INQUIRY INTO THE DEATHS OF ROYAL MILITARY POLICEMEN AT AL MAJAR AL-KABIR

Early day motion 768, tabled 23 February 2005 by Edward Davey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 26 members.

That this House condemns the Ministry of Defence Board of Inquiry into the deaths of the six Royal Military Policemen at Al Majar Al-Kabir on 24th June 2003 for its lack of transparency; further condemns the lack of an independent inquiry on this matter; acknowledges the six victims' lack of defensive armaments, efficient communication equipment and supplies; calls on the Ministry of Defence to acknowledge the courage and bravery of these six men; and further calls for a full, independent inquiry into their deaths.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 12, Labour 9, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.