70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster

Early day motion 242, tabled 3 March 2020 by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House notes that 12 March 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster in Wales; further notes that the flight concerned was for rugby union fans returning home from the Five Nations game between Ireland and Wales; commends efforts, including a service being held by Cwmbran Community Council in Torfaen, to commemorate the 80 people, passengers and crew, that tragically lost their lives; notes the effect of the events on the three survivors; commends the heroism of those involved in the rescue operation; and undertakes never to forget all those who have been killed, injured or otherwise affected by aviation accidents.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Labour/Co-operative 3, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.