NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FOR LIU XIAOBO

Early day motion 802, tabled 12 October 2010 by Denis MacShane (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House welcomes the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the Chinese pro-democracy activist, Liu Xiaobo; and calls on the Government to urge the Chinese authorities to release Mr Xiaobo from prison and enter into a dialogue with him and other signatories to the 08 Charter.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.