Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Parmjit Singh Gill (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 9 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 54 members in total.

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COMIC RELIEF 20TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Comic Relief and the events being organised this year for Red Nose Day 2005: Big Hair and Beyond, on 11th March; praises the ongoing commitment to help end poverty and social injustice both in the UK and the poorest countries in the world; commends the hundreds of comedians who continue to support Comic Relief through the use of comedy and laughter to convey serious messages; pays tribute to the enduring generosity of the public and those in the media and corporate worlds; applauds all those who have helped raise nearly ??300 million to date; and encourages all honourable Members to support all future fund raising activities.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

707 

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Charities Anniversaries Poverty Comic Relief

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk