ROYAL BRITISH LEGION MARCH FOR HONOUR

Early day motion 889, tabled 25 October 2010 by Tony Baldry (Conservative). Signed by 110 members.

That this House notes that on 4 November 2010 four teams of serving and ex-serving individuals from each of Her Majesty's Armed Forces will begin an epic March For Honours, starting in four separate locations across the UK and dedicating a mile for every British military life lost on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001; further notes that each team will march an average of 30 miles a day and a total distance of 250 miles, wearing military uniform and carrying40 pounds of equipment, uniting along the route and marching into London on 11 November to deliver the Book of Remembrance to the Royal Albert Hall for The Royal British Legion's National Festival of Remembrance; applauds their aim to raise 1 million for The Royal British Legion; and commends The Royal British Legion's continuing hard work in supporting the welfare, interests and memories of the whole armed forces family.

Signatures by party: Labour 49, Conservative 33, Liberal Democrat 21, DUP 4, Scottish National Party 2, Independent 1.