EDM 746: Contribution of the Linlithgow Munitionettes to the war effort

That this House recognises the contributions of the women, known as the Linlithgow Munitionettes, who worked at Nobel’s Regent Works factory producing over 11 million incendiary bombs and other munitions for the war effort in both World Wars; acknowledges the courage and resilience of these women, who took on dangerous roles working with toxic chemicals like TNT and facing constant threats of explosions; commemorates the tragic loss of four women—Jane Baillie, Barbara Baillie, Margaret Wilson, and Susan Allan—who tragically lost their lives in the 5 February 1943 explosion at the factory; celebrates the advocacy and research efforts of Kathryn Welch, whose tireless work retells the stories of the Linlithgow Munitionettes and her plans for a commemorative project; supports efforts to establish a permanent tribute to the Linlithgow Munitionettes, including proposals for a memorial at the former Regent Works site; recognises the Linlithgow Munitionettes highlight a societal shift after the wars paving the way for greater workplace equality and women’s rights; and calls for stories like that of the Linlithgow Munitionettes be memorialised and retold through national educational initiatives ensuring that their sacrifices and legacy are remembered and honoured for future generations.