SECURITY SITUATION IN IRAQ

Early day motion 54, tabled 26 November 2003 by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative). Signed by 61 members.

That this House notes with concern the security situation in Iraq post-conflict; is concerned that the lack of security has resulted in NGOs removing staff from Iraq; 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, as always, do their best and perform admirably despite political dithering; and calls for an urgent independent judicial inquiry into the mishandling of post-conflict reconstruction in Iraq.

Signatures by party: Conservative 58, Independent Conservative 1, Independent Ulster Unionist 1, UUP 1.