CHILD TRAFFICKING IN HAITI

Early day motion 698, tabled 25 January 2010 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 68 members.

That this House notes with concern that children in Haiti are reported as being removed and trafficked following the seven magnitude earthquake that struck the country on 12 January 2010; congratulates UNICEF and its partners' efforts to set up safe spaces for all unaccompanied children and infants; states with concern that UNICEF reported that approximately 60,000 children have been affected by the earthquake; commends the move by the Haitian government to assist with broadcasting child protection messages on local radio stations; and urges the Government to work alongside the Haitian government and non-governmental organisations to be vigilant of exit points, to prevent bogus adoptions and to ensure child safety.

Signatures by party: Labour 41, Liberal Democrat 12, DUP 5, Independent 3, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.