§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to change(a) the name of and (b) ceremonials associated with Remembrance Day. [83272]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienThere are no plans to change the name "Remembrance Day", which is also known as "Remembrance Sunday". Nor are there any plans to change the present arrangements for the official ceremony at the Cenotaph, which are generally recognised as successfully uniting the nation in memory of all those who made the supreme sacrifice and all who mourn them.
The Royal British Legion, which organises the march past the Cenotaph that follows the official ceremony on Remembrance Sunday, has made proposals which will allow greater participation in future years by non ex-Service groups and individuals. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has welcomed the proposals for expansion of the march past put forward by the Royal British Legion, and Home Office officials are discussing the details with them.