CAPTURE OF U110 - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Motion text

That this House condemns the plans of Universal Studios to portray the capture of the U110 in 1941 as an American success; notes that the engagement led to the recovery of an Enigma machine and code book, thereby enabling Bletchley Park staff to break the German Navy code and turn the tide in the Battle of the Atlantic; recognises the vital role of the corvette HMS 'Aubretia', whose depth charge attack forced the U110 to the surface, and appreciates the pride of the people of Horsforth who raised ú241,000 to fund the ship; further recognises the role of the destroyer HMS 'Bulldog', whose crew members recovered the Enigma machine and key; and notes that this historic engagement, described by King George VI as the most important naval action of the war, took place before the United States entered the conflict.

Signatures (36)

Supporters (34)
Withdrawn signatures (2)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Truswell, Mr Paul

Abbott, Ms Diane

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Liberal Democrat

Barnes, Mr Harry

North East Derbyshire

Best, Mr Harold

Leeds North West

Caton, Mr Martin

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Clarke, Mr Eric

Davidson, Mr Ian

Dismore, Mr Andrew

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Fyfe, Mrs Maria

Glasgow Maryhill

Godman, Dr Norman

Greenock and Inverclyde

Gorrie, Mr Donald

Liberal Democrat

Hamilton, Fabian

Leeds North East

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

Livingstone, Mr Ken

McNamara, Mr Kevin

Kingston upon Hull North

McWilliam, Mr John

Michie, Mr Bill

Sheffield, Heeley

Liberal Democrat

Nottingham South

North West Leicestershire

Turner, Dr Desmond

Brighton, Kemptown

Liberal Democrat

Finchley and Golders Green

Wareing, Mr Robert N.

Liverpool, West Derby

North East Milton Keynes

Wise, Mrs Audrey

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

Kensington and Chelsea

Stringer, Graham

Manchester, Blackley

Amendments (1)

After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.

CAPTURE OF U110 (Amendment 1)

at end add 'and trusts that representations can still be made to the American film producers to include a cameo role for former Royal Navy Sub-Lieutenant David Balme DSC, who resides in the New Forest East Constituency, who led the boarding party from HMS 'Bulldog' onto the U110 and who personally seized the Enigma.'.

Dr Julian Lewis

Conservative, New Forest East

24

signatures

EDM 378A1: tabled on 3 March 1999