NATIONAL MEMORIAL TO THE BRITISH EVACUATION OF CHILDREN

Early day motion 1561, tabled 21 July 2004 by Lord Mann (Labour). Signed by 40 members.

That this House welcomes the project launched by the Evacuees Reunion Association to have a national memorial to the British evacuation of children from the towns and cities threatened by enemy bombing during the Second World War; notes that the Association is an established national charity with members scattered all over the world; further notes that there is currently no such memorial in the UK, unlike in other countries; and calls on the government to work with the Association on this important project.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 2, DUP 2, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.