HC Deb 06 June 1984 vol 61 c191W
Mr. Wareing

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many war widows were refused financial assistance to attend the 40th anniversary of the D-day landings in Normandy; what costs were involved; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

Applications were received from 53 eligible war widows by the closing date and all were offered places in the party to attend, at public expense, the D-day commemoration in Normandy.