Deputy Speaker, I hereby move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes the recognition by Sweden, the first European Union, UN, member to do so, of Palestine as a state;
2) welcomes the recognition of Palestine as a state;
3) acknowledges this as a step in the right direction in terms of giving legitimate recognition to the state;
4) further notes that Palestine has been recognised as a state in terms of international law and the delay of such a decision is tantamount to a violation thereof;
5) supports the Palestinians' right to self- determination;
6) condemns the continued efforts by Israel to delegitimise Palestine through illegal occupation, discriminatory laws and denying Palestinians the right to return to their homes;
7) applauds Sweden for its brave move; and
8) encourages other nations to do the same. In the light of the objection, the motion without notice may not be proceeded with. The motion without notice now becomes a notice of motion on the Order Paper.