Recognition Of The Role Played By Women In World War Ii

EDM number 996 in 1999-00, proposed by Brian Iddon on 19/07/2000.

That this House notes the Report by Sir John Mortimer's Advisory Group on The Future of the Vacant Plinth in Trafalgar Square; notes that a statue to commemorate the role women played in World War II was the second choice of members of the general public; notes the conclusion of the report regarding use of the plinth for a rotating exhibition of modern sculpture; notes also the conclusion that the Advisory Group felt that there should be such a tribute, but that Trafalgar Square is not the best place for it; and that it should be in a park or a more open space where is could be more easily enjoyed; and requests the Government to provide a statue to commemorate the role women played in World War II either in Trafalgar Square or elsewhere in a prominent position.

This motion has been signed by a total of 84 MPs.