ROTARY CLUB AND THE ERADICATION OF POLIO

Early day motion 1433, tabled 28 April 2008 by Baroness Clark of Kilwinning (Labour). Signed by 82 members.

That this House congratulates the work of Rotary International in helping to reduce the number of polio cases by 99 per cent. over the last 20 years; further congratulates Rotary members' efforts in raising more than £430 million to fund polio immunisation activities over 20 years of humanitarian activity; notes that 2008 is the 50th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Largs which will be continuing its fundraising activities throughout the year to help eradicate polio; and hopes that due to the tireless work of Rotary Club members and many others that polio will soon be stamped out for good.

Signatures by party: Labour 51, Liberal Democrat 12, DUP 6, Scottish National Party 6, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.