GIBRALTAR AND THE EUROPEAN ELECTIONS

Early day motion 1489, tabled 14 May 2009 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 28 members.

That this House notes the great enthusiasm demonstrated by Gibraltarians in exercising their right to vote in the European elections as part of South West England constituency; notes with admiration that in 2004 the turnout at 60 per cent. was nearly double the UK average; acknowledges the battle that Gibraltarians fought for their right to vote at the European Court of Human Rights; commends the level of political awareness and eagerness to express themselves democratically; and hopes the high turnout tradition will be recognised and influence the wider European electorate.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Conservative 4, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 1.