RUSSIAN CONVOYS

Early day motion 212, tabled 14 September 2001 by Vera Baird (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House commends the bravery of the men who served on the Russian convoys during the second world war in appalling conditions and great danger both from enemy action and the extremely hostile environment; remembers that next year is the 60th anniversary of the first of these convoys, Dervish; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to invite the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals to reconsider their policy and to issue a medal to recognise the very significant role these brave men played in the defeat of fascism.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 9, UUP 3, Conservative 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 1.