HC Deb 28 March 1991 vol 188 c568W
Mr. Ashley

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much money was donated to the South Atlantic fund; how much has been given to members of the South Atlantic forces; and what has happened to surplus money in the fund.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

I am unable to provide the information requested. These are matters for the trustees of the fund.

Mr. Ashley

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will take steps to ensure that surpluses from the South Atlantic fund and the Gulf Trust are used specifically for members of the forces injured in other conflicts.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence has no power to make directions for the disbursement of surpluses from the South Atlantic fund or the Gulf Trust.