ANZAC DAY

Early day motion 1397, tabled 22 April 2008 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 62 members.

That this House remembers the heroic campaign that followed the landings of allied forces at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, on 25th April 1915; joins with all Australians and New Zealanders in commemorating the bravery of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who, together with their British colleagues and others, sacrificed so much in defence of freedom; expresses its pride at the close association that exists between the people of the three nations, bound together by language, history, culture and in sharing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State; and commends all those involved in the organisation of this year's Anzac Day commemorations in London.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, Conservative 19, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 5, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 1.