Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Derek Conway (Conservative), on Tuesday, 15 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 119 members in total.

WESTERN SAHARA INITIATIVE

That this House notes and supports United Nations Resolution 1754 adopted by the Security Council on 30th April 2007; welcomes the initiative by the Kingdom of Morocco to grant substantial autonomy to the Western Sahara offering an opportunity to peacefully resolve separatists claims by guaranteeing to all Sahrawis inside and outside the territory a leading role in the bodies and institutions of the region whilst recognising Morocco's sovereign integrity; and urges the Government to encourage all parties to respond to UN endeavours to establish an enduring solution to this geopolitical dispute of three decades duration.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1465A1: leave out from `2007' to end and insert `which called on the parties to enter into negotiations to achieve a lasting, just and mutually acceptable political solution which will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara.'.
1465A2: leave out `all parties' and insert `the two parties, Morocco and Polisario,'.

Secondary information

Type: Early day motion
Reference: 1465; 1465A1; 1465A2
Session: 2006-07
Other sponsors: John Austin; Mohammad Sarwar; Lord Beamish; Bob Laxton; Mark Fisher
Subjects: Sovereignty Morocco Western Sahara
Link: View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk

WESTERN SAHARA INITIATIVE

Amendments

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