REPATRIATION CEREMONIES

Early day motion 752, tabled 29 January 2010 by Andrew Pelling (Independent). Signed by 12 members.

That this House notes the solemn way in which the Prime Minister leads this House's remembrance and expression of the utmost respect for the nation's fallen heroes and our deepest condolences to the bereaved relatives and friends of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in serving their country; and in the cause of supporting the bereaved and marking with proper dignity the return of the valiant men and women who have died in combat, calls on service chiefs of staff to agree that a Minister of the Crown should be in attendance at repatriation ceremonies.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, DUP 2, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Conservative 1.