HC Deb 09 December 1993 vol 234 c338W
Mr. Winnick

To ask the Prime Minister what plans the Government have with its wartime allies to mark(a) the 50th anniversary of the D-Day operation and (b) the 50th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.

The Prime Minister

Plans for a series of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings, both in the United Kingdom and in France, are now well advanced. These plans have been made in close co-operation with other Governments. An announcement will be made shortly.

Plans for events to mark the end of the second world war are being considered at present. An announcement will be made next year.