We, the undersigned, note that the University of Nottingham and the Students\' Union invest in companies that are directly involved in, or benefit financially from the arms trade. This is often without the knowledge of students, staff and beneficiaries. We are pleased with the progress made in passing an ethical investment motion at student union council. We believe that the following measures should be put in place in order to minimise the harm that the arms trade does: - Both the University and the Student