60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF THE CHANNEL ISLANDS

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That this House is pleased to join with the people of the Channel Islands in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of their liberation from German occupation by British military forces; pays the warmest tribute to the courageous stand for freedom taken by the Channel Islanders during their years of occupation when, despite the persecution and hardship they faced, they never lost hope that their liberation would take place; and expresses its delight that Her Majesty The Queen was able to visit the islands to commemorate this historic anniversary and to celebrate this very special occasion with the people of the Channel Islands.

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.

EDM (Early Day Motion) 39: tabled on 17 May 2005

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