the whole house will wish to join me in paying tribute to private sean mcdonald and corporal johnathan moore from first battalion the royal regiment of scotland, attached to third battalion the rifles, and to warrant officer class 2 david markland from 36 engineer regiment, royal engineers. these were men of great character and commitment, whose loss is already keenly felt by their colleagues. i want to pay tribute, on behalf of the whole house, to their courage and dedication. we think of their families and friends, and their sacrifice will not be forgotten. this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and friends. in addition to my duties in the house, i shall have further such meetings later today. >> dr. brian iddon. >> i am sure that the whole house is at one with the prime minister in sending our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of the brave servicemen who have lost their lives in serving this country. i am astonished at the orchestrated campaign that seems to have been mounted in some newspapers this morning, supported by tory councilors and bupa, opposing o