Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Tam Dalyell (Labour), on Monday, 3 December 1990, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 12 members in total.

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PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF THE GULF CRISIS

That this House is deeply concerned that the United Nations Security Council is backing a resolution authorising the use of force to drive Iraq from Kuwait; does not believe that the conditions under Chapter 7, Articles 42-43 allowing for direct intervention have been fulfilled; is appalled that Her Majesty's Government, as one of the five permanent members of the Security Council, have backed a resolution which is tantamount to a declaration of war with Iraq; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government and, in particular, the new Prime Minister to continue to take part in negotiations in good faith for a peaceful resolution of the Gulf crisis.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF THE GULF CRISIS (147A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Norman A Godman (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 5 December 1990. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

leave out from 'continue' to end and add 'to support sanctions until such time as Iraq withdraws from Kuwait.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

147 

147A1 

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Armed conflict Iraq Iraq-Kuwait conflict Kuwait UN resolutions Peace negotiations UN Security Council

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk