ATTACK ON CHRISTIANS IN THE METHODIST CHURCH, PAKISTAN

Early day motion 752, tabled 9 January 2018 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 26 members.

That this House condemns the terrorist attack on Christians in the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church, Quetta, Pakistan, on 17 December 2017, when nine innocent worshippers were murdered and over 50 seriously injured; notes that the quick action by the security forces prevented several more casualties; and urges the Government of Pakistan to ensure the safety of Christians and their right to freedom of worship.

Signatures by party: DUP 8, Scottish National Party 8, Conservative 3, Labour 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent 1.