STRATEGIC DEFENCE REVIEW

Early day motion 1883, tabled 14 July 2009 by Peter Kilfoyle (Labour). Signed by 117 members.

That this House believes that any forthcoming Strategic Defence Review should examine all aspects of United Kingdom defence and security; is concerned that the Government excludes from the review which it has announced consideration of the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapons system; notes the Government's intention to conclude the Initial Gate decision on Trident replacement which will commit additional funds to the submarine design process in September 2009, during the Parliamentary recess; requests that, in the light of pressure on the defence budget and the forthcoming review, the Initial Gate decision be delayed until Parliament is in session and can be presented with the Initial Gate report for scrutiny.

Signatures by party: Labour 56, Liberal Democrat 45, Scottish National Party 5, Conservative 4, Independent 4, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.