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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru), on Wednesday, 10 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 21 members in total.

ENDING OF ARMED FORCES PARLIAMENTARY SCHEME MEDALS, HONORARY RANK AND UNIFORMS

That this House recognises the advantages and understanding of the work of the armed forces generated by the work of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, but calls for an immediate end to the practice of awarding medals, honorary rank and a uniform to hon. Members as part of this scheme; believes that these awards cheapen the real day-to-day experiences undergone by members of the armed forces; pays tribute to the bravery and heroism of the armed forces in difficult circumstances; and further recognises that these circumstances are often forced upon members of the armed forces as a result of political decisions made by hon. Members.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

ENDING OF ARMED FORCES PARLIAMENTARY SCHEME MEDALS, HONORARY RANK AND UNIFORMS (1071A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Peter Bottomley (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Tuesday, 16 March 2010. It has been signed by 3 members in total.
leave out from `Scheme' to end and add `; recognises the valued initiative, contribution and great work by Sir Neil Thorne in founding and running this scheme throughout the past 22 years for the benefit of improved practical understanding of the armed forces and all who serve in them, for the education of hon. Members of most parties and of no party from both Houses who have experience of the scheme at a junior level, seeing at first hand the dedication, bravery and heroism of those who serve in the regular and reserve forces often in dangerous circumstances to the admiration of the UK's NATO allies who wish their national political representatives had a similar opportunity; notes that there is no medal available to hon. Members taking part in the scheme and that the use of appropriate clothing in the field is necessary; and invites hon. Members from any party which has not yet taken part in the scheme to volunteer to do so.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1071 
1071A1 
Session
2009-10
Other sponsors
Lynne Jones
Adam Price
Andrew George
Mike Hancock
Hywel Williams
Subjects
Armed forces Parliament
Link
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