UNIFORM IN PUBLIC PLACES

Early day motion 1184, tabled 13 March 2008 by Liam Fox (Conservative). Signed by 43 members.

That this House supports the encouragement of service personnel of all ranks in the wearing of uniform in public places; is saddened by the lack of respect shown by individuals and organisations that discriminate against personnel wearing uniform prescribed in uniform regulations; believes there should be no `no go' areas in the United Kingdom for people in uniform; considers nevertheless that commanding officers should set local policy based on a balanced risk assessment; is appalled by the behaviour of those who offer verbal or physical abuse to service personnel; and urges the police to be robust in dealing with criminal acts against those that wear the uniform of Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

Signatures by party: Conservative 20, Liberal Democrat 13, DUP 5, Labour 4, Scottish National Party 1.