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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Fabian Hamilton (Labour), on Wednesday, 14 March 2012, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 22 members in total.

SALE OF NAZI MEMORABILIA

That this House deeply deplores the sale of dozens of items of Nazi memorabilia, including items of oppression belonging to Holocaust victims, which was held on 6 March 2012 by Dreweatts Auction House in Bristol;condemns other auctions of similar items which have been held by other firms previously; decries the profiteering on items promoting and glorifying hatred and violence; applauds the policies of such firms as Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams and eBay which prohibit the sale of such items; recognises that such sales are banned in France, Germany, Austria and Hungary; and calls on the Government to bring in immediate regulation and control of this abhorrent trade.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

SALE OF NAZI MEMORABILIA (2870A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Stephen Williams (primary, Liberal Democrat) and tabled on Tuesday, 20 March 2012. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
at end add `; and notes that Dreweatts has since confirmed that it has amended its sales policy and intends to cease the sale of artefacts associated with the Holocaust and will be making a donation to the Holocaust Education Trust.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2870 
2870A1 
Session
2010-12
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Kelvin Hopkins
Mike Gapes
Stephen Williams
Jim Shannon
Subjects
Crimes of violence Racial discrimination Eastern Europe
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk