Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor John Lyons (Labour), on Tuesday, 16 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 142 members in total.

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HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

That this House notes that Holocaust Memorial Day is on 27th January 2004, which is the anniversary of the day the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated; recognises the importance of this year's theme, 'From the Holocaust through to Rwanda': remembers all those who lost their lives in the Holocaust and other more recent tragedies; thanks the city of Belfast for hosting the national event; commends organisations such as the Holocaust Educational Trust for their work towards this day; and encourages all honourable Members to be involved in a day that not only helps to ensure that the Holocaust is never forgotten but also warns of the dangers of all forms of discrimination today.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY (298A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Jane Griffiths (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 17 December 2003. It has been signed by 2 members in total.

Line 4, after 'Holocaust', insert ', the Armenian genocide.'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

298 

298A1 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Anniversaries Genocide Holocaust Memorial Day

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk