2008 Poppy Appeal

EDM number 2335 in 2007-08, proposed by Lindsay Hoyle on 23/10/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Armed forces and Armed forces welfare.

That this House notes the launch of the 2008 Poppy Appeal with the Poppy Man visiting troops in Basra; supports the Royal British Legion in its aim to exceed the £30 million raised in the 2007 Poppy Appeal; pays its respects to those who have lost their lives during conflicts across the world; recognises the sacrifice made by millions of people who have lost their lives, not only during the two world wars, but in other conflicts and peace-keeping operations; pays tribute to the Royal British Legion; and fully supports the work of the Royal British Legion, which helps the 10.5 million serving and ex-service personnel and their families who are eligible for the Legion's range of welfare services, including grant-making to those in need, pensions and benefits advice, counselling and job retraining, home and hospital visits as well as the provision of full nursing care.

This motion has been signed by a total of 88 MPs.