BUSH FIRES IN AUSTRALIA (No. 3)

Early day motion 817, tabled 23 February 2009 by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 36 members.

That this House expresses deep sympathy for the people of Victoria, Australia, in the light of the terrific wildfires that have swept the state; notes that these fires have caused the loss of 170 lives, destroyed more than 750 homes, left 5,000 people homeless and burned 1,100 square miles of land; and welcomes the establishment of the Victorian Bushfire Fund launched by the Australian Red Cross and the State Premier of Victoria, John Brumby.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 5, Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, UUP 1.