Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 11 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 130 members in total.

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TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF DEVELOPMENT IN ACTION

That this House congratulates Development in Action on celebrating its 10th year of outstanding work in raising awareness of global issues among young people in the UK; notes that since it was founded, Development in Action has arranged placements with Indian non-governmental organisations for more than 160 young volunteers who have campaigned actively to promote development awareness and international understanding upon their return to the UK; further notes that this has been achieved entirely through the work of young volunteers motivated by a desire to have a positive impact upon the world in which they live; recognises the vital importance of promoting understanding of the developing world in the UK; and calls on politicians of all parties to promote Development in Action's example.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

462 

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Developing countries Young people Voluntary work

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk