RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PSNI BAND

Early day motion 825, tabled 5 March 2003 by Iris Robinson (DUP). Signed by 15 members.

That this House calls upon the Government to overturn the decision of the Chief Constable, Hugh Orde, to disband the Police Service of Northern Ireland Band; pays tribute to the 28 professional police musicians who have worked hard over the years - both as RUC and PSNI officers - to bridge the gap between the different communities in Northern Ireland by their community and charity work; and calls on the Government to re-establish the band immediately and safeguard its future.

Signatures by party: Conservative 4, DUP 4, UUP 4, Labour 2, Liberal Democrat 1.