Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Diane Abbott (Labour), on Thursday, 8 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 125 members in total.

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STATUE OF NELSON MANDELA AND TRAFALGAR SQUARE

That this House notes the improvements to Trafalgar Square involving the pedestrianisation of the north terrace of this historic site; further notes the proposal for a statue of Nelson Mandela to be placed on the north terrace overlooking the Square; recalls the support given by millions of Britons to the overthrow of apartheid in South Africa; recognises the extraordinary personal commitment of Mr Donald Woods in the struggle to defeat racism in South Africa; commends the hard work of Wendy Woods, Lord Richard Attenborough and the countless others to complete Donald Woods' vision of placing a statue of Mr Mandela in this prominent position in Trafalgar Square; recognises the widespread international backing for the siting of a statue of Dr Mandela in this position, including the personal endorsement of Dr Mandela himself; and urges that planning permission for a statue of this great international statesman on this site to be given swiftly in order to expedite this honour from the people of Britain.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

STATUE OF NELSON MANDELA AND TRAFALGAR SQUARE (1167A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Teddy Taylor (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Sunday, 8 June 2003. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

leave out from 'notes' to second 'the' in line 2 and insert 'while questioning the merit of the current works at Trafalgar Square, nevertheless fully supports'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1167 

1167A1 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Public statues Nelson, Horatio Trafalgar Square

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk