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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Sarah Newton (Conservative), on Tuesday, 1 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 26 members in total.


QUAKER PEACE TESTIMONY

That this House recognises the 350th anniversary of the first written declaration of a Quaker commitment to peace; notes the adherence of countless Quakers to this commitment over the centuries despite persecution and oppression; remembers the service of Quakers in ambulance units in two world wars; appreciates the contribution of Quakerism to efforts to engender world peace and avoid all forms of conflict; and sends its best wishes to ongoing Quaker peace projects across the world.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2342 
Session
2010-12
Other sponsors
Martin Caton
Mark Durkan
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
Stephen Williams
Bob Russell
Subjects
Religion
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk