petition

Sandra Osborne Excerpts

Tuesday 8th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[Sandra Osborne (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) (Lab)]

I wish to present the petition of residents of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock constituency and others.

The petition states:

the petitioners are appalled by the loss of life associated with Israel’s attack on the flotilla of ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, an attack which took place in international waters; further declares that Israel’s blockade has destroyed the economy of Gaza, deepened poverty, inflicted widespread suffering and imposed collective punishment on the people of Gaza.

The petition was collected on Saturday. People in my constituency are very concerned about this issue, and I hope that the Government take note of their concerns.

Following is the full text of the petition:

[The Petition of residents of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock constituency and others,

Declares that the petitioners are appalled by the loss of life associated with Israel’s attack on the flotilla of ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, an attack which took place in international waters; further declares that Israel’s blockade has destroyed the economy of Gaza, deepened poverty, inflicted widespread suffering and imposed collective punishment on the people of Gaza.

The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons calls on Israel to end its blockade and supports international efforts to secure a lasting settlement with a secure and independent state of Palestine alongside a secure and independent Israel.

And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray.]

[P000834]