BURMESE ARMY IN KACHIN STATE

Early day motion 1085, tabled 13 February 2013 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes the actions of the Burmese army in shelling Kachin which has killed civilians including children; further notes the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities; calls on the Burmese government to cease attacks on civilians and to actively protect Christians from persecution; and calls on the UK Government to influence and promote true religious freedom throughout Burma.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, DUP 5, Liberal Democrat 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.