ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL

Early day motion 2154, tabled 26 October 2009 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 73 members.

That this House supports the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal which raises both money and awareness for ex-servicemen and women who have served this country bravely and with distinction; supports the wearing of poppies as a manner through which to express our gratitude to members of the armed services both past and present; encourages all hon. Members and members of the public to observe the tradition of wearing poppies in remembrance during the weeks leading up to Armistice Day; notes that the traditional period for wearing poppies commenced on 22 October 2009; calls on all hon. Members who wish to wear poppies to observe this convention and wear their poppies with pride during this period; and hopes that the appeal will be, yet again, a huge success and that it raises in excess of the £88 million that the Royal British Legion spent carrying out work among the serving and ex-Service community last year.

Signatures by party: Labour 41, Liberal Democrat 20, DUP 6, Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 2, Independent 1, Respect 1.