“Bob and Rob - I repeat this is a cross-party national campaign.

Rob - there is charitable funding available to help restore memoriaqls at risk. If any group here is struggling to raise the required match-funding, I would see what I could do to help. This would be a personal donation from my husband and I. We make many personal charitable donations every year.

Bob - at the heart of the problem is that those responsible for crime and asb have not been using the powers they have to full effect. As I helped take the Anti-Social Behaviour Act through Parliament, I have been axasperated that our area has lagged behing in using all the powers they have. I have raised this with the Home Sec, which is why he recently told this area to get its act together.”

“perhaps Shone could clean,repair and maintain our mermorials,she could then claim it back on expenses.!”

“But Shona.
What are YOU doing about the soaring crime in YOUR area. If we believe Labour numbers everywhere else has reducing crime but not here.
AGAIN what are YOU doing?”

“I've read this discussion with great interest. It seems to have sparked the imagination as lots of people have been in touch today to say this is a great idea.

Major - this is a backbench campaign supported by all political parties. It is vital this is a non-polical campaign.

Jenny - I agree that serving soldiers need the best equipment and my comments on this have been reported in the GT.

Bob - the application for the debate was made before the news about crime here broke. However, my comments about crime and asb have recently been reported in the GT - who should be praised for the long-running Enough campaign.

To those worried about money - the majority of funding to restore memorials came from a charity.

I hope people will read my comments in ful - where I do mention current conflicts.

Here's the link:

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmhansrd/cm091021/debtext/91021-0022.htm#09102148000002

And finally, I have been publishing the info on memorials in our area on my website for years.”

“i dont care who looks after the war memorial im just proud that someone will do it because my great grand-dad is on one.”

“Some of you people make me sick. I lost a good many friends in conflicts and their memory is precious to me. Well done Mrs Mcissac for having the common decency to stand up for the lads and lasses who these memorials recognise because otherwise they would be forgotten.”

“Well said Major Farquar Ibbertson,”

“Our War Memorials are a silent and personal tribute to our fallen and not a political show of rememberance to help heal the guilt of the Government of the day.”

“Shona, rather than spend money on remebering our fallen hero's why not spend it on protecting our armed services. That way you wouldn't need memorials because they would be coming home safe. Its like spending your budget on coffins instead of bullet proof vests! Pathetic!”

“So as violence in the NELC area soars past a 20% increase this year (Humberside police website) this woman spends her time on a save the memorials battle.
Ms McIsaccs you definitely need to get a sense of priority and do more than just jump on soapboxes every 12 months thinking we cannot see through you.
Heres an idea Shona - give this campaign to your friend on the War Graves committee and spend YOUR time rattling a few Justice Ministry cages for us to get the scum off our streets. Only an idea love - dont get a sweat on.”