§ Mr. FlightTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to recognise the wartime service of Sir Arthur Harris; and if he will make a statement. [25726]
§ Mr. SpellarThe achievements of Sir Arthur Harris have been recognised by the bestowal of many highly valued honours and awards. He was awarded the Air Force Cross in 1918, the OBE in 1927 and the GCB in 1945. He was promoted to Marshal of the Royal Air Force in 1946 and Her Majesty The Queen conferred a Baronetcy upon him in 1953. He was further honoured in 1992 when his statue outside St. Clement Danes Church in The Strand was unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. There are no plans for further recognition.