§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the main events he is proposing for Charter Week; what is the total cost to public funds; and how many(a) civil servants and (b) other public officials will be playing a part. [29883]
§ Mr. SoamesA number of Ministry of Defence events are planned to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the citizens charter, including:
- 1 July: RAF Quedgley, Gloucester—Open Day
- 8–9 July: Wirral Show, Wallasey—Defence Policy Exhibition (DPE)
- 11–13 July: Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate—DPE
- 16 July: RAF Sealand, Chester—Open Day
- 18–20 July: East of England Show, Peterborough—DPE
- 19–29 July: Royal Tournament, Earls Court
- 22–23 July: International Air Tattoo—DPE
These events were scheduled to take place as part of MOD's normal arrangements for keeping the public informed about defence policy and on what taxpayers' money is spent. No additional costs or staff resources will be required.