DEBATE ON AFGHANISTAN

Early day motion 82, tabled 18 November 2009 by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour). Signed by 75 members.

That this House calls on the Government to stage a debate early in the 2009-10 session of Parliament on the UK's role in Afghanistan, the objectives of this intervention and the timescale over which the Government believes these goals will be achieved; requests that this debate is based on a motion that is amendable; and asks that the Prime Minister opens the debate.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 20, Conservative 9, Independent 4, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 2, Respect 1.