FUTURE OF SCOTLAND'S HISTORIC REGIMENTS

Early day motion 1819, tabled 26 October 2004 by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party). Signed by 15 members.

That this House notes the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Defence's attempt to allocate responsibility to the Scottish Council of Colonels for the Government-inspired axe over the Scottish regiments; demands that the Defence Secretary clarify whether the original instructions to the Scottish Colonels stand; notes that the Government appears to be on the run over these proposals as a result of the public anger and disgust being expressed throughout Scotland; further notes that the Government is pursuing the disreputable tactic of blaming everyone else for their own policy; and demands that the Secretary of State for Defence removes forthwith the threat of amalgamation or disbandment from all the Scottish regiments.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 5, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Liberal Democrat 1, UUP 1.