2nd BATTALION, THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT (GREEN HOWARDS)

That this House commends the services of the 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards); recognises the 300 years of exemplary service of its predecessor, the Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment); notes the cultural and economic importance of the 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment throughout Teesside and North Yorkshire; acknowledges that Teesside is one of the areas most affected by cuts; calls on the Secretary of State for Defence to reconsider the Battalion's proposed abolition; and asks him to take steps to ensure the name and spirit of the Green Howards survives.