ROLE OF THE REGULAR ARMY AT HOME AND ABROAD

Early day motion 1135, tabled 3 March 2014 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 18 members.

That this House notes and is grateful for the sterling work undertaken by the Regular Army in dealing with the consequences of the recent floods in the UK; further notes the worsening situation in Ukraine; questions whether the Government's strategy of reducing the regular armed forces is the right strategy; and calls for a cessation of the disbandment of traditional battalions such as the Fusiliers.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, DUP 5, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Independent 1.