Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party), on Tuesday, 22 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 54 members in total.
Armed Forces Day 2021
That this House notes that Armed Forces Day 2021 takes place on 26th June; welcomes this recognition and appreciation of both current and former service personnel; applauds and sincerely thanks Armed Forces personnel and veterans for their outstanding public service and personal sacrifice throughout their military careers; welcomes a national day to recognise and reflect upon the hard work, commitment, and diligence of military personnel; notes that this year's Armed Forces Day celebrations will be scaled down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; encourages Parliamentarians and members of the public to reflect on the dedication of Armed Forces personnel and veterans whilst adhering to COVID-19 safety restrictions; calls on everyone to #SaluteOurForces on this day of reflection and appreciation; and calls on the UK Government to ensure fair and compassionate treatment and conditions for servicepeople and veterans of the Armed Forces.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 235
- Session
- 2021-22
- Other sponsors
- Andrew Gwynne
- Jim Shannon
- Chris Stephens
- Paula Barker
- Navendu Mishra
- Subjects
- Armed Forces Day
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2022-02-14 21:43:12 +0000
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/58682
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