Committee
Public Petitions Committee, 22 Jun 2005
22 Jun 2005 · S2 · Public Petitions Committee
Item of business
New Petitions
Mordechai Vanunu (PE864)
I signed the petition and various relevant motions. I support fully the university students and congratulate them on doing what they did. Four or five debates have taken place on the subject, which has been well covered. The students had the support of most people who spoke. The petition has served its purpose and should be closed. We have all been made aware of the situation.
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