SALE OF NAZI MEMORABILIA

Early day motion 2870, tabled 14 March 2012 by Fabian Hamilton (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House deeply deplores the sale of dozens of items of Nazi memorabilia, including items of oppression belonging to Holocaust victims, which was held on 6 March 2012 by Dreweatts Auction House in Bristol;condemns other auctions of similar items which have been held by other firms previously; decries the profiteering on items promoting and glorifying hatred and violence; applauds the policies of such firms as Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams and eBay which prohibit the sale of such items; recognises that such sales are banned in France, Germany, Austria and Hungary; and calls on the Government to bring in immediate regulation and control of this abhorrent trade.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.