Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Richard Caborn (Labour), on Wednesday, 22 January 1992, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 73 members in total.

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MAASTRICHT STATEMENT ON RACISM AND XENOPHOBIA

That this House welcomes the Maastricht Statement on racism and xenophobia and the Council's reaffirmation of the European Parliament, Council and Commission's declaration against racism and xenophobia on 11th June 1986, and the declaration issued in Dublin on 26th June 1990 expressing its revulsion against racist sentiments and manifestations, finding these manifestations including expressions of prejudice and violence against foreign immigrants and exploitation of them unacceptable; further welcomes the European Council's expressed conviction that respect for human dignity is essential to the Europe of the Community, and that combating discrimination in all its forms is therefore vital to the European Community, as a community of states governed by the rule of law, and the European Council's consideration that it is necessary that the governments and parliaments of the member states should act clearly and unambiguously to counter the growth of sentiments of racism and xenophobia; further recognises its obligation to pursue and counter racism and xenophobia; and therefore welcomes the formation of the Anti-Racist Alliance. which has been established to co-ordinate activities against racism in Britain.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

MAASTRICHT STATEMENT ON RACISM AND XENOPHOBIA (544A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Bob Cryer (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 23 January 1992. It has been signed by 5 members in total.

at end add 'and notes that the fascist Le Pen was elected on a system of proportional representation to the Parliament and has been lavishly financed with EC money ever since to promote his odious doctrines.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

544 

544A1 

Session

1991-92

Subjects

EU action Racial discrimination Race relations European Council Netherlands

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk