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PARLIAMENTARY PRAYERS

Early day motion 1967, tabled 11 January 2019 by Crispin Blunt (Conservative). Signed by 15 members.

That this House recognises that religious worship should not play any part in the formal business of the House of Commons; believes that parliamentary meetings should be conducted in a manner equally welcoming to all attendees, irrespective of their personal beliefs; further believes that Parliamentary Prayers are not compatible with a society which respects the principle of freedom of and from religion; urges that prayers should not form part of the official business of Parliament; and calls on the Procedure Committee to consider alternative arrangements.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Labour/Co-operative 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.