OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD APPEAL

Early day motion 2217, tabled 3 November 2009 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 27 members.

That this House celebrates the Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal run by Samaritan's Purse, which arranges for families in the UK to provide a sealed shoebox of Christmas gifts to be sent to children overseas who are less fortunate; congratulates the Westmorland Gazette for promoting this campaign in South Cumbria; and encourages hon. Members to take part in the scheme and to promote the appeal in their constituencies.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 12, Labour 11, DUP 2, Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.