60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORMANDY LANDINGS

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This motion was originally tabled by Mr Lindsay Hoyle on 30 January 2003. This is amendment number 1.

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after 'Europe' insert 'further notes that a programme of events over 80 days has been organised throughout northern France to mark the liberation; offers its full support to the Royal British Legion's campaign to ensure that proper representation is provided for British veterans of the campaign,'

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That this House notes that 6th June 2004 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings during the Second World War involving 150,000 service personnel; recognises the huge sacrifice made by soldiers at this time and throughout the whole war; accepts the significance of the D-Day landings as the beginning of allied forces liberating Europe; and calls on the Government to begin preparations now in order that this extremely important and historic event is commemorated appropriately on its 60th anniversary next year.

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EDM (Early Day Motion) 618A1: tabled on 19 June 2003

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