Martin Linton spoke twice in this commemorative debate. His second speech is particularly interesting as he talks about William Wilberforce's long association with Battersea.
Parliament: March 2007 Archives
Martin Linton asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if she will table a motion under Chapter 7 of the United Nations Charter requiring Israel not to expand its settlements in the west bank.
Kim Howells replied agreeing that Israeli settlements should be frozen or even dismantled, but said that they had no plans to table such a resolution.
Martin Linton made a few party political points on the report on party funding, before being stopped by the speaker.
Martin Linton asked the Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education if he will make a statement on the proposed changes to fee remission of English for speakers of other languages courses. Bill Rammell replied for the government.
Later in the debate, Martin Linton raised another question about fees.
Martin Linton tried (and failed) to get Simon Hughes to give way.
