§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether Service men involved in the Falklands crisis will be able to make a claim against his Department in respect of the losses incurred by them through the cancellation of holiday arrangements for Service reasons where such loss is not covered by insurance.
§ Mr. WigginYes. In circumstances where cancellation could not reasonably have been foreseen at the time of booking, regulations exist under which claims may be made by Service men for losses incurred by them and their immediate families when holidays are cancelled for Service reasons. Claimants are required to produce evidence that all reasonable steps have been taken to obtain a refund from the holiday operator or travel agent for sums they have been obliged to pay in advance for the holiday.