Debate resumed, on motion by Ms Parke:

That the House:

(1)

expresses its concern about the grave humanitarian situation of the Tamil peoples of Sri Lanka, many of whom are presently detained in camps following the recent conflict in Sri Lanka;

(2)

calls upon the Sri Lankan Government:

(a)

to allow full access to United Nations and other humanitarian agencies to the camps to provide all necessary aid; and

(b)

to agree to an independent international investigation into war crimes alleged to have been committed by both parties during the recent conflict in Sri Lanka; and

(3)

expresses its hope that Sri Lanka can move forward from this difficult period in peace and with full respect for the human rights of all its peoples.

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