SECURITY SITUATION IN IRAQ

Early day motion 1668, tabled 10 September 2003 by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative). Signed by 22 members.

That this House notes the deteriorating security situation in Iraq since the end of the conflict; recognises the need for extra troops to be deployed; is concerned that the lack of security has resulted in NGOs removing staff from Iraq; further notes with concern that the lack of security has forced the UN now to operate from a neighbouring country; remembers that on 24th September 2002, the Shadow Foreign Secretary warned the Government that if they were to embark upon war, there must be a blueprint with plans and resources so that a democratic, prosperous and renewed Iraq could quickly enter the family of nations and the global economy; regrets that the Government ignored these and other warnings from Her Majesty's Opposition; further regrets that inadequate post-conflict planning has contributed to the deterioration of security in Iraq; has every faith that British troops will do their best despite political dithering; and calls for an urgent independent judicial inquiry into the mishandling of post-conflict operations in Iraq.

Signatures by party: Conservative 19, Liberal Democrat 2, Independent Conservative 1.