Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Maples (Conservative), on Monday, 13 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 52 members in total.

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200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF GEORGE WASHINGTON

That this House notes that 14th December is the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington; recalls the War of Independence with Britain which led to George Washington becoming the first President of the United States; salutes the massive contribution which the United States has made in the intervening years to freedom and liberty in the world; and rejoices at the warm and continual links with the United States, especially at parliamentary level, through the work of the British American Parliamentary Group.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

184A2

after 'Britain' insert 'which, as was to be the case on future occasions, was led by a Tory government fighting a disastrous and unjustified war,'

184A1

leave out from 'States' to end.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

184 

184A2 

184A1 

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Death Anniversaries USA Presidents Washington, George

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk