Congo Week 2014
EDM number 358 in 2014-15, proposed by Mike Hancock on 15/10/2014.
Categorised under the topic of Africa.
That this House notes that from 19 to 25 October 2014 millions of people in 65 countries will join their voices with that of the Congolese people to call for peace, justice and human dignity in Congo as part of Congo Week, an initiative of Friends of the Congo; welcomes the important work that Friends of the Congo and Save the Congo carry out in the US and UK respectively in providing a unique and credible voice amidst tension and conflict in the region; applauds the courage and contribution of those involved in Congo Week; and urges the Minister for Africa to support Congo Week and Congolese organisations working for peace.
This motion has been signed by a total of 13 MPs.
| MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Hancock | 15/10/2014 | Portsmouth South | Liberal Democrat | Proposed |
| Mark Durkan | 15/10/2014 | Foyle | Social Democratic and Labour Party | Seconded |
| Kelvin Hopkins | 16/10/2014 | Luton North | Labour | Seconded |
| Mary Glindon | 16/10/2014 | North Tyneside | Labour | Seconded |
| Jeremy Corbyn | 16/10/2014 | Islington North | Labour | Seconded |
| David Ward | 21/10/2014 | Bradford East | Liberal Democrat | Seconded |
| Andrew Stunell | 21/10/2014 | Hazel Grove | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
| Michael Weir | 22/10/2014 | Angus | Scottish National Party | Signed |
| Mark Hunter | 22/10/2014 | Cheadle | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
| Martin Caton | 22/10/2014 | Gower | Labour | Signed |
| John Leech | 27/10/2014 | Manchester, Withington | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
| Mark Williams | 28/10/2014 | Ceredigion | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
| Naomi Long | 30/10/2014 | Belfast East | Alliance | Signed |
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