CALAIS MIGRANT CAMP

Early day motion 2058, tabled 15 October 2009 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House believes that the existence of the Jungle migrant camp in Calais, France was inhumane; welcomes the action taken by the French authorities to close the camp, but is concerned that this is only a temporary measure; congratulates the British and French governments on their continued cooperation on the issue; notes that this is not solely a British and French problem; and calls for immediate and consistent action from countries across the European Union resulting in the issue being dealt with from the moment of arrival in Europe rather than at the last stage at the furthest edge of the continent.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1.