World Civilisation Or A Clash Of Civilisations Conference

EDM number 718 in 2006-07, proposed by Jon Cruddas on 23/01/2007.

That this House congratulates the Mayor of London for the success of the recent World Civilisation or a Clash of Civilisations conference, which attracted several thousand Londoners from diverse backgrounds; notes the high level of meaningful debate generated by the conference regarding UK foreign policy, community relations and the ramifications for international cities such as London; welcomes the emphasis the Mayor places on developing strategic relations with global economies who place high regard on economic investment in London and who with the tourist industry employ more than 700,000 people in the city; and calls upon all senior politicians to engage the public seriously and responsibly in debates regarding foreign policy which affect both domestic social cohesion and international stability in a globalised world.

This motion has been signed by a total of 29 MPs.