WOMEN OF STEEL

Early day motion 570, tabled 12 January 2010 by Clive Betts (Labour). Signed by 59 members.

That this House recognises the enormous contribution to the war effort made by the Women of Steel who played such a valuable role in the Second World War carrying out crucial jobs in South Yorkshire's steel and engineering industries producing vital parts for planes, tanks and bullets; welcomes four representatives of the Women of Steel to Parliament on 13 January; notes they are to meet the Minister for Veterans and to visit No. 10 Downing Street; and hopes that as a result of the campaign led by The Star newspaper the Government will formally recognise their contribution at a national level.

Signatures by party: Labour 44, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 4, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.