MERCHANT NAVY DAY

Early day motion 1653, tabled 9 September 2003 by Albert Owen (Labour). Signed by 57 members.

That this House welcomes the recognition of the important role played by the Merchant Navy in peacetime and in war with a designated Merchant Navy day; and calls on all government departments to fly the Red Ensign on future national Merchant Navy memorial days.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 4, DUP 4, Labour/Co-operative 3, Independent Ulster Unionist 2.