Early Day Motion·EDM 1937

VISIT OF PRESIDENT CHIRAC

16 November 20046 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Chris Bryant

LabourRhondda and Ogmore

Motion Text

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale; notes that, notwithstanding mutal stereotypes of haughty Brits and arrogant Frenchmen, relations between France and the UK have strengthened dramatically in the intervening century; further notes that many Britons enjoy holidays and have holiday homes in France and that three million French tourists visit the UK every year, spending ú694 million; welcomes the visit of President Chirac on 18th November; and wishes him bon voyage.