SRI LANKA HOSPITAL SHELLING

Early day motion 647, tabled 2 February 2009 by Andrew Pelling (Independent). Signed by 43 members.

That this House expresses its concern that according to reports from the International Committee of the Red Cross Puthukkudiyiruppu Hospital in the northern Vanni region of Sri Lanka has been shelled, so killing and injuring innocent civilians and hitting a crowded paediatric ward; and supports the Red Cross' call on both parties involved to respect their obligation to spare medical facilities and activities, as required by international humanitarian law.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 3, Independent 3, Scottish National Party 1.