Early Day Motion·EDM 1517

CATALAN SELF DETERMINATION

12 July 201814 Signatures

Motion Text

That this House welcomes positive talks between Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain and President Torra of Catalonia; recognises the offer of a commission to consider further automomy for the Catalonian parliament; however remains concerned that nine Catalan leaders remain in jail and a further seven are in exile and subject to extradition orders for carrying out the democratic wishes of the Catalan people; continues to support the Catalan people's right to self determination in line with the articles of the United Nations.