1ST BATTALION OF THE PRINCESS OF WALES ROYAL REGIMENT

That this House pays tribute to the 1st Battalion of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment on completion of its outstanding period of service in Iraq; recognises the bravery, courage and professionalism of each serving soldier in highly dangerous circumstances; sends its sympathy and thoughts to the family and friends of the Battalion member who was killed during service and to the 48 men who were injured on duty; notes the contribution of the 2nd and Territorial Battalions to the success of the Regiment; and hopes for a peaceful and restful period with their families for those Battalion members who have returned from Iraq.