BASQUE PRISONERS

Early day motion 1022, tabled 29 January 2014 by George Howarth (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House welcomes the commitment of Basque nationalists to resolving their disputes with the Spanish state by peaceful means; notes that the Basque Political Prisoners' Collective, in its statement of 28 December 2013, undertook to take full responsibility for previous actions and accept the legal channels available to facilitate their transfer to prisons close to their families; draws attention to the crucial role resolving prisoner issues played in the Northern Ireland peace process; and encourages all parties concerned to use all legal means available to resolve this issue.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1.