DEBATE ON THE IRAQ WAR

Early day motion 2847, tabled 24 October 2006 by Malcolm Rifkind (Conservative). Signed by 84 members.

That this House is deeply concerned that there has been no opportunity for a full debate in Parliament on the Government's policy on Iraq since 2004, a period of two years; notes that the US Congress has debated this issue on several occasions, most recently in June 2006; draws attention to the continuing heavy loss of life of Iraqi citizens as well as of Coalition forces personnel; notes the accelerating social and political disintegration of that country; and calls on the Government to provide further opportunities for examination by Parliament as a matter of urgency, to examine current policy, and the continuing role of British troops in Iraq.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 33, Conservative 29, Labour 15, Scottish National Party 2, DUP 1, Independent 1, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.