HARVEY MILK

Early day motion 40, tabled 3 December 2008 by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 28 members.

That this House notes that 2008 marks the 30 year anniversary of the assassination of San Francisco Supervisor and gay rights campaigner Harvey Milk; recognises the profound impact that Harvey Milk had on socio-political life in the 1970s as the first openly gay man elected to any substantial political office anywhere in the world; notes that following his tragic death there have been continual calls for the removal of barriers facing homosexuals in society; and calls on the Government to continue to promote equality for all regardless of sexual orientation.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 13, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.