25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL

Early day motion 498, tabled 10 November 2014 by Lord Mann (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House recognises the significance of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall; notes that before the momentous events of 9 November 1989 at least 138 people were killed trying to flee to West Berlin; further notes that there are many victims of the Stasi who still suffer from the trauma caused by their mistreatment at the hands of the East German Secret Police; believes that the dissidents in East Germany who bravely protested against the oppressive GDR regime dealt a decisive blow for freedom by exposing the realities and contradictions of life under Communist rule; and calls on the Government to increase its efforts to promote freedom and democracy throughout the world.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Conservative 4, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.