§ Miss Fookesasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the practice of his Department with regard to the replacement of personal possessions and clothing lost by Service men as a consequence of hostilities in the South Atlantic; and whether any of the cost of replacement is to be met from the South Atlantic fund.
§ Mr. WigginUnder long standing rules Ministry of Defence Votes can compensate all Service men who suffered loss of kit and personal possessions due to the hostilities in the South Atlantic. Claims submitted have already been, and any future claims will be, dealt with speedily and sympathetically. These are not connected with the South Atlantic fund.