EQUALITY OF TREATMENT FOR VICTIMS

Early day motion 1174, tabled 22 November 2000 by Roy Beggs (UUP). Signed by 28 members.

That this House commends Her Majesty's Government for its decision to grant support for the Far East prisoners of war, victims of Japanese cruelty; welcomes the recent announcement that additional financial support is to be allocated to the widows of murdered RUC officers and disabled officers; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to provide equal support and treatment for those victims who had formerly served in the Army, including the Ulster Defence Regiment, the Royal Irish Regiment and Prison Service, in the fight against terrorism and in defence of democracy and freedom.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 6, UUP 6, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.