DALAI LAMA'S 80TH BIRTHDAY
Early day motion 181, tabled 24 June 2015 by Fabian Hamilton (Labour). Signed by 48 members.
That this House congratulates Tibet's exiled spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 80th birthday on 6 July 2015; recognises him as a global icon of peace and compassion; commends his work promoting mindfulness and non-violence; and encourages the Chinese government to enter into immediate and meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama's representatives to find a peaceful solution to the grievances of the Tibetan people which will allow the Dalai Lama to return to his homeland.
Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 18, Labour 14, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, UUP 1.