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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lindsay Hoyle (Labour), on Thursday, 30 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 165 members in total.

60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORMANDY LANDINGS

That this House notes that 6th June 2004 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings during the Second World War involving 150,000 service personnel; recognises the huge sacrifice made by soldiers at this time and throughout the whole war; accepts the significance of the D-Day landings as the beginning of allied forces liberating Europe; and calls on the Government to begin preparations now in order that this extremely important and historic event is commemorated appropriately on its 60th anniversary next year.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORMANDY LANDINGS (618A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Bernard Jenkin (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Wednesday, 18 June 2003. It has been signed by 16 members in total.
after 'Europe' insert 'further notes that a programme of events over 80 days has been organised throughout northern France to mark the liberation; offers its full support to the Royal British Legion's campaign to ensure that proper representation is provided for British veterans of the campaign,'

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
618 
618A1 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Anniversaries World War II D-Day landings
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk