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70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster

EDM (Early Day Motion) 242: tabled on 03 March 2020

Tabled in the 2019-21 session.

This motion has been signed by 22 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes that 12 March 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster in Wales; further notes that the flight concerned was for rugby union fans returning home from the Five Nations game between Ireland and Wales; commends efforts, including a service being held by Cwmbran Community Council in Torfaen, to commemorate the 80 people, passengers and crew, that tragically lost their lives; notes the effect of the events on the three survivors; commends the heroism of those involved in the rescue operation; and undertakes never to forget all those who have been killed, injured or otherwise affected by aviation accidents.

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.

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

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.