STATEMENT BY MICHAEL CONNARTY MP FOR LINLITHGOW & EAST FALKIRK CONSTITUENCY

" I do not think it is acceptable for Elected Politician's at UK or Scottish level to reclaim the cost of a wreath for Remembrance Days from the public purse.

 I have never claimed for a wreath and think it should not be allowed by any of the Parliaments.

 It is a great honour to be asked to take part in the wreath - laying ceremony to commemorate the many who gave their lives for our freedom.  Though I do it representing the UK Parliament and the constituents of my constituency, I also do so personally.  Having spent time in uniform with our troops in the field in recent years and it is little to ask to pay for a symbol of our Remembrance."

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Michael Connarty

Labour Member of UK Parliament - Linlithgow and East Falkirk Constituency

michael.connarty.mp@parliament.uk