House recalls Great Britain's role in the colonisation, settlement and early governance of Australia; acknowledges Great Britain's responsibility for the suffering and degradation inflicted on indigenous Australians including the removal of indigenous human remains and material culture; supports the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, in his apology to the stolen generations and other indigenous Australians for the pain, loss, deprivation and abuse they have suffered; recognises the continuing strength and vitality of the indigenous peoples of Australia and their culture; and supports the Australian government's commitment to recognising the special status of Australia's indigenous peoples and tackling the inequalities still facing indigenous Australians.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.