ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLIE HEBDO ATTACK

Early day motion 929, tabled 7 January 2016 by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party). Signed by 49 members.

That this House commemorates the anniversary of the attacks in Paris against the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine; remembers the journalists, the police officer and other citizens who fell victim to the attack; recognises the tragedy as an attack on the right of free speech and that, in light of more recent attacks in Paris, serves as a reminder that the UK stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of France in the face of terrorism; and welcomes the initiative of French-born MSP, Christian Allard, in leading a debate in the Scottish Parliament to remember those who lost their lives in 2015 and to celebrate solidarity with the people of France.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 37, Labour 4, DUP 2, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.