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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Bernard Jenkin (Conservative), on Friday, 20 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 26 members in total.

SNATCH LAND ROVERS IN AFGHANISTAN

That this House expresses deep concern at the vulnerability of British troops deployed in Afghanistan in Snatch Land Rovers; and urges the Government to publish a date by which Snatch Land Rovers will no longer be required for British military operations in Afghanistan, except as required for lower-profile, less protected operations.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

SNATCH LAND ROVERS IN AFGHANISTAN (1854A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Mike Weir (primary, Scottish National Party) and tabled on Monday, 23 June 2008. It has been signed by 5 members in total.
at end add `notes that other organisations, such as the HALO Trust, have carried out modifications to Land Rovers that have reportedly made them less susceptible to attack by mines and improvised explosive devices; and urges the Government urgently to carry out such work on military Land Rovers to give enhanced protection to United Kingdom troops prior to the date on which the vehicles are withdrawn.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1854 
1854A1 
Session
2007-08
Other sponsors
Patrick Mercer
Lord Field of Birkenhead
Mike Hancock
Adam Holloway
Bob Russell
Subjects
Armed forces Defence equipment Afghanistan Asia Military operations
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk