OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD APPEAL

Early day motion 2276, tabled 16 October 2008 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 23 members.

That this House celebrates the Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal run by Samaritan's Purse, which arranges for families in the UK to provide a sealed shoebox of Christmas gifts to be sent to children overseas who are less fortunate; congratulates the Westmorland Gazette for promoting this campaign in South Cumbria; and encourages hon. Members to take part in the scheme and to promote the appeal in their constituencies.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 7, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.