WORLD REFUGEE WEEK

Early day motion 1794, tabled 16 June 2008 by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 88 members.

That this House recognises on the occasion of Refugee Week, that more than 67 million people worldwide are in a situation of forced displacement as a result of conflict and persecution; notes with concern that the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is the sole body with a global mandate to co-ordinate protection, shelter and assistance for the world's displaced, but remains almost entirely funded by voluntary contributions; expresses dismay that over five million of the world's refugees have been living in exile for more than five years; and calls on the Government and the wider international community to find durable solutions for all long-term refugees.

Signatures by party: Labour 52, Liberal Democrat 25, Conservative 3, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Independent Labour 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.