COLONEL TIM COLLINS AND THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT

Early day motion 1303, tabled 3 June 2003 by David Burnside (UUP). Signed by 12 members.

That this House notes the sterling contribution made by Colonel Tim Collins of the First Battalion of the Royal Irish Regiment in the war in Iraq; recognises his leadership qualities symbolised in his speech to his soldiers before the war and the fine performance of the regiment during the war; confidently expects an early and successful conclusion into any inquiries regarding the conduct of Colonel Collins and his regiment; and looks forward to a long-term role for both the First Battalion of the Royal Irish Regiment and the three Home Battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment in defending the United Kingdom, its citizens at home in Great Britain and Northern Ireland and abroad in the finest traditions of the Royal Irish Regiment, the Ulster Defence Regiment and of the British Army.

Signatures by party: Conservative 6, UUP 4, DUP 1, Labour 1.