RECOGNITION OF THE ROLE PLAYED BY WOMEN IN WORLD WAR II

Early day motion 996, tabled 19 July 2000 by Brian Iddon (Labour). Signed by 85 members.

That this House notes the Report by Sir John Mortimer's Advisory Group on The Future of the Vacant Plinth in Trafalgar Square; notes that a statue to commemorate the role women played in World War II was the second choice of members of the general public; notes the conclusion of the report regarding use of the plinth for a rotating exhibition of modern sculpture; notes also the conclusion that the Advisory Group felt that there should be such a tribute, but that Trafalgar Square is not the best place for it; and that it should be in a park or a more open space where is could be more easily enjoyed; and requests the Government to provide a statue to commemorate the role women played in World War II either in Trafalgar Square or elsewhere in a prominent position.

Signatures by party: Labour 58, Liberal Democrat 14, Labour/Co-operative 8, Conservative 4, Plaid Cymru 1.