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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor William Cash (Conservative), on Thursday, 23 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 164 members in total.

REMISSION OF THIRD WORLD DEBT (JUBILEE 2000)

That this House welcomes the leadership taken by this Government and its predecessors in reducing the debts of the poorest countries of the world; shares the view expressed by the Prime Minister in the House on 20th May that despite the progress made at the Birmingham G8 summit, debt reduction has not been pushed forward as much as it should be; and supports the principle of the Remission of Third World Debt (Jubilee 2000) Bill introduced by the honourable Member for Stone on 21st July.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

REMISSION OF THIRD WORLD DEBT (JUBILEE 2000) (1602A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Derek Wyatt (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 29 July 1998. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
at end add 'and calls upon the Swiss Federal Banking Commission to establish transparent banking regulations with respect to the private accounts of members of government from such countries.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1602 
1602A1 
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Debts Developing countries International assistance Jubilee 2000
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk