ISLAMIC FINANCE LECTURE SERIES 2013

Early day motion 808, tabled 27 November 2013 by Andrew Slaughter (Labour). Signed by 14 members.

That this House congratulates the London School of Economics and Fajr Capital on co-hosting the 2013 Islamic Finance Lecture Series; welcomes the House of Commons reception on 2 December 2013 to conclude that series of events; notes that the lecture series informed students, recent graduates and city professionals on the importance of a principles-based approach to financial services; further notes the Islamic financial services industry's valuable role in attracting trade and investment into the UK; and calls on the Government to promote Islamic finance's principles of ethical, community banking and socially responsbile investing to enable long-term growth, employment and prosperity.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1.