Early Day Motion·EDM 1659
BURMA EARTHQUAKE
28 March 201129 Signatures
Primary sponsor
Valerie Vaz
Labour — Walsall and Bloxwich
Motion Text
That this House notes with grave concern reports of an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 in north east Burma near to the Thai border; sends its sincere condolences to those affected by the fatalities, casualties and destruction of homes and infrastructure; acknowledges the logistical and political challenges of providing assistance in this situation; and calls on the Government to take all possible steps to offer emergency aid and assistance to the people of Burma.