ZIMBABWE'S APPLICATION TO RE-JOIN THE COMMONWEALTH

Early day motion 1317, tabled 24 May 2018 by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour). Signed by 11 members.

That this House welcomes Zimbabwe's application to re-join the Commonwealth; hopes the processes of assessment of compliance with the values and principles of the Commonwealth Charter will enable its application to be considered collectively by the Heads of Government of Commonwealth countries; and believes that with a fair wind Zimbabwe could become a country that uses its natural resources responsibly and equitably to enhance the wellbeing of all its citizens.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, Conservative 4, DUP 1, Independent 1.