Early Day Motion·EDM 618
REFUGEES
23 October 201322 Signatures
Primary sponsor
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
Motion Text
That this House expresses condolences to the families of those refugees who lost their lives trying to enter Europe in sub-standard carriers; notes the rescue of 350 people by the Italian authorities; and calls on European governments to take measures to prevent further tragedies and to offer resources to police the waters between Africa and Europe.