PROTECTION OF SIKH FAMILIES IN PAKISTAN

Early day motion 1522, tabled 18 May 2009 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 32 members.

That this House notes the deep concern felt within the British Punjabi community at the reports of attacks on Sikhs by Taliban militants in the Aurakzai area of Pakistan, which has resulted in the demolition of Sikh homes and businesses and the flight of Sikh families to seek refuge in gurdwaras; and calls on the Government to urge the Pakistani government to do all it can to ensure the protection of Sikhs from attacks by extremists and, wherever necessary, compensate and secure the safe relocation of Sikh families.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 5, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.