DIWALI

Early day motion 956, tabled 3 November 2010 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 26 members.

That this House recognises the importance of Diwali to communities across the UK which will be celebrating the Festival of Lights on 5 November 2010; welcomes the fact that Hindus and Sikhs in the UKare freely able to observe their faith; wishes all those celebrating a happy Diwali; notes that the message of respect, justice and tolerance that is central to Diwali can be recognised by all those in Britain; and calls on the Government to join Hindus and Sikhs in celebrating the Festival this week.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 9, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1.