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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Alton of Liverpool (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 21 April 1993, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 13 members in total.

CEASEFIRE IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House warmly congratulates Susan McHugh for organising a campaign for a ceasefire in Northern Ireland and supports her demands; notes that her efforts were supported by 20,000 Irish people at a protest meeting held in Dublin; and believes that the deaths of more than 3,000 people, including 121 children, require a redoubling of efforts to achieve a political settlement.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

CEASEFIRE IN NORTHERN IRELAND (1813A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lord Kilclooney (primary, Ulster Unionist Party) and tabled on Wednesday, 21 April 1993. It has been signed by 3 members in total.
at end add 'recalls that over 200,000 Ulster people held a protest meeting in Belfast in 1985 against the imposed Anglo/Irish Agreement; and trusts that the rising violence and sustained political stalemate arising from that agreement will finally encourage the Government to take note of the feelings of the people as demonstrated at large protest meetings.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1813 
1813A1 
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Demonstrations Northern Ireland Protest Terrorism
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk