House of Commons – June 25, 2013 – 32

Question put (Standing Order No. 31(2)), That the original words stand part of the Question. Amendment: I beg to move an amendment, to leave out from “House” to the end and add: “notes the failure of the previous administration to implement a statutory register of lobbyists for 13 years;

welcomes the Coalition Agreement commitment to regulate lobbying through a statutory register;

notes the Government’s consultation paper on Introducing a Statutory Register of Lobbyists;

welcomes the Government’s commitment to bring forward legislation before the summer recess to introduce a statutory register of lobbyists, as part of a broad package of measures to tighten the rules on how third parties can influence the UK’s political system;

and looks forward to welcoming reforms that ensure that the activities of outside organisations who seek to influence the political process are transparent, accountable and properly regulated.” Original words: I beg to move, That this House celebrates and commemorates the contribution of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces and their families, in particular those currently serving overseas;

recognises the important introduction of Armed Forces Day in 2006 and urges the nation to come together and champion the Services’ achievements throughout the decades;

pays tribute to the UK’s Forces, their families and the charities who do so much to support them;

recognises the enormous contribution of the staff who support the UK’s Forces from within Government and the workforces in industry who supply them with world-class equipment;

urges all those in public life to seek additional ways to support the Armed Forces Covenant;

urges the Government, local authorities, business and charities to deliver the best possible post-service support;

and considers the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant essential to uphold, through public policy, the provision of welfare and frontline support.