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RWANDA AND THE COMMONWEALTH

Early day motion 528, tabled 16 December 2009 by Eric Joyce (Labour). Signed by 57 members.

That this House welcomes Rwanda's entry into the Commonwealth as its 54th Member State and the decision of Commonwealth leaders to accept Rwanda's application; recognises the remarkable progress Rwanda has made since the genocide of 1994; supports Rwanda's commitment to continue working towards complete realisation of all Commonwealth values; and hopes that membership will accelerate and enhance that process.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 4, DUP 1, Independent 1.