NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

Early day motion 2489, tabled 3 July 2006 by Gregory Campbell (DUP). Signed by 47 members.

That this House salutes the bravery, courage and memory of all those who served at the Battle of the Somme; acknowledges the heroism of the thousands who died on 1st July 1916, including many from Ulster; and expresses the hope that the generations of the 21st century will not forget that sacrifice in the cause of the freedom which all enjoy 90 years later.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Conservative 9, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 6, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.