DEATH OF SALMAN TASEER

Early day motion 1245, tabled 11 January 2011 by Lord Cryer (Labour). Signed by 43 members.

That this House condemns the assassination of the governor of Punjab, Salman Taseer; notes his courageous calls for the abolition of Pakistan's blasphemy law and equally courageous demands for clemency for Asia Bibi; further notes with concern the role of religious fundamentalism; and hopes that all countries will, in the future, move towards the tolerance that should be the hallmark of the secular state.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, DUP 2, Alliance 1, Plaid Cymru 1.