BURMESE CYCLONE

Early day motion 1515, tabled 8 May 2008 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 51 members.

That this House is shocked by the news of the cyclone that has struck Burma; is saddened by reports that 22,000 people have lost their lives and 41,000 people are missing; is concerned by reports that almost one million people have been made homeless; and calls on the Government to follow up its generous aid contribution with the highest level of support for aid agencies working in the area.

Signatures by party: Labour 31, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 4, Scottish National Party 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.