§ Ms Dari TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent representations he has received calling for extension of the War Widows Pilgrimage Scheme. [125757]
§ Dr. MoonieFollowing a recent approach by The Royal British Legion, I have agreed to an extension of the War Widows Pilgrimage Scheme for a further two years, until 31 March 2003. The Government greatly appreciate the excellent work of The Royal British Legion who administer this subsidised scheme on our behalf and which, to date, has enabled more than 4,000 widows to visit their husband's grave in many parts of the world.