INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Early day motion 2649, tabled 25 January 2012 by Caroline Lucas (Green). Signed by 34 members.

That this House supports International Women's Day on 8 March 2012; celebrates the political, social and economic advancement of women while recognising the urgent need for further movement; applauds the work of millions of people across the world in raising the issues facing women; commends the PCS campaign `speaking out, not cut out', encouraging women and men to raise their voices against attacks on jobs, pensions and pay; highlights the impact of service and benefit cuts that will take women's equality in the UK back by generations; and encourages hon. Members to raise their voices and speak out in Parliament for International Women's Day.

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