Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor John Stokes (Conservative), on Tuesday, 12 February 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 24 members in total.

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SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES

That this House, recognising the tensions and hazards to which British and other multinational forces are exposed in the Gulf War, and applauding the work of Chaplains to the forces and others in bringing the hope and encouragement of religion to those confronted with loss or peril in this war, believes that a national service of prayer and worship at Westminster Abbey, appropriately recognising the needs of servicemen overseas in the Gulf and supported by leaders of Church and State, would bring further hope and encouragement not only to those serving overseas but also to their families at home.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

457A1

after 'Gulf', insert 'and of all peoples suffering in the region and accordingly calls for a halt to hostilities'.

457A2

at end add 'but regrets that those wishing to attend Christian services in Saudi Arabia cannot do so.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

457 

457A1 

457A2 

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Armed forces Clergy Church services Iraq-Kuwait conflict Prayer Westminster Abbey

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk