BRITISH LECTURERS IN ITALY

Early day motion 892, tabled 25 October 2010 by Valerie Vaz (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House notes with concern the diminished rights of British people who work as lettori in Italian universities; condemns the nationality-based discrimination that leads to foreign lecturers receiving low salaries and being denied promotions; acknowledges that foreign lecturers in Italy have previously petitioned the European Court of Justice, which ruled that Italy was infringing its obligations; further notes that some universities have been ordered to pay arrears; and urges the Government to actively support British citizens working in Europe.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Independent 1.