VETERANS DAY BANK HOLIDAY

Early day motion 1357, tabled 21 April 2008 by Colin Challen (Labour). Signed by 32 members.

That this House believes that the creation of a new bank holiday is justified; further believes that such a bank holiday should be created to celebrate and commemorate the contribution of all members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces, past and present, in defending United Kingdom democracy and freedom; and considers that such a bank holiday should be known as Veterans Day.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, DUP 5, Conservative 2, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, UKIP 1.