INTERNATIONAL SPORTING BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL

Early day motion 399, tabled 12 January 2009 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 18 members.

That this House recalls with approval that the civilised nations of the world showed their disapproval of the apartheid policies of South Africa through the banning of that country from international sporting events, a process which helped bring about the ending of apartheid; considers that the behaviour of Israel towards the Palestinian people is equally unacceptable; and urges international sporting bodies to adopt a policy of exclusion of Israel from competitions with immediate effect.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.