HENRY RICHARD

Early day motion 2772, tabled 23 February 2012 by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 14 members.

That this House pays tribute to the career of Henry Richard, former Liberal hon.Member for Merthyr Tydfil, on the bicentenary of his birth at Tregaron, Ceredigion; notes the invaluable work which he undertook as Secretary for the Peace Society for 36 years; applauds his success to promote international arbitration; praises his passion for Wales and the Welsh and his efforts to raise the public consciousness of Wales as a nation; admires his efforts to reform and promote education; furthernotes with gratitude his role in the establishment of the University of Wales; and commends to the House his example as aman who fought for peace and justice.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Liberal Democrat 5, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.