HC Deb 17 February 1992 vol 204 c42W
Mr. Ashley

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much money the public has donated to the Gulf Trust.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

I understand from the trustee of the Gulf Trust that almost £2,900,000 has been donated.

Mr. Ashley

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answers,Official Report, 23 January, column 336, on what date the Gulf Trust will be formally wound up; and if he will, then provide information, about the amount of money allocated to each of the service benevolent funds.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The deed of trust for the Gulf Trust provides for the winding-up of the trust on 12 February 1993, or such longer period as the trustee may determine after consultation with the Secretary of State for Defence. The amount of money allocated to each of the service benevolent funds donated to the Gulf Trust will be announced when the Gulf Trust is wound up.