Commons vote on Afganistan
In a major first, the new House of Commons committee which aims to give back bench MPs more of a say in Parliamentary business has scheduled a debate this Thursday (9 September) on the subject of British military involvement in Afghanistan - and there will be a 'free vote' for MPs at the end of the debate. I'll be attending for the debate and vote - and I'd be very interested in constituents' views on the issue. So please give me your comments!
The debate will be on a motion, with two amendments, and I've listed these below.
The motion and amendments:
UK ARMED FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN
That this House supports the continued deployment of UK armed forces in Afghanistan.
As Amendments to Natascha Engel’s proposed Motion (UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan):
Dr Julian Huppert
(b)
Line 1, leave out from ‘supports’ to end and add ‘the UK armed forces; recognises the hard and dangerous work they are performing in Afghanistan; and requests that the Government ensure that they are brought back to safety as soon as possible.’.
Dr Julian Lewis
(a)
Line 2, at end add ‘provided that a more realistic military strategy is adopted designed to fulfil the United Kingdom’s long-term interests in the region at lesser cost in life, limb and financial resources.’.
The debate will be on a motion, with two amendments, and I've listed these below.
The motion and amendments:
UK ARMED FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN
That this House supports the continued deployment of UK armed forces in Afghanistan.
As Amendments to Natascha Engel’s proposed Motion (UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan):
Dr Julian Huppert
(b)
Line 1, leave out from ‘supports’ to end and add ‘the UK armed forces; recognises the hard and dangerous work they are performing in Afghanistan; and requests that the Government ensure that they are brought back to safety as soon as possible.’.
Dr Julian Lewis
(a)
Line 2, at end add ‘provided that a more realistic military strategy is adopted designed to fulfil the United Kingdom’s long-term interests in the region at lesser cost in life, limb and financial resources.’.