Burma Regime Cyclone Response and Constitution Referendum

Motion by Dr John Kaye agreed to:

1. That this House expresses its deepest sympathy to the people of Burma who have suffered massive devastation caused by cyclone Nargis and the ensuing tidal surges.

2. That this House calls on the Burmese regime:

(a) to lift restrictions that are frustrating access to the affected areas by international aid agencies, and

(b) postpone voting on the constitutional referendum throughout the country in order to concentrate on delivering assistance to those affected by cyclone Nargis.