HC Deb 29 March 1961 vol 637 c132W
50. Mr. Marsh

asked the Minister of Defence how many Service men were killed overseas in 1960.

Mr. Watkinson

Two hundred and twenty-four Service men were killed overseas in 1960.

51. Mr. Marsh

asked the Minister of Defence what help is given to the parents of Service men of all three Services killed in Cyprus either to attend the funeral or to have the body brought home for burial.

Mr. Watkinson

When a Service man is killed overseas he is given a military funeral there. No financial provision is made either to have the body brought home for burial or to enable the parents to attend the funeral. If, however, the parents themselves elect to have the body brought home for burial, a funeral grant of £10 is payable. Service authorities naturally give all the information and practical assistance that they can in such cases.