HC Deb 20 November 1978 vol 958 cc424-5W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on whose authority the War Widows' Association of Great Britain was excluded from participation in the national ceremony of remembrance at the Cenotaph; and if he will ensure that steps are taken to ensure that this decision is reversed before 1979's ceremony of remembrance.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The War Widows' Association of Great Britain made no request to me to participate in the official ceremony at the Cenotaph. I shall, however, be considering, well in advance of next year's ceremony, whether it would be appropriate for any changes to be made in the traditional arrangements.