COMMEMORATION OF HMS ARK ROYAL'S AFFILIATION WITH LEEDS

Early day motion 1369, tabled 31 January 2011 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 8 members.

That this House welcomes the decision to commemorate HMS Ark Royal's unique and long-standing affiliation with Leeds by granting Freedom of the City to her crew on 12 February 2011, and holding a parade through the streets of the city to mark the raising of over 9 million in 1941 towards the cost of building another Ark Royal following the sinking of its predecessor; believes that these strong historical links make this tribute especially fitting; and further hopes that any future Ark Royal will once again have a similar affiliation with the city of Leeds.

Signatures by party: DUP 4, Labour 2, Liberal Democrat 2.