One Hundred Members of the UK Parliament Recognize Events in Ottoman
Turkey in Early 20th Century as Armenian Genocide
Arminfo
2007-03-31 11:36:00
One hundred members of the UK Parliament recognize the events in
Ottoman Turkey in the early 20th century as the Armenian Genocide, the
web-site of the "Orange" British newspaper ()
reports. According to the source, a milestone on the road to Armenian
Genocide recognition in the UK was passed yesterday, when Ed Davey
became the 100th MP in the House of Commons, London, to sign a Motion
recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The motion was put by Bob Spink MP
in December.
There are over a thousand motions in the House of Commons at this time
but this is the only motion opposed to government policy which has
accumulated 100 names. The motion will run until November so there is
still plenty of scope for the number to increase. The Genocide issue
is a high priority amongst MPs, and they express willingness to vote
on the issue in the late autumn.
Of the motions on international issues, only motions on Burma,
Zimbabwe and Darfur have gained more signatures. The House of Commons
consisting of 650 MPs is elected for 5 years.