CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ

Early day motion 35, tabled 27 May 2015 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 46 members.

That this House is concerned by the displacement of 1 million Iraqi Christians by an increase in terrorism that has destabilised the country and forced them to pay protection money, convert to Islam or face death; and calls on the Government to take steps to ensure that Christians are protected and not subjected to any further intimidation by Islamic State.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Scottish National Party 10, Conservative 5, DUP 5, Liberal Democrat 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.