FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR MEMORIAL

Early day motion 592, tabled 14 July 2005 by Anthony Wright (Labour). Signed by 99 members.

That this House welcomes the fact that on 15th August a lasting memorial to Far East Prisoners of War will be opened at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire; congratulates the successful campaign that has achieved the memorial's opening on the anniversary of VJ day; and congratulates in particular Carol Cooper and the members of the Children of Far East Prisoners of War for their tireless efforts to establish a lasting memorial.

Signatures by party: Labour 71, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 11, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 1.