§ Mr. KaufmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence why his Department refuses to provide support for veterans of the Narvik operation wishing to travel to Narvik for the 50th anniversary commemoration on 26 to 28 May.
§ Mr. NeubertThere is no provision in the defence budget to provide financial assistance to enable ex-service personnel to attend commemoration ceremonies and we are unable to offer any other assistance to veterans wishing to attend the Narvik 50th anniversary commemorations.