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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lindsay Hoyle (Labour), on Tuesday, 6 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 63 members in total.


SUEZ CAMPAIGN 1951-1954

That this House pays tribute to British military service personnel who served in the Suez Canal-zone between 1951 to 1954; notes that over 300 British servicemen were killed during this period in addition to others who were tortured; further notes that those service personnel who served during this period have received no form of recognition for their duties and sacrifices made; welcomes the establishment of the Committee headed by Sir Charles Guthrie to review the case for a medal to be awarded; and calls on the Committee and Ministry of Defence to make an announcement as soon as possible.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

SUEZ CAMPAIGN 1951-1954 (1128A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Simon Thomas (primary, Plaid Cymru) and tabled on Wednesday, 7 May 2003. It has been signed by 3 members in total.
at end add 'and to award such a medal posthumously.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1128 
1128A1 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Military decorations Suez (Egypt) Veterans
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk