CHRISTIANS IN SYRIA

Early day motion 962, tabled 16 January 2014 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 24 members.

That this House expresses concern over the continued persecution of Christians in Syria; notes that Christians are often caught between government and rebels; asks the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to bring their plight to the attention of the UN and the Syrian government; and calls for their assistance to reduce and in time stop the attacks on the Christian Church and community in Syria.

Signatures by party: DUP 5, Labour 5, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 4, Independent 2, Alliance 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.