POTENTIAL GURKHA HUNGER PROTEST

Early day motion 226, tabled 11 June 2013 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House is deeply concerned by the Gurkhas’ current commitment to undertake a hunger strike in protest against the lack of proper provision of pensions compensation and medical care; recognises the enormous contribution that the Gurkhas have made to Britain and its interests for almost two centuries; acknowledges the steps taken in 2007 towards equal pension rights and the right to live in the UK; and calls on the Government to engage in further productive dialogue on these issues with the Gurkha organisations as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent 2, Alliance 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.