FORMER ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL IN PRISON

Early day motion 2488, tabled 12 November 2008 by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 32 members.

That this House notes with concern that disproportionate numbers of former members of the armed services are currently in prison; further notes that many are homeless and others have become mentally ill; believes that the Government should consider creating an independent Armed Forces Inspectorate, with powers to carry out investigations into issues of public concern and other related issues; and therefore calls on the Government to recognise the need for an Armed Services representation body and to give all assistance towards its establishment.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.