36444
2007-08
2097
Maronite Communities In Cyprus
Alan Meale
2008-07-21
That this House notes that as a result of the tragic events connected with Turkey's illegal invasion of Cyprus in 1974, all four Maronite villages of Kormakitis, Asomatos, Karpasha and Ayia Marina lie isolated within the occupied Northern area of the island, that their communities, approximately 6,500 residents, have been dispersed asunder as refugees, having fled their homes, land and communities in fear of their lives; further notes that although agreements were reached in 2004 allowing border crossings to be eased, entry into Ayia Marina still remains prohibited, the village of Asomatos is only accessible on Sundays, for a period of up to three hours, whilst former Maronite properties in Karpasha village remain occupied by Turkish military officers who use them for their living quarters; and believes that urgent action by both the Government and the international community should be undertaken forthwith to facilitate the return of these communities to the villages to allow them to restore and maintain their vibrant cultural and religious identities.
Asylum
Ethnic groups
Europe
Religion and faith communities
Alan Meale
2008-07-21
Proposed
Mansfield
Labour
Rudi Vis
2008-07-21
Seconded
Finchley and Golders Green
Labour
Edward O'Hara
2008-07-21
Seconded
Knowsley South
Labour
Bob Spink
2008-07-21
Seconded
Castle Point
UKIP
Martin Caton
2008-07-22
Seconded
Gower
Labour
John McDonnell
2008-07-22
Seconded
Hayes and Harlington
Labour
Alan Simpson
2008-07-22
Signed
Nottingham South
Labour
Jeremy Corbyn
2008-07-22
Signed
Islington North
Labour
Ann Cryer
2008-07-22
Signed
Keighley
Labour
David Drew
2008-07-22
Signed
Stroud
Labour
Janet Anderson
2008-07-22
Signed
Rossendale and Darwen
Labour
John Leech
2008-07-22
Signed
Manchester, Withington
Liberal Democrat
Mike Hancock
2008-10-06
Signed
Portsmouth South
Liberal Democrat
Robert Wareing
2008-10-06
Signed
Liverpool, West Derby
Independent
Andrew Dismore
2008-10-06
Signed
Hendon
Labour
David Lepper
2008-10-06
Signed
Brighton, Pavilion
Labour
Jim Sheridan
2008-10-07
Signed
Paisley and Renfrewshire North
Labour
Kelvin Hopkins
2008-10-07
Signed
Luton North
Labour
Mark Durkan
2008-10-07
Signed
Foyle
Social Democratic and Labour Party
David Crausby
2008-10-08
Signed
Bolton North East
Labour
Jim Devine
2008-10-08
Signed
Livingston
Labour
Harry Cohen
2008-10-13
Signed
Leyton and Wanstead
Labour
Alasdair McDonnell
2008-10-14
Signed
Belfast South
Social Democratic and Labour Party
Dan Rogerson
2008-10-14
Signed
North Cornwall
Liberal Democrat
Eric Illsley
2008-10-16
Signed
Barnsley Central
Labour
Richard Younger-Ross
2008-10-20
Signed
Teignbridge
Liberal Democrat
David Hamilton
2008-10-22
Signed
Midlothian
Labour
David Amess
2008-10-30
Signed
Southend West
Conservative