HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE

That this House is shocked by the tragic earthquake that occurred on 12 January 2010 in Haiti; notes with horror the massive death toll, which has already passed 100,000 in Port-au-Prince alone and is estimated could reach half a million; is gravely concerned by the massive damage to property, infrastructure, and essential services; extends its deepest sympathy and friendship to the Haitian people at this desperate time as they seek to rebuild their lives and their country; is heartened by the support that has already been offered by both the Government and the people of the United Kingdom as well as many other nations and international organisations; and, in consideration of this earthquake as one of the worst in the world's history, calls on governments and aid organisations across the world to increase and accelerate the flow of aid to Haiti, particularly medical supplies which are essential for the large numbers of injured and dying at this time.