HC Deb 20 March 1979 vol 964 c583W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what assistance Her Majesty's Government are giving to the World Veterans Federation fourth international conference on legislation concerning veterans and victims of war to be held in London from 2 to 6 April.

Mr. Bowden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what assistance Her Majesty's Government are giving to the World Veterans Federation fourth international conference on legislation concerning veterans and victims of war to be held in London from 2 to 6 April.

Mr. Alfred Morris

The Government are providing conference facilities at Church House, Westminster, for this event which is being organised by the World Veteran's Federation. Twenty-nine countries are expected to be represented and my right hon. Friend will be opening the conference on 2 April. I shall be chairing a plenary session on 4 April and will also be delivering the closing address on 6 April. The World Veterans' Federation is an international association of ex-Service organisations whose aims are to unite war veterans in working for peace, freedom and justice, and to improve the quality of life of individuals who have suffered as a result of war.