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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 23 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 36 members in total.


BUSH FIRES IN AUSTRALIA (No. 3)

That this House expresses deep sympathy for the people of Victoria, Australia, in the light of the terrific wildfires that have swept the state; notes that these fires have caused the loss of 170 lives, destroyed more than 750 homes, left 5,000 people homeless and burned 1,100 square miles of land; and welcomes the establishment of the Victorian Bushfire Fund launched by the Australian Red Cross and the State Premier of Victoria, John Brumby.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
817 
Session
2008-09
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Alan Meale
Lynne Jones
Andrew Dismore
David Drew
Subjects
Emergencies Australasia
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk