WORKERS' RIGHTS IN EGYPT
Early day motion 1420, tabled 8 February 2011 by Robert Halfon (Conservative). Signed by 17 members.
That this House is concerned by reports that the Egyptian government is forcing public sector employees to take to the streets in an attempt to disrupt the legitimate protests; supports the Foreign Secretary in his call for a peaceful transition of power; and calls for the Egyptian government to fulfil its obligations under international law to respect trade union rights and fundamental liberties such as freedom of expression and peaceful protest.
Signatures by party: Labour 6, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.