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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Tom Cox (Labour), on Friday, 8 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 42 members in total.

COMMONWEALTH DAY, MONDAY 11 MARCH 2002

That this House proudly observes Commonwealth Day on Monday 11th March; celebrates the diversity which is the chief strength of the modern Commonwealth; acknowledges the work of the United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in strengthening the links binding together the Commonwealth's diverse family and in sharing experiences in the field of democracy; and notes with pleasure the branch's special conference to mark Her Majesty The Queen's 50 years as Head of the Commonwealth.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

COMMONWEALTH DAY, MONDAY 11 MARCH 2002 (968A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Bruce George (primary, Labour) and tabled on Friday, 15 March 2002. It has been signed by 4 members in total.
at end add 'and welcomes the launching of the Jubilee Appeal for Commonwealth Veterans, under the patronage of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh,recognising the immense contributions made by Commonwealth Service men and women during the Second World War,and the fact that many of them now face great hardship in their declining years.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
968 
968A1 
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Anniversaries Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Festivals and special occasions Elizabeth II, Queen Commonwealth Day
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk