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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Bob Cryer (Labour), on Monday, 21 January 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 38 members in total.


PEACE IN THE GULF

That this House expresses its full support for British forces in the Gulf but deeply regrets that sanctions were not given sufficient time to operate; recognises that they are the preferred option and would have avoided this bloody and dangerous conflict; and calls for a halt to hostilities to provide for a peaceful settlement.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PEACE IN THE GULF (320A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Norman A Godman (primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 22 January 1991. It has been signed by 3 members in total.
leave out from 'for' to end and add 'an immediate cessation of hostilities upon Saddam Hussein or his successors suing for peace.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
320 
320A1 
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Armed conflict Iraq Iraq-Kuwait conflict Kuwait Sanctions Peace negotiations
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk