World War Ii Munitions Workers

EDM number 1764 in 2007-08, proposed by David Jones on 11/06/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Equality, Human rights, Military operations and Veterans.

That this House acknowledges the contribution made by munitions workers to the defence of the United Kingdom in the Second World War; notes that many such workers were women conscripted under the provisions of the National Service Act 1941; considers that the contribution of munitions workers proved crucial in securing victory in 1945; regrets that that contribution has never been formally recognised; and calls on the Government to recognise the effort of former munitions workers in maintaining the security of this country.

This motion has been signed by a total of 55 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.