QUAKER PEACE TESTIMONY
Early day motion 2342, tabled 1 November 2011 by Sarah Newton (Conservative). Signed by 26 members.
That this House recognises the 350th anniversary of the first written declaration of a Quaker commitment to peace; notes the adherence of countless Quakers to this commitment over the centuries despite persecution and oppression; remembers the service of Quakers in ambulance units in two world wars; appreciates the contribution of Quakerism to efforts to engender world peace and avoid all forms of conflict; and sends its best wishes to ongoing Quaker peace projects across the world.
Signatures by party: Labour 9, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1.