WORLD WAR II MUNITIONS WORKERS

Early day motion 1764, tabled 11 June 2008 by David Jones (Conservative). Signed by 54 members.

That this House acknowledges the contribution made by munitions workers to the defence of the United Kingdom in the Second World War; notes that many such workers were women conscripted under the provisions of the National Service Act 1941; considers that the contribution of munitions workers proved crucial in securing victory in 1945; regrets that that contribution has never been formally recognised; and calls on the Government to recognise the effort of former munitions workers in maintaining the security of this country.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Conservative 16, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1, UKIP 1.